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Trans*Formations Workshop with Juliana Gleeson, 15.10.

by Flora Löffelmann

Dear all, it is a pleasure to invite you to the next installment of the Trans*Formations event series at the department of philosophy. This talk and workshop series organized by the Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy provides insights into recent developments in trans* philosophizing. When & Where: October 15, 16:45 to 18:15 at HS 3A, NIG, Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Wien Intersex: Beyond Introductions! A Book Presentation on _Hermaphrodite Logic_ This workshop will showcase the key arguments made by Juliana Gleeson's new book _Hermaphrodite Logic_ (published June 2025): 1) That intersex advocacy followed on rapidly from intersex people meeting one (on and offline) another in the early 1990s. 2) That this new intersex movement developed in conjunction with feminist research, offering a moment of self-consciousness that was spoken to by intersex advocacy's rhetoric, and wit ("90s edgy"). 3) That their protests from 1996 to the present served as a revelation, which challenged professional authority (specifically claims to clinical "management"), and objectivity, and rewrote the history of sex (in ways still being processed today). Along the way, participants will be challenged in turn, with regards to "intersex" being a topic that requires continual introduction. Gallows humour guaranteed. Juliana Gleeson is a writer and reader raised in west London, who now lives in east Berlin. Her first edited collection was the pioneering anthology _Transgender Marxism_ [1] (2021), which she oversaw with Elle O'Rourke. Well noted for her love of two word titles, her first book _Hermaphrodite Logic_ [2] was published this summer--addressing the history and style of the intersex movement. She's currently writing three follow-ups: a co-written philosophical manuscript _Dyke Dialectics_, a collection of dialogues about sex hormones, and a brief book on femininity's substance. If you would like to participate in the workshop (which will be in English), please send an e-mail to flora.loeffelmann(a)univie.ac.at. No prior knowledge needed for participation, and students and staff of all levels are welcome. There will be snacks and drinks! After the workshop, participants are cordially invited to join for the presentation of Gleeson's book [3], organized by Referat Genderforschung, which will take place 19:00 at Kolingasse 14-16. _Please save the date for the two next events of Trans*Formations this fall:_ "Einführung in trans Philosophie" - Talk & Workshop mit Gen Eickers und Sigmond Richli, 18.11., 16:45-19:00, HS 3A im Rahmen der Trans* Awareness Week 2025 (auf Deutsch) "Trans*Modernität, Trans*Kolonialität?" - Workshop mit Jonah I. Garde, 11.12. 16:45-18:18, HS 3A (auf Deutsch) Attached, you find both a poster for the upcoming workshop and the events ahead - feel free to print and circulate them! Looking forward to seeing you at the event! Best, Flora Löffelmann -- Flora Löffelmann, MA MA Stipendiat:in der Literar Mechana Department of Philosophy University of Vienna Pronouns: they/them (for more info see: https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why/) Happy about a gender neutral "hello"! Links: ------ [1] https://www.plutobooks.com/product/transgender-marxism/ [2] https://www.versobooks.com/products/2661-hermaphrodite-logic?srsltid=AfmBOo… [3] https://gender.univie.ac.at/news-home/veranstaltungen/news/book-presentatio…

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Semesterauftakt Wissenschaftsgeschichte

by Verena Halsmayer

Liebe Mitglieder des FSP Wissenschaftsgeschichte, liebe Studierende des EST, wir laden Sie und Euch herzlich zum *Semesterauftakt* des Forschungsschwerpunkts Wissenschaftsgeschichte ein. Auf dem Programm steht eine Diskussion zum Thema "The Crisis of American Science" *mit Mitchell Ash*. Wann? *14. Oktober um 11:30 Uhr*. Wo? Kolingasse 14-16: Seminarraum 18 Textgrundlage: Olesko, K. M., Eames, A., Mody, C. C. M., Löwy, I., Zeller, T., Walker, M., Ash, M. G., & Haraway, D. (2025). The crisis in American science. History of Science, 63(2), 125-165, https://doi.org/10.1177/00732753251343655. Bitte um kurze Anmeldung unter: verena.halsmayer(a)univie.ac.at Einen guten Start ins Semester wünschen Anna Echterhölter, Sebastian Felten, Nils Güttler, Verena Halsmayer, Birgit Nemec -- Dr. Verena Halsmayer Institut für Geschichte | Universität Wien Universitätsring 1, 1010 Wien https://ifg.univie.ac.at/ueber-uns/mitarbeiterinnen/wissenschaftliche-mitar…

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CfP: SI on Logical Empiricism and Austrian Economics

by Alexander Linsbichler

*Call for Papers* *Studies in History and Philosophy of Science* *Special Issue: Adverse Allies: Hidden Harmonies Between Logical Empiricism and Austrian Economics* Logical empiricism and Austrian economics are arguably the two internationally most influential intellectual movements with Viennese roots. The Vienna Circle and the Viennese School of economics have shaped the world-wide development of philosophical, methodological, scientific, and political debate. Yet, despite numerous connections and interactions between the two movements, their relationship has captured surprisingly sparse attention in historical and philosophical scholarship. If an account is provided at all, logical empiricists and Austrian economists are portrayed as philosophically, scientifically, and politically antithetical groups. Recent scholarship has challenged this received view of opposition by reconstructing hitherto neglected compatibilities and similarities between the two movements. This special issue collects historical as well as systematic contributions that highlight and discuss hidden harmonies between logical empiricism and Austrian economics while acknowledging remaining disagreements. Contributions that fruitfully inform contemporary debates in philosophy, methodology, politics, or the sciences are particularly welcome. Deadline for Submissions: 30.11.2025 You can find more information on the special issue here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/325033/adverse-allies-hidden-ha… Workshop Adverse Allies I in Vienna (February 2025): https://homepage.univie.ac.at/alexander.linsbichler/?p=176 Workshop Adverse Allies II in Linz (September 2025, registration for online participation closes 19.09.2025): https://www.jku.at/institut-fuer-philosophie-und-wissenschaftstheorie/adver… *Alexander Linsbichler* Institute of Philosophy and Scientific Method (Johannes Kepler University Linz) alexander.linsbichler(a)jku.at Department of Philosophy ( <https://ufind.univie.ac.at/de/person.html?id=47545>University of Vienna) <https://ufind.univie.ac.at/de/person.html?id=47545> alexander.linsbichler(a)univie.ac.at *neu erschienen: Viel mehr <https://www.vandenhoeck-ruprecht-verlage.com/detail/index/sArticle/57805/sC…>als nur <https://www.vandenhoeck-ruprecht-verlage.com/detail/index/sArticle/57805/sC…>Ökonomie <https://www.vandenhoeck-ruprecht-verlage.com/detail/index/sArticle/57805/sC…> (Böhlau, 2022)*

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Vienna STS Talk by Sally Wyatt

by Katrin Hackl

We are happy to invite you to our 3th talk of the Vienna STS Talk Series in 2025W: [cid:image001.png@01DC32C3.6530C9E0]<https://sts.univie.ac.at/news-events/details/news/vienna-sts-talk-by-sally-…> Best wishes, Katrin Hackl __________ Mag. Katrin Hackl Research Support & Communication Department of Science and Technology Studies University of Vienna Universitätsstraße 7 /II/ 6th floor (NIG) 1010 Vienna / Austria Tel.: 0043-1-4277-49607 [cid:image002.jpg@01DC32C3.6530C9E0]<https://sts.univie.ac.at/>

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Vienna STS Talk x Panel discussion 'Alternative knowledge practices and the politics of urban transformation'

by Katrin Hackl

We are happy to invite you to our 2nd talk of the Vienna STS Talk Series in 2025W: [cid:image001.png@01DC28AF.45FC4220]<https://sts.univie.ac.at/news-events/details/news/vienna-sts-talk-x-by-pane…> Best wishes, Katrin Hackl __________ Mag. Katrin Hackl Research Support & Communication Department of Science and Technology Studies University of Vienna Universitätsstraße 7 /II/ 6th floor (NIG) 1010 Vienna / Austria Tel.: 0043-1-4277-49607 [cid:image002.jpg@01DC28AF.45FC4220]<https://sts.univie.ac.at/>

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Vienna STS Talk by Inga Ulnicane

by Katrin Hackl

We are happy to invite you to our 1st talk of the Vienna STS Talk Series in 2025W: [cid:image002.png@01DC27DF.AC569D20]<https://sts.univie.ac.at/news-events/details/news/vienna-sts-talk-by-inga-u…> Best wishes, Katrin Hackl __________ Mag. Katrin Hackl Research Support & Communication Department of Science and Technology Studies University of Vienna Universitätsstraße 7 /II/ 6th floor (NIG) 1010 Vienna / Austria Tel.: 0043-1-4277-49607 [cid:image001.jpg@01DC27DF.0CDC80C0]<https://sts.univie.ac.at/>

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Save the dates: Vienna STS Talks Autumn 2025!

by Katrin Hackl

The Department of Science and Technology Studies invites you to its lecture series in the upcoming winter term! We present a variety of lectures by international scholars presenting their work in their respective fields. The lecture series offers a broad overview of the field of science and technology and incorporates talks related to our ERC Grants INNORES, FutureSpace, and ALTERBIOTIC, as well as a cooperation with CeSCos. We look forward to seeing you there! [cid:image001.png@01DC2188.23708DC0]<https://sts.univie.ac.at/news-events/vienna-sts-talks/2025w/> Best wishes, Katrin Hackl __________ Mag. Katrin Hackl Research Support & Communication Department of Science and Technology Studies University of Vienna Universitätsstraße 7 /II/ 6th floor (NIG) 1010 Vienna / Austria Tel.: 0043-1-4277-49607 [cid:image002.jpg@01DC2188.23708DC0]<https://sts.univie.ac.at/>

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REMINDER - Talk by Kelli Barr - "The Material Theory of Values in Science"

by Veronika Lassl

Dear all, this is to remind you of the talk being held Kelli Barr entitled "The Material Theory of Values in Science" this week. When? Tuesday, 19.08.2025, 4:45pm - 6:15pm Where? Room 3C, NIG Universitätsstaße 7, 1010 Wien Zoom Link: https://univienna.zoom.us/j/68261699318?pwd=GNjaMAgSHyFxLpbRHNfmeZ5DFme6aw.1 Meeting ID: 682 6169 9318 Passcode: 976552 Abstract How are we to understand situations where science fails on its own terms? For example, Scientists have blamed perverse incentives for systematic epistemic failures like non-replicability and publication bias, but the exact relationship remains an open question. Let's assume they are right to blame the (social) system. This paper presents a novel framework for understanding how features of the social organization of science are implicated in collective epistemic failures: the material theory of values in science (MTV). This project is inspired by and follows in the tradition of feminist philosophers of science who have called attention to the need for explanations of systemic, specifically antifeminist, biases in science and for embodied models of scientists as epistemic agents. In the first part, I discuss the replication crisis as involving a particular type of collective action problem: a no-win standoff. The next part introduces the MTV and the explanation it supplies for this phenomenon. In the third section, the MTV is compared to several alternative explanatory strategies, including from the contemporary literature values in science and social epistemology, specifically agent-based computational models. I argue for why my approach is preferable and describe an important revision it entails for the general Mertonian sociological picture invoked in discussions of incentives in science. Kind regards, Veronika Lassl Chairperson - Vienna Forum for Analytic Philosophy wfap.philo.at

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Invitation - Talk by Kelli Barr on August 19th - "The Material Theory of Values in Science"

by Veronika Lassl

Dear all, the WFAP warmly invites you to join a talk to be held by Kelli R. Barr (PhD) from the University of California, Davis, in two weeks. The title of the talk is "The Material Theory of Values in Science". When? Tuesday, 19.07.2025, 4:45pm - 6:15pm Where? Room 3C, NIG Universitätsstaße 7, 1010 Wien Please send an e-mail to veronika.lassl(a)univie.ac.at for the Zoom link, should you wish to listen in online. Abstract How are we to understand situations where science fails on its own terms? For example, Scientists have blamed perverse incentives for systematic epistemic failures like non-replicability and publication bias, but the exact relationship remains an open question. Let's assume they are right to blame the (social) system. This paper presents a novel framework for understanding how features of the social organization of science are implicated in collective epistemic failures: the material theory of values in science (MTV). This project is inspired by and follows in the tradition of feminist philosophers of science who have called attention to the need for explanations of systemic, specifically antifeminist, biases in science and for embodied models of scientists as epistemic agents. In the first part, I discuss the replication crisis as involving a particular type of collective action problem: a no-win standoff. The next part introduces the MTV and the explanation it supplies for this phenomenon. In the third section, the MTV is compared to several alternative explanatory strategies, including from the contemporary literature values in science and social epistemology, specifically agent-based computational models. I argue for why my approach is preferable and describe an important revision it entails for the general Mertonian sociological picture invoked in discussions of incentives in science. Kind regards, Veronika Lassl Chairperson - Vienna Forum for Analytic Philosophy wfap.philo.at

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History of Economic Thought and Methodology: A Joint Workshop at the University of Vienna (05.09.2025)

by Dahyun Lee

This pluralistic joint seminar is organized by the University of Vienna, Johannes Kepler University Linz, and Doshisha University (Kyoto, Japan). It aims to foster meaningful intellectual exchange among scholars, master's, and PhD students across national and disciplinary borders. By bringing together students and scholars from the Philosophy and Economics program in Vienna and the Faculty of Economics at Doshisha, the seminar provides a platform for critical engagement with a plurality of methodologies in the history of political economy. By exploring differences in economic and philosophical ideas, the seminar encourages dialogue that bridges different academic traditions and perspectives. This joint seminar particularly investigates pluralism in the history of economic thought, economic methodology, and philosophy of science. Guests are welcome. Date: Friday 05.09.2025 Time: 09:00 – 18:10 Place: University of Vienna, Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, 2nd floor, Seminarraum 13 (in person) Organisers: Dahyun Lee, Alexander Linsbichler, Karl Milford Keynote Speakers: Takato Kasai (Doshisha University, Kyoto), Julian Reiss (Johannes Kepler University Linz) Further Speakers: Lara Brühl, Vinzenz Fischer, Jakob Gschwandtner, Dahyun Lee, Alexander Linsbichler, Taiki Nakao, Pauline Paulik, Shintaro Wada https://homepage.univie.ac.at/alexander.linsbichler/ Kind regards, Dahyun Lee MA Philosophy and Economics, University of Vienna

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