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Nancy Cartwright is born in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England. -
Studies philosophy, psychology, and physiology at the University of Oxford, earning her Bachelor's degree. -
She completes her postgraduate studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, earning her Master's degree in philosophy. -
Cartwright completes her Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
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1972-1985: She holds various academic positions, including Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois and later at Stanford University.
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Cartwright publishes "How the Laws of Physics Lie," a significant work in the philosophy of physics that challenges the traditional view of scientific laws. Cartwright, N. (1983). How the Laws of Physics Lie. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/0198247044.001.0001 -
1985-1991 Serves as Professor of Philosophy at the London School of Economics and Political Science. London-School Website -
Publishes "Nature's Capacities and Their Measurement," further exploring her views on scientific explanation and causation. Cartwright, N. (1989). Nature's Capacities and Their Measurement. Oxford University Press, Publication -
1991-2001: Holds the Chair in Philosophy at the University of California, San Diego. -
Elected a Fellow of the British Academy Fellow Profile -
2002-Present Becomes a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Durham. Nancy Cartwright -
Nancy was awarded the Carl Gustav Hempel Award for her significant contributions to the philosophy of science.