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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, 19.08.2025, 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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Lektüre-Workshop - Frantz Fanon - Für eine Afrikanische Revolution - 21.7., 16:45

by Georg Harfensteller

Liebe Alle, Frantz Fanon wäre im Juli 100 Jahre alt geworden. Dies haben wir (der Forschungskreis Phänomenologie) zum Anlass für einen Lektüre-Workshop genommen, am *Montag, 21.07., 16:45 im HS 3D* des NIG. Wir besprechen zwei Aufsätze mit sprechenden Titeln aus der Textsammlung "Für eine afrikanische Revolution": nämlich "Rassimus und Kultur" (16 Seiten) und "Die Haltung der französischen Intellektuellen und Demokraten zur algerischen Revolution" (19 Seiten). HIER <https://phaenomenologie.univie.ac.at/forschung/lw-fanon/> geht es zu den Texten, oder gerne auch einfach eine kurze Mail an georg.harfensteller(a)univie.ac.at Wir freuen uns auf einen regen Austausch in der Sommerpause. Alles Liebe, Michael Zangerl und Georg Harfensteller

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IVC Talk: Luana Poliseli (IVC Fellow) on "The Left Vienna Circle, Democratization of Knowledge and the Epistemic Functions of Aesthetics", July 3, 4.45 pm

by Zarah Weiss

Dear all, our next speaker in the Philosophy of Science Colloquium organized by the Institute Vienna Circle is Luana Poliseli (IVC Fellow), who will give a talk on July 3, 4.45-6.15 pm. All are welcome! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Philosophy of Science Colloquium TALK: Luana Poliseli (IVC Fellow) THE LEFT VIENNA CIRCLE, DEMOCRATIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND THE EPISTEMIC FUNCTIONS OF AESTHETICS Philosophy of Science Colloquium The Institute Vienna Circle holds a Philosophy of Science Colloquium with talks by our present fellows. Date: 03/07/2025 Time: 16h45 Venue: New Institute Building (NIG), Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Wien, HS 3A Abstract: Aesthetics is traditionally associated with the appreciation of beauty. In science, beauty is traditionally and largely related to the success of a theory or an experiment (McAllister 1996). However, recent debates on the aesthetics of science have indicated that the scientists' aesthetics arsenal is far more diverse and epistemically advantageous than traditionally conceived (see Ivanova & French 2020; Ivanova & Murphy 2023). I undertake these debates to argue against the traditional oversimplification as it does not represent the complexity of aesthetic values and experiences used in contemporary science to explain and understand the world. By expanding the philosophical account of aesthetics in science, this project challenges reductive views of science as purely logical or objective. I second the Left Vienna Circle on the ambiguities and lack of homogeneity in knowledge, and the recognition of the limited resources of human cognitive capacities. Acknowledging the plurality and vagueness of our cognitive endeavours make us conscious of the limitations, gaps and ambiguities existent in scientific practices. As such, I will emphasize that scientific knowledge is not only shaped by empirical and theoretical considerations but also by the sensuous, affective, and interpretive dimensions of aesthetic experiences. Ultimately, by unboxing unorthodox methods underlying scientific decisions, I reposition aesthetics as central to reflections of scientific practice and knowledge production, enabling philosophers to reconceptualize the epistemic functions of aesthetics as a means of enriching scientific resources. If science, as a social and cultural phenomenon, seeks to make sense of a world that is chaotic, political, diffuse, emotional, ephemeral and transient, then it must begin to embrace and engage with non-traditional methods and values that reflect this diversity. By doing so, it can foster the creation of spaces for development and dissemination that are more democratic and inclusive.

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Full Professor of Philosophy of Mind I Application deadline: 17 September 2025 I University of Vienna

by Dekanat der Fakultät für Philosophie und Bildungsw issenschaft

Philosophie des Geistes <https://berufungsservice.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/p_berufungsserv…> Philosophy of Mind <https://berufungsservice.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/p_berufungsserv…> The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective. At the Faculty of Philosophy and Education, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a *Full Professor* *of* *Philosophy of Mind* *The position:* The successful candidate has a research focus in the philosophy of mind and can demonstrate outstanding research achievements in this area through internationally recognized publications. *Your academic profile:* ·Doctoral degree/PhD ·Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation ·Proven leadership qualities ·Gender and diversity competence ·Experience in designing and managing large research projects ·Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level ·Willingness to take on organisational and administrative responsibilities within the Faculty and/or the University The University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes and for participation in university committees. *We offer:* ·a dynamic research environment ·a wide range of research and teaching support services ·attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life ·an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff <http://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/en/services-for-employees/legal-framework/>(§98 UG, level A1, to be negotiated individually) and an organisational retirement plan ·a “start-up package”, in particular for the initiation of research projects ·comprehensive relocation support *Application documents:* Please submit a *single PDF file* (LastName_FirstName.pdf) containing the following information in English via e-mail to the Dean of the Faculty, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Barbara Schulte, M.A. (dekanin.philbild(a)univie.ac.at <mailto:dekanin.philbild@univie.ac.at>): 1. *Letter of motivation* 2. *Academic curriculum vitae* oeducation and training opositions held to date ocareer breaks (e.g. parental, family or other care periods) oawards and honors ocommissions of trust oprevious and current cooperation partners olist of most important acquired third-party funding as principal investigator, and, if applicable, of inventions/patents olist of most important scientific talks (max. 10) oteaching and mentoring osupervision experience (Master and PhD) 3. *List of publications and a link to your **ORCID record * 4. *Research statement* omost important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages) osynopsis of five key publications with relevance to the position advertised 5. *Teaching and supervision statement* oteaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages) *Appendices to application document*: a.*Five key publications as electronic full text version* b.*Teaching evaluations*(if available, compiled into a single PDF file) c.*Copies of certificates of academic degrees*(mandatory, compiled into a single PDF file) The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women <https://gleichbehandlung.univie.ac.at/> and diversity <https://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/en/gender-equality-diversity/diversity/>. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Spaceforpersonalities.Since1365. _PrivacyPolicy <https://backend.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_personalwesen/Jobs_Rec…>_ *Referenceno.: *Mind2025 *Applicationdeadline:*17 September 2025

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Invitation: book talk by Mark Coeckelbergh+David Gunkel July 4th at 4pm

by Leonie Bossert

Dear colleagues, We cordially invite you to join the book talk and discussion on Mark’s and David Gunkel’s new book “Communicative AI – A critical introduction to Large Language Models”. When: July 4th, 4:00 pm Where: University Main Building, Erika Weinzierl Saal (1st floor) With best wishes on behalf of the PhilTech Group, Leonie -- Dr. Leonie N. Bossert Post-Doctoral University Assistant Chair for Philosophy of Media and Technology University of Vienna Latest publications: "Why the carbon footprint of generative large language models alone will not help us assess their sustainability." Nature Machine Intelligence 2025 (7), 164-165, with Wulf Loh. "On the values of microbes: An ethical investigation of relational values associated with the microbial world." People and Nature 2025 (7/4), 804-814, with Davina Höll.

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Fwd: Reminder: Invitation to Workshop: Klassismuskritik in der Philosophie(lehre)/Classism in (Teaching) Philosophy, July 2, 3-6 PM

by Irene Salzmann

Reminder: Workshop „Klassismuskritik in der Philosophie(lehre)" am 2. Juli 2025, 15-18 Uhr in 3A (NIG) Im Mittelpunkt dieses Workshops stehen die Auseinandersetzung mit Klassismus in der Philosophie(lehre), die Reflexion eigener Lehrpraktiken unter machtkritischer Perspektive sowie die gemeinsame Entwicklung klassismuskritischer Ansätze für Lehre und Lernräume (Workshopbeschreibung angehängt). Workshopleitung: Dr. Lisa Scheer (Zentrum für Lehrkompetenz, Universität Graz) Eine Vorbereitung ist nicht erforderlich. Anmeldung bitte über diesen Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe69hi_Gi3ulm8-mtn-L0Twgxc1TMd36GS… Wir freuen uns auf einen anregenden Austausch! Irene Salzmann & Leonie Möck organisiert im Rahmen von UPsalon & mit Unterstützung der VDP https://upsalon.univie.ac.at/events/ *********** Reminder: workshop "Classism in (Teaching) Philosophy" on July 2 2025, 3-6 PM, room 3A (NIG) Key themes of the workshop include reflecting on class-based exclusion and privilege in philosophy, developing strategies for class-critical teaching, exploring the boundaries and possibilities of academic freedom and institutional constraints (full description of workshop attached). Workshop facilitator: Dr. Lisa Scheer (Competence Center for University Teaching, University of Graz ) No prior preparation is required. Please register using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe69hi_Gi3ulm8-mtn-L0Twgxc1TMd36GS… We look forward to your participation and to engaging discussions! Irene Salzmann & Leonie Möck organized with UPsalon & supported by the VDP https://upsalon.univie.ac.at/events/

4 months

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Einladung: FöP am 25. Juni 2025 / Invitation: FöP on June 25, 2025

by Isabel Seelmann

Liebe alle, wir laden herzlich zur nächsten Fakultätsöffentlichen Präsentation von Dissertationsprojekten (FöP) ein. Am Mittwoch, den 25. Juni 2025 präsentieren drei Kandidat*innen ihre Dissertationsvorhaben im Hörsaal 2G (NIG, 2. Stock). Im Anschluss an die Präsentationen laden wir zu einem Austausch bei Sekt und Sushi ein. Programm: 13:15 Uhr Miguel de la Riva „Denkstil“: Zur Geschichte eines Begriffs zwischen Wissenschaft, Kunst und „Weltanschauung“ Supervisor: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Martin Kusch 13:45 Uhr Emelia Stanley Logic and Mathematical Conventionalism as Coördination Equilibrium Supervisor: Univ.-Prof. Mag. Mag. Dr. Georg Schiemer 14:15 Uhr Daniel Smyth A Philosophical Study of Ordinary Fatigue Supervisors: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hans Bernhard Schmid Mag. Dr. Sandra Lehmann, Privatdoz. Wir freuen uns sehr auf Ihre Teilnahme! Die Einladung kann gerne mit interessierten Personen geteilt werden. Mit herzlichen Grüßen Univ.-Prof. Dr. Arne Holger Moritz Studienprogrammleitung Doktoratsstudium Philosophie (SPL 43) *** Dear all, We warmly invite you to the next Public Faculty Presentation of Dissertation Projects (FöP). On Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:15 p.m. in Lecture Hall 2G (NIG, 2nd floor), three candidates will present their dissertation projects. Following the presentations, we once again invite you to join us for a reception with sparkling wine and sushi. Programme: 1:15 p.m. Miguel de la Riva „Denkstil“: Zur Geschichte eines Begriffs zwischen Wissenschaft, Kunst und „Weltanschauung“ Supervisor: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Martin Kusch 1:45 p.m. Emelia Stanley Logic and Mathematical Conventionalism as Coördination Equilibrium Supervisor: Univ.-Prof. Mag. Mag. Dr. Georg Schiemer 2:15 p.m. Daniel Smyth A Philosophical Study of Ordinary Fatigue Supervisors: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hans Bernhard Schmid Mag. Dr. Sandra Lehmann, Privatdoz. We are very much looking forward to your participation! Feel free to share this invitation with anyone who might be interested. With best wishes, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Arne Holger Moritz Director of the Doctoral Program in Philosophy (SPL 43)

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Reminder: Talk Catarina Dutilh Novaes June 25th

by Sebastian Aster

Dear all, this is a reminder that the next PACE/KiC Metaphilosophical Talk is taking place on Wednesday June 25th! Catarina Dutilh Novaes, VU Amsterdam Title: Synthetic philosophy and the social epistemology of argumentation Date: June 25th, Wednesday Time: 16:45-18:15 Location: SE 2H, Neues Institutsgebäude (NIG/2. Stock) Abstract: A methodological orientation that has gained some traction within philosophy in recent years is so-called ‘synthetic philosophy’ (Schliesser 2024). It is characterized by extensive engagement with research in relevant (empirical and conceptual) disciplines to inform philosophical inquiry, and by the attempt to formulate unifying explanations for findings coming from different fields. Thus understood, I have myself been deploying the synthetic method for many years (Dutilh Novaes, 2012) (Dutilh Novaes, 2020), even if not using the term itself (which I adopted circa 2018). Other self-declared synthetic philosophers include Philip Kitcher (Kitcher 2012) and Neil Levy (Levy 2021). In this talk, I will present and defend the synthetic philosophy orientation, illustrating it in particular by means of my research project on the social epistemology of argumentation in recent years. The foundational idea of this research, i.e., the ‘glue’ that allowed for synthesis, is a conceptualization of argumentation as a form of _epistemic exchange_. On the basis of this conceptualization, I engaged extensively with research on exchange in the social sciences (in particular sociology and anthropology) to inform my inquiry into the socio-epistemic mechanisms at play in argumentative processes, and in particular the role of power relations therein. The presentation will include a brief preview of my forthcoming monograph _Reason and Power in Argumentation_, which summarizes the main findings of the project. We look forward to seeing you! Best wishes, The PACE/KiC organising team https://pace.phl.univie.ac.at/ https://www.knowledgeincrisis.com/

4 months

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Ankündigung: Forum am 26.06.2025, KoPhil "Was ist unser Wissen im Zeitgeist d. Künstlichen Intelligenz?"

by Philosophie

Guten Tag! Wir möchten Sie über die folgende Veranstaltung informieren, die vor Ort am Institut für Philosophie stattfindet: -- Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, liebe Kollege/innen, Im Folgenden eine Information über die nächste Veranstaltung des Vereins für Kompaeative Philosophie und interdisziplnäre Billdung/KoPhil. DO. 26.06.2025, 18:30, HS 2 i, Insitut für Philosophie der Universität Wien Thema: KoPhil Interdisziplinäres Forum Eine freie Diskussionsrunde zum aktuellen Thema „Was ist unser Wissen im Zeitgeist der Künstlichen Intelligenz?“ Diskussionsleitung: Univ.-Doz. Mag. Mag. Dr. Hisaki HASHI (Institut für Philosophie der Universität Wien, KoPhil) ZOOM Übertragung (Siehe Attachment) Zu Beginn wird eine kurze Präsentation von der Vorsitzenden des Vereins KoPhil über die Ideen und Prinzipien der L‘association française des convivialistes (Sitz in Frankreich) gehalten. Es geht um die transversale Grundlage der Denkmethode des Convivialismus und der Komparativen Philosophie. https://kophil-interdis.at/wb/pages/kooperation.php Mit freundlichen Grüßen KoPhil-Präsidium https://kophil-interdis.at

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