Academic Philosophy Events in the Netherlands
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PhD thesis defense by OZSW member
PhD defence “Morals for the Mighty: Political legitimacy as impact on sustainable development”
Aula Vrije Universiteit, De Boelelaan 1105, Amsterdam De Boelelaan 1105, AmsterdamWe are governed. Every day. All the time. Our food, our clothes, our transportation, our houses, our families, our jobs … There is scarcely any aspect of life that modern states do not regulate or influence in one way or another. State power is pervasive. Moreover, it is non-voluntary and expensive. The big question is: … Continue reading PhD defence “Morals for the Mighty: Political legitimacy as impact on sustainable development”
PhD Defence: “Utility Spots. Science Policy, Knowledge Transfer and the Politics of Proximity”
By Jorrit Smit Institute for Philosophy, Leiden University Online link: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/wetenschappers/livestream-promotie For background on Jorrit Smit's PhD thesis, it is best to read his interview on the Young Philosophers website.
PhD Defence: “Genders as Genres: Understanding Dynamic Categories”
By Alex Thinius. To find out more about the event, dissertation, or options to participate, please write to a.c.thinius@uva.nl Title and abstract: Genders as Genres: Understanding Dynamic Categories What does it mean to be of a particular gender? I answer this question with an account of genders as dynamic categories, exploring the analogy between what genders are … Continue reading PhD Defence: “Genders as Genres: Understanding Dynamic Categories”
PhD Defence: “Diseased without symptoms – the moral desirability of Alzheimer biomarker testing”
By Marthe Smedinga (ma.smedinga@gmail.com) Date and time: October 5, 16:30 - 17:30 hours University: Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen Promotoren: Prof. dr. Edo Richard (Radboudumc) Prof. dr. Maartje Schermer (ErasmusMC) Dr. Eline Bunnik (ErasmusMC) Summary: If there is no treatment available, is it morally desirable to offer tests to predict Alzheimer’s dementia in clinical practice? What if the … Continue reading PhD Defence: “Diseased without symptoms – the moral desirability of Alzheimer biomarker testing”
PhD Defence “Paradoxen van gesloten- en openheid”
By Jan van Overwijk
PhD Defence: “How knowledge affects obligations: A study on the logic of knowledge-based obligations”
By Xingchi Su Title: How knowledge affects obligations: A study on the logic of knowledge-based obligations University: University of Groningen Date + time: Thursday, 29th. Sept, 12:45 Location: the Aula of the Academic Building, Groningen, 9712 CP Groningen Abstract: A doctor generally does not have an obligation to treat a person if the doctor does not know that … Continue reading PhD Defence: “How knowledge affects obligations: A study on the logic of knowledge-based obligations”
PhD Defence: “Epistemic Conservatism: Evaluation and Defence”
By Geertjan Holtrop
About the OZSW event calendar
The OZSW event calendar lists academic philosophy events organized by/at Dutch universities, and is offered by the OZSW as a service to the research community. Please check the event in question – through their website or organizer – to find out if you could participate and whether registration is required. Obviously we carry no responsibility for non-OZSW events.