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Invitation: Conference,"The Formal Turn: Formalism in Mathematics and Logic at the Turn of the 20th Century", June 8 – 10, 2026, Department of Philosophy

by Florian Kolowrat

Dear colleagues, we cordially invite all of you to following event: Conference "The Formal Turn: Formalism in Mathematics and Logic at the Turn of the 20th Century" June 8 – 10, 2026 <https://formalism.phl.univie.ac.at/events/the-formal-turn-formalism-in-math…> Department of Philosophy – University of Vienna Room 3a (D0312), 3rd floor, Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Vienna <https://philosophie.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/i_philosophie/Orient…> Organized by: Georg Schiemer and Richard Lawrence, University of Vienna, ERC Project: “The Formal Turn – The Emergence of Formalism in Twentieth-Century Thought” (GA No 101044114). Confirmed Speakers: Richard Lawrence (University of Vienna), Rachel Boddy (IUSS Pavia), David Waszek (École Normale Supérieure, Paris), Georg Schiemer (University of Vienna), Joan Bertran-San-Millán (Complutense University of Madrid), Paola Cantù (Aix-Marseille Université), Mirja Hartimo (University of Helsinki), Dirk Schlimm (McGill University), Moritz Bodner (University of Vienna), Iulian Toader (University of Vienna), Alberto Naibo (Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, IHPST), Antonio Piccolomini (University of Tübingen), Christoph Limbeck Lilienau (Institute Vienna Circle, University of Vienna), Marianna Antonutti (University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, IHPST), Ansten Klev (Czech Academy of Sciences), Richard Zach (University of Calgary). Registration: If you would like to attend the conference, please send an email to Florian Kolowrat florian.kolowrat(a)univie.ac.at Deadline for registration: June 4, 2026. We look forward to your participation and to engaging discussions! With kind regards Florian Kolowrat -- *Florian Kolowrat * Universität Wien | University of Vienna Institut für Philosophie | Department of Philosophy Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Wien | Vienna Organisational Assistant to Univ.-Prof. Mag. Mag. Dr. Georg Schiemer Department of Philosophy – University of Vienna Organisational Assistant to Univ.-Prof. Tarja Knuuttila, MSc M.Soc.Sc PhD Department of Philosophy – University of Vienna Mail: Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Wien E-Mail: florian.kolowrat(a)univie.ac.at Phone: +43-1-4277-46461 Web: https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/ person.html?id=53614 <https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/person.html?id=53614>

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Knowledge in Crisis Conference in July

by Melanie Rasl

Dear All, we are pleased to invite you to the conference *Knowledge in Crisis: Knowledge, Power and Social Life* *1–3 July 2026* *University of Vienna - Sky Lounge* How can epistemology help us to better understand and overcome the crisis of knowledge? The aim of this conference is to showcase cutting edge work on knowledge: its nature and norms as well as its social and political dimensions. We want to foster exchange between different approaches to knowledge and the crisis it finds itself in. At the heart of the crisis of knowledge are philosophical problems about the relationship between knowledge, truth, science, ethics and politics—and ultimately our relationship to reality itself. For more information, including the full program and registration details, please visit this website: Conference 2026 <https://www.knowledgeconference.at/home> Best regards, FWF Cluster of Excellence - Knowledge in Crisis Institut für Philosophie | Department of Philosophy Universität Wien | University of Vienna E-Mail: kic.philosophie(a)univie.ac.at

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Invitation: Between You & Me. A Workshop on interpersonal ethics 18.5.-19.5.

by Anni Räty

Dear all, I am pleased to announce a two-day workshop on interpersonal ethics taking place on May 18th and 19th in Vienna. Our speakers include Monika Betzler (LMU Munich), Sam Dishaw (UC Louvain), Fabienne Peter (Warwick), Jonas Vandieken (LMU Munich) and Quinn White (Harvard). Location: KiC offices at Hörlgasse 6/8 Date: 18.5.-19.5. Please see the attached poster and schedule of talks for more details. The event is open to all, but registration (free of charge) is required. You can register for the workshop here: https://forms.gle/4J8bcMBviB5CNop29 See our Philevents announcements here: https://philevents.org/event/show/148029 Best wishes, Anni -- Dr. Anni Räty, PhD BA University Assistant in Philosophy University of Vienna they/them

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Bonitz Lecture 2026, Prof. Voula Tsouna, University of California Santa Barbara

by George Karamanolis

Liebe alle, am Donnerstag, den 7.5.2026, ab 17:00 Uhr findet die diesjährige Herrmann Bonitz Lecture im Hörsaal 21 (Hauptgebäude Universität, Universitätsring 1) statt. Vortragende ist diesmal Frau Prof. VOULA TSOUNA (University of California Santa Barbara) mit dem Thema: The Two Worlds Problem Revisited. A new interpretation of the philosopher‘s rule in Plato‘s Republic. Am darauf folgenden Freitag, 8.5.2026, findet von 10-12 Uhr ein Workshop mit Frau Prof. Tsouna statt zum Thema "Anticipatory concepts in Epicureanism and Stoicism", im Seminarraum der Fachbereichsbibliothek des Institutes für Klassische Philologie, Mittel- und Neulatein. Alle sind herzlich willkommen! Mit besten Grüßen, George Karamanolis -- Univ.-Prof. Dr. George Karamanolis Institut für Philosophie Vizedekan für Lehre, Fakultät für Philosophie und Bildungswissenschaft Zimmer: D0308 1010 Wien, Universitätsstraße 7 (NIG) T: +43-1-4277-46476 eFax: +43-1-4277-846476 https://antikephilosophie.univie.ac.at

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Open Call for Applications: PhD and Postdoc positions in UnAxiMa: Uncovering the Axioms of Mathematics

by Georg Schiemer

Open Call for Applications - PhD and Postdoc positions in UnAxiMa: Uncovering the Axioms of Mathematics The FWF Emerging Fields project UnAxiMa (Uncovering the Axioms of Mathematics) is offering up to 12 postdoc positions and up to 12 PhD positions at TU Wien and the University of Vienna, Austria. The goal of the 5-year project is to explore the axioms of mathematics taking into account aspects of mathematical logic (in particular, set theory, computability theory, and reverse mathematics), complexity theory, automated theorem proving, and philosophy. The project is jointly led by six principal investigators: Juan P. Aguilera (TU Wien), Vera Fischer (University of Vienna), Laura Kovács (TU Wien), Sandra Müller (TU Wien), Michael Pinsker (TU Wien), and Georg Schiemer (University of Vienna). UnAxiMa is looking for highly motivated and creative candidates, and in particular encourage female researchers to apply. The applicants should have a strong background in at least one of the following fields: mathematical logic, theoretical computer science, universal algebra, or philosophy of mathematics. For the PhD positions the requirements are a Master's degree or equivalent in mathematics, computer science, or philosophy. For the postdoc positions the requirements are a PhD or equivalent in mathematics, computer science, or philosophy. Successful candidates will be based at either TU Wien or University of Vienna, but will collaborate with all of the 18-30 team members intensively. Dates: Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. For full consideration, we encourage applications by May 22nd, 2026. Successful applicants will start in October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, but not later than October 2027. The duration of the positions will be up to 4 years (for PhD positions) and 3 years (for postdoc positions), with initial contracts offered for one year, and prolongation subject to evaluation. The positions carry no teaching load; however, participation in teaching might be arranged if desired. There is sufficient funding for conference and research exchange trips. Online interviews are planned for June 15th–17th, 2026. Documents: Applicants will be required to submit: a motivation letter, CV (including list of publications, if applicable), a statement of research experience and interests (2 pages maximum). In the case of the PhD positions, a transcript of records as well as a copy of the Master's thesis should be included if available (otherwise, any other written work such as a draft or Bachelor's thesis are welcome). Contact details for two references who have agreed to provide recommendation letters if contacted by UnAxiMa. How to apply: Applications should be submitted through EasyChair via the following link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=unaxima26 Informal inquiries about these posts may be directed to Professor Michael Pinsker, chair of the Hiring Committee, at jobs(a)unaxima.com <mailto:jobs@unaxima.com>.

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Einladung zur FöP am 13. Mai 2026 / Invitation to the FöP on 13 May 2026

by Isabel Maria Seelmann

Liebe alle, gerne laden wir zur nächsten Fakultätsöffentlichen Präsentation von Dissertationsprojekten (FöP) ein. Die Veranstaltung findet am Mittwoch, den 13. Mai 2026, um 13:15 Uhr im Seminarraum 3A (NIG, 3. Stock) statt. PROGRAMM: 13:15 Alicia Wach, BA MA MSc Internally Conflicted Group Agents: Coherence, Interference, and Responsibility Betreuung: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hans Bernhard Schmid 13:45 María Carolina Berrutti Bartesaghi, BA BA MA Praising Constituted Group Agents Betreuung: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hans Bernhard Schmid 14:15 Jeanne Pang, BA MA Gender Non-conformity and Structural Epistemic Wrongs Betreuung: Univ.-Prof. Paulina Sliwa, PhD 14:45 Mag. phil. Anthony Hauninger, BA Vom Wesen des Leidens und seiner Bewältigung Philosophisch-anthropologische Hermeneutik bei ausgewählten europäischen und buddhistischen Denkern Betreuung: Univ.-Doz. Mag. Mag. Dr. Hisaki Hashi Im Anschluss an die Präsentationen wird es ein Catering geben, das von der Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy (VDP) organisiert wird. Die FöP ist eine öffentliche Veranstaltung. Die Einladung kann gerne geteilt werden. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Teilnahme! Mit besten Grüßen Univ.-Prof. Dr. Benjamin Schnieder Studienprogrammleitung Doktoratsstudium Philosophie *** Dear all, We warmly invite you to the upcoming Public Faculty Presentation of Dissertation Projects (FöP). The event will take place on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, at 1:15 p.m., in Seminar Room 3A (NIG, 3rd floor). PROGRAMME: 1:15 p.m. Alicia Wach, BA MA MSc Internally Conflicted Group Agents: Coherence, Interference, and Responsibility Supervisor: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hans Bernhard Schmid 1:45 p.m. María Carolina Berrutti Bartesaghi, BA BA MA Praising Constituted Group Agents Supervisor: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hans Bernhard Schmid 2:15 p.m. Jeanne Pang, BA MA Gender Non-conformity and Structural Epistemic Wrongs Supervisor: Univ.-Prof. Paulina Sliwa, PhD 2:45 p.m. Mag. phil. Anthony Hauninger, BA Vom Wesen des Leidens und seiner Bewältigung Philosophisch-anthropologische Hermeneutik bei ausgewählten europäischen und buddhistischen Denkern Supervisor: Univ.-Doz. Mag. Mag. Dr. Hisaki Hashi A buffet reception will follow the presentations, kindly supported by the Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy (VDP). We look forward to your participation! Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone who may be interested. Best wishes, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Benjamin Schnieder Director of the Doctoral Program in Philosophy

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[REMINDER] Workshop - Philosophy: What and How? - University of Vienna, May 7-8

by Mani Rashtipour

This is a kind reminder of the upcoming workshop: Philosophy: What and How? A workshop on the nature, aims, and methods of philosophy. Views on what philosophy is and how it should be done vary widely. Is philosophy concerned with reality or with our concepts used for grasping aspects of reality? Does philosophy use a priori or empirical methods? What is the role of intuitions? And of the method of cases? What are philosophers trying to find out? Is Philosophy a descriptive or a normative discipline, or both? Key information: Dates: May 7–8, 2026, 09:00–18:00. Venue: Sky Lounge (DG), Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, 1090 Wien, Austria Here is a list of speakers and titles: Max Kölbel Philosophy as Conceptual Engagement Yaokun Fu The Arrovian Impossibility Theorem in Metaphysical Theory Choice Sophie Veigl Beyond Method? Philosophy of Science Between Analysis and Activities Elijah Chudnoff Intuition and Philosophical Progress Matti Eklund The Parochial, the Universal and the Alien Asya Passinsky Ameliorative Metaphysics Eric Wallace Idealisation and Overfitting Alice van't Hoff Choosing Metalanguages Edouard Machery Arguments won't help Registration and more details: https://philosophywhatandhow.phl.univie.ac.at/ Registration is required but free of charge, and all are welcome. (registration form on the bottom of the page). This workshop is supported by the PACE (pace.phl.univie.ac.at/) and KiC (www.knowledgeincrisis.com/) projects.

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Trans*Formations: 15.5. with Jane Russell KC

by Initiative to Support Women in Academic Philosophy

Dear All, we want to cordially invite you to the May Trans*Formations Event at the Philosophy Institute. For those who do not know the series: This talk and workshop series organized by a bunch of people from the Philosophy Department (BA, MA and PhD) provides insights into recent developments in trans* philosophizing. Thanks to the Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy (VDP) [1] and queer@hochschulen [2] for their financial support! In the next talk, Jane Russell KC (Lawyer from London) will discuss her experiences with contemporary cases in UK law that deal with rights of trans* people. She will give insight into her practice, and reflect on anti-trans* presuppositions and British terfism that become evident in these court cases. The event will be in English! When: 15.5.2026, 16:00-17:30 Where: HS 3A, NIG (Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Wien) Trans* Exclusion in UK Courts A Talk by Jane Russell KC As a lawyer, Jane Russell KC has represented the interests of the British trans* community in some of the most high profile cases of the past decade: Bailey v Stonewall and Garden Court (2022), involving the co-founder of the prominent anti-trans lobbying group LGB Alliance; Forstater v CGD (2019), involving the founder of Sex Matters, and which established that "gender critical views" are protected as a 'philosophical belief' under the Equality Act 2010; recently, Peggie vs Fife Health Board and Dr. B Upton (2025), which considered whether a nurse had been subject to discrimination by virtue of being expected to share a changing room with a trans* colleague. With her legal expertise and personal insights into the fight for trans* rights inside the courtroom, Jane Russell is ideally placed to shed light on how powerful groups use the law to target trans* people, and how trans* rights can be protected by the court. There will be drinks & snacks and a Q&A after the talk! We are especially happy if those join the talk who are versed in the legal situation of trans* people in Austria, so we can have a fruitful discussion on similarities, differences, and possible strategies for action. But: no prior legal knowledge required!!! Please register here [3] and forward to everyone who could be interested! Looking forward to seeing you at the talk! The Trans*Formations Team and UPSalon - A Salon for Underrepresented Philosophers P.S.: Attached, you find a poster - you can also print it and hang at your own department! Links: ------ [1] https://vd-philosophy.univie.ac.at/ [2] https://queer-at-hochschulen.org/ [3] https://urise.univie.ac.at/mod/booking/optionview.php?optionid=2719&cmi…

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UpSalon Stammtisch: TODAY

by Initiative to Support Women in Academic Philosophy

Dear all, this is a reminder for the next UPSalon Stammtisch, which will take place today, Tuesday, 28.4.2026, 19:00 at Café Weingartner (Goldschlagstraße 6). UPSalon are a group of students, doctoral and post-doctoral researchers at the department of philosophy; the initiative aims at creating a space and community in Vienna where underrepresented philosophers - such as women, trans, inter and non-binary persons, BIPOC, socioeconomically disadvantaged people, queer people, and people with disabilities - can connect on a regular basis at events and informal gatherings. We are looking forward to resuming the conversations we had at our last meeting in March, and are happy about new people who want to join. We also want to remind you that our second event of next semester, the Trans*Formations talk by Luana Pesarini, will take place on Thursday, 30.4., 18:00-19:30 at HS 3A, NIG. Please find the event description below and the poster attached. Due to the high demand of seats for Luana's talk, there is also the possibility to attend online! Please find all details below :) Looking forward to seeing you later or at the talk! With all the best, UPSalon ------- Dear All, we want to cordially invite you to the next Trans*Formations Event at the Philosophy Institute. For those who do not know the series: This talk and workshop series organized by a bunch of people from the Philosophy Department (BA, MA and PhD) provides insights into recent developments in trans* philosophizing. Thanks to the Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy (VDP) [1] and queer@hochschulen [2] for their financial support! In the next talk, Luana Pesarini (Goethe Universität Frankfurt) will discuss historical and contemporary theories of the neural basis of transness, and the presuppositions these studies rely on, from a trans/feminist science studies perspective. The next Event will be in English! When & Where: Thursday, 30.4.2026 - 18:00-19:30 at HS 3A, NIG (Universitätsstraße 7) The Trans Brain? History and Current Hypotheses on the Neural Basis of Transness Abstract: Against the background of contemporary debates about the supposed natural basis of sex/gender and the intersection of neurodivergence and transness, the lecture will turn to the history and contemporary theories of the neural basis of transness. Contemporary trans brain hypotheses rest on a whole array of presuppositions: The assumption that brains have a sex/gender; that this brain sex/gender can stand in opposition to the sex assigned at birth; that brain sex/gender develops in response to hormonal changes; that this development has a temporal threshold; and that one can discern transness from a trans-sexed/gendered brain - all of these conveyed through imaging technologies. To fan out the presuppositions that fuel contemporary theories of the neural basis of transness, the lecture will trace its history through the lens of trans/feminist science studies. Starting from theories about the natural bisexuality and plasticity of mammals and their eugenic interpretations at the beginning of the 20th century (Eugen Steinach, Paul Kammerer), the lecture will move through the early hypotheses about the neural basis of transness in the post-Second World War inception of trans medicine in the US (John Money, Robert Stoller, Harry Benjamin), to the first neuroimaging studies on transness in the 1990s and early 2000s, to finish with the neurodevelopmental hypothesis of transness in contemporary neuroscience and a discussion of its impacts on the lives of trans people. Neuronal explanations of transness certainly do not carry the same weight in the debates about the natural basis of sex/gender and transness as chromosomal explanations. Incidents such as the International Chess Federation's ban of trans women from the women's category, the European Society of Endocrinology's considerations about brain scans as "a useful tool for earlier identification of transgenderism in young people," and calls from neuroscientists to intervene in and prevent the development of transness in the brain nevertheless illustrate the current and potentially future power of such explanations over the lives of trans people. Bio: Luana Pesarini is a philosophy-trained sociologist specializing in feminist science and technology studies, theories of materiality, and trans feminism. She is currently working as a doctoral researcher in the German Research Foundation-funded RTG "Fixing Futures. Technologies of Anticipation in Contemporary Societies" at Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany. There will be a Q&A after the talk, as well as snacks and drinks! Please also save the date for the next Trans*Formations Events: A talk on Law and Gender by UK barrister Jane Russell on 15.5., and a full-day event with a focus on Gender Euphoria on 7.6. with, among others, talks by Prof. Quill Kukla (Georgetown University) and Prof. Eric A. Stanley (University of California, Berkeley). We are thankful to our previous Trans*Formations speakers: Luce deLire [3], Alyosxa Tudor [4], Eric Llaveria Caselles [5], Emelia Stanley, [6] Emma Heaney [7], Juliana Gleeson, [8] Gen Eickers & Sigmond Richli [9], Jonah I. Garde [10] and Anna Klieber [11]! Registration is Closed, but there is now a possibility to participate online! [12] Details: An Zoom-Meeting teilnehmen https://uni-frankfurt.zoom-x.de/j/65405421347?pwd=mVSyD4mDM77eOYaiYJNXRNXPn… Meeting-ID: 654 0542 1347 Kenncode: 711888 https://uni-frankfurt.zoom-x.de/meetings/65405421347/invitations?signature=… We are looking forward to seeing you at the event, and happy if you forward this invitation to others who might be interested! With all the best, the Trans*Formations Team & UPSalon - A Salon for Underrepresented Philosophers Thema: Trans*Formations - The Trans Brain? Zeit: 30. Apr. 2026 06:00 PM Wien An Zoom-Meeting teilnehmen https://uni-frankfurt.zoom-x.de/j/65405421347?pwd=mVSyD4mDM77eOYaiYJNXRNXPn… Meeting-ID: 654 0542 1347 Kenncode: 711888 Beitreten - So geht's https://uni-frankfurt.zoom-x.de/meetings/65405421347/invitations?signature=… Links: ------ [1] https://vd-philosophy.univie.ac.at/ [2] https://queer-at-hochschulen.org/ [3] https://philosophie.univie.ac.at/en/news-events/nachrichten-news-events/det… [4] https://philosophie.univie.ac.at/news-events/nachrichten-news-events/detail… [5] https://philosophie.univie.ac.at/news-events/nachrichten-news-events/detail… [6] https://philosophie.univie.ac.at/news-events/nachrichten-news-events/detail… [7] https://lists.philo.at/hyperkitty/list/news@lists.philo.at/thread/GIUSVC6TO… [8] https://philosophie.univie.ac.at/news-events/nachrichten-news-events/detail… [9] https://urise.univie.ac.at/mod/booking/optionview.php?cmid=293&optionid… [10] https://lists.philo.at/hyperkitty/list/news@lists.philo.at/thread/ZUJBVRNM7… [11] https://philosophie.univie.ac.at/news-events/nachrichten-news-events/detail… [12] https://urise.univie.ac.at/mod/booking/optionview.php?optionid=2617&cmi…

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Phänomenologische Forschungen - Vortrag und Workshop mit Hilge Landweer (Berlin): "Kritische Phänomenologie des Mutes - Feministische und migrantische Perspektiven"

by Georg Harfensteller

Liebe Kolleg:innen, wir möchten Sie herzlich zur nächsten Veranstaltung der Reihe „Phänomenologische Forschungen“ einladen: *Vortrag und Workshop mit Hilge Landweer (Berlin):* * Mi. 29.4.2026, 18:00, 3D, NIG* VORTRAG - "Kritische Phänomenologie des Mutes - Feministische und migrantische Perspektiven" *Do. 30.4.2026, 9:00–13:00, 3A, NIG * WORKSHOP zu Texten von Gail Weiss, Ann V. Murphy, Gayle Salamon, Sara Ahmed, Lisa Guenther und Alia Al Saji Texte zum Workshop finden Sie auf Moodle, schreiben Sie sich dafür gerne hier <https://phaenomenologie.univie.ac.at/forschung/newslettermoodle/> ein. Weitere Informationen zu Veranstaltungen des *Forschungskreises Phänomenologie* finden Sie auf unserer Website <https://phaenomenologie.univie.ac.at/> sowie auf Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/forschungskreisphaenomenologie/>. *Diese Veranstaltungen sind eine Kooperation mit der Fachsektion für Integrative Gestalttherapie des ÖAGG. Ergänzend dazu findet eine psychotherapeutische Selbsterfahrungsgruppe der Fachsektion statt. Nähere Informationen im beiliegenden Dokument!* Mit besten Grüßen, Michael Staudigl, Gerhard Unterthurner, Georg Harfensteller [image: csm_PhaeForsch_SS_26_1.1_41d218b106.png]

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