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REMINDER: CfP: Feyerabend and Austrian Philosophy - His Formative Years in Postwar Vienna | Deadline Nov 30

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Call for Papers (Deadline November 30, 2023) Paul Feyerabend and Austrian Philosophy - His Formative Years in Postwar Vienna International Conference - July 5-6, 2024 - University of Vienna, Campus, Court 1 https://www.pkfcentennial.org/ Paul K. Feyerabend (1924-1994), one of the most stimulating and controversial figures of Twentieth-Century philosophy, spent most of his formative years in postwar Vienna (1946-1955). Born in Red Vienna, Feyerabend came of age at the time of the Nazi Anschluss and completed his philosophical apprenticeship at the University of Vienna during the Allied occupation. At the time of his university studies in philosophy and physics, Feyerabend animated the so-called “Third Vienna Circle” (1949-1953) around Viktor Kraft in the context of the Austrian College Society, and actively participated in the European Forum Alpbach and in the Institut für Wissenschaft und Kunst. In addition, he served as a research assistant to Arthur Pap, who spent 1953/54 as a Fulbright visiting professor at the University of Vienna. The international conference “Paul Feyerabend and Austrian Philosophy” aims at exploring the milieu which shaped Feyerabend’s intellectual development with a focus on his interaction with university teachers and intellectual figures such as members of the former Vienna Circle like Viktor Kraft, Philipp Frank, Herbert Feigl, and Rudolf Carnap, physicists like Felix Ehrenhaft and Walter Thirring, as well as with Walter Hollitscher and Ludwig Wittgenstein. Contacts continued throughout the 1950s and 1960s at the London School of Economics with Karl Popper and, later, with Imre Lakatos, and in Minneapolis, at Feigl’s Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science, where Feyerabend published his pathbreaking “Against Method” for the first time in 1970. A special symposium on the publication of Feyerabend’s Formative Years, edited by Matteo Collodel and Eric Oberheim (Springer Nature, two volumes) will be held as part of this conference. The conference is organized by the Institute Vienna Circle (University of Vienna) and by the Vienna Circle Society. It is partnered with the subsequent HOPOS 2024, the Fifteenth International Congress of the International Society for the History of Philosophy of Science, University of Vienna, July 8-12, 2024, and it contributes to the Feyerabend 2024 Centennial celebrations. Invited Speakers Vasso Kindi (University of Athens) Martin Kusch (University of Vienna) Call for Abstracts We invite abstracts of up to 400 words, excluding footnotes and bibliography. Please format your abstract as a pdf file for anonymous review, excluding any personal and institutional information and submit it through EasyChair <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=pkf2024vienna> . If your abstract is selected for the conference, you will not be required to submit a full paper. Submission deadline: November 30, 2023 Notification of acceptance: January 31, 2024 There will be no registration fee. Organizing Committee Friedrich Stadler (University of Vienna) Matteo Collodel (Ca’ Foscari University of Venice) Daniel Kuby (University of Konstanz) Queries and Questions matteo.collodel[at]unive.it <http://unive.it> friedrich.stadler[at]univie.ac.at <http://univie.ac.at>

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Khôra Colloquium: Philosophie des Films, 23.11., 18:30, HS 3F

by Sebastian Krach

Sehr geehrte Kolleg:innen, ich möchte Sie im Namen von Khôra herzlich zum nächsten Colloquium einladen. Termin: 23.11.2023, 18:30 - 20:00, HS 3F, Neues Institutsgebäude Thema: Philosophie des Films mit einem Input von Daniel Prem 24 Gedanken pro Sekunde: Das philosophische Potenzial des Kinos Geschichten können seit je her philosophische Ideen beinhalten. Doch was ist mit der Form der Geschichte selbst? Erlauben uns diverse Medienformen neue philosophische Betrachtungen und Überlegungen, oder gar eine andere Art zu denken? Was ist das philosophische Potenzial, das sich zwischen den Schnitten eines Filmes versteckt? Weitere Informationen sowie eine Mailingliste finden Sie auf unserer Homepage. https://www.khora.philo.at/ Danach ist im Café Gagarin reserviert. Wir freuen uns auf euch! Liebe Grüße Sebastian Krach

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APSE / IVC talk: Anjan Chakravartty: Thursday, July 6th, 3-5pm, 2G

by Martin Kusch

Dear All, The Institute Vienna Circle and the APSE group are jointly organizing a talk by ... Prof. Anjan Chakravartty (University of Miami) on "Humanism and the Aim of Science: Past, Present, Future" Time and Location: Thursday, July 6th, 3-5pm, NIG HS 2G Abstract: Humanism, conceived as a worldview, and science, conceived as a form (or family of forms) of inquiry into the world, have been entangled with one another across a long sweep of intellectual history. I consider their co-evolution as a prelude to the present, briefly reviewing formative aspects of Renaissance humanism and deepening associations of values central to the Enlightenment with precursors to modern science, en route to an arguably peculiar situation today. Where past conceptions of the aim of science (natural philosophy, etc.) seem intimately connected to the idea of fashioning a better world, contemporary philosophy seems largely devoid of normative discussions of what science itself is for, exactly. I conclude with some reflections on a possible return to a humanist conception of the role and promise of science. Everyone welcome! Best, Martin Kusch

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Postponed: Talk Paul Giladi

by Flora Löffelmann

Dear all, unfortunately, due to a family emergency, Paul Giladi will not be able to give the APSE talk that was planned for today at 15:00. We will re-schedule for an online talk at some other point, and will keep you posted. All the best, Flora on behalf of APSE -- Flora Löffelmann, MA MA University assistant & doctoral candidate Department of Philosophy at University of Vienna Pronouns: they/them (for more info see: https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why/) Happy about a gender neutral "hello"!

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Erinnerung: Einladung zum Talk von Paul Giladi

by Flora Löffelmann

Liebe alle, ich darf euch herzlich zum morgen stattfindenden APSE-Talk von Paul Giladi (SOAS London) einladen. Paul ist, wie ich, Teil des Critical Political Epistemology Network: https://cpenetwork.editorx.io/home/ Wann: Donnerstag, 16. November 2023, 15:00 - 17:00 Wo: HS 3A, NIG Titel: ‘The Last Dogma of Empiricism’: From Auto da Fé to Epistemic Disobedience?" Abstract: In this chapter, I argue that the principal philosophic depth of Hilary Putnam’s dissolution of the fact/value dichotomy (FVD) is neither sourced in his argument that theory selection always presupposes values, nor in his argument that there is entanglement of fact and value in our use of thick ethical concepts. Rather, the principal philosophic depth mainly resides in Putnam’s charge that mainstream analytic philosophical circles often fetishize (scientific) naturalism. Putnam’s anti-scientism, more so than either of his entanglement theses, provides his readers with reason to regard FVD as a type of ideology. Because of its status as an ideology, and as therefore in the business of hegemonic sense-making, FVD is made sense of as a real threat to inquiry, insofar as FVD renders inquiry undemocratic by valorizing simplicity over complexity, cleanliness over messiness, dry deserts over lush landscapes. Putnam’s own ‘post-analytic’ pragmatist position never ostensibly espoused any critical theoretic attitude toward modernity – let alone formulated Ideologiekritik. Nevertheless, I think his 21st-century articulations of his conceptual pluralism may be said to display more resonance with the decolonial concept of epistemic disobedience than with a ‘post-analytic’ tradition Putnam himself explicitly endorsed in his final decade: liberal naturalism. I conclude that even though Putnam’s anti-scientistic defence of mathematically recalcitrant phenomena may be more radical than liberal naturalist defences of such phenomena, Putnam should be viewed as ultimately more epistemically mischievous than epistemically disobedient. Ich freue mich darauf, viele von euch beim Vortrag zu sehen! Alles Liebe, Flora im Namen von APSE -- Flora Löffelmann, MA MA University assistant & doctoral candidate Department of Philosophy at University of Vienna Pronouns: they/them (for more info see: https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why/) Happy about a gender neutral "hello"!

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FÖP Aussendung DSPL43: FÖP 29.11.2023 ab 13:30 Uhr

by Institut für Philosophie

Liebe Kolleg*innen, im Anhang schicke ich Ihnen den Aushang für die kommende FÖP der DSPL43( Philosophie) am Mittwoch, 29.11.2023 ab 13:30. Bitte beachten Sie, dass die FÖP dieses Semester vor Ort im Hörsaal 3C (3. Stock, NIG) stattfindet. Dear colleagues, Please find attached the schedule for our next faculty-public presentation (FÖP) of doctoral research projects on Wednesday, 29.11.2023 from 13.30 p.m. onwards. Participants are welcome! Please note that this semester the FÖP will be held onsite in Hörsaal 3C (3. Stock, NIG). Mit besten Grüßen, With best wishes, Benjamin Schnieder, DSPL43

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Fwd: Cecile Fabre: Lecture on Cultural Heritage and Cultural Appropriation

by Sophie Kroiss

Dear colleagues, on behalf of Angela Kallhoff, I cordially invite you to a guest lecture titled *"Protecting Humankind’s Common Cultural Heritage: The Problem of Cultural Appropriation"* by Cecile Fabre (All Souls College, Oxford). Thu Dec. 14th, 2023, 6:30 p.m. in HS 3D (NIG) For questions, contact sophie.kroiss(a)univie.ac.at Abstract: The thought that there are cultural landmarks which have universal value is a familiar one. It is at the heart of UNESCO's and the World Heritage's mission, and is affirmed in a number of international declarations, not least the Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage. For all its appeal, UNESCO's ideals raise some deep concerns. In particular, it is not easy to articulate an account of universal value; and it is not easy to show why we are under moral obligations in respect of that heritage. Nevertheless, I attempt to defend those ideals. I seek to show that the protection of humankind's heritage, qua humankind's, not only is a moral imperative: more strongly put, it is a duty of justice. I then address one of the most important objections to it - namely that it undermines states’ and their citizenries’ legitimate interest in deciding what to do with landmarks which are located on their territory. /Cecile Fabre a political philosopher, and currently Senior Research Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford. She is also Professor of Political Philosophy at the University of Oxford, and affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy, the Department of Politics and International Relations, and Nuffield College, Oxford. Her research interests are in theories of distributive justice; the philosophy of democracy; just war theory; the ethics of foreign policy, with particular focus on the ethics of economic statecraft and the ethics of espionage. She most recently published Spying Through a Glass Darkly: The Ethics of Espionage and Counter-Intelligence (Oxford University Press 2022); Economic Statecraft: Human Rights, Sanctions, and Conditionality (Harvard University Press, 2018), preceded by (among others) Cosmopolitan Peace (Oxford University Press, 2016), The Morality of Defensive War, co-edited with Seth Lazar (Oxford University Press, 2014), Cosmopolitan War (Oxford University Press, 2012)./ https://kalender.univie.ac.at/einzelansicht/?no_cache=1&tx_univieevents_pi1… / /

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CRS Lecture by Carlos Steel: “Malum metaphysicum. The Neoplatonic Antecedents” / 16 Nov at 17.30

by Institut für Philosophie

______________ The Center for Religious Studies cordially invites you to a      Public Lecture by      *Dr.****Carlos Steel* *“Malum metaphysicum. The Neoplatonic Antecedents”*   Vienna Campus Quellenstrasse 51 Room : B-319 Senate Room   *Thursday, November 16, 2023, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm*** * * This lecture examines whether the Neoplatonic explanation of evil can be seen as an antecedent of the Leibnizian metaphysics of evil, as is often claimed. The starting-point is Augustine’s distinction between “malum culpae” and “malum poenae”, to which Leibniz is indebted. The concept of metaphysical evil is needed to encompass instances of evil that do not fall under that distinction. * * *Carlos Steel* is emeritus Professor for ancient and medieval philosophy at the University of Leuven. His main research is devoted to the study of the Platonic tradition from Plato to Ficino, with a particular emphasis on the philosophy of Proclus. He is also known for his critical editions and translations of ancient and medieval philosophical texts. External guests need to register for events by filling up this form <https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=E1nE2VN24kuSC72wOGOBhHA…> before November 15th. Greta /Events Coordinator/ /Center for Religious Studies/ 1459947696413_CEU_logo_color_web.jpg Quellenstrasse 51 | 1100 Wien | B217a _religion.ceu.edu <http://religion.ceu.edu/>_ / Rauleacg(a)ceu.edu <mailto:Rauleacg@ceu.edu>

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Anti-Racism Week - 21-28 November 2023

by Institut für Philosophie

Dear Colleagues, It is our pleasure to invite you to the Anti-Racism Week <https://antiracism-philosophy.univie.ac.at/news-events/>, a series of events that will take place from 21-28 November 2023, organized by the Anti-Racism Working Group <https://antiracism-philosophy.univie.ac.at/>* at the Department of Philosophy and the Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy. *21.11, 9:00-13:00, CTL Peer Seminar Room, 7th floor * “How to Deal with Diversity in Teaching and Other Professional Situations” <https://zara.or.at/de/training/detail/JqjWzcVSS> Workshop with Zivilcourage & Anti-Rassissmus Arbeit (ZARA <https://www.zara.or.at/de>) This training examines the topics of identity, diversity, attributions of self and others, and discrimination on an individual level. Differences and prejudices will be reflected upon, and strategies for dealing with diversity will be developed - without pointing fingers! All Faculty and Staff are welcome to attend! Register at: antiracism.philosophy(a)univie.ac.at *22.11, 15:00-18:15, HS 3D * Wrong Passport Stories <https://antiracism-philosophy.univie.ac.at/news-events/detailsansicht/news/…> Academic and Artistic Workshop This artistic/academic workshop explores narratives of historical injustices and global inequalities that limit the opportunities and experiences of migrant researchers, particularly within European academia. *23.11, 13:00-15:00, HS 3A * “Decolonizing” the Library <https://antiracism-philosophy.univie.ac.at/news-events/detailsansicht/news/…> Lunchtime Presentation & Discussion (Bring your own lunch!) with Birgit Athumani Hango of the Working Group, “Colonial Contexts in the University of Vienna Library” *23.11, 17:00-19:00, HS 2G * Migration and Research <https://antiracism-philosophy.univie.ac.at/news-events/detailsansicht/news/…> Pragmatic Academic Series This session will explore the challenges faced by immigrant researchers and the need for policies to address them. Topics include integration challenges, institutional support, barriers, and international collaboration. *28.11, 16:45, HS 3C * Edelweiss: A Critical Love Letter to Austria (DE/EN) <https://www.edelweissfilm.com/> Film screening EDELWEISS is a documentary about the harrowing realities of People of Color living in Austria. It depicts the perspectives of many People of Color with varying connections to Austria— some who call it home, some who have made it their home, and others who would never call it home. More information about the events can be found at https://antiracism-philosophy.univie.ac.at/ * We define anti-racist action as raising awareness and dismantling normalized racist structures, policies, and attitudes. Our goal at the Department of Philosophy is to proactively address various forms of racism, colonialism, xenophobia, and exclusion in our collective contexts and to promote cultural change. We look forward to enthusiastic engagement and fruitful discussions, Your colleagues from the The Anti-Racism Working Group

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APSE-Talk: Paul Giladi - "Putnam on ‘The Last Dogma of Empiricism’: From Auto da Fé to Epistemic Disobedience?" - Nov. 15

by Flora Löffelmann

Dear all, I am happy to invite you all to the next APSE (Applied Philosophy of Science and Epistemology) talk! When: Thursday, 15th of November 2023, 15:00 - 17:00 Where: HS 3A, NIG We are excited to welcome as our next speaker Dr. Paul Giladi, Lecturer in Philosophy at the School of History, Religions, and Philosophies, SOAS University of London. He will give a talk titled "Putnam on ‘The Last Dogma of Empiricism’: From Auto da Fé to Epistemic Disobedience?" Here is the abstract: In this chapter, I argue that the principal philosophic depth of Hilary Putnam’s dissolution of the fact/value dichotomy (FVD) is neither sourced in his argument that theory selection always presupposes values, nor in his argument that there is entanglement of fact and value in our use of thick ethical concepts. Rather, the principal philosophic depth mainly resides in Putnam’s charge that mainstream analytic philosophical circles often fetishize (scientific) naturalism. Putnam’s anti-scientism, more so than either of his entanglement theses, provides his readers with reason to regard FVD as a type of ideology. Because of its status as an ideology, and as therefore in the business of hegemonic sense-making, FVD is made sense of as a real threat to inquiry, insofar as FVD renders inquiry undemocratic by valorizing simplicity over complexity, cleanliness over messiness, dry deserts over lush landscapes. Putnam’s own ‘post-analytic’ pragmatist position never ostensibly espoused any critical theoretic attitude toward modernity – let alone formulated Ideologiekritik. Nevertheless, I think his 21st-century articulations of his conceptual pluralism may be said to display more resonance with the decolonial concept of epistemic disobedience than with a ‘post-analytic’ tradition Putnam himself explicitly endorsed in his final decade: liberal naturalism. I conclude that even though Putnam’s anti-scientistic defence of mathematically recalcitrant phenomena may be more radical than liberal naturalist defences of such phenomena, Putnam should be viewed as ultimately more epistemically mischievous than epistemically disobedient. Looking forward to seeing you all at the talk! Best, Flora Löffelmann on behalf of the APSE team -- Flora Löffelmann, MA MA University assistant & doctoral candidate Department of Philosophy at University of Vienna Pronouns: they/them (for more info see: https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why/) Happy about a gender neutral "hello"!

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