Conceptual Engineering Seminar | Manuel Gustavo Isaac (SNSF/58勛圖): “Reshaping the world: An empirical method for applied conceptual engineering
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Monday, December 14, 2020
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December 14, 2020 -Metaphysics and Logic Seminar Maya Eddon Title: The Humean Objection to unHumean Laws
Metaphysics and Logic Seminar Maya Eddon Title: The Humean Objection to unHumean Laws
Abstract: The denial of necessary connections between distinct existences is generally taken to be at the heart of Humanism, and any philosophical account that requires necessary connections is rejected on the grounds that it violates Humes dictum. In this paper, I focus on Armstrongs account of lawhood. Lewis objects to Armstrongs account on Humean grounds…
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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December 15, 2020 -Language and Mind Seminar | Tom Kaspers
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December 15, 2020 -Conceptual Engineering Seminar | Manuel Gustavo Isaac (SNSF/58勛圖): “Reshaping the world: An empirical method for applied conceptual engineering
Conceptual Engineering Seminar | Manuel Gustavo Isaac (SNSF/58勛圖): “Reshaping the world: An empirical method for applied conceptual engineering
Abstract. Conceptual engineering is a groundbreaking programme in philosophy that focuses on how to best assess and improve our concepts. Yet, it still lacks an operational framework in order for its case studies to be run effectively. And without such implementation strategy, it will never live up to its proclaimed ambitions: Changing peoples minds and…
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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Sunday, December 20, 2020
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