[Apologies for cross-posting]
The Syntax and Semantics of Formalisations in Philosophy
Venue and date: LMU Munich, 27-28 June 2025
Submission Deadline: 31 December 2024
Notification of Acceptance: 15 March 2025
Contact: [email protected]
Website: https://philevents.org/event/show/127594
Conference Overview
We are pleased to invite submissions for the conference The Syntax and
Semantics of Formalisations in Philosophy, to be held at LMU Munich on
27-28 June 2025. This event will explore the relationship between formal
methods and philosophical inquiry, focusing on the challenges, debates,
and implications of formalising philosophical concepts.
The conference will feature four keynote talks and eight contributed
presentations mainly across three main topics:
1. The Feasibility and Challenges of Formalising Philosophy: This theme
examines the adequacy of formal methods in capturing the nuances of
philosophical ideas, identifying common challenges such as potential
oversimplification and loss of depth, and exploring the relationships
between terms and concepts within formal systems.
2. Pros and Cons of Using Formalisations in Philosophy: This topic
addresses the ongoing discussion regarding the value of formal methods
in philosophy, highlighting their benefits, including enhanced precision
and clarity, alongside the limitations imposed by formal systems, such
as the risk of diminishing the richness of philosophical discourse.
3. Conceptual Pluralism and Choosing the Right Formalisation: This theme
recognises the diversity of formal methods and evaluates the criteria
for selecting the most appropriate approaches for philosophical inquiry,
considering the intended applications and goals of formalisation.
We welcome contributions that provide original insights into these and
related topics. Historical approaches or comparative studies across
different philosophical schools are also encouraged.
Keynote Speakers
- Catarina Dutilh Novaes (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
- Georg Brun (University of Bern)
- Sven Ove Hansson (Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm)
- Anna Brożek (University of Warsaw)
Submission Guidelines
We invite abstracts of up to 500 words, excluding references, which
should clearly present the main argument and its relevance to the
conference topics. Submissions will undergo a blind peer-review process.
Please submit your anonymised abstract by 31 December 2024 through the
following Google Form: https://forms.gle/CwK6QPvBDHfyHgtaA
Notifications of acceptance or rejection will be sent out by 15 March
2025.
We warmly invite submissions from scholars from underrepresented and
minority groups in philosophy. We are looking forward to receiving your
submissions and hope to welcome you in Munich for a stimulating and
collaborative exchange of ideas.
Sincerely,
The Organising Committee
Andreas Frenzel, Beinan Li, Luis F. Bartolo Alegre
Doctoral Students at LMU Munich, Munich Center for Mathematical
Philosophy (MCMP)
PS: SEPLO is not involved in the organisation of this event.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
ARISBE: THE PEIRCE GATEWAY is now at
https://cspeirce.com and, just as well, at
https://www.cspeirce.com . It'll take a while to repair / update all the links!
► PEIRCE-L subscribers: Click on "Reply List" or "Reply All" to REPLY ON
PEIRCE-L to this message. PEIRCE-L posts should go to [email protected] .
► To UNSUBSCRIBE, send a message NOT to PEIRCE-L but to [email protected]
with UNSUBSCRIBE PEIRCE-L in the SUBJECT LINE of the message and nothing in the
body. More at https://list.iupui.edu/sympa/help/user-signoff.html .
► PEIRCE-L is owned by THE PEIRCE GROUP; moderated by Gary Richmond; and
co-managed by him and Ben Udell.
