CfR: Mathematics and Analogical Reasoning (LMU Munich, August 27-28, 2021)

Submitted by Silvia Jonas (MCMP, LMU Munich).

 

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The Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy invites registrations for the following event:
Mathematics and Analogical Reasoning
MCMP, LMU Munich
postponed to 27-28 August, 2021
https://silviajonas.wixsite.com/mathematicsanalogies
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IDEA & MOTIVATION:
The goal of this conference is to investigate the role of mathematics as a heuristic device for analogical reasoning in science and philosophy.

QUESTIONS we aim to address at the conference include (but are not limited to):

  • How can a positive mathematical analogy generate support for a particular theoretical view about otherwise disconnected physical systems?
  • Can we be sure that epistemic lessons from one domain carry over to another domain, given that there are always known points of disanalogy? If so, how?
  • Does the fact that shared mathematical structures can generate new scientific insights have a bearing on (enhanced) indispensability arguments for mathematical realism?
  • How can a mathematical analogy generate understanding of one system given our understanding of the model system?
  • What is an adequate methodology for analogical reasoning about meta-empirical domains (like mathematics or ethics)?
  • Are the mathematical background assumptions of recent arguments featuring mathematical analogies plausible (specifically in light of recent pluralist developments in set theory)?

More Information is available on the conference website:
https://silviajonas.wixsite.com/mathematicsanalogies.

The conference also has a PhilEvents website:
https://philevents.org/event/show/81150.

REGISTRATION:
In order to register please visit the conference website (https://silviajonas.wixsite.com/mathematicsanalogies) or contact Silvia Jonas (silvia.jonas@lmu.de) for further information.

ORGANIZERS:
Silvia Jonas (MCMP/LMU Munich)
Mark Colyvan (University of Sydney/MCMP)

https://silviajonas.wixsite.com/mathematicsanalogies
https://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/events/workshops/container/analogical_reasoning2020/index.html
https://philevents.org/event/show/81150