William Hornett

William Hornett serves as a Lecturer at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Philosophy, teaching philosophy of mind and metaphysics. He concurrently holds positions as a Bye-Fellow at Selwyn College, Cambridge, and an Affiliated Researcher at the University of Glasgow's Center for the Study of Perceptual Experience.

Hornett earned his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of York, followed by an MA and PhD in Philosophy at the University of Sheffield under supervisors Komarine Romdenh-Romluc and Helen Steward.

His research centers on the philosophy of action and perception, with significant contributions to phenomenology, historical philosophical analysis, and metaphysical frameworks. This interdisciplinary work connects classical philosophical traditions with contemporary cognitive science perspectives.

Prior professional engagements include research with Women in Parenthesis, a Research Assistant role on Laura Gow's 'Failing to Act' project, and event organization for the Centre for Engaged Philosophy.