April 9, 3pm-5pm, St Salvator鈥檚 Quad, School II The Lecture will be followed by a wine reception in Edgecliffe. Title: Commodification and the Economics of Feminist Activism Abstract: The resurgence of feminist activism in recent years has been accompanied by the emergence of feminist commodities, some by small feminist businesses, others mass-marketed by chains, some…
Title: Explanations in logic Abstract: To explain phenomena in the world is a central human activity and one of the main goals of rational inquiry. There are several types of explanation: one can explain by drawing an analogy, as one can explain by dwelling on the causes (e.g. see Woodward (2004)). Amongst these different kinds…
The workshop ‘Proofs, Rules, and Meanings’聽is set to take place at the University of 58吃瓜 (School V, United College, and livestreamed via Microsoft Teams) on 11 and 12 April 2024. It explores the relationship between proofs, rules, and meanings through the lens of proof-theoretic semantics. This workshop features: the contemporary logical and philosophical dimensions…
Cancelled due to conflicting event – Workshop: Proofs, Rules, and Meanings
Location: Edgecliffe G03 and Teams Contact:聽ceppadirector@st-andrews.ac.uk
This week we will discuss Dale Dorsey’s article “A Perfectionist Humean Constructivism’.
Title: The Formality of the Humean Authoritative Ought Abstract: There are different things we ought to do. There is what we ought to do insofar as we are seeking to advance our long-term interests. There is what we ought to do insofar as we are trying to do our job well. There is what we…