Dr. Nancy Cartwright

Biography

Nancy Cartwright is a distinguished professor in the Department of Philosophy at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her academic interests lie at the intersection of philosophy, history of science, causal inference, and evidence-based policy. With a focus on the philosophy of physical and economic sciences, Cartwright has authored and edited numerous influential books and articles including 'Laws Physics Lie,' 'Nature's Capacities and Measurement,' and 'Evidence: Policy Wheresoever Rigor.' She has served as President of the Philosophy of Science Association and of the American Philosophical Association's Pacific Division. In addition to her work at LSE, she has been affiliated with the University of Durham and the University of California, San Diego. Cartwright is also the co-Director of the Centre for Humanities Engaging Science Society (CHESS) and leads the 'Knowledge Use' project (K4U), which investigates the impact of scientific research on policy-making. A member of various prestigious societies, including the British Academy and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, she is recognized for her contributions to the fields of philosophy and science, earning the MacArthur Fellowship for her significant impact in academia.

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