The Agent in Logic
This course is in Philosophy of Logic, addresses questions on the normativity and epistemology of logic, and the role of the logical agent. The course makes a connection to ideas in early analytic philosophy. Its aim is to practice students in asking questions regarding the philosophical meaning and relevance of formal systems.
| Primary target group | (2nd year) ReMA students |
| If places available also open to | PhD Candidates |
| Type of activity | Winter School |
| Certificate credit points | 2,5 |
| Organizer | Leiden University (Dr. Maria van der Schaar) |
| Location | Utrecht |
| Date | January 9, 2025 @ 09:00 |
| Venue | Janskerkhof 13, room 0.06 |
Thursday 9 January
10.00-10.30 Maria van der Schaar, Introduction
10.30-11.15 Colin Caret, Logical Consequence and Rational Belief
11.30-12.15 Maria van der Schaar, The Normativity of Logic: an Internal Approach
12.15-13.00 Discussion
13.00-14.30 Lunch
14.30-15.30 Erik Stei, The Epistemology of Logic
15.45-17.15 Discussion
Drinks & Dinner
Friday 10 Januari
10.00-11.00 Annemarie Kalis, Ryle on Logical Reasoning
11.15- 12.00 Discussion
13.30-14.30 Maria van der Schaar, Gottlob Frege: The Inferring Agent and the Normativity and Epistemology of Logic
14.30-16.00 Discussion
Costs:
- Free for ReMA students who are a member of the OZSW and/or another research school in the Humanities (LOGOS)
- Free for PhD candidates who are a member of the OZSW and/or another research school in the Humanites (LOGOS);
- All others pay a tuition fee of 100 euros.
How to register:
- ReMA students may register for the activity via this link
- All others may contact Eva Hendriks () to be put on a waiting list.
The registration deadline is December 15, 2024. If registration has been closed because the maximum amount of participants has been reached, you can submit your name to the waiting list by sending an email to . Please also indicate whether you are a ReMA student or PhD candidate and whether you are a member of the OZSW or not.
The OZSW registration and cancellation policy applies to this activity (to be found here).
| Name | Leiden University (Dr. Maria van der Schaar) |