Vanessa Carr

Dr. Vanessa Carr is an Assistant Professor at the Chair of Philosophy and Decision Theory, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) since October 2021. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy, Science Theory, and Religious Studies. Her research focuses on the philosophy of action, particularly the interplay between intentional agency, responsibility, and causation. She is developing a theory of practical knowledge within a broader metaphysical framework of intentional agency.

Education:

• B.A. in Philosophy, Psychology, and Physiology, University of Oxford
• MPhil, University College London (UCL)
• PhD, University College London (UCL)

Research Trends: Her work bridges metaphysics and ethics, emphasizing agent knowledge, causal accountability, and decision-making processes. The 2019 publication reflects her engagement with foundational questions in agency and causation.

Professional Background:

• Junior Fellow, Humboldt Project, FU Berlin (2020–2021)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Universität Leipzig (2018–2020)

Awards/Grants: No specific awards listed, but her participation in prestigious fellowships highlights institutional recognition.

Labs/Teams: Active within the Chair for Philosophy and Decision Theory research group at LMU.