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CfR: Online Conference: Bayesian Epistemology: Perspectives and Challenges (August 10-14, 2020)
Submitted by Jürgen Landes (MCMP, LMU Munich). ********************************************* The Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy invites participation for the following online conference: Bayesian Epistemology: Perspectives and Challenges MCMP, LMU Munich August 10-14, 2020 https://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/events/workshops/container/bayesian_epistemology_2020/index.html ********************************************* The conference on 12-14 August 2020 is preceded by a Summer School on 10-11 August 2020. Both will be held […]
CfR: Mathematics and Analogical Reasoning (LMU Munich, August 27-28, 2021)
Submitted by Silvia Jonas (MCMP, LMU Munich). ********************************************* 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 ********************************************* IDEA & MOTIVATION: The goal of this conference is to investigate the role of mathematics as a heuristic device for […]
Final CfP: 4th TiLPS History of Analytic Philosophy Workshop (Tilburg University, December 14-15, 2020, Deadline: July 1, 2020)
Submitted by Sander Verhaegh (TiLPS, Tilburg University). Final CfP: 4th Annual TiLPS History of Analytic Philosophy Workshop On December 14 and 15, 2020, the Tilburg Center for Moral Philosophy, Epistemology, and Philosophy of Science (TiLPS) organizes the fourth annual TiLPS History of Analytic Philosophy workshop. This workshop aims to bring together researchers interested in […]
CfA Online Masterclass Lakatos’ Undone Work (September 5-6, 2020, Deadline: July 15, 2020)
Submitted by Deniz Sarikaya (University of Hamburg). CALL FOR APPLICATION, please circulate among interested students Online Masterclass Lakatos’ Undone Work The Practical Turn and the Division of Philosophy of Mathematics and Philosophy of Science https://lakatosundonework.weebly.com/ Online, hosted by the London School of Economics (LSE) In this online masterclass, each of the 14 participating graduate […]
CfP: Workshop: Niche Construction and Other Mechanisms in Ecology & Evolution (ONLINE, Bielefeld University, July 2-3, 2020)
Submitted by Milla Lifke (Bielefeld University). ONLINE Workshop: Niche Construction and Other Mechanisms in Ecology and Evolution 2-3 July 2020 8:30am-5pm Central European Summer Time (CEST) Due to Corona Virus we are proud to be hosting an online workshop at the intersection of philosophy, ecology and evolution. The workshop brings together philosophers, ecologists, and […]
CfA: Postdoctoral Fellowship at the ASC/MCMP (LMU Munich, Deadline: July 1, 2020)
Submitted by Stephan Hartmann (MCMP, LMU Munich). ********************************************* Postdoctoral Fellowship at the ASC/MCMP (LMU Munich) MCMP, LMU Munich https://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/news/post_doc_asc_2020/index.html ********************************************* The Arnold Sommerfeld Center for Theoretical Physics (ASC) and the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP) at LMU Munich seek applications for a 1-year postdoctoral position. The successful applicant is expected to collaborate with […]
CfA: Wochenendseminar zur Philosophie der Physik: Philosophie der Quantenmechanik (COVID-19 Update, Neue Bewerbungsfrist: 30. Juni 2020)
Submitted by Kian Salimkhani (Universität Köln) and Niels Linnemann (Universität Bremen). Aktuelle Information aufgrund der COVID-19 Krise: Der neue Termin für die Veranstaltung ist der 18.-20. Dezember 2020. Bei Fragen, bitte einfach eine Email an philphys@uni-bremen.de schicken. Neue Bewerbungsfrist: 30. Juni 2020 Veranstaltung: 2. Wochenendseminar zur Philosophie der Physik: Philosophie der Quantenmechanik […]
CfP Topical Issue of Synthese: All Things Reichenbach (Deadline: November 15, 2020)
Submitted by Erik Curiel (MCMP, LMU Munich). Topical Issue of Synthese Call for Papers: “All Things Reichenbach” Guest Editors: Erik Curiel Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy, LMU Munich Black Hole Initiative, Harvard University http://strangebeautiful.com Flavia Padovani English and Philosophy Department, Drexel University, Philadelphia http://flaviapadovani.org/ Topical Collection Description: Hans Reichenbach is among the most important […]
CfP: Synthese Topical Collection: Concept Formation in the Natural and Social Sciences (Submission Deadline: September 30, 2020)
Submitted by Catherine Herfeld (University of Zurich). CFP: Synthese Topical Collection: Concept Formation in the Natural and Social Sciences: Empirical and Normative Aspects Guest Editors: Georg Brun (University of Bern, Switzerland) Catherine Herfeld (University of Zurich, Switzerland) Kevin Reuter (University of Zurich, Switzerland) Topic overview: Concept formation has recently become a widely […]
CfP: 31st Novembertagung on the History and Philosophy of Mathematics (November 26–28 2020, HU Berlin, Deadline: July 1, 2020)
Submitted by Paul Hasselkuß (Heinrich Heine University). 31st Novembertagung on the History and Philosophy of Mathematics “AXIOMATICS: ANCIENT AND CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES” November 26th–28th 2020 Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany The Novembertagung is an international graduate conference on the history and philosophy of mathematics and neighbouring fields. It aims to provide an opportunity for graduate students […]
CfP: Synthese Topical Collection: “Simplicity out of Complexity? Physics and the Aims of Science” (Deadline: July 31, 2020)
Submitted by Florian J. Boge (University of Wuppertal). Synthese Topical Collection on Simplicity out of Complexity? Physics and the Aims of Science Deadline: 31 July 2020 Guest Editors Florian J. Boge (University of Wuppertal) Paul Grünke (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) Martin King (University of Bonn) Miguel Ángel Carretero Sahuquillo (University of Wuppertal) Description The […]