Dr. Natalia Hickman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Natalia Waights Hickman is an Associate Professor and Tutorial Fellow of Philosophy at Worcester College, University of Oxford. She has an extensive academic background with a focus on contemporary philosophy, language, epistemology, and the philosophy of action. Her research connects linguistic knowledge, practical knowledge, and skill, engaging with theories of normativity, factual knowledge, and reasoning. Her work emphasizes the thought processes of Gilbert Ryle and lesser-known aspects of improvisation in thought. Natalia has published significant articles in various philosophical journals, addressing topics such as knowledge, reasons, and semantic understanding. Additionally, she offers supervision for BPhil students in areas related to the philosophy of language and pragmatics, epistemology, and the philosophy of Ryle and Wittgenstein. Before her current position, she served as a Junior Research Fellow at Queen’s College, Oxford, and worked as a researcher at the Centre for the Study of Mind and Nature in Oslo. She holds a DPhil in Philosophy from the University of Oxford, an MA from the University of Reading, and a BA from Brasenose College, Oxford.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Worcester College, University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Teaching and conducting research in philosophy.

Junior Research Fellow

— Present

Queen’s College, University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Conducted research in philosophy.

Researcher

— Present

Centre for the Study of Mind and Nature • Oslo

Engaged in philosophical research.

Affiliated Researcher

— Present

ConceptLab, University of Oslo • Oslo

Collaborated on philosophical projects.

Courses

FHS papers Knowledge Reality Philosophy Logic Language Wittgenstein Philosophy Mind Feminist Theory Ethics Prelims/Mods Logic General Philosophy

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.