March 2024 - Iris - Philosophy bulletin board

by Martin Kusch

Dear All, The "Wittgen=steine" series (organized by the Wittgenstein Research Group) features two talks this term: April 12th, 2024; 3:00pm to 4:30pm, HS 3A: Pavel Arazim: "Therapie(n) als Methode(n) -- warum und wie? Vergleich der Antiphilosophie Wittgensteins und Bergsons" May 14th, 2024: 3:00pm to 4:30pm, HS 3A: Anna Boncompagni: "Once more with feeling" A feminist-Wittgensteinian take on language and liberation" Abstracts: Pavel Arazim: "Therapie(n) als Methode(n) - warum und wie?" Wittgenstein wurde bereits mit vielen Autor:innen verglichen, kaum aber mit Bergson. Dabei war er wohl der populärste Philosoph unmittelbar bevor Wittgenstein bekannt wurde. Schon deshalb liegt es nahe, die Möglichkeit eines Einflusses zu untersuchen. Darüber hinaus wurden beide Autoren von William James inspiriert und entwickeln seinen Ansatz weiter, philosophische Probleme eher aufzulösen, statt sie zu lösen. Folgende Fragen sollen im Vortrag behandelt werden: Was bedeutet es für Bergson und Wittgenstein, dass eine philosophische Frage verschwinden soll? Inwiefern lässt sich dieser Zugang als allgemeine Auffassung der Philosophie verteidigen? Soll also Philosophie keine Thesen aufstellen und mit welcher Begründung? Womöglich hilft Bergsons Zugang zu Bewegung und Veränderung zum besseren Verständnis dessen, was Wittgenstein zu dieser Methodologie führen konnte. Die Wirklichkeit ist lebendig und dynamisch, und deswegen kann sie nicht mittels verallgemeinernder Begriffe ausgedrückt werden. Mein Anliegen besteht darin aufzuzeigen, wie sich dieser therapeutische und anti-theoretische Zugang im Verständnis der Normativität bei beiden Autoren widerspiegelt. Anna Boncompagni: "Once more with feeling ..." Recent work in feminist epistemology and philosophy of language highlights how language use contributes to oppressive practices. For instance, Tirrell (2012), building on Wilfrid Sellars and Robert Brandom, analyzes the normative power of derogatory terms and how they engender harmful actions and behaviors. McGowan (2019), developing David Lewis' approach, claims that conversational contributions enact norms and permissibility facts both within the conversation and in social practices, thereby constituting harms and keeping oppressive practices in place. Both perspectives are indebted to the Wittgensteinian notion of language games. In this paper, I retrace this inheritance and further argue for a Wittgensteinian understanding of these phenomena, also appealing to his concepts of rule-following and forms of life. However, rather than oppression, I apply these insights to liberation: I claim that certain moves in language games enact positive changes in social norms and forms of life. In particular, I apply this approach to linguistic moves related to LGBTQ issues. This Wittgensteinian-feminist framework, I argue, helps better understand both the difficulties and the potentialities of liberatory and innovative conversational moves. Everybody welcome! Best wishes from the organizers, Esther Heinrich Anja Weiberg Martin Kusch

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APSE Talk - Stephanie Ifill - 12.10.23 - Knowledge as a turn towards the possibility of existence

by Sophie Juliane Veigl

Dear all, we cordially invite you to the upcoming talk of the APSE - lecture series, delivered by Stephanie Ifill (University of Westminster) Title: Knowledge as a turn towards the possibility of existence When/Where: 12.10., 15-17pm, HS 3A If you are interested in joining us for dinner/drinks afterwards, write an email to Manu Sharma (manu.sharma(a)univie.ac.at)! everyone welcome! Abstract: "I came to realise that to produce knowledge, I must enter into a framework where I am non-existent....I refused...There must be another possibility, another way of knowing." This talk brings forward the question: what is the possibility of epistemic non-existence? One of the possibilities I raise is that of the turn. The turn is not a seek of inclusion in; it's a turn, a break from. I turn in relation to Sylvia Wynter (to rupture) and Henri Bergson (to indetermination) to help articulate what I mean by epistemic turn. Upon awareness, there is the possibility to turn from, indeed with a cost, but a possibility none the less. This talk represents the culmination of deep thought brought out through relational conversations and a direct lived confrontation with epistemic non-existence; it's part of an ongoing experiment in the possibility of appearing in Europe as a *Black woman (outside of the cage). Kind regards, Sophie Veigl on behalf of the APSE-Unit -- Dr. Sophie Juliane Veigl, BSc., BA., MSc., MA. Institut für Philosophie, Universität Wien E-Mail: sophie.juliane.veigl(a)univie.ac.at my pronouns are she/her

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DSPL43: FÖP 10.04.2024 ab 14:30 Uhr

by Institut für Philosophie

Liebe Kolleg:innen, im Anhang schicke ich Ihnen den Aushang für die kommende FÖP der DSPL43 ( Philosophie) am Mittwoch, 10.04.2024 ab 14.30. Bitte beachten Sie, dass die FÖP dieses Semester vor Ort im Hörsaal 3F (3. Stock, NIG) stattfindet. -- Dear colleagues, Please find attached the schedule for our next faculty-public presentation (FÖP) of doctoral research projects on Wednesday, 10 April 2024 from 2.30 p.m. onwards. Please note that this semester the FÖP will be held on site in Hörsaal 3F (3. Stock, NIG). Mit besten Grüßen, With best wishes, Benjamin Schnieder, DSPL43

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Call for Abstract: Kongress der ÖGP Zukunft denken

by Institut für Philosophie

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, mit der Bitte um Aushang und Weiterleitung darf ich Ihnen anbei den Call for Abstracts für den 11. Kongress der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Philosophie zum Thema "Zukunft denken" (25. bis 28. Februar 2025, Universität Graz) zusenden. Herzliche Grüße, Laurin Mackowitz -- Laurin Mackowitz, Dr.Mag.Bakk.phil. Universitätsassistent Institut für Philosophie Arbeitsbereich Politische Philosophie Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz Heinrichstraße 26/II, 8010 Graz, Austria https://philosophie-gewi.uni-graz.at/de/politische-philosophie/neuigkeiten/ Generalsekretär der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Philosophie http://oegp.org/

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Christian Piller talk at CEU, 7th May

by Sigrid Preissl

Dear all Please join us for the Christian Piller talk on 7th May: Why interpersonal comparisons of utility and well-being might be problematic: a philosophical analysis<https://events.ceu.edu/2024-05-07/why-interpersonal-comparisons-utility-and…> Christian Piller (University of York and IAS, CEU Budapest) Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 3:40PM Vienna Campus | Quellenstrasse 51 | QS D-001 Tiered For more information, please click on the event title. We look forward to welcoming you to CEU. Kind regards Central European University Department of Philosophy Quellenstrasse 51 | A-1100 Wien | Austria Office: Room D427 Working hours: Monday 09:00 – 17:00; Tuesday 09:30 – 17:30; Wednesday and Thursday 09:00 – 16:00 This message is intended for the individual named above and is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender. Central European University (CEU) is an undergraduate- and graduate-level private university accredited in the United States, Austria, and Hungary. CEU’s educational activities in Austria are performed at Central European University Private University by CEU GmbH, a private limited-liability company having its seat in Vienna, under the address Quellenstrasse 51, A-1100 Wien, and is registered at the Vienna Commercial Court under registration number FN 502313 x. CEU’s educational activities in Hungary are performed by Közép-európai Egyetem, at Nádor utca 9., 1051 Budapest, under registration number FI 27861. CEU is accredited in the US, with a registered address at 224 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, USA.

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Guest Lecture, Thinking with Susanne Langer, Lona Gaikis: 18:00, 11 April, Musicology Dept. HS 1

by Institut für Philosophie

Dear Colleagues in the Philosophy Department, *Guest Lecture, Lona Gaikis, 'Art as a Life Form: Thinking with Susanne K. Langer: 18:00, 11 April, Musicology Dept., HS 1* I'm delighted to invite you to a guest lecture by Lona Gaikis, who will be introducing us the thought of German-American philosopher Susanne Langer. Langer's philosophy of music has long been neglected by the musicological establishment, but fortunately that is changing, as evidenced by the recently published /Bloomsbury Handbook of Susanne K. Langer/ (2024), edited by Ms Gaikis. As well as lecturing at various universities in Austria, Ms Gaikis also runs the sonic and music experimental platform czirp czirp, which hosts works by various international sonic media artists. In her talk she will also be discussing how Langer's thought can help us to understand some of this avant garde work. More information can be found on the Musicology Dept. website, here <https://musikwissenschaft.univie.ac.at/detailansicht/news/gastvortrag-lona-…>. With warmest regards, Marc Brooks -- *Ass.-Prof. Dr. Marc Brooks *Department of Musicology, University of Vienna Spitalgasse 2, Hof 9 (Campus) A-1090 Wien, AUSTRIA e: marc.brooks(a)univie.ac.at w: https://musikwissenschaft.univie.ac.at/ueber-uns/team/brooks/

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Nature as resource, aesthetic experience, and source of danger, 18-20.April

by Institut für Philosophie

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: NATURE AS RESOURCE, AESTHETIC EXPERIENCE, AND SOURCE OF DANGER APRIL 18–20, 2024 AUSTRIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES THEATERSAAL SONNENFELSGASSE 19 1010 VIENNA

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#INTERNATIONAL: Research-related mobility - Calls

by Institut für Philosophie

The International Office has published the following calls for research-related mobility grant applications: *Mobility Fellowships*for 3 to 8-week research stays at the Strategic Partners (PhD, Post-Doc, Ass. Prof., Assoc. Prof., Univ. Prof.). Funding for travel expenses and accommodation. Further information. <https://international.univie.ac.at/en/faculty-staff-mobility/researchers/ou…> Application deadline: 23 April 2024. *Stanford Post-Doc Fellowship*for 3 to 8-week research stays at Stanford University (Post-Doc). Funding for travel expenses and accommodation. Further information. <https://international.univie.ac.at/en/faculty-staff-mobility/researchers/ou…> Application deadline: 23 April 2024. *Erasmus+ Short-Term PhD Mobility*for 5 to 14-day research stays at universities and research institutions in Europe (PhD students without an employment relationship at UNIVIE). Funding by means of a per diem. Further information. <https://international.univie.ac.at/en/faculty-staff-mobility/researchers/ou…> Submission deadline: 16 April 2024.

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Fwd: [Khoraplattform] Cinesophie 21.03.

by Adrian Fleisch

-------- Weitergeleitete Nachricht -------- Betreff: [Khoraplattform] Cinesophie 20.03. Datum: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:40:26 +0100 Von: Julian via Khoraplattform <khoraplattform(a)lists.philo.at> Antwort an: Julian <j.hoeckner(a)inext.at> An: Adrian Fleisch via Khoraplattform <khoraplattform(a)lists.philo.at> Liebe Kolleg:innen, morgen (Donnerstag, 21.03.) wird es wieder 'cinesophisch'! Nachdem wir uns letzte Woche anlässlich seines 100. Todesjahres schon mit Franz Kafka befasst haben, widmen wir uns dieses Mal seiner Rezeption im Film. Zu Kafkas Lebzeiten steckte das Kino als ästhetisches Medium noch in den Kinderschuhen. Umso spannender is es zu beobachten, wie seine literarischen Experimente Eingang in die Geschichte des Films gefunden haben. 'Kafkaesk' sind nicht nur die ikonischen Verfilmungen von Orson Welles ("Der Prozess"), Michael Haneke ("Das Schloss") oder die strengen Adaptionen von Straub/Huillet (u.a. "Klassenverhältnisse", "Schakale und Araber"). Von den schwindelerregenden Bürokratieungetümern bei Terry Gilliam ("Brazil") bis zu den gruseligen Metamorphosen bei D. Lynch ("Eraserhead) oder D. Cronenberg ("The Fly", "Videodrome") zieht sich eine Spur des Kafkaesken durch das filmische Imaginäre des 20. Jahrhunderts. In gewohnter Manier stellen wir eine kleine Liste zur Auswahl und entscheiden uns gemeinsam für einen Film: Orson Welles - Der Prozess (1962) David Lynch - Eraserhead (1977) Jim Jarmusch - Dead Man (1995) Darren Aronofsky - Pi (1998) Wir freuen uns auf Euch! Beste Grüße Julian Höckner

8 months, 3 weeks

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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Call for Applications - European Summer School on the Philosophy of Mathematics - Vienna, September 9-13, 2024

by Vienna Circle Society

Summer School Call for Applications (Deadline: April 1, 2024 extended: April 30, 2024) 22nd univie: summer school Scientific World Conceptions (USS-SWC) EuropEAN SUMMER SCHOOL on the philosophy of mathematics in cooperation with EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR THE PHILOSOPHY OF MATHEMATICS (ESPM) <https://philmath.eu/> https://philmath.eu/ Vienna, September 9-13, 2024 The second European Summer School on the Philosophy of Mathematics will focus on different topics in the philosophy of mathematics, its foundations, as well as on the philosophy of mathematical practice. We are happy to invite abstract submissions by graduate students (MA and PhD). The School will be hosted in person at the University of Vienna and will include three tutorials by distinguished scholars as well as a training unit on "Quantitative and qualitative empirical methods for philosophers of mathematics" by Matthew Inglis and Deborah Kant (provided by the CIPSH Chair DMRCP ("Diversity of Mathematical Research Cultures and Practices"). The school aims to bring together Master and PhD students interested in the connection between philosophy and mathematics, giving them the opportunity to discuss related topics with leading scholars in the field. Topics will be selected reflecting participants interests and may include: * Mathematical knowledge and mathematical understanding * Justification and representation in mathematics * Informal proofs and mathematical rigor * The role of intuition and diagrams in mathematical reasoning * Experimental mathematics and mathematical practice * Mathematical ontology Lecturers: Jessica Carter (Aarhus University) <https://pure.au.dk/portal/en/persons/jessica-maria-helena-grund-carter(5177 bcfe-0a52-4da9-aa71-e06fa0a3d5a6).html> https://pure.au.dk/portal/en/persons/jessica-maria-helena-grund-carter(5177b cfe-0a52-4da9-aa71-e06fa0a3d5a6).html Yacin Hamami (ETH Zurich) <https://www.yacinhamami.com> https://www.yacinhamami.com Leon Horsten (University of Konstanz) <https://www.philosophie.uni-konstanz.de/en/ag-leon-horsten/leon-horsten/> https://www.philosophie.uni-konstanz.de/en/ag-leon-horsten/leon-horsten/ The program is primarily directed at graduate students and junior researchers in relevant fields, but the organizers also encourage applications from people in all stages of their career. Application form and further information: <https://summerschool-ivc.univie.ac.at/application/> https://summerschool-ivc.univie.ac.at/application/ USS-SWC operates under the academic supervision of an International Program Committee of distinguished philosophers, historians, and scientists. Its members represent the scientific fields in the scope of USS-SWC, make contact to their home universities and will also support acknowledgement of courses taken by the students. The annual summer school is organised by the Institute Vienna Circle of the University of Vienna. <https://wienerkreis.univie.ac.at/en/> https://wienerkreis.univie.ac.at/en/ Find information about our exchange programme with Duke University (North Carolina) here: <https://international.univie.ac.at/en/international-cooperation/university- wide-partnership-agreements/north-america/> https://international.univie.ac.at/en/international-cooperation/university-w ide-partnership-agreements/north-america/ Inquiries: Administrator: Zarah Weiss Institute Vienna Circle Alserstraße 23/32 1080 Wien <mailto:summerschool.ivc@univie.ac.at> summerschool.ivc(a)univie.ac.at Scientific director: Georg Schiemer Institute Vienna Circle Alserstraße 23/32 1080 Wien <mailto:georg.schiemer@univie.ac.at> georg.schiemer(a)univie.ac.at

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