Book manuscript workshop with Joshua Preiss, ‘In Search of Good Work’

The Amsterdam Centre for Political Thought and the Challenges research group (UvA, dept. of political science) are pleased to announce an author-meets-critics workshop with Joshua Preiss on his book manuscript ‘In Search of Good Work’. Tuesday 17 September 2019 University of Amsterdam Roeterseilandcomplex (REC) B2.06 9:10-9:20: Introduction by Joshua Preiss 9:20-9:35: Critic 1: Lisa Herzog … Continue reading Book manuscript workshop with Joshua Preiss, ‘In Search of Good Work’

Ethics Social and Political Philosophy Colloquium, University of Groningen

Wednesday 11th September 3.15pm – 5pm in room Omega, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Groningen. Rae Langton famously argues that pornographic speech illocutionarily subordinates and silences women. Making good this view hinges on identifying the context relevant for fixing such force. To do so, a parallel is typically drawn between pornographic recordings and multipurpose signs … Continue reading Ethics Social and Political Philosophy Colloquium, University of Groningen

Symposion and Valedictory Lecture of Göran Sundholm

In honour of Göran Sundholm’s valedictory lecture, a symposion about various topics in theoretical philosophy will be held in the P.J. Veth Building at Leiden University. The Institute of Philosophy, Leiden University P.J. Veth building, Nonnensteeg 2-4 (entrance on the Hortus side), Leiden, room 007 9.45 coffee & opening 10.00 – 11.00 Per Martin-Löf, ‘Epistemic … Continue reading Symposion and Valedictory Lecture of Göran Sundholm

OZSW promovendi in Trouw

The OZSW congratulates Anna Blijdenstein, Hafez Ismaili M’hamdi en Bert van den Berg with their media appearance in Dutch newspaper Trouw, 23 October 2018. Check out theyoungphilosophers.org, which is hosted by the OZSW, to find an extensive interview about their recent PhD research and also interviews with three other OZSW young philosphers who have recently been awared their PhDs: … Continue reading OZSW promovendi in Trouw

Marjolein Lanzing wins IkSchrijf Essay Contest!

The OZSW congratulates OZSW phd-member Marjolein Lanzing with winning the IkSchrijf Essay contest! Marjolein is a PhD candidate at Eindhoven University of Technology, Philosophy and Ethics, School of Innovation Sciences. She won the first prize in the IkSchrijf essay contest with her controversial essay ‘De Vrouw en de Stofzuiger’ (The Woman and the Vacuum Cleaner) … Continue reading Marjolein Lanzing wins IkSchrijf Essay Contest!

Which research questions should OZSW bring to the Nationale Wetenschapsagenda?

As you will probably know, the Netherlands is developing a national science agenda. Decisions will be taken in the next few months. See http://www.wetenschapsagenda.nl/. The OZSW and the deans of philosophy in the Netherlands believe that it is important to participate in this process. A large part of our future research funding will be linked … Continue reading Which research questions should OZSW bring to the Nationale Wetenschapsagenda?

OZSW Debat Wetenschapsvisie 2025

De OZSW nodigt haar leden uit voor een debat over de Wetenschapsvisie 2025. Dit debat is een initiatief van het voorzittersoverleg van de OZSW n.a.v. de wetenschapsvisie die op 25 november jl. uitgebracht werd door minister Bussemaker.  Wat zijn de gevolgen voor de wetenschap in Nederland en in het bijzonder voor de filosofie? Tijdens de bijeenkomst zullen … Continue reading OZSW Debat Wetenschapsvisie 2025