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Edited for the Philosophy of Science Association
by Malcolm Forster, http://philosophy.wisc.edu/forster
1. SUMMER SCHOOL:
Chance and Necessity,
July 18-29, 2005
,
Vienna
,
Austria
.
Extendedapplication
deadline:
Feb. 15, 2005
.
http://www.univie.ac.at/ivc/VISU/
VIENNA INTERNATIONAL SUMMER UNIVERSITY
Vienna , July 18-29, 2005
organizedby the Universityof Viennaand the Institute Vienna Circle
A two-week high-level summer course on questions related to chance, probability, and necessity from a historical and systematic perspective.
Main Lecturers:
Theodore M. Porter ( Universityof California, Los Angeles, USA)
Wolfgang Spohn (University of Konstanz, Germany)
Assistant Lecturers:
Franz Huber (University of Konstanz, Germany)
Deborah R. Coen( Cambridge, Mass., USA)
Applicants should go to http://www.univie.ac.at/ivc/VISU/and click on the Application link.
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2.
CONFERENCE:
Dutch Book Arguments, Aug.
2005,
Prague
,
Czech Republic
.
Call for Papers, deadline:
March 31, 2005
.
www.flu.cas.cz/Logica/Aconf/col2005.html
The Prague International Colloquium organized by The
Institute of Philosophy, Academy of Sciences of the Czech
Republic, and the Philosophy, Probability, and Modeling
research group at the University of Konstanz to be held from
AUGUST 23 TO 26 in PRAGUE at the Center for Higher Education
Studies, U
Luzického
semináre13, Prague, Czech
Republic.
The Colloquium continues the series of annual
international meetings organized in
Prague
by the Department of Logic of the
Instituteof
Philosophy. This
colloquium will be devoted to philosophical problems related
to DUTCH BOOKS OF ALL TYPES, including synchronic and
diachronic, and their relation to the justification of
probability
theory
asa model of rational
opinion.
The invited speakers include: BRAD ARMENDT (
Arizona
State
University
), COLIN HOWSON (London School of Economics),
JAMES M. JOYCE (
Universityof
Michigan,
Ann Arbor
),
PETERMILNE (
Edinburgh
).
The conference fee is EUR 150. (Participants unable to
pay the
conference
feeare encouraged to apply
for a reduction.) The official
language
ofthe symposium is ENGLISH.
If you are interested in presenting a paper at the
colloquium, please e-mail us a two-page abstract accompanied
by a separate sheet with your name, contact address, and
affiliation by
MARCH 31,
2005. Submissions should be in one of the standard
formats, i.e., MS Word, postscript,
dvi
, or pdf.
For up-to-date information visit
:
www.flu.cas.cz/Logica/Aconf/col2005.html
or
www.uni-konstanz.de/ppm/Events/DutchBooks
The conference is organized by TIMOTHY CHILDERS (
Prague
), ALAN HÁJEK (ANU), and FRANZ HUBER (
Konstanz
).
All correspondence concerning the symposium should be
directed to
DutchBook@flu.cas.cz
If this email address does not work, follow the
instructions on the websites above.
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3.
CONFERENCE:
Scientific Understanding, Aug.
2005,
Amsterdam
,
The
Netherlands
.
Call for Papers,
deadline
March 1, 2005
.
http://www.ph.vu.nl/~understanding
PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES ON SCIENTIFIC
UNDERSTANDING
Thursday 25 August -
Saturday 27 August, 2005
Vrije
Universiteit,
Amsterdam
,
The
Netherlands
This conference centers around the theme of
'scientific understanding'. The notion of scientific
understanding is closely related to that of scientific
explanation, but while explanation is widely discussed in
philosophy of science, not much work has focused explicitly
on understanding. One reason is that traditional
philosophers of science have long regarded it as 'merely' a
psychological notion, and thereby as philosophically
irrelevant. This attitude, however, is slowly disappearing,
and interest in the topic of understanding is growing. With
this conference we hope to stimulate the
development of philosophical research into scientific
understanding.
The conference is intended for philosophers of
science working on the topic of scientific understanding
itself, or on related topics such as explanation, modeling,
representation, etc.; and for historians and sociologists
of science, cognitive scientists, and others having an
interest in philosophical questions regarding scientific
understanding.
INVITED SPEAKERS
HasokChang (University College
London)
Peter Lipton (University of Cambridge)
Margaret Morrison (University of Toronto)
ORGANIZATION
Henk W. de Regt, Sabina
Leonelli, and Kai
Eigner(Faculty of Philosophy,
Vrije
UniversiteitAmsterdam)
Contact:
understanding@ph.vu.nl
WEBSITE
http://www.ph.vu.nl/~understanding
CALL FOR PAPERS:
We welcome contributed papers, which will be
programmed in parallel sessions (45-60 minute presentation
including discussion). We aim at a varied programme, in
which philosophical questions about the nature of
scientific understanding will be approached in different
ways. In addition to contributions of a general
philosophical nature, we hope to be able to present studies
focused on a wide range of sciences, both natural and
social. Although the conference has a philosophical
orientation, contributions by historians and sociologists
of science, cognitive scientists, and others, are welcome,
as long as they are relevant to the general philosophical
theme.
Possible topics are:
- The relation between explanation and understanding
in science
- Understanding and types of scientific explanation
(causal, mechanistic, functional,
unifying, etc.).
- Is understandingepistemic,
pragmatic, or both?
- Models, analogies, and intelligibility
- Cognitive science and scientific understanding
-
Is understandingindividual or
social?
- Understanding in the various sciences: similarities
and differences
- Case studies from the practice and history of
science
Please send an abstract of 450 words, and full
contact information, to:
understanding@ph.vu.nl
Deadline for submission:
March 1, 2005
.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Information about modalities of payment and the
registration form are available at
http://www.ph.vu.nl/~understanding.
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4.
SUMMER SCHOOL:
Konstanz
,
Germany
: Philosophy, Probability and Physics.
Application deadline:
April 15 2005
.
www.uni-konstanz.de/ppm/summerschool2005/
International Summer School
Philosophy, Probability and Physics
University of
Konstanz
August 7-13,
2005
Probability is not only a
keyconcept in many branches of
physics, but has also been attracting the attention
from philosophers. For
example, probabilities play
a crucial role in quantum mechanics and its
interpretations. Also, the concept of probability has
continually been at the center of philosophical debate in the
foundations of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics.
Recent
developments in quantum
information theory have reinvigorated philosophical
interest in probabilities.
This summer school is geared to doctoral students and
postdoctoral researchers in
philosophy of physics,
philosophy of science, and philosophy of probability,
as well as philosophically minded physicists. We aim
tobring this group together with
leading experts on probability in physical theories. Our
method will be to use probabilities as a leitmotif
through different subjects in the philosophy of physics
and to analyze the concept of probability from
different theoretical viewpoints: probability in
thermodynamics, statistical physics, quantum mechanics and
quantum information theory, as well as space time theories.
Experts will give lectures on each of these topics. Our
mainlecturers are C.
Callender, D.
Dieks
, D.
Duerr, R
.
Frigg, C. Fuchs, T.
Maudlin and I.
Pitowsky
.
The
summer school is being
organized by Claus
Beisbart (
University of
Konstanz) and
Stephan Hartmann (
Universityof
Konstanzand LSE).
For further details check the webpage:
http://www.uni-konstanz.de/ppm/summerschool2005/
Applications must be received by
April 15
2005.
Contact:
summerschool2005@uni-konstanz.de
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5.
CONFERENCE:
Bioethics,
AHumanist Approach, April 22-3,
2005,
New York City
.
Call for Papers,
deadline:
March 1, 2005
.
IHEU- Appignani Humanist Center for Bioethics at the United Nations, New York City
Bioethics: A Humanist Approach. April 22 and 23, 2005.
The Inaugural Conference of the IHEU- Appignani Humanist Center for Bioethics will be held at 777 UN Plaza, New York cityon Friday 22 April and Saturday 23 April, 2005 .
Taking a broad and cross-disciplinary approach to addressing medical and bio-technological issues in contemporary society, conference topics include ethics and religion, humanist and ethical views on science and the public, the development of biotechnology and its ethical implications.
Papers might address such topics as euthanasia, abortion, organ procurement, therapeutic and human cloning, GMF, the HIV/AIDS epidemics, human genetic engineering and the global implications of these issues. Participants will include researchers, teachers and practitioners who work either in technical fieldsrelated to these issues or in related areas of the humanities.
Papers submitted for the conference proceedings will be fully peer-refereed and will be published in print and electronic formats. Virtual registrations will be also available fro those unable to attend -- this allows you to submit a paper for refereeing and possible publication.
The deadline for the first round papers is March 1, 2005. The registration fee for all participants will be $100, and for students who attend 20$ payable by 15 April. Refreshments are included. The address for the submission of papers and registration fees and inquiries is:
IHEU,
P.O. Box4104,
Grand Central Station
New York,
NY
10162
Phone: (212) 687 3324
analita@iheu.org
Registration forms and other details are posted on www.iheu.org
NB: Accommodation packages (book by March 15 th, 2005) are available from the Pickwick Hotel, E 51 stStreet and Second Avenue . Tel: 1 212 355 0300,e-mail: info@pickwickarms.com. Please quote conference name when booking.
MilleniumUN Plaza Hotel New York,
United
Nations
Plaza
,
44th Street
between First and
Second Avenue
,
New
York
,
NY
,
USA10017-3575
Tel: +1 212 758 1234 fax: +1 212 702 5051 reservation:
+1 866
8668086
email:
unplaza@mhrmail.comPlease quote conference name when
booking.
Hotel Bedford NY , 118 E 40 thSt. New York , NY , USA 10016, Tel :+1 212 697 4800, +1 800 221 6881, Fax: 1 212 697 1093 (Book by March 31, 2004 )
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6.
JOB:
Assistant Professor, Philosophy of
Biology,
University
of
California
,
Santa Cruz
.
Deadline:
Feb. 1, 2005
.
The Philosophy Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz announces a recruitment for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in one of the following areas: EITHERAOS: Philosophy of Science (with a strong preference for Philosophy of Biology), AOC: some area of the history and philosophy of science ORAOS: Ancient Philosophy orMetaphysics (broadly construed), AOC: Ancient Philosophy andMetaphysics (broadly construed). Four courses a year (over three quarters), and one course equivalent of academic service-related activities. Ph.D. or equivalent by June 30, 2005 ; proven abilities in teaching and demonstrated excellence in research. SALARY:$46,300-$51,700, commensurate with experience . EO/AAE. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three recent (2003 or later) letters of recommendation (all letters of recommendation will be treated as confidential documents), a writing sample, and graduate school transcript to: Department of Philosophy, Stevenson College, University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA 95064. Refer to position #515-05in all correspondence. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2005 . If you have applied to the Visiting Assistant Professor position (#T05-15) and would like to be considered for this tenured position also, please email the department ( elizg@ucsc.edu) to indicate this. Your materials will be considered for both positions.
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7.
JOB:
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (tenure track),
Dept. of Philosophy,
Otago
University
,
N. Z.
Deadline:
March 25, 2005.
www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO ,
Dunedin
,
New Zealand
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in
Philosophy
(Tenure Track)
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
Applications are invited for the position of
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, to fill a vacancy
arising from the retirement of a member of staff. The
Department lies squarely in the tradition of analytic
philosophy, broadly construed. It was the highest ranked
department in
New Zealand
in the recent research assessment
exercise. The field of the appointment is open, although
preference may be given to candidates able to teach and
conduct research in history of philosophy and/or philosophy
of mind and language and/or logic.
Candidates should have demonstrated strengths in
teaching and research, and have completed, or be about to
complete, a PhD degree. The successful applicant will be
required to teach three papers per year or the equivalent
at various levels, to supervise research at honours and
postgraduate levels, and to be actively engaged in
research. An exceptionally well-qualified applicant may be
appointed at a higher level.
For more information on the Department, including
papers taught and staff research interests, see
www.otago.ac.nz/philosophy
Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor
Alan Musgrave, Head of Department, Department of
Philosophy, Tel +64 (0)3 479 8723, Fax +64 (0)3 479 5035,
Email
alan.musgrave@stonebow.otago.ac.nz
Reference Number: A04/167.
Closing Date:
Friday 25 March 2005
.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
For
application information and a full job description go
to:
www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
Alternatively, contact the
Human Resources Division, Tel 64 3 479 8269, Fax 64 3
474 1607, Email
karen.sutherland@stonebow.otago.ac.nz
Equal opportunity in employment is University
policy.
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8.
JOB:
Assoc. or Full Professor,
History of Consciousness
Department
,
UC,
Santa Cruz
.
Deadline:
Feb. 21, 2005
, or until the position is filled.
The History of Consciousness Department at the University of California , Santa Cruz , seeks a mid-career scholar with distinguished research, strong graduate teaching, and an interest in program development. This position carries a five-course-equivalency workload, which normally means teaching four courses over three quarters and carrying out other academic and service responsibilities. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.
Founded in 1967, the History of Consciousness Department is a widely recognized center for interdisciplinary research and teaching in the humanities, social sciences, and arts. A doctoral program pursuing many dimensions of cultural theory and historical studies, it emphasizes innovation, risk-taking, and flexibility.
Candidates should demonstrate all or most of the following strengths: breadth and originality in research with a significant record of publication; an ability to work across several disciplines and to combine theoretical and empirical perspectives; experience in doctoral level teaching and advising; interest and experience in planning and administration.
Academic areas of emphasis may include, but are not limited to: Literary and Film Theory, Social and Cultural Analysis, Political Economy, Science and Technology Studies, Social Geography, Critical Area Studies, Visual Theory, Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity, Philosophy of Culture and History.
RANK: Advanced Associate Professor up to early career Full Professor
SALARY: $63,500 to $78,600, commensurate with qualifications and experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in relevant field; strong interdisciplinary publications and research record; university-level teaching experience; experience in graduate teaching and dissertation supervision preferred.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Fall 2005 or later
APPLY TO: Applicants should submit a letter of application specifying areas of teaching competence and outlining research accomplishments, future plans, and work in progress; a curriculum vitae; names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three referees; and one sample of published work to:
Professor James Clifford, Chair, Search Committee
Department of History of Consciousness
University of California
Santa Cruz , CA 95064
e-mail
:
jcliff@ucsc.edu
Please refer to position # 640-05 in your reply
CLOSING DATE: Consideration of applications will begin on February 21st, 2005 . Applications will be accepted after that date, and the position will remain open until filled.
Information about UC Santa Cruz is available on our website at http://www.ucsc.edu .
UCSC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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