The PhD Council of the Dutch Research School of Philosophy (OZSW), in collaboration with the Internationale School voor Wijsbegeerte (ISVW) invite especially junior researchers in philosophy to register for the 36th Dutch-Flemish Day of Philosophy, October 22, 2016. This year’s theme is ‘Sterke Verhalen’.
Organizing university
Date(s)
Location
ISVW, Leusden
Primary target group
Application/registration deadline
Deadline registration: October 3, 2016
About the topic
Dutch and Flemish philosophers are ‘taalkunstenaars’: they have always excelled in combining philosophy with storytelling. Therefore, this year we propose to emphasize this special talent with the theme ‘Sterke Verhalen’. Additionally, the 36th DFDOP will feature academic philosophy with a twist. Since we host this year’s DFDOP at the ISVW and not at a university, we propose an alternative format to the conventional conference program of the DFDOP. For a more comprehensive overview, please visit the organizers’ webpage.
Aim / objective
Our model is the so-called ‘science slam’, an increasingly popular event in which scientists of all disciplines present and explain their research in relatively short time (usually 10 minutes) to a broad public. Examples of Science Slam presentations can be found here. This format encourages clear, compelling, as well as entertaining and instructive communication of ideas. Good presentations do not dumb down their topic; rather, they manage to communicate an important insight from their research in an accessible way that relates to the experience of the audience.
It should be obvious that the skills required for a good presentation in our format are of value for all philosophers. Unfortunately, the value of a compelling presentation of ideas is often marginalized or overlooked in current academic philosophy. We don’t think this point needs much elaboration – countless examples in the history of science show how rhetoric was often a crucial factor in a new theory’s success. Moreover, making our research relevant for our society is crucial for our profession. ‘Valorisation’ of one’s research project has become a key component in writing grant proposals. Being able to express clearly and compellingly what we are doing as philosophers is a valuable first step for our own benefit, as well as a point that befits the goals of this year’s host institution, the ISVW. So come and challenge yourselves, learn from your colleagues and/or get refreshed inspiration for your own research by presenting it in an alternative format!
Program
Time |
Activity |
10:00-10:30 |
Reception & Registration |
10:30-10:45 |
Welcome by the Organisers and Introduction of the Philosophy Slam Format |
10:45-12:00 10:45-11:00 11:00-11:15 11:15-11:30 |
1st Round of Presentations – ‘Tall Tales’ 1.‘Waarom vertellen we verhalen?’ – Gregory De Vleeschouwer 2.‘Hoe je overtuigd raakt: luister niet naar de neurologen’ – Naomi Kloosterboer 3. Wat valt er te lachen?’ – Marlies Debrael |
11:30-12:00 |
Coffee Break |
12:00-13:15 12:00-12:15 12:15-12:30 12:30-12:45 12:45-13:00 |
2nd Round of Presentations – ‘On Ethics’ 4.‘Is pleasure all that is good about experience?’ – Willem van der Deijl 5. ‘Do as I say, not as I do: What can an obese cardiologist can tell us about expertise in ethics?’ – Lily Frank 6.‘The moral value of unjust institutions’ – Jojanneke Vanderveen 7.‘Exploring the Relation Human-Machine through Tales and Storytelling’ – Trijsje Franssen |
13.00-14:00 |
Lunch |
14:30-15:15 |
Keynote by Eva Meijer |
15:15-16:30 15:15-15:30 15:30-15:45 15:45-16:00 |
3rd Round of Presentations – ‘What do we know?’ 8. ‘High Probability on your evidence doesn’t make you justified’ – Job de Grefte 9. ‘The intersubjective basis of epistemic health’ – Linde van Schuppen 10. ‘Safety First when it comes to moral beliefs’ – Michael Klenk |
16:00-16:30 |
Coffee Break |
16:30-17:15 16:30-16:45 16:45-17:00 17:00-17:15 |
4th Round of Presentations – ‘History’ 11. ‘Mind the Mistake’ – Frank van Caspel 12. ‘Kant’s Causal Appearing Argument’ – Micah Bailey 13. ‘Excellent! On becoming virtuous’ – Francien Homan |
17:30-17:50 |
Live Poetry Performance: First aid in storytelling |
17:50-18:30 |
Election of the Best Presentation and Closing |
18:30-20:00 |
Drinks Reception at the ISVW |
Location / accommodation details
ISVW; Dodeweg 8, Leusden. For a route description, please visit the ISVW’s webpage.
For those coming by public transport: you can take a shuttle bus to the ISVW premises which will depart at 9:45 am from Amersfoort railway station. At 19:30 pm, the bus will head back for Amersfoort.
Directions to the bus: take the ‘Barchman Wuytierslaan/ Centrum’ exit at the railway station. Walk past the public bus station and head along the main road (Barchman Wuytierslaan). Here you will find the shuttle bus to the ISVW, as indicated with a sign behind the front window of the bus.
Registration/application form
Organizers
ISVW and OZSW PhD Council (Marjolein Lanzing, Michael Klenk)
Contact info
Marjolein Lanzing: M.Lanzing@tue.nl
Michael Klenk: M.B.O.T.Klenk@uu.nl