Utrecht Philosophy Lecture   prof. dr. Anna Marmodoro (Oxford/Durham) - Properties: Recurrence and Instantiation   Date and time: Thursday February 6, 15.15-17.00 Location: Kromme Nieuwegracht 80, zaal 006, Utrecht   Abstract When is an object qualified by a property; and when is it compresent with a property?  When, and how does an object become a subject of properties?  What is the universality of a … Continue reading Properties: Recurrence and Instantiation →

'Potential Problems? Some objections to Vetter's potentialist account of modality' Abstract Vetter (2015) has recently developed an account of metaphysical modality based on the notion of potentialites. Vetter's theory is exciting, rich, and ingenious. But, as Vetter says, when it comes to evaluating this account, we are at the ‘beginning of the debate, not the end’ (2015: 300). Here, I intended … Continue reading LTP Lecture with Nathan Wildman: ‘Potential Problems? Some objections to Vetter’s potentialist account of modality’ →

Living healthier is a piece of cake. Just pick one of the many apps, websites or social media supporting a better lifestyle, and follow the instructions. Everyone wins! The individual, who will live healthier, longer and happier. And society, because chronic illnesses will be prevented and the costs of healthcare will drop. Technology has brought … Continue reading Considering Health Behavior Change →

Next Wednesday (February 12th) we will have Guido Löhr (Ruhr-Universität Bochum) as our speaker. His talk is aptly titled “What are commitments?”. Please find the abstract below. We will meet from 12.30 to 13.30 in EOS01.140 (yes, it’s our familiar room!). Hope to see you all there! Abstract: What are commitments? The notion of commitment … Continue reading Lunch Seminar “What are Commitments?” →

Namens het lectoraat 'Bewegen, school en sport' en de Master Lichamelijke Opvoeding en Sportpedagogiek nodigen we je uit om op woensdag 12 februari naar een discussieavond te komen, en mee te praten over het recent gepubliceerde boek ‘Wij zijn ons lichaam’ van Aldo Houterman.   Inschrijven (kosteloos) kan door te mailen naar kenniscentrumbe@windesheim.nl   Programma … Continue reading Book Symposium: Aldo Houterman ‘Wij zijn ons lichaam’ →

Abstract: I have argued that pluralism about methods and/or theories is good for science, because it can increase empirical success, but bad for scientific authority, because it hinders consensus. Psychiatry has been dominated by a single conceptual framework for the last forty years (the DSM framework and its close relative, ICD) and enjoyed considerable professional … Continue reading Lecture by Miriam Solomon: “Untidy Pluralism in Psychiatry” →

Book manuscript workshop Hobbes on Justice   Univ. of Amsterdam University Library (Potgieterzaal) Singel 425   The OZSW study group in political philosophy and the Amsterdam Centre for Political Thought are jointly organizing a book symposium on Johan Olsthoorn’s draft manuscript  Hobbes on Justice (OUP) The workshop is open to all, but please register at eric.boot@uclouvain.be   Provisional program Friday … Continue reading CANCELLED – Book manuscript workshop Hobbes on Justice →