Scott Dixon is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Lawrence University, where he has been since 2021. Previously, he held the same position at Ashoka University until 2021 and was a Kit Fine Fellow at the University of Hamburg (2018–2020). He earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of California, Davis (2015), with prior degrees from the University of Wyoming (M.A., 2008) and the University of Montana (B.A., 2005). His research focuses on grounding, metaphysical regresses, properties, propositions, and related topics in metaphysics. Additional interests include logic, philosophy of mathematics, and philosophy of religion. His work has been published in journals like Philosophical Studies , Journal of Philosophical Logic , and Metaphysics . Key areas of investigation include directionalism in relations, the nature of symmetric relations, and metaphysical foundationalism vs. infinitism. His analyses often employ hyperintensional tools like essence and grounding to address traditional metaphysical puzzles. Education history spans diverse institutions: Ph.D. UC Davis (2015), M.A. University of Wyoming (2008), B.A. University of Montana (2005). He also held a visiting Ph.D. position at ANU’s School of Philosophy (2014).
Professor Franz Berto holds the position of Professor of Logic and Metaphysics at the University of St Andrews, where he also serves as Director of the Arché Philosophical Research Centre for Logic, Language, Metaphysics and Epistemology. Additionally, he maintains an affiliation with the Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) at the University of Amsterdam, where he has taught in the Master in Science of Logic program. His academic journey includes previous appointments at the University of Aberdeen, the Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Notre Dame, the Sorbonne-Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris, and several Italian universities including Padua, Venice, and Milan-San Raffaele. Professor Berto's research spans multiple areas of philosophical inquiry with particular focus on non-classical logics, impossible worlds, and the philosophical implications of computation. His work demonstrates a distinctive approach that bridges analytic and continental traditions, with special interest in logical paradoxes and their metaphysical implications. He has made significant contributions to understanding how imagination functions in epistemic contexts and how counterfactual reasoning operates across different domains of inquiry. His recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory examining the intersection of logic, epistemology, and metaphysics, with increasing attention to hyperintensional approaches that go beyond traditional possible worlds semantics. The trend shows growing sophistication in modeling cognitive processes related to imagination, belief revision, and counterfactual reasoning, often incorporating insights from computer science and cognitive psychology. Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE, 2022) Honorary Chaire Mercier, Institut Supérieur de Philosophie, Université Catholique de Louvain (2020) José Gaos Honorary Chair, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM, 2023) Professor Berto has successfully secured substantial research funding including an ERC Consolidator grant of €2,000,000 for 'The Logic of Conceivability' project (2016-2022), a Leverhulme Trust grant of £500,000 for 'What If? Knowing By Imagining [WIKI]' (2025-2028), and an AHRC Early Career Researcher grant of £240,000 for 'The Metaphysical Basis of Logic' (2013-2015). His supervision portfolio includes doctoral students working on diverse topics ranging from modal epistemology to the philosophy of computation, with several securing prestigious fellowships. As Editor-in-Chief of The Philosophical Quarterly since 2020, he plays a significant role in shaping contemporary philosophical discourse. Professor Berto leads research within the Arché Philosophical Research Centre at St Andrews, a world-renowned hub for work in metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophical logic. His current projects involve collaborations with researchers across Europe and North America, particularly focusing on the logical structure of imagination and counterfactual reasoning. The 'What If?' project brings together philosophers, cognitive scientists, and computer scientists to develop a comprehensive framework for understanding how imagination serves as a tool for knowledge acquisition.
Daniel Nolan is the McMahon-Hank Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame's Department of Philosophy, part of the College of Arts and Letters. He is also set to join the University of California, Santa Cruz as a Professor of Philosophy from 2025. His academic journey includes previous positions at the Australian National University, University of Nottingham, University of St Andrews, Syracuse University, and Macquarie University. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities and an Honorary Professor at the University of Queensland. Nolan co-edits the journal Noûs and has held visiting fellowships at prestigious institutions like the National Humanities Center. His education includes a Ph.D. from the Australian National University. Nolan’s research focuses on metaphysics, philosophy of science, philosophical logic, and metaethics. He explores topics like modal realism, possible worlds semantics, counterfactuals, and the foundations of ethics. His work often employs formal methods and historical analysis, engaging deeply with figures like David Lewis and Aristotle. Nolan’s recent publications address themes such as infinite clowns paradoxes, marriage ethics, modal logic, and Zoroastrian philosophical systems. His writing spans monographs, journal articles, and encyclopedia entries, reflecting both theoretical rigor and interdisciplinary engagement. He has received significant recognition, including fellowships and editorial roles that highlight his influence in analytic philosophy. Nolan’s academic service includes roles in curriculum development and mentorship, though specific advisee names are not listed. His research has been supported by grants and institutional collaborations across institutions in the US, UK, and Australia. He maintains active involvement in academic communities through editorial work and international speaking engagements.
Johannes Korbmacher is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utrecht in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies , focusing on Theoretical Philosophy . He is a mathematical philosopher working at the intersection of logic, metaphysics, and epistemology, with a strong interest in the philosophy of mathematics and truthmaker semantics. Education: M.A. (Dr. Johannes Korbmacher, M.A.) Research Interests include hyperintensionality, where he explores how logically equivalent concepts can exhibit non-equivalent behaviors, and truthmaker semantics as an alternative to possible-worlds approaches. His work bridges formal logic with philosophical inquiry, particularly in deontic logic, ground theory, and the foundations of mathematics. Teaching spans 14 years in BA/MA lectures and seminars on logic, epistemology, and metaphysics at the University of Münster , LMU Munich , and Utrecht University . He is currently developing an innovative logic course for AI undergraduates at Utrecht, emphasizing intellectual emancipation and didactic frameworks. Publications highlight his contributions to axiomatic theories of partial ground, hyperintensional logic, and the interplay between logic and normative systems. His work has been published in journals like Review of Symbolic Logic and Journal of Philosophical Logic , as well as in conference proceedings for deontic logic. Additional Roles include serving as an associate editor at the Journal of Philosophical Logic and advocating for open-source and open-access reforms in academic publishing.
Johannes Korbmacher is Assistant Professor in Theoretical Philosophy at Utrecht University's Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. His mathematical philosophy research bridges logic, metaphysics, and epistemology, with special focus on truthmaker semantics and hyperintensional phenomena. Research Focus: Core interests include: Hyperintensional logic frameworks Truthmaker semantics development Structural properties in mathematics Axiomatic grounding theories Normative conflict resolution Publication Trends: Recent articles develop formal proof systems for exact entailment and analyze structural properties of mathematical objects. Earlier work established axiomatic theories of partial grounding and resolved deontic logic paradoxes through truthmaker semantics. Teaching: Develops innovative logic curricula for AI students through the logicalmethods.ai initiative. Previously taught theoretical philosophy at LMU Munich and University of Münster.
Francesco Berto is Professor of Philosophy at both the University of St Andrews (Department of Philosophy) and the University of Amsterdam (Institute for Logic, Language and Computation - ILLC). At the ILLC, he holds primary affiliation with the Formal Semantics & Philosophical Logic research group and secondary affiliation with Epistemology & Philosophy of Science. His work bridges formal logic, ontology, and epistemology with significant contributions to contemporary philosophical debates. Berto specializes in logic, ontology, and formal epistemology with particular focus on hyperintensionality, topic-sensitive semantics, belief revision, counterfactual reasoning, and the logic of imagination. His research develops what he terms 'thick content' theories where propositions have both truth-conditional and topical components. This approach addresses limitations in traditional possible worlds semantics by incorporating subject matter as a fundamental aspect of meaning and knowledge representation. His recent publications (2019-2025) reveal a coherent research trajectory examining how topicality affects logical reasoning across multiple domains. Berto's work demonstrates increasing integration of formal logic with cognitive science, particularly in modeling realistic human reasoning rather than idealized logical competence. Key contributions include formal models of framing effects, the logic of imagination as reality-oriented mental simulation, and solutions to the problem of logical omniscience through topic-sensitive approaches. Berto's scholarly influence extends through his extensive publication record in top philosophy and logic journals including Mind, Journal of Philosophical Logic, Synthese, and Noûs. His work has been cited over 2,400 times according to academic metrics, indicating substantial impact on contemporary philosophical logic and formal epistemology. As an active researcher, Berto supervises PhD candidates and participates in collaborative projects at the intersection of logic, language, and computation. His current work continues to develop formal frameworks that better capture the nuances of human cognition while maintaining rigorous logical standards. His research program represents a significant contribution to bridging the gap between idealized logical systems and the messy reality of human thought processes.
Pietro Vigiani is a postdoctoral researcher at the Central European University (CEU), working within the MODREQUAM project in the Department of Philosophy. His research focuses on the intersection of non-classical logic and formal epistemology, with particular expertise in relevant and substructural logics. His educational background includes: PhD in Philosophy at Scuola Normale Superiore, specializing in Logic Year at Institute for Logic, Language and Computation MA in Logic, Philosophy and History of Science at University of Florence BA in Philosophy at University of Pavia Vigiani's scholarly work explores how non-classical logical frameworks can model human reasoning more accurately than traditional approaches. He has made significant contributions to hyperintensional logics, which address limitations of standard intensional systems, and to dynamic epistemic logic, which examines how knowledge evolves. His research on topic-sensitive logics and logical pluralism challenges conventional assumptions about logical consequence. Recent work demonstrates growing interest in applying these formal methods to social and political contexts, particularly democratic decision-making processes. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent theoretical development in relevant logic systems coupled with innovative applications. His work bridges philosophical inquiry with mathematical rigor, often developing new logical frameworks to address specific epistemological challenges. A notable trend is the progression from purely theoretical developments toward practical applications in social choice theory, exemplified by his award-winning work on liquid democracy. His notable achievements include: Best presentation award at ESSLLI 2022 for 'Proportionality in Liquid Democracy and Representative Democracy' Vigiani maintains active collaborations with researchers including Igor Sedlár and Thomas Ferguson. His conference presentations at venues like KCL-SNS Workshops and WoLLIC demonstrate engagement with both philosophical and technical aspects of logic. As part of the MODREQUAM project, he contributes to CEU's research ecosystem while pursuing independent scholarly work that connects formal methods with real-world problems. His research trajectory shows increasing interdisciplinary reach, moving from foundational work on relevant modal logics toward applications in democratic theory and social epistemology, while maintaining rigorous logical standards throughout.
Dr. James Miller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Durham University. He holds multiple administrative roles including DPGR, JH Arts (A&H JH Programmes) advisor, Exam Board Representative, PGR Placement Officer, and Director of the Research Cluster on Mind, Language & Metaphysics. Prior to his position at Durham, he held teaching-focused roles at Nottingham University and Trinity College Dublin. Dr. Miller's research primarily focuses on metaphysics and formal ontology, the philosophy of language and linguistics, and metaphilosophy. He has a strong interest in the history of analytic philosophy, particularly the work of Rudolf Carnap, and has written extensively on the philosophy of EJ Lowe. His current research examines issues in the metaphysics of language (especially the ontology of words) and metametaphysics. Dr. Miller has published a monograph titled 'Metaphysical Realism and Anti-realism' as part of the Cambridge Elements in Metaphysics series (2022), and has edited two significant volumes: 'The Routledge Handbook of Metametaphysics' (2020) and 'The Language of Ontology' (2021). His publication record shows a consistent focus on the ontology of words, metaphysical realism, and the methodology of metaphysics, with recent work exploring topics like word individuation, linguistic kinds, the metaphysics of puns, and hyperintensionality in ontological categories. As a dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Miller supervises PhD students working on topics in metaphysics, ontology, philosophy of language, and philosophy of linguistics. His current supervisees include Felipe Zarate, Safia Bano, and Shaoyu Han. He has taught a wide range of courses including philosophy of science, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, early modern philosophy, history of analytic philosophy, logic, epistemology, ethics, meta-ethics, and philosophy of religion. Dr. Miller serves as Director of the Research Cluster on Mind, Language & Metaphysics at Durham University, providing leadership and fostering collaborative research in these areas. He is an active contributor to the philosophical community through his publications, editorial work, and participation in academic discourse.
Hüseyin Güngör is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University's Department of Philosophy. His work focuses on advanced topics in logic, metaphysics, and philosophy of language. He is affiliated with Princeton's academic community and maintains a professional website at https://www.huseyingungor.com . Research interests include truthmaker semantics, counterfactual reasoning, hyperintensional analysis, and ethical dilemmas in communication. His recent studies address foundational questions in deontic logic and legal philosophy, such as Razian legal theory and Prior's Puzzle. His publications from 2022–2024 reflect a focus on modal logic frameworks, normative reasoning, and linguistic analysis. Key themes include the semantics of counterfactuals, moral responsibility in non-literal speech acts, and the philosophical underpinnings of legal prophecy. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly noted in the provided information. His current position does not involve direct student advisement.
Daniela Vacek is a researcher at the Department of Logic and the Methodology of Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Comenius University in Bratislava. Her work bridges philosophy, law, and computer science, focusing on ethical and legal challenges in artificial intelligence. She earned her PhD in Philosophy from Comenius University in 2020, following Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Philosophy from the same institution, with a visiting period at the University of York during her doctoral studies. Her research interests include: Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Legal Responsibility Conditionals in Normative Discourse Analytic Aesthetics (Philosophy of Fiction and Poetry) Hyperintensionality and Transparent Intensional Logic Recent publications (2021-2022) address vicarious liability in AI and the semantics of poetry, reflecting an interdisciplinary methodology. She is currently contributing to the APVV research project on conditionals semantics. Daniela is actively involved in research projects but has no listed scientific awards or formal advisees.
Stephan Krämer is a philosopher at the University of Hamburg, Faculty of Humanities, Department of Philosophy, where he serves as Head of the Emmy Noether Group 'Relevance'. His academic career includes positions as Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Glasgow (2017-2018), DFG-funded researcher on 'The Logic and Metaphysics of Grounding' (2014-2017), and Research Assistant under Prof. Benjamin Schnieder (2011-2014). PhD in Philosophy from the University of Leeds (2007-2011) MA by Research in Philosophy from the University of Leeds (2006-2007) Studied Philosophy and Sociology at the University of Hamburg (2003-2007) Dr. Krämer's research centers on philosophical logic, metaphysics (particularly grounding), formal epistemology (especially relevance), and philosophy of language . His work employs truthmaker semantics as a unifying framework across these areas, developing hyperintensional approaches to grounding, relevance, and logical consequence. He investigates how truthmakers determine the content of propositions and how these structures relate to metaphysical dependence. His publication record shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated applications of truthmaker semantics across philosophical domains. Recent work explores hyperintensional notions of completeness, belief revision, and grounding equivalence, while maintaining a consistent methodological approach rooted in fine-grained semantic structures. The research demonstrates strong connections between formal semantics and traditional metaphysical questions. Wolfgang-Stegmüller-Preis 2012 for his doctoral dissertation Dr. Krämer currently leads the DFG-funded Emmy Noether project 'Relevance' (2018-2023, 1.19 million euros), following his previous DFG-funded project 'The Logic and Metaphysics of Grounding' (2014-2018). He serves as Equal Opportunities Officer at the Institute of Philosophy and maintains active collaborations with prominent philosophers including Benjamin Schnieder and Stefan Roski. His research group focuses on developing formal frameworks for understanding relevance relations across philosophical domains. Based in the Philosopher's Tower at the University of Hamburg, Dr. Krämer contributes to both the German and international philosophical communities through his specialized research on hyperintensional frameworks and their applications to fundamental philosophical problems.
Jiří Raclavský serves as a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts, specializing in philosophical logic and formal semantics. His academic career at Masaryk University spans from Lecturer (1999-2002) through Assistant Professor (2003-2010), Associate Professor (2010-2016), to Full Professor (2016-present), with ongoing teaching assignments through Spring 2026 including courses like Formal Logic, Logic for Everyone, and Doctoral Seminars. His educational background includes a Ph.D. (2003) and M.Sc. (1999) in Logic from Masaryk University, alongside a B.Sc. in Music from Janáček Academy. Research interests focus on philosophical logic, formal semantics, type theory, and logical paradoxes , particularly examining propositional attitudes, modal knowledge, and description theory through Transparent Intensional Logic frameworks. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on partial type theory and hyperintensionality, with 2024 works addressing completeness proofs and non-referring descriptions. His research bridges theoretical logic with computational applications, as evidenced by projects like Logic and Computation and Practical application of logic software in teaching . FF MU Dean Prize for Important Scientific Contribution 2016 (for Transparent intensional logic as characteristica universalis) Raclavský supervises graduate theses on topics including Transparent Intensional Logic and logical atomism, while leading multiple institutional projects such as Rational Reasoning (2024-2025) and Philosophy for a Resilient Society II (2025). His grant activities include national and international funding through Masaryk University's Specific Research program and Faculty Innovation initiatives. Professional engagements encompass conference organization, journal refereeing, and membership on national grant evaluation committees.
Professor Daniel Nolan is an Honorary Professor in Philosophy at the University of Queensland within the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry . His work spans multiple subfields of philosophy, with particular focus on metaphysics, logical theory, and ethical analysis. Metaphysics and Modal Epistemology Philosophy of Language and Counterfactuals Ethics and Moral Philosophy Ancient Philosophy and Stoic Thought Philosophy of Science and Ontology Nolan's research frequently engages with David Lewis's philosophical legacy , exploring modal fictionalism, possible worlds semantics, and analytic metaphysics. His recent publications examine topics like infinite quantities, counterpossibles, and the metaphysical implications of fictional worlds, often employing rigorous logical analysis. Key article trends include: Modal logic and impossible worlds Philosophical applications of infinity Ethical dilemmas in contemporary society Stoic metaphysical concepts Counterfactual reasoning in history Epistemological foundations of modal knowledge While no specific awards are mentioned, Daniel Nolan's extensive publication record - including over 65 journal articles and 25 book chapters - demonstrates significant academic impact across multiple philosophical disciplines.
Dr. Bjørn Jespersen is a Lecturer in Theoretical Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Utrecht University. He specializes in philosophical logic and analytic philosophy of language, with competencies spanning epistemology, metaphysics, logic, philosophy of science, technology, and mind. His research focuses on attitudes, modalities, theory of meaning, propositions, predication, modifiers, and hyperintensionality, primarily grounded in Transparent Intensional Logic (TIL). He held a Marie Curie Fellowship (2014–2016) at the University of Barcelona, researching the unity of propositions. Currently, he co-edits a special Inquiry issue on impossibility and serves as an Evaluator (Remote Reviewer) for the Czech Academy of Sciences’ 2025 Humanities and Arts Panel evaluation. In 2024, he delivered tutorials on impossibility at the University of Padova under an Erasmus exchange program, and in 2025 will present work on Vulcan’s procedural semantics at institutions including the University of Lodz and Università della Svizzera Italiana. Research Contributions: Co-authored/co-edited influential works like Procedural Semantics for Hyperintensional Logic (2010, awarded 2011) and Transparent Intensional Logic. Selected Recent Essays (2023). Editorships: Special issues of Synthese on structured propositions (2019, 2015), Inquiry on impossibility (forthcoming), and Festschrifts like Logically Speaking (2022). His teaching includes courses on Mind and World and Knowledge and Science . Jespersen’s work emphasizes interdisciplinary connections between formal logic, semantics, and philosophy, particularly through TIL’s framework. He actively collaborates on projects addressing technical malfunction, de re puzzles, and procedural isomorphism, blending theoretical rigor with applied logic challenges.
Maya Eddon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst since 2007. She holds a PhD from Rutgers University and an undergraduate degree from Princeton University. Her research focuses on analytic metaphysics, particularly quantity, naturalness, properties, laws of nature, and mereology. She has contributed to debates on the metaphysics of parthood, intrinsic explanations, and the structure of quantitative properties. Education: PhD in Philosophy, Rutgers University Bachelor's degree, Princeton University Research Interests: Investigating the nature of quantitative properties and their structural foundations Exploring metaphysical naturalness and the role of fundamental properties Analyzing parthood as a fundamental relation and its implications for metaphysical independence Debating issues in intrinsicality, hyperintensionality, and persistence Advising & Grants: While no specific advisees are listed, her research program reflects sustained engagement with graduate and undergraduate mentorship in metaphysics. No grant details are provided in the available texts. Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations are mentioned, though her work is part of the broader metaphysics research community at UMass Amherst.
