The European Academy of Sciences is delighted to announce that Professor Martin Carrier, esteemed Fellow since 2014 and Head of the EurASc Division of Social Sciences and Humanities from 2016 to 2024, has been awarded the prestigious title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).
The honorary ceremony took place on Thursday, 20 March 2025, in the Great Hall of NKUA. The event commenced with an address by the Rector of NKUA, Professor Gerasimos Siasos, who highlighted Prof. Carrier’s significant research contributions and his pivotal role in bridging philosophy with practical scientific research. Following this, Professor Chrysostomos Mantzavinos, also EurASc Fellow and Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at NKUA, presented an overview of Dr. Carrier’s work and impact.
The formal conferral of the honorary doctorate was conducted by Professor Anthony Hatzimoysis, Chair of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, who read the Department’s Resolution, the Award, and the Honorary Diploma. Subsequently, the Dean of the School of Science, Professor Aristeidis Parmakelis, adorned Dr. Carrier with the academic gown of the School. The ceremony concluded with Dr. Carrier delivering a lecture titled ‘Science Under Attack: Dealing With Failure in Science and With Science Denial’, addressing contemporary challenges faced by the scientific community.
In his address, Rector Siasos remarked:
“Dr. Carrier’s academic career is distinguished by significant research in key areas of expertise. His contribution to the study of the dynamic evolution of scientific theories and the interconnection between philosophy on the one hand and practical and applied scientific research on the other has been decisive.”
Professor Carrier, currently serving as Professor of Philosophy at Bielefeld University in Germany, has garnered international acclaim for his extensive work in the philosophy of science, particularly concerning scientific reasoning, the science-policy interface, and the societal role of science. His research has profoundly influenced the discourse on how scientific knowledge addresses global challenges.
The European Academy of Sciences extends its heartfelt congratulations to Professor Carrier on this distinguished recognition, underscoring his exceptional contributions to both science and society.
For more details on the ceremony, please refer to the official announcement by the University of Athens >>HERE<<
📸 Photo credits: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
📝 This article was prepared by the EurASc Secretariat based on the official announcement published on the University of Athens website.