Academic Philosophy Events in the Netherlands
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Spinoza Lectures by professor Susan Wolf
University of Amsterdam, Aula der Universiteit, University of Amsterdam, Singel 411, 1012 WN Amsterdam, Netherlands University of Amsterdam, Singel 411, 1012 WN Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NetherlandsSusan Wolf will hold the Spinoza Chair of the Department of Philosophy of the Faculty of Humanities in the second term of the academic year 2017-2018. Both lectures will be given in the Aula of the University of Amsterdam, Oude Lutherse Kerk, Singel 411 (hoek Spui). The hall is open from 19.30h and admission is free (no … Continue reading Spinoza Lectures by professor Susan Wolf →
Colloquium: Bas van der Vossen
Institute of Philosophy, Lecture Room 0.07, P.J.Veth Building, Nonnensteeg 1-3, LeidenAbstract: John Locke wrote that unilateral appropriation is acceptable if “enough and as good” is left for others. This paper argues that the two most popular interpretations of this “proviso” are inadequate, and puts forward a new reading. On the proposed view, Locke's proviso protects people against a problematic kind of subjection that appropriation makes … Continue reading Colloquium: Bas van der Vossen →
Spinoza Lectures 2018 by professor Susan Wolf
Aula - Oude Lutherse kerk, Amsterdam Singel 411, AmsterdamSusan Wolf will hold the Spinoza Chair of the Department of Philosophy of the Faculty of Humanities in the second term of the academic year 2017-2018.
Symposium: limits and ethics of human enhancement
Parnassos Cultural Centre Kruisstraat 201, UtrechtThis academic year, the FUF (the study association for the Faculty of Philosophy) and SV Eureka (the study association for the Humanities Honours Programme) have joined forces with the Centre for Humanities, VIDIUS, the UU’s Humanities Honours Programme, and the UU’s Department of Philosophy to organize a symposium on human enhancement and transhumanism. The symposium … Continue reading Symposium: limits and ethics of human enhancement →
Lecture: Models and Explanation in Economics
Room 1.01, P. J. Vethgebouw, Nonnensteeg 1-3, LeidenConsider the following seemingly simple questions. Can an economic model that employs obviously “false” assumptions explain anything? Can it help us understand the real world? If most people behave irrationally by the standards of Homo Economicus, can economic models help us understand how people behave? If markets are never perfect, can we trust the invisible … Continue reading Lecture: Models and Explanation in Economics →
Tomoji Shogenji ‘Surprise, Inaccuracy and Explanation’
Groningen University, Oude Boteringestraat 52, University of Groningen, 9712 GL Groningen, The Netherlands Oude Boteringestraat 52, University of Groningen, 9712 GL Groningen, The Netherlands, Groningen, Groningen, The NetherlandsThis paper proposes a measure of explanatory demand formulated in terms of inaccuracy. The concept of explanation plays a significant role in epistemology and philosophy of science, but it is also known for controversies. In this paper I take a step back and investigate the notion of explanatory demand by way of surprise. The concept of … Continue reading Tomoji Shogenji ‘Surprise, Inaccuracy and Explanation’ →
Dutch Seminar in Early Modern Philosophy V
, Janskerkhof 13, Universiteit Utrecht Academiegebouw, 3512 BL Utrecht, The Netherlands Janskerkhof 13, Universiteit Utrecht Academiegebouw, 3512 BL Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht, Utrecht, The NetherlandsDutch Seminar in Early Modern Philosophy
Utrecht UniversityProgram Wednesday 30 May 2018 8:30 am Arrival 9:00 am Keynote: Karin de Boer (KU Leuven): Kant’s Inquiries into a New Touchstone for Metaphysical Truth 10:30 am Coffee 10:45 am Hadley Marie Cooney (University of Wisconsin-Madison): Cavendish and Descartes on Animal Consciousness 11:30 am Botond Csuka (Eötvös Loránd University): “Gentle” and “Gross” Exercises: Aesthetic Experience … Continue reading Dutch Seminar in Early Modern Philosophy →
Dutch Seminar in Early Modern Philosophy V
Utrecht University Drift 13, Room 205, Utrecht, NetherlandsThe Dutch Seminar in Early Modern Philosophy brings together advanced students and established scholars to discuss the latest work in early modern philosophy, broadly conceived. Built on the success of the previous 2014–2017 editions, which gathered philosophers from all over the world, the Seminar offers workshop-style collaborations to stimulate scholarly exchange. The language of presentation and discussion … Continue reading Dutch Seminar in Early Modern Philosophy V →
VURANT workshop
Tilburg University TilburgVURANT workshop Organized by the Philosophy Department of Tilburg University and supported by the PhD council of the Dutch Research School for Philosophy (OZSW) Location: Tilburg University, Warande Building, room WZ 201 Date: Friday, the 1stof June SESSION 1 (chair: Tim Klaassen) 10:00 – 10:45 Daan Dronkers(Erasmus University Rotterdam, Utrecht University) “The Natural Origins of … Continue reading VURANT workshop →
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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.