December 2025 - VDP - Philosophy bulletin board

by Martin Kusch

Dear All, The next talk in the "Wittgenstein=steine" series is this Friday (June 13th) at 3pm in room NIG 3D. The speaker is Konstantin Deininger, and his title is: _"On the Material and Formal Aspects of (Moral) Certainty"_. Abstract: Does morality have a binding character in the sense that chains of justification come to an end? In this talk, I will affirm this question and argue that we can plausibly distinguish between formal and material aspects of moral certainty. As a starting point, I will interpret Wittgenstein's idea of "bedrock," introduced in §217 of the Philosophical Investigations, as standing for the end of a chain of reasoning. In doing so, I align with certain Wittgensteinian interpreters who maintain that some chains of moral reasoning end with certainty. However, I will arrive at deviating conclusions by demonstrating that different kinds of moral certainties function in different ways. Wittgensteinian scholars such as Cora Diamond and Nigel Pleasants correctly identify the formal aspect of moral certainty, showing that some propositions resist justification and doubt. However, the candidates for formal certainties they propose do not fully satisfy the criteria of certainty. This, I argue, is due to their failure to adequately distinguish between the formal and material aspects of certainty. Material certainties, such as Diamond's "slavery is unjust and insupportable" or Pleasants' "killing is wrong," remain intelligible to some extent and are thus subject to justification and doubt. Still, these propositions function as regress stoppers by putting an end to the chain of reasoning--but they do not mark the boundary of the unintelligible as formal certainties do. Drawing on Wittgenstein's later writings, I will argue that only formal certainties--which I refer to as transcendental certainties--are entirely exempt from justification and doubt. I identify the principle "equals are to be treated equally" as a plausible candidate for transcendental certainty. This certainty is foundational to moral reasoning and enables moral thought. I illustrate its role through debates on justice in animal ethics. Everybody welcome! Best wishes from the organizers, Esther Heinrich-Ramharter Anja Weiberg Martin Kusch

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GAP Infomail 02/2025

by Martin Kusch

Wir sind um die Verbreitung der unten stehenden Informationen gebeten worden. Wenn Sie selbst einen Beitrag zur GAP-Info-Mail haben, können Sie uns diesen unter Info-Mail-Portal [1] zukommen lassen. Beiträge, die uns bis Freitag, 10 Uhr erreichen, werden per GAP-Info-Mail am darauffolgenden Montag verschickt - Beiträge, die uns danach erreichen, entsprechend eine Woche später. In eigener Sache Liebe Mitglieder der GAP, wir möchten in eigener Sache noch einmal auf den siebenten PhilPublica Workshop (25.-27. März 2026, Wien) aufmerksam machen. Der Workshop findet dieses Mal zusammen mit dem FWF Exzellenzcluster „Knowledge in Crisis" der Universität Wien statt. Lina Paulitsch (Der Falter) und Eva Stanzl (Wiener Zeitung) erklären die Basics des journalistischen Handwerkszeugs, analysieren mit den Teilnehmenden gemeinsam Beispieltexte aus verschiedenen Medien und begleiten beim Verfassen eines eigenen Kurz-Essays für die Zeitung. Bewerben können sich Philosophie-Master-Studierende, Promovierende der Philosophie, Philosophie-PostDocs und alle, deren Philosophie-Master-Abschluss oder Promotion nicht länger als zwei Jahre zurückliegt. Bewerbungsfrist ist der 4. Januar 2026. Die vollständige Ausschreibung (mit Angabe der nötigen Bewerbungsunterlagen) findet sich hier: https://philpublica.de/Publizieren/Workshops. Mit besten Grüßen Der Vorstand der GAP (1) Stellenausschreibung (Munich, Deadline: 31.01.2026) Two Post-Doctoral Positions (m/w/d) (2) Stellenausschreibung (Munich, Deadline: 07.02.2026) Two Doctoral Positions (m/w/d) (3) Stellenausschreibung (Fribourg, Schweiz, Deadline: 01.02.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) 50 | CHF 39,407-47,597 (12 months) (4) Stellenausschreibung (Fribourg, Schweiz, Deadline: 01.02.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) (5) Stellenausschreibung (Fribourg, Schweiz, Deadline: 01.02.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) (6) Stellenausschreibung (Fribourg, Schweiz, Deadline: 15.02.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) (7) Stellenausschreibung (Ulm, Deadline: 15.02.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (m/w/d) 100 | E 13 TV-L (unbefristet) (1) Stellenausschreibung (Munich, Deadline: 31.01.2026) Two Post-Doctoral Positions (m/w/d) ********************************************* Two Postdoctoral Positions in the Logic of Reasons MCMP, LMU Munich https://job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/777124e956cd99455f9710f930f997f0929ad2…> ********************************************* The Chair of Logic and Philosophy of Language (held by Professor Hannes Leitgeb) at LMU Munich, based in the Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Studies and the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy, seeks to appoint at the earliest possible date two postdoctoral positions, each for the duration of 3 years. Your responsibilities: * Independent and collaborative research in the thematic area of the logic of reasons (logical/formal systems for the analysis of epistemic or practical reasons, relationship between reasons and doxastic/epistemic logic, deontic logic, hyperintensional logic, conditional logic, non-monotonic logic, belief revision, ranking functions, subjective probability, formal epistemology, formal action theory, formal ethics, decision theory, philosophy of logic) and dissemination of such research through publications and participation in seminars, conferences, and workshops. * Participation in other activities at the Chair (research, administration, conference and workshop organisation, and, if desired, teaching). Your profile: * Candidates should have successfully completed their university studies with a doctoral degree in philosophy or a suitably related field (e.g. in logic or computer science). The doctoral degree must have been awarded by the beginning of the contract. * Candidates should have a record of producing high-quality research, as evidenced by publications and/or publishable writings of international standard, commensurate with their career stage. * Candidates should have a strong analytic, logical, and (depending on their research area) mathematical orientation and aptitude. * Candidates should be capable of engaging in teamwork. * The primary language of the Chair, especially in research, is English. Candidates should therefore be able to work in English, with respect to both research and (if desired) teaching. The Chair is part of the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (https://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de [2]) at LMU Munich. Conditions of employment: The salary will be calculated according to group E 13 TVL-employment. The positions are limited to three years. Successful applicants will also have funds available to attend workshops and conferences. Given broadly equal qualifications, preference will be given to candidates with disabilities. We especially encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Application procedure: Applications should be written entirely in English and should include: * a cover letter that addresses the candidate's academic profile and their motivation for applying for the advertised positions, * the sketch of a research proposal in the logic of reasons of maximally five pages, * a CV with a list of publications and/or PDF-files of unpublished manuscripts. These materials should be collated into a single PDF document and sent to applications.leitgeb(a)lrz.uni-muenchen.de by 31.01.2026. The subject line of the email should include "Postdoc application" and the name of the applicant. Furthermore, * two confidential letters of recommendation should also be sent directly to applications.leitgeb(a)lrz.uni-muenchen.de by 31.01.2026. Bewerbungsfrist: 31.01.2026 (2) Stellenausschreibung (Munich, Deadline: 07.02.2026) Two Doctoral Positions (m/w/d) ********************************************* Two Doctoral Positions in the Logic of Reasons MCMP, LMU Munich https://job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/55955cae66860fb77dbd401b1d661612e2473b…> ********************************************* The Chair of Logic and Philosophy of Language (held by Professor Hannes Leitgeb) at LMU Munich, based in the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy, seeks to appoint by 01.10.2026 (or earlier) two doctoral fellows (TV-L E13, 65% part-time), each for the duration of 3 years. The two doctoral fellows will be part of a new project group that will be devoted to the logic of epistemic reasons (reasons for beliefs) and of practical reasons (reasons for actions). The project will deal with questions, such as: How can we logically analyze the reason-for relation? Which general laws does that relation obey? How can reasons relate to each other logically? How does the logic of reasons relate to other logical or formal systems? Your responsibilities: * Doctoral research in the thematic area of the logic of reasons (logical/formal systems for the analysis of epistemic or practical reasons, relationship between reasons and doxastic/epistemic logic, deontic logic, hyperintensional logic, non-monotonic logic, conditional logic, belief revision, ranking functions, subjective probability, formal epistemology, formal action theory, formal ethics, decision theory, philosophy of logic) and dissemination of such research through publications and participation in seminars, conferences, and workshops. The doctoral thesis should be written in English and will be supervised by Professor Leitgeb. * Participation in other activities at the Chair (research, administration, conference and workshop organisation, and, if desired, teaching). Your profile: * Candidates should have successfully completed a master program in philosophy. The master degree must have been awarded by the beginning of the contract. * Candidates should have a strong analytic, logical, and (depending on their research area) mathematical orientation and aptitude. * Candidates should be capable of engaging in teamwork. * Strong English language skills are required . Conditions of employment: The salary will be calculated according to group E 13 TVL-employment (65%, part-time). The positions are limited to three years. Successful applicants will also have funds available to attend workshops and conferences. Given broadly equal qualifications, preference will be given to candidates with disabilities. We especially encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Applications should be written entirely in English and should include: * a cover letter that addresses the candidate's academic profile and their motivation for applying for the advertised positions, * a proposal for a dissertation on the logic of reasons (maximally five pages), * a CV and an academic transcript of grades. These materials should be collated into a single PDF document and sent to applications.leitgeb(a)lrz.uni-muenchen.de by 07.02.2026. The subject line of the email should include "PhD application" and the name of the applicant. Furthermore, * two confidential letters of recommendation should also be sent directly to applications.leitgeb(a)lrz.uni-muenchen.de by 07.02.2026. Bewerbungsfrist: 07.02.2026 (3) Stellenausschreibung (Fribourg, Schweiz, Deadline: 01.02.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) 50 | CHF 39,407-47,597 (12 months) 1-year Post-Doctoral Felloswhip in ancient philosophy Applications are invited for a 1-year postdoctoral fellowship in ancient philosophy at the Université de Fribourg, Switzerland. Requirements: - PhD degree in philosophy. - Very good knowledge of both English and either French or German. - Research project in ancient philosophy (preferable connected to Plato's _Sophist_, broadly construed). Responsibilities: - Teaching one semester-long BA-seminar either in French or in German. - Supporting administrative tasks, research activities and teaching of the chair for ancient philosophy (Prof. Béatrice Lienemann). Salary range: CHF 39,407 -- CHF 47,597 per annum, depending on prior experience. Duration of employment: 1st September 2026 -- 31st August 2027. Applications received by 1st February 2026 will be given the fullest consideration. Applications consisting of: 1. curriculum vitae, 2. motivation letter, 3. an outline of the research to be carried out during the fellowship of about 1-2 pages, 4. a writing sample of about 15-20 pages should be sent by email to Prof. Béatrice Lienemann: beatrice.lienemann(a)unifr.ch Kontaktadresse: beatrice.lienemann(a)unifr.ch URL zum Call: https://www.unifr.ch/philosophie/de/departement/offene-ste ... [3] Bewerbungsfrist: 01.02.2026 (4) Stellenausschreibung (Fribourg, Schweiz, Deadline: 01.02.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Université de Fribourg Applications are invited for one two-year postdoctoral fellowships at the Université de Fribourg (Switzerland) as part of the research project 'Liberty, Equality, and Utility: Assessing the trade-offs between individual liberty, well-being, and material equality' funded by the John Templeton Foundation and directed by Prof. Ralf Bader. Project description: The research project will shed new light on the conflicts between liberty and material equality, as well as between individual well-being and material equality. It will do so by examining the price of equality, assessing whether and in what ways it can be traded off against liberty and well-being. By drawing on formal methods and results from economics, especially from social choice theory and decision theory, the project aims to identify the precise ways in which individual freedom is incompatible with a commitment to material equality and aims to develop dynamic models and calibration arguments that examine the conflicts between material equality and well-being. Salary: Roughly CHF 70,000 per annum. Duration of employment: 1st September 2026 -- 31st August 2028. Applications received by 1st February 2026 will be given the fullest consideration. Applications consisting of: 1. curriculum vitae, 2. an outline of the research to be carried out during the fellowship of about 1-2 pages, 3. a writing sample of about 15-20 pages should be sent by email to Stéphanie Jorge-Niklaus: stephanie.niklaus(a)unifr.ch Bewerbungsfrist: 01.02.2026 (5) Stellenausschreibung (Fribourg, Schweiz, Deadline: 01.02.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) 1-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ethics & Political Philosophy at the Université de Fribourg Applications are invited for a 1-year postdoctoral fellowship in ethics and political philosophy at the Université de Fribourg, Switzerland. Requirements: - PhD degree in philosophy. - Very good knowledge of both English and either French or German. - Research project in ethics or political philosophy (broadly construed). Responsibilities: - Teaching one semester-long BA-seminar either in French or in German. - Supporting administrative tasks, research activities and teaching of the chair for ethics and political philosophy (Prof. Ralf Bader). Salary range: CHF 39,407 -- CHF 47,597 per annum, depending on prior experience. Duration of employment: 1st September 2026 -- 31st August 2027. Applications received by 1st February 2026 will be given the fullest consideration. Applications consisting of: 1. curriculum vitae, 2. an outline of the research to be carried out during the fellowship of about 1-2 pages, 3. a writing sample of about 15-20 pages should be sent by email to Stéphanie Jorge-Niklaus: stephanie.niklaus(a)unifr.ch Bewerbungsfrist: 01.02.2026 (6) Stellenausschreibung (Fribourg, Schweiz, Deadline: 15.02.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) Three 4-year Postdoctoral Fellowships on Non-Identity Problems at the Université de Fribourg Applications are invited for three 4-year postdoctoral fellowships at the Université de Fribourg (Switzerland) as part of a research project on non-identity problems funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation and directed by Prof. Ralf Bader. The project will examine non-identity problems as they arise in the context of population ethics, wrongful life cases, historical injustice and historical regret, trying to identify solutions to the particular problems and exploring how these problems are related to each other. Salary: Roughly CHF 60,000 per annum. Duration of employment: 1st September 2026 -- 31st August 2030. Applications received by 15th February 2026 will be given the fullest consideration. Applications consisting of: 1. curriculum vitae, 2. an outline of the research to be carried out during the fellowship of about 1-2 pages, 3. a writing sample of about 15-20 pages should be sent by email to Stéphanie Jorge-Niklaus: stephanie.niklaus(a)unifr.ch Bewerbungsfrist: 15.02.2026 (7) Stellenausschreibung (Ulm, Deadline: 15.02.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (m/w/d) 100 | E 13 TV-L (unbefristet) Am Humboldt-Zentrum für Philosophie der Universität Ulm ist zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine unbefristete Stelle als Akademische*r Mitarbeiter*in mit Schwerpunkt im Bereich Digitale Ethik zu besetzen. Die Stelle dient dem Aufbau eines Forschungsschwerpunkts im Bereich Digitale Ethik inklusive interdisziplinärer Zusammenarbeit mit den relevanten Bereichen der Universität Ulm und Lehrexport in andere Fächer. Kontaktadresse: rebekka.hufendiek(a)uni-ulm.de URL zum Call: https://stellenangebote.uni-ulm.de/jobposting/579433fbfe3c838752e0afbb3c6fe… Bewerbungsfrist: 15.02.2026 Kontaktadresse: rebekka.hufendiek(a)uni-ulm.de URL zum Call: https://stellenangebote.uni-ulm.de/jobposting/579433fbfe3c ... [4] Bewerbungsfrist: 15.02.2026 -- Links: ------ [1] https://infomail.gap-im-netz.de [2] https://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/ [3] https://www.unifr.ch/philosophie/de/departement/offene-stellen.html [4] https://stellenangebote.uni-ulm.de/jobposting/579433fbfe3c838752e0afbb3c6fe…

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Job advertisement: University Assistant postdoctoral in the research area of Philosophy of Enlightenment and Modernity (5057)

by Raphael Gustavo Aybar Valdivia

Dear Sir or Madam, We would like to inform you about the following current job opening at the Department of Philosophy at the University of Vienna: University Assistant postdoctoral, in the research area of Philosophy of Enlightenment and Modernity (5057) Link to the job posting: https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job-invite/5057/ We warmly invite all interested individuals to apply for this position. We would also greatly appreciate it if you could share this information with potentially interested individuals in your network. Thank you in advance for your support! Kind regards, Katherina Krobath ---- Institutskoordination Dipl.-Ing. Katherina Geneviève Krobath, BEd Andreas Wintersperger, MA philosophie(a)univie.ac.at +43(1)4277 46401 Institut für Philosophie Universitätsstraße 7, Raum A316 1010 Wien https://philosophie.univie.ac.at/ _______________________________________________ News mailing list -- news(a)lists.philo.at To unsubscribe send an email to news-leave(a)lists.philo.at -- MSc. Mag. Raphael Aybar, BA Scientific Coordinator Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy University of Vienna Universitätsstraße 7, B0301 1010 Wien +43-1-4277-46020 https://vd-philosophy.univie.ac.at/ vd.philosophy(a)univie.ac.at raphael.aybar(a)univie.ac.at

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GAP Infomail 53/2025

by Martin Kusch

Wir sind um die Verbreitung der unten stehenden Informationen gebeten worden. Wenn Sie selbst einen Beitrag zur GAP-Info-Mail haben, können Sie uns diesen unter Info-Mail-Portal [1] zukommen lassen. Beiträge, die uns bis Freitag, 10 Uhr erreichen, werden per GAP-Info-Mail am darauffolgenden Montag verschickt - Beiträge, die uns danach erreichen, entsprechend eine Woche später. (1) Stellenausschreibung (Lissabon, Deadline: 07.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) | 3 Jahre (2) Stellenausschreibung (Konstanz, Deadline: 12.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) 100 | E 13 TV-L (3 Jahre) (3) Stellenausschreibung (Flensburg, Deadline: 13.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Doktorand:in) (m/w/d) 75 | E13 TVL (1.4.2026-31.12.2029) (4) Stellenausschreibung (Graz, Deadline: 14.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Doktorand:in) (m/w/d) 75 | 4 Jahre (5) Stellenausschreibung (Geneva, Switzerland, Deadline: 20.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Doktorand:in) (m/w/d) (6) Stellenausschreibung (Geneva, Switzerland, Deadline: 20.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) (7) Call for Papers (Kirchberg am Wechsel, Deadline: 07.04.2026) Konferenz (studentische Veranstaltung): 50 Years International Wittgenstein Symposium (8) Call for Papers (Sonderband, Deadline: 15.04.2026) Zeitschrift für Praktische Philosophie: Privatsphäre in digitalen Umgebungen (9) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Online), 22.01.2026 - 22.01.2026 Workshop: 13. William James Scholar in Residence Veranstaltungsreihe (10) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Mannheim), 22.01.2026, 13:45 Uhr - 24.01.2026, 13:30 Uhr Konferenz: New Ideas on Normativity (11) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Bern), 12.02.2026 - 12.02.2026 Workshop: Open Access in der Philosophie (12) Veranstaltungsankündigung (München), 09.07.2026 - 11.07.2026 Konferenz: European Congress for Metaphysics (1) Stellenausschreibung (Lissabon, Deadline: 07.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) | 3 Jahre The LanCog Research Group [2], University of Lisbon, welcomes expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates interested in applying for 3-year research positions funded by the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia [3] (FCT). The FCT is the Portuguese national funding agency for academic research and development. In 2026, the FCT will fund the hiring of 400 researchers, holders of PhDs at various stages of career, to carry out their activity in research centres throughout Portugal. The selected researchers are hired by the host institution through a contract between the host and the FCT, which guarantees the funding. In the previous edition, 18 positions have gone to philosophers, and LanCog has a very strong record of supporting successful candidates. The FCT will accept applications until January 29, 2026 (17:00 Lisbon time). Candidates will apply online directly to the FCT, but their application must be supported by a host institution. The application, written in English, must include the following: - A research plan, including a description of the main activities to be undertaken, the expected results, as well as an indication of how the research project fits with (at least one of) the goals set out in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development [4]; - A brief description of previous academic and scientific experience, highlighting the main activities and results obtained in the last 5 years; - Curriculum vitae; - A plan for the development of the candidate's career, including a description of the main scientific goals and how this position would contribute to their achievement; - A brief description of the conditions provided by the host institution and of how the proposed research plan fits into the overall strategy of the research centre. Applications will be assessed by an international panel, according to the following two criteria: - The candidate's CV; - The proposed research plan. The applicant is responsible for choosing the appropriate category in which to apply (Junior: up to 5 years' experience, Assistant: open to all applicants but is correspondingly far more competitive): Junior researcher: PhD holders with up to 5 years of post-doctoral experience in the scientific area of application - 2.351,53EUR gross wage (c. 1785EUR/month net*); Assistant researcher: PhD holders with relevant experience (independently of its duration) in the scientific area of application - 3.501,28EUR gross wage (c. 2362EUR / month net*). It is mandatory to upload the doctoral diploma. In order to comply with the Portuguese legislation concerning the recognition of foreign qualifications, all the doctoral degrees granted by foreign higher education institutions must be duly recognized. Applicants are advised to visit the website of the Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES) for further information: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition. If possible, the recognition certificate (or proof that one has been requested) should be uploaded together with the diploma. Applications will be considered even if the recognition certificate is not available. However, the recognition must be obtained before signing the contract. More information about the call, including a link to the application portal, is available here [5]. Interested candidates are invited to contact Dr. David Yates (at david.yates(a)edu.ulisboa.pt), with a brief description of their intended research and current CV no later than January 7. URL zum Call: https://www.fct.pt/en/concursos/concurso-estimulo-ao-empre ... [5] Bewerbungsfrist: 07.01.2026 (2) Stellenausschreibung (Konstanz, Deadline: 12.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) 100 | E 13 TV-L (3 Jahre) Am Fachbereich Philosophie der Universität Konstanz ist zum 1. April 2026 eine Stelle als Akademische*r Mitarbeiter*in befristet auf drei Jahre zu besetzen. Die Stelle ist der Professur für praktische Philosophie unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Ethik und Moralphilosophie und ihrer Grundlagen zugeordnet. Die Stelle dient der weiteren wissenschaftlichen Qualifikation nach der Promotion und bietet die Möglichkeit zur eigenständigen Forschung im Bereich der Praktischen Philosophie. Der Arbeitsschwerpunkt kann entweder historisch oder systematisch ausgerichtet sein. Offenheit für den jeweils anderen Bereich sowie Kompetenzen darin sind erforderlich. Kontaktadresse: jacob.rosenthal(a)uni-konstanz.de URL zum Call: https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/f4c258af677e45e ... [6] Bewerbungsfrist: 12.01.2026 (3) Stellenausschreibung (Flensburg, Deadline: 13.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Doktorand:in) (m/w/d) 75 | E13 TVL (1.4.2026-31.12.2029) An der Europa-Universität Flensburg ist an der Fakultät III, Philosophisches Seminar, im Rahmen des an der Goethe-Universität Frankfurt koordinierten DFG- Sonderforschungsbereich 1750 [in:just] "Inklusion - Anerkennung - Gerechtigkeit. Teilnahme und Teilhabe in Prozessen des Aufwachsens" im Teilprojekt A02: Reaktive Haltungen und Emotionen der Ungerechtigkeit - vorbehaltlich der Bewilligung der Mittel - zum 01.04.2026 eine Stelle als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin / wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (d/m/w) befristet für die Dauer des Projekts, voraussichtlich bis zum 31.12.2029 zu besetzen. Das philosophische Teilprojekt A02 analysiert reaktive Haltungen und Emotionen der Ungerechtigkeit in Bildungskontexten. Subjektiven Emotionen, intersubjektive Praktiken und institutionelle Normen in Bildungskontexten werden dabei systematisch aus der Perspektive von Emotionen der Ungerechtigkeit, Missachtung und Exklusion in den Blick genommen. Die Stelle verfolgt das Ziel, mit Teilen der Arbeitszeit ein Qualifikationsvorhaben zu fördern. Ihre Aufgaben * Inhaltliche und organisatorische Mitarbeit an dem oben genannten Teilprojekt * Selbständige philosophische Forschung im Rahmen eines Promotionsprojekts * Interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit mit theoretischen und empirischen Teilprojekten des Sonderforschungsbereichs (SFB) in Zusammenarbeit und Absprache mit der Projektleitung * Aktive Mitarbeit an projektbezogenen Recherchen, wissenschaftlichen Veranstaltungen und bei der Organisation sowie Durchführung der interdisziplinären Zusammenarbeit des Teilprojekts im SFB * Aktive Teilnahme am SFB-eigenen Graduiertenkolleg und an regelmäßigen projektinternen Sitzungen * Mitwirkung an den Veranstaltungen und Aktivitäten des SFB am Standort Frankfurt und am Philosophischen Seminar der Europa-Universität Flensburg Ihr Profil * ein mindestens guter wissenschaftlicher Hochschulabschluss (Master oder vergleichbar) in der Philosophie * Fachkenntnisse und Interessen in der Philosophie der Emotionen, der Bildungsphilosophie und/oder der Sozialphilosophie * sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift * Fähigkeit zur selbständigen Arbeit und zur Arbeit im Team * Interesse an interdisziplinärer Arbeit, insbesondere an den Erziehungswissenschaften Bitte reichen Sie folgende Unterlagen in einem einzigen PDF-Dokument (max. 5 MB) ein: Motivationsschreiben (max. 1,5 Seiten), einen Lebenslauf, ein Exposé für ein Dissertationsprojekt im Themenbereich des Teilprojekts (max. 3 Seiten), eine Schreibprobe (max. 20 Seiten aus Ihrer Masterarbeit oder einem von Ihnen erstellten Artikel) sowie Ihre Abschlusszeugnisse. Auf die Vorlage von Lichtbildern/Bewerbungsfotos verzichten wir ausdrücklich und bitten daher, hiervon abzusehen. Die Europa-Universität Flensburg möchte in ihren Beschäftigungsverhältnissen die Vielfalt der Biographien und Kompetenzen fördern. Ausdrücklich begrüßen wir es, wenn sich Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund bei uns bewerben. Bewerbungen von schwerbehinderten und ihnen gleichgestellten Menschen werden bei entsprechender Eignung bevorzugt berücksichtigt. Die Europa-Universität Flensburg strebt in allen Beschäftigtengruppen ausgewogene Geschlechterrelationen an. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung über unser Online-Bewerbungsportal: https://jobs.uni-flensburg.de/jobposting/a077d66a7b7842307f5a0de2228e239dd3… Kontaktadresse: reichold(a)uni-flensburg.de URL zum Call: https://www.unifrankfurt.de/181192958/SFB_1750 Bewerbungsfrist: 13.01.2026 (4) Stellenausschreibung (Graz, Deadline: 14.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Doktorand:in) (m/w/d) 75 | 4 Jahre UNIVERSITY OF GRAZ, AUSTRIA, DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY University Assistant without doctorate (m/f/d) * Application deadline: January 14 2026 * Salary CategoryB1 without PhD * Salary per Year (Full Time) EUR 52.007,20 * Employment Start March 2026 * Hours per week 30 h/w * Duration of Contract Temporary employment * Temporary Employment 4 years Your Responsibilities * Writing a dissertation at the University of Graz in the area of moral and political philosophy, preferably on issues of intergenerational justice, climate justice, historical justice, and transitory justice * Collaboration in (interdisciplinary) research projects especially at the interface of philosophy and economics or law * Independent teaching of courses and participation in teaching and examination tasks of the department * Student suport and supervision * Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures Your Profile * Completed diploma or master's degree in the area of Philosophy * Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English * Willingness to acquire German language skills * Very good MS Office skills * Scientific curiosity and interest in working on current research questions * Independent working style and high level of initiative * Strong teamwork and organizational skills The following documents are required for a complete application: * Letter of motivation and academic CV * Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications * Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the doctoral program [7] is not completed in the first language. (https://doctoral-academy.uni-graz.at/en/doctoral-studies/) We Offer * Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow. * Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself. * Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together. * Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal". * Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity is lived. * Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also trough the offers for the compatibility of family and career. About us At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers face the great challenges of society and carry the knowledge out. We work for tomorrow. Become part of it! Contact: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Lukas Meyer, lukas.meyer(a)uni-graz.at (https://homepage.uni-graz.at/de/lukas.meyer/) The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position. Kontaktadresse: lukas.meyer(a)uni-graz.at URL zum Call: https://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/jobs/ebc723b3-0ef5-126a-dd0d-6 ... [8] Bewerbungsfrist: 14.01.2026 (5) Stellenausschreibung (Geneva, Switzerland, Deadline: 20.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Doktorand:in) (m/w/d) CFA: Postdocs and PhD positions in Philosophy of Physics, Geneva Open positions in philosophy of physics: 2 PhD Fellowships Geneva Symmetry Group, Department of Philosophy, University of Geneva The Department of Philosophy, University of Geneva invites applications for four positions for Christian Wüthrich's ERC Advanced Grant 'EPIFRONT--At the epistemic frontiers of physics': - two 3-year Postdoc Fellowships (please see separate job ad), and - two 4-year PhD Fellowships. The project will be housed at the Geneva Symmetry Group, which is part of the Department of Philosophy of the University of Geneva (https://genevasymmetrygroup.wordpress.com/). The positions will start on 1 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. For a brief description of the project, please see below. PhD candidates must have completed an MA degree in philosophy or in physics. Successful candidates are expected to have a strong background either in philosophy of science or in advanced physics and some preparation to do work in the other field, for example in the form of previous coursework. Relevant background in philosophy is philosophy of physics, general philosophy of science, and metaphysics; in physics, it includes general relativity, quantum theory, and, if possible, quantum field theory and quantum gravity. It should be noted that candidates are not expected to contribute to *all* aspects of the project (see below). For all posts, candidates must have excellent communication skills in English. Proficiency in French is not necessary at the time of application (but PhD candidates will eventually have to pass a French exam before submitting their thesis). Applications from members of groups that are currently underrepresented in academic philosophy are strongly encouraged. The application dossier must contain the following in a single PDF file named simply '[your last name].pdf' to be sent to Prof. Christian Wüthrich at christian.wuthrich(a)unige.ch by 20 January 2026 in order to ensure full consideration: ‐ cover letter explaining your research interests and experience - proposal of no more than one page for research to be conducted in the context of EPIFRONT, indicating the direction(s) in which the work would be intended (i.e., (1), (2), or (3) in the description at https://genevasymmetrygroup.wordpress.com/) ‐ CV ‐ Master thesis or a writing sample ‐ 2 names and e‐mail addresses for potential academic references who would be prepared to send their letter on short notice should the candidate be shortlisted A candidate can be considered for multiple directions (1), (2), or (3) in the description at https://genevasymmetrygroup.wordpress.com/, but in this case multiple research proposals should be included in the submission, one for each direction of interest. Kontaktadresse: christian.wuthrich(a)unige.ch URL zum Call: https://genevasymmetrygroup.wordpress.com/ Bewerbungsfrist: 20.01.2026 (6) Stellenausschreibung (Geneva, Switzerland, Deadline: 20.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) CFA: Postdocs and PhD positions in Philosophy of Physics, Geneva Open positions in philosophy of physics: 2 Postdocs Geneva Symmetry Group, Department of Philosophy, University of Geneva The Department of Philosophy, University of Geneva invites applications for four positions for Christian Wüthrich's ERC Advanced Grant 'EPIFRONT--At the epistemic frontiers of physics': - two 3-year Postdoc Fellowships, and - two 4-year PhD Fellowships (for these positions, please see separate job ad). The project will be housed at the Geneva Symmetry Group, which is part of the Department of Philosophy of the University of Geneva (https://genevasymmetrygroup.wordpress.com/). The positions will start on 1 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. For a brief description of the project, please see below. The postdoc position is open to scholars with a PhD. At the time of starting the position, they must have held a doctorate or equivalent qualification for less than 5 years (2 years for candidates who are not citizens of Switzerland, an EU country, or an EFTA country). More senior candidates may be considered for employment as scientific collaborators, but given financial and legal constraints, success of such a hire is not guaranteed. Candidates must have a track record in independent research in philosophy of physics and ideally (though not necessarily) a solid background in both physics and philosophy. In particular, relevant background in philosophy includes philosophy of physics and general philosophy of science, as well as metaphysics and epistemology; in physics, it includes general relativity, quantum theory, and, if possible, quantum field theory and quantum gravity. It should be noted that candidates are not expected to contribute to *all* aspects of the project (see below). For all posts, candidates must have excellent communication skills in English. Proficiency in French is not necessary at the time of application. Applications from members of groups that are currently underrepresented in academic philosophy are strongly encouraged. The application dossier must contain the following in a single PDF file named simply '[your last name].pdf' to be sent to Prof. Christian Wüthrich at christian.wuthrich(a)unige.ch by 20 January 2026 in order to ensure full consideration: ‐ cover letter detailing your research interests and experience - proposal of a length of about one page for research to be conducted in the context of EPIFRONT, indicating the direction(s) in which the work would be intended (i.e., (1), (2), or (3) in the description at https://genevasymmetrygroup.wordpress.com/) ‐ CV ‐ 1 pertinent writing sample ‐ 3 names and email addresses for potential academic references who would be prepared to send their letter on short notice should the candidate be shortlisted A candidate can be considered for multiple directions (1), (2), or (3) in the description at https://genevasymmetrygroup.wordpress.com/, but in this case multiple research proposals should be included in the submission, one for each direction of interest. Kontaktadresse: christian.wuthrich(a)unige.ch URL zum Call: https://genevasymmetrygroup.wordpress.com/ Bewerbungsfrist: 20.01.2026 (7) Call for Papers (Kirchberg am Wechsel, Deadline: 07.04.2026) Konferenz (studentische Veranstaltung): 50 Years International Wittgenstein Symposium 50 Years International Wittgenstein Symposium Scientific Organisers: Christian Kanzian (Innsbruck), Volker Munz (Klagenfurt), Joseph Wang-Kathrein (Innsbruck), Anja Weiberg (Vienna) 50 years have passed since the First International Wittgenstein Symposium - at that time it was called "Wittgenstein-Tage" - took place at "Hotel Post" in Kirchberg am Wechsel in Lower Austria. From April 24 to 26 1976, Elisabeth Leinfellner, Werner Leinfellner, Rudolf Haller, Paul Weingartner, and Adolf Hübner gave presentations on Wittgenstein. Their topics ranged from biographical remarks on Wittgenstein to philosophy of language, logic, and philosophy of mathematics. Still today, 50 years later, the impact of Ludwig Wittgenstein across various disciplines and beyond can hardly be overstated. Wittgenstein's life and philosophy not only form the basis of the work of countless philosophers; but they also influenced scholars in other scientific disciplines and inspired artists to create new works. Each year, the International Wittgenstein Symposium in Kirchberg am Wechsel (Austria) is dedicated to a different subject, bringing Wittgenstein and Wittgensteinian philosophy into dialogue with other areas of philosophical inquiry. The 2026 Symposium, however, is to be devoted to Ludwig Wittgenstein and his work in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the IWS. We welcome contributions to any of the following sections: * Ludwig Wittgenstein: Life - Work - Editions * Ludwig Wittgenstein: Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Science, Epistemology * Ludwig Wittgenstein: Logic and Philosophy of Mathematics * Ludwig Wittgenstein: Philosophy of Psychology, Philosophy of Mind * Ludwig Wittgenstein: Ethics, Aesthetics, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Culture * Ludwig Wittgenstein: In Interdisciplinary Contexts (Literature, Music, Visual Arts...) List of confirmed speakers: Hanne Appelqvist (Helsinki), Hanoch Ben-Yami (Vienna), Gisela Bengtsson (Bergen), William Child (Oxford), James Conant (Chicago), Anne-Marie S. Christensen (Odense), Mauro Engelmann (Minas Gerais), Cecilie Eriksen (Aarhus), Matthew Fielding (Halifax), David Finkelstein (Chicago), Eran Guter (Yezreel Valley), Thomas Hainscho (Klagenfurt), Michel ter Hark (Amsterdam), Richard Heinrich (Vienna), Lars Hertzberg (Abo), Ron Hustwitt (Wooster), Wolfgang Kienzler (Jena), Oskari Kuusela (Norwich), Michele Lavazza (Emilia Reggio), Stefan Majetschak (Kassel), Marie McGinn (York), Denis McManus (Southampton), Ray Monk (Southampton), Gabriele Mras (Vienna), Milijana Pavlovic (Innsbruck), Luigi Perisinotto (Venice), Christoph Pfisterer (Zurich), Martin Pilch (Vienna), Duncan Richter (Virginia), Josef Rothhaupt (Munich), Mario von der Ruhr (Swansea), Simo Säätelä (Bergen), Hans Sluga (Berkeley), Ilse Somavilla (Innsbruck), David Stern (Iowa), Ulrike Tanzer (Innsbruck), Thomas Wallgren (Helsinki), Meredith Williams (New York) Deadline for paper submissions: April 7th, 2026 Final date for registration: July 16th, 2026 Instructions for authors: https://www.alws.at/iws_organization/instructions-for-authors/ [9] Students and early career researchers are especially encouraged to submit a presentation. For further information on travel and accommodation please visit www.alws.at [10] Conference languages: English and German Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungszeitraum: 09.08.2026 - 15.08.2026 Veranstaltungs-URL: https://www.alws.at URL zum Call: https://www.alws.at/iws_organization/instructions-for-authors/ Kontaktadresse: alws(a)aon.at Bewerbungsfrist: 07.04.2026 (8) Call for Papers (Sonderband, Deadline: 15.04.2026) Zeitschrift für Praktische Philosophie: Privatsphäre in digitalen Umgebungen Call for Papers: Privatsphäre in digitalen Umgebungen Der Schutz der Privatsphäre wird durch den zunehmenden Einsatz digitaler Technologien und ihre Weiterentwicklung vor große Herausforderungen gestellt. Big-Tech-Unternehmen wie Alphabet, Amazon oder Meta verfolgen Geschäftsmodelle, die wesentlich auf der Erfassung und Verarbeitung personenbezogener Daten beruhen. Diese Daten werden genutzt, um Informationen über (potenzielle) Kund:innen zu erhalten und ihr Verhalten beeinflussen zu können. Darüber hinaus verwenden staatliche Behörden hochentwickelte Technologien der Datenintegration und -analyse von Firmen wie Palantir oder Clearview AI, um ihre Sicherheitsinteressen durchzusetzen und weitreichende Formen der digitalen Überwachung zu etablieren. Dabei wird die Privatsphäre zwar von vielen für wichtig und schützenswert gehalten, während aber zugleich keine Einigkeit darüber besteht, wie verschiedene Konzeptionen der Privatheit und ihres Werts zu beurteilen sind, und nicht ausreichend reflektiert wird, inwiefern die Privatsphäre angesichts neuer Technologien der Datenverarbeitung und digitalen Überwachung besser geschützt werden sollte. Entsprechend ist beispielsweise nicht klar, ob das Prinzip der informierten Einwilligung dazu geeignet ist, im Umgang mit datenverarbeitenden Unternehmen einen zufriedenstellenden Privatsphärenschutz zu gewährleisten. Dies lässt sich unter anderem daran festmachen, dass verschiedene Personengruppen aufgrund besonderer Vulnerabilitäten und ungleicher Kompetenzen unterschiedlich gut dazu in der Lage sind, sich vor Verletzungen ihrer Privatsphäre zu schützen. Vor diesem Hintergrund lädt die _Zeitschrift für Praktische Philosophie_ dazu ein, philosophische Beiträge einzureichen, die sich etwa mit folgenden Fragen auseinandersetzen: * Welche Privatheitskonzeptionen oder Auffassungen zum Wert von Privatheit erweisen sich angesichts neuer digitaler Technologien und deren vielfältigem Einsatz als plausibel? * Wie ist das sogenannte „Privacy Paradox" zu beurteilen, dem zufolge Personen häufig behaupten, dass ihnen Privatsphäre wichtig sei, während diese bei Entscheidungen zur Weitergabe persönlicher Daten keine große Rolle zu spielen scheint? * Wo liegen die Grenzen der informierten Einwilligung als Grundlage für die Zulässigkeit der digitalen Erfassung und Verarbeitung personenbezogener Daten? * Soll der Privatsphärenschutz diversitätsgerecht gestaltet werden, so dass die besonderen Bedürfnisse vulnerabler Gruppen ernst genommen werden können? * Inwiefern ist die Verarbeitung personenbezogener Daten mit Problemen verbunden, die sich nur angehen lassen, wenn über das individuelle Recht auf Privatsphäre hinausgedacht und etwa algorithmische Diskriminierung oder Gruppenrechte einbezogen werden? Die Einreichungsfrist für die Beiträge ist der 15.04.2026. Die Veröffentlichung des Schwerpunkts ist für Winter 2026 geplant. Alle eingereichten Beiträge durchlaufen den üblichen doppelt-blinden Begutachtungsprozess. Die Einreichung erfolgt über die Webseite der ZfPP, wo Sie auch Informationen zu Umfang und Gestaltung des Manuskripts finden: https://www.praktische-philosophie.org. Bei Rückfragen kontaktieren Sie Lukas Naegeli (lukas.naegeli(a)uni-passau.de). URL zum Call: https://www.praktische-philosophie.org/zfpp/call-for-paper ... [11] Kontaktadresse: lukas.naegeli(a)uni-passau.de Bewerbungsfrist: 15.04.2026 (9) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Online), 22.01.2026 - 22.01.2026 Workshop: 13. William James Scholar in Residence Veranstaltungsreihe 13th William James Scholar in Residence Rosa Maria Calcaterra (Roma Tre University) Two Zoom-Events on 22 January 2026 Workshop, 10:15-12am: "Constructing on Contingency: William James From Biology to Ethics and Politics" Lecture 6:15-8pm: "The Dynamic Unity of Pragmatism. Key Elements of a Common Philosophical Project" For the workshop, the paper needs to read in advance. For the zoom-links for two events and the text for the workshop please write to: william-james-center(a)uni-potsdam.de Modus: Online-Veranstaltung Veranstaltungs-URL: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/william-james-center Kontaktadresse: william-james-center(a)uni-potsdam.de (10) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Mannheim), 22.01.2026, 13:45 Uhr - 24.01.2026, 13:30 Uhr Konferenz: New Ideas on Normativity This three-day conference will bring together philosophers working on normativity. We will discuss such questions as what different kinds of norms there are, how they are linked to each other, and how we should deal with norm conflicts. Keynote Speakers: Arianna Falbo (Toronto Metropolitan University) Antti Kauppinen (University of Helsinki) Kate Nolfi (University of Vermont) Sebastian Schmidt (University of Zurich) Asbjørn Steglich-Petersen (Aarhus University) For further information about the conference, including the programme, see the conference website [12]. Venue: University of Mannheim (Schloss, Room EO 242). Registration: Participation is free of charge, but space is limited. If you like to participate, please register on the conference website. Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungs-URL: https://www.phil.uni-mannheim.de/philosophie/seminar/theor ... [12] Kontaktadresse: marc.andree.weber(a)uni-mannheim.de (11) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Bern), 12.02.2026 - 12.02.2026 Workshop: Open Access in der Philosophie Vorträge von * Dr. Sonia Abun-Nasr, Direktorin Universitätsbibliothek Bern * Dr. Elio Pellin, Universitätsbibliothek Bern * Dr. Rebecca Iseli, Dr. Lennart Güntzel, Universitätsbibliothek Bern * Prof. Georg Brun, Institut für Philosophie, Universität Bern * Prof. Nicola Mößner, Institut für Philosophie, Leibniz Universität Hannover * Dr. Malte Dreyer, Niedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Göttingen * Prof. Amrei Bahr, Institut für Philosophie, Universität Stuttgart Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungs-URL: https://www.ub.unibe.ch/service/open_science/os_veranstalt ... [13] Kontaktadresse: openaccess(a)unibe.ch Anmeldefrist: 31.01.2026 (12) Veranstaltungsankündigung (München), 09.07.2026 - 11.07.2026 Konferenz: European Congress for Metaphysics CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: INAUGURAL EUROPEAN CONGRESS FOR METAPHYSICS Submission Deadline: 1 March 2026 We invite extended abstracts of up to 1000 words for presentation at the first meeting of the European Congress for Metaphysics to be held 9-11 July 2026 in Munich, Germany. Abstracts are welcome in any area of metaphysics, where this should be construed widely so as to include topics in metaphysics of science, social metaphysics, history of metaphysics, metametaphysics, metaphysics of mind, metaphysics of value, and formal metaphysics. Abstracts may be submitted using the following instructions. PhD students and scholars within 10 years of their PhD are additionally welcome to submit a 4000-5000 word paper on any topic in metaphysics for consideration for the European Congress for Metaphysics Essay Prize. Submissions for the Essay Prize should also include the extended abstract of 1000 words. In addition to the Essay Prize, all paper submissions from students and scholars within 10 years of their PhD will be considered for travel grants of 800 Euro each, to defray travel costs. 10 such grants will be awarded. Abstracts and papers are particularly welcome from women, members of other groups historically underrepresented in metaphysics, and early career scholars, including PhD students. This conference will include keynote presentations from Esa Díaz-León, Jonathan Schaffer, and Barbara Vetter, as well as the recipient of the European Congress for Metaphysics Essay Prize. The program committee comprises Giacomo Andreoletti, Boris Demarest, Fabrice Correia, Esa Díaz-León, Jani Hakkarainen, Mario Hubert, Max Kistler, Øystein Linnebo, Anna-Sofia Maurin, Alyssa Ney, Asya Passinsky, and David Yates. Instructions: To be considered for inclusion on the conference program, abstracts (and papers) must meet the following conditions: * They should be sent as a PDF attachment. * They should be fully anonymized, that is, they should include no identifying information about the author. * They should be sent to europeancongressformetaphysics(a)gmail.com on or before 1 March 2026. * Abstracts should be no longer than 1000 words. * Authors within 10 years of their PhD (including PhD students) may additionally submit a paper of 4000-5000 words for consideration in the essay contest. This essay should also be anonymized and sent as a PDF attachment. To be considered, the body of the email should include the following information: * Author name * Affiliation (for example, their university or research institute) * Position (for example, professor, postdoc, PhD student) * Author email address * For consideration for the essay contest and travel grant, please additionally note the year of the PhD, if already awarded. The sponsors for the 2026 European Congress for Metaphysics are the Center for Advanced Study and the Lehrstuhl für Metaphysik (Chair of Metaphysics) at Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich. Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungs-URL: https://sites.google.com/view/euro-metaphysics-congress/ho ... 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Dear VDP Doctoral Researcher, I hope this message finds you well. As you may know, the VDP is creating a new website, and your cooperation, as outlined in this email, is crucial. If you are close to graduating, there is no need to submit this information, as your membership may end before the new website is launched (March–June) and your profile deleted. If this applies to you, you can disregard this message. Doctoral researchers’ profiles will be displayed similarly to those of supervisors (see attached screenshots for reference). To prepare your profile, please provide the following information below and jpg file and send them to vd.philosophy(a)univie.ac.at (Subject: VDP Doc.Res. Profile Information and Photo): 1. Photo – Please upload your preferred photo (JPG file) for the website. The image should be clear and well lit. Photos will be adjusted to fit the website layout. 2. [Academic Titles] 3. [First Name and Last Name] 4. Dissertation Project: [Title of the Dissertation Project] 4. Supervised by [list all your supervisors] 5. Areas of Expertise: [list up to 3 entries] 6. [Email] 7. Research Profile (choose one: u:cris, ORCID, Academia.edu, personal website) - and send the link Let me take this opportunity to wish you a happy end of the year and a wonderful 2026. Best regards, Raphael -- MSc. Mag. Raphael Aybar, BA Scientific Coordinator Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy University of Vienna Universitätsstraße 7, B0301 1010 Wien +43-1-4277-46020 https://vd-philosophy.univie.ac.at/ vd.philosophy(a)univie.ac.at raphael.aybar(a)univie.ac.at

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GAP Infomail 52/2025

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Wir sind um die Verbreitung der unten stehenden Informationen gebeten worden. Wenn Sie selbst einen Beitrag zur GAP-Info-Mail haben, können Sie uns diesen unter Info-Mail-Portal [1] zukommen lassen. Beiträge, die uns bis Freitag, 10 Uhr erreichen, werden per GAP-Info-Mail am darauffolgenden Montag verschickt - Beiträge, die uns danach erreichen, entsprechend eine Woche später. (1) Stellenausschreibung (Munich, Deadline: 16.02.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Doktorand:in) (m/w/d) 100 | Stipendium (3 Jahre) (2) Call for Papers (Karlsruhe, Deadline: 31.01.2026) Kolloquium: Workshop: Autonomy & Algorithms (3) Call for Papers (Berlin, Deadline: 31.01.2026) Workshop: Forms of Exculpation: Nature and Norms of Blamelessness (4) Call for Papers (Munich, Deadline: 31.01.2026) Konferenz: The Epistemology of Medicine (5) Call for Papers (Hangzhou, Deadline: 13.02.2026) Konferenz: CFP: Conference on Sellars | Abstract Deadline: 13 Feb 2026 | Hangzhou (6) Veranstaltungsankündigung (München), 29.01.2026, 10:15 Uhr - 29.01.2026, 15:45 Uhr Workshop: Book Symposium: Labor in the Boardroom (Iñigo González Ricoy) (7) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Düsseldorf), 02.03.2026, 09:45 Uhr - 03.03.2026, 17:00 Uhr Workshop: Trust and Bias in Reasoning (1) Stellenausschreibung (Munich, Deadline: 16.02.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Doktorand:in) (m/w/d) 100 | Stipendium (3 Jahre) PhD-scholarships in Neurophilosophy The Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences (GSN) at LMU Munich invites applications for several PhD scholarships in Neurophilosophy. The GSN is the teaching entity for the Munich Center of Neurosciences - Brain & Mind (MCN). Through creating an interdisciplinary network of research the GSN provides a stimulating environment for students and faculty to produce novel formulations of current concepts and theories. Successful applicants will be affiliated with the Research Center for Neurophilosophy and Ethics of Neurosciences (https://www.philosophie.lmu.de/en/faculty/research-center-for-neurophilosop…) at the GSN. Projects in the research center fall in the following areas: * philosophy of cognitive neuroscience (explanation, reduction) * philosophy and cognitive science of agency (mental causation, free will, moral psychology, abilities) * philosophy and cognitive science of reasoning (e.g. deductive and non-deductive reasoning, logic and neural networks, decision making) * ethics of neuroscience (research ethics, enhancement) * philosophy of perception * social and animal cognition In the new application round we encourage applications in smaller focus areas in order to build research groups. In the 2025/26 round the focus areas are: * human agency (esp. mental causation, complex action, multi-tasking, attention, reductive and non-reductive explanation of agency) * animal cognition However, single exceptional and independent projects in one of the other areas are also encouraged. Applicants should have advanced training in philosophy (typically a Master's degree in philosophy) and a genuine interest in the neurosciences. This includes the willingness to acquire substantial knowledge of empirical work relevant to their philosophical project. Cooperative projects with empirical scientists in the network of the MCN are strongly encouraged. The application period will open on December 1st 2025 and will close on February 16th 2026, (12:00 noon CET). Please check our website (https://www.philosophie.lmu.de/en/faculty/research-center-for-neurophilosop…) and the GSN webside (https://www.gsn.uni-muenchen.de/apply/how_to_apply_active/index.html) for details concerning the application procedure. The application includes an outline of your proposed research project, a CV, an official transcript of your academic work (list of attended courses; grades), diplomas and two separate academic reference letters. Please also name two potential supervisors (possibly including one non-philosopher) from the core or affiliated neurophilosophy faculty of the GSN. Kontaktadresse: sellmaier(a)lmu.de URL zum Call: https://www.gsn.uni-muenchen.de/apply/how_to_apply_active/ ... [2] Bewerbungsfrist: 16.02.2026 (2) Call for Papers (Karlsruhe, Deadline: 31.01.2026) Kolloquium: Workshop: Autonomy & Algorithms Call for Papers (Karlsruhe, Deadline: 31.01.2026) Workshop: Autonomy & Algorithms As algorithms shape the choices we make, traditional assumptions about autonomy and deliberation come under pressure. By curating what is visible, relevant, or recommended, algorithmic outputs play a formative role in human deliberation and action. These developments raise well-known yet unresolved philosophical questions: What does it mean to act and think autonomously in contexts mediated by algorithms? How do algorithmic environments affect inquiry or deliberation? What are the implications for democratic autonomy? Furthermore, how are we to assess all this normatively? This workshop aims to examine these issues within the frameworks of philosophy of autonomy, ethics of AI, social epistemology, and political philosophy. We welcome contributions that address conceptual foundations, engage in normative evaluation, analyze epistemic dynamics in algorithmic environments, and reflect on their institutional or societal implications. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * Conceptual analysis of autonomy under algorithmic influence * Epistemic autonomy and algorithmic recommendation systems * Responsibility gaps and distributed agency * Algorithmic nudging, manipulation, and consent * Autonomy in surveillance and data-intensive environments We welcome submissions from analytic philosophy broadly construed (ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of mind, philosophy of technology, epistemology, AI ethics), as well as adjacent disciplines with strong philosophical engagement.We invite submissions from researchers at all career levels, especially from early-career scholars and doctoral candidates. Funding is available to cover travel and accommodation costs for those whose abstract is accepted. Submission details Please submit an extended abstract (800-1000 words) as a PDF suitable for anonymous review to alina.jacobs(a)kit.edu by 31.01.2026. Notification of acceptance will be sent by 16.02.2026. Practical Information The workshop will take place from 11.06.2026 to 12.06.2026 at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and is organized within the DFG project "The Ethics of State Mass Surveillance". Invited speakers who have confirmed their participation include Simona Chiodo, Keith Harris, Nicola Mößner, Carina Prunkl, and Otto Sahlgren. Organizers: Alina Jacobs & Christian Seidel For inquiries, please contact the organizers via alina.jacobs(a)kit.edu. Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungszeitraum: 11.06.2026-12.06.2026 Kontaktadresse: alina.jacobs(a)kit.edu Bewerbungsfrist: 31.01.2026 Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungszeitraum: 11.06.2026 - 12.06.2026 Veranstaltungs-URL: https://compphil2mmae.github.io/ Kontaktadresse: alina.jacobs(a)kit.edu Bewerbungsfrist: 31.01.2026 (3) Call for Papers (Berlin, Deadline: 31.01.2026) Workshop: Forms of Exculpation: Nature and Norms of Blamelessness Call for Abstracts (Workshop) Forms of Exculpation: Nature and Norms of Blamelessness Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, March 12 and 13, 2026 Deadline: January 31, 2026 Confirmed Speakers: Daniele Bruno (HU Berlin), Simon-Pierre Chevarie-Cossette (Neuchâtel), Luis Duarte D'Almeida (Lisbon/Edinburgh), Elinor Mason (UCSB), Leonhard Menges (Salzburg) Organiser: Daniele Bruno (daniele.bruno(a)hu-berlin.de) This workshop is aimed at discussing questions regarding the relationship between prescriptive and hypological notions in the normative, with a specific focus on conceptual issues regarding excuses and exemptions. It is a familiar fact of life that agents can be exculpated through a variety of factors, ranging from ignorance, over duress, to permanent impairment of their rational facilities. Sometimes, these various factors are taken to directly affect what an agent ought to do, at other times, they are taken to constitute excuses for (nonetheless wrong) actions. Contributions to this workshop will deal with the question of how to best theoretically capture the various forms of exculpation, combining perspectives from ethics, epistemology and legal philosophy. We have reserved a small number of slots for early-career researchers (including advanced PhD students) working on related issues. These will be selected from anonymized submissions based on quality and fit for the workshop theme. We have secured funds to reimburse travel fees of up to 300EUR but unfortunately cannot cover accommodation costs (though we are happy to suggest affordable options within proximity to the workshop venue). Potential topics of submissions include, but are not limited to: * The difference between excuse and justification * Full and partial excuses * Varieties of exculpating conditions * Epistemic excuses * Excuses in the law and morality * Exemptions and the "objective attitude" * The role of blame and blameworthiness in relational theories of morality Please submit an abstract (700-1000 words, prepared for blind review) until 31 January 2026 as a pdf file to philoeth(a)hu-berlin.de, with the subject line "Submission for Workshop: Forms of Exculpation". Papers should be suitable for a presentation lasting 30-40 minutes. Authors of accepted papers will be notified by 10 February 2026. Submissions by underrepresented groups in philosophy are highly encouraged. For any questions regarding the workshop, please contact Daniele Bruno (daniele.bruno(a)hu-berlin.de). Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungszeitraum: 12.03.2026 - 13.03.2026 Veranstaltungs-URL: https://philevents.org/event/show/143570 URL zum Call: https://philevents.org/event/show/143574 Kontaktadresse: daniele.bruno(a)hu-berlin.de Bewerbungsfrist: 31.01.2026 (4) Call for Papers (Munich, Deadline: 31.01.2026) Konferenz: The Epistemology of Medicine Rationale: This international conference brings together leading philosophers to explore foundational questions in the epistemology of medicine. How do we generate, evaluate, and integrate knowledge in medical science and practice--especially in an era shaped by big data, advanced statistics, and artificial intelligence? By examining the nature of evidence, causal reasoning, and explanatory models in health and healthcare, the event aims to clarify how different sources of knowledge can be combined to guide effective medical decision-making and policy. Through interdisciplinary dialogue, The Epistemology of Medicine seeks to advance philosophical understanding while contributing to the broader goals of improving patient care and promoting societal well-being. Invited Speakers: * Enno Fischer [3] (TU Dresden) * Ina Jäntgen [4] (LMU Munich) * Ulrich Mansmann [5] (LMU Munich) * Lauren Ross [6] (UC Irvine) * Jacob Stegenga [7] (NUT Singapore) * Jon Williamson [8] (Manchester) Organizing Committee: * Jürgen Landes [9] (LMU Munich) * Stephan Hartmann [10] (LMU Munich) Deadline for submission: 31.Jan. 2026 Notification: 28.Feb. 2026 Length of Submission: 1 Page Submission via email to: office.hartmann(a)lrz.uni-muenchen.de Award for best contributed paper: 500 Euros. This event is generously supported by the German Research Foundation [11] (DFG) and the Siemens Foundation [12]. Venue: Siemens Foundation, Südliches Schlossrondell 23, 80638 Munich, Germany Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungszeitraum: 25.06.2026 - 26.06.2026 Veranstaltungs-URL: https://www.philosophie.lmu.de/mcmp/en/latest-news/news-ov ... [13] Kontaktadresse: office.hartmann(a)lrz.uni-muenchen.de Bewerbungsfrist: 31.01.2026 (5) Call for Papers (Hangzhou, Deadline: 13.02.2026) Konferenz: CFP: Conference on Sellars | Abstract Deadline: 13 Feb 2026 | Hangzhou International Conference on Wilfrid Sellars' Philosophy Center for Pragmatic Philosophy, Zhejiang University Hangzhou, China * June 13-14, 2026 How Things Hang Together The Center for Pragmatic Philosophy at Zhejiang University invites submissions for an international conference dedicated to the philosophy of Wilfrid Sellars and his enduring quest to understand "how things in the broadest possible sense of the term hang together in the broadest possible sense of the term." We particularly welcome papers addressing: * Exegesis and close textual studies of Sellars' corpus * Sellars' engagement with and development of the history of philosophy * The convergence of Sellarsian thought with contemporary debates * Sellars' position within the context of the Pittsburgh School Submission Guidelines * Abstract Deadline: February 13, 2026 * Submit an abstract (approximately 300 words) and short biography * Paper Deadline: May 1, 2026 * Submit full paper for presentation with Associate Professor Wei Wang wangwei198411(a)zju.edu.cn Practical Information * Registration: No conference fee * Accommodation & Meals: Provided by organizers during the event * Travel: Participants responsible for own expenses Keynote Speakers * Robert Brandom (University of Pittsburgh) (online) * Willem A. deVries (University of New Hampshire) * James O'Shea (University College Dublin) Center for Pragmatic Philosophy School of Philosophy Zhejiang University Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungszeitraum: 13.06.2026 - 14.06.2026 Kontaktadresse: wangwei198411(a)zju.edu.cn Bewerbungsfrist: 13.02.2026 (6) Veranstaltungsankündigung (München), 29.01.2026, 10:15 Uhr - 29.01.2026, 15:45 Uhr Workshop: Book Symposium: Labor in the Boardroom (Iñigo González Ricoy) Book Symposium "Labor in the Boardroom: The Political Theory of Workplace Democracy" with Iñigo González Ricoy (University of Barcelona) Date: 29 January 2026, 10:15 am-3:45 pm Location: Munich - ZEPP | Center for Ethics and Philosophy in Practice (Room M210 in LMU Munich's Main Building) Organised by Paulus Kaufmann and Hannes Kuch More Information: https://www.zepp.uni-muenchen.de/veranstaltungenlehre/aktuelle-veranstaltun… Registration: https://eveeno.com/511755302 The workshop will discuss Iñigo González Ricoy's book manuscript "Labor in the Boardroom: The Political Theory of Workplace Democracy". Christian Neuhäuser (TU Dortmund), Philipp Stehr (TU Munich), and Eva Weiler (University of Duisburg-Essen) will comment on González Ricoy's manuscript, followed by responses from the author and an open debate with the audience. In recent years, labor-managed firms - whether through codetermination, employee ownership, or worker cooperatives - have attracted growing public and scholarly attention. Political theorists have offered increasingly nuanced arguments for why such firms merit public support, including limiting corporate power, encouraging civic participation, reducing wage inequality, and countering managerial domination. Labor in the Boardroom argues that many existing views are not fully persuasive, while also reinforcing concerns that labor-managed firms may sacrifice efficiency in pursuit of these and other values. This could lead to economic outcomes that negatively affect not just investors but also consumers, taxpayers, and workers. The book develops an alternative normative account centered on efficiency as a key justification, maintaining that we have reason to hold firms to an efficiency requirement not only for economic reasons but also to protect workers from domination by their employers. It contends that labor-managed firms are uniquely positioned to reconcile efficiency with the value of freedom from domination. Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungs-URL: https://eveeno.com/511755302 Kontaktadresse: zepp(a)lmu.de (7) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Düsseldorf), 02.03.2026, 09:45 Uhr - 03.03.2026, 17:00 Uhr Workshop: Trust and Bias in Reasoning This international and interdisciplinary workshop investigates the role of trust and bias in human reasoning. It brings together philosophers working in epistemology, philosophy of mind, and argumentation theory, as well as psychologists and cognitive scientists to explore how trust and cognitive bias shape reasoning and decision-making. The aim is to foster dialogue across disciplines and deepen our understanding of human reasoning and decision-making. Registration is free of charge but places are limited. Please register by 1 February 2026, via the form on the website. Please see our workshop website for programme details and registration: https://www.philosophie.hhu.de/trust-bias-reasoning Venue: Schloss Mickeln, HHU Düsseldorf Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungs-URL: https://www.philosophie.hhu.de/trust-bias-reasoning Kontaktadresse: trust-bias-reasoning(a)hhu.de Anmeldefrist: 01.02.2026 -- Links: ------ [1] https://infomail.gap-im-netz.de [2] https://www.gsn.uni-muenchen.de/apply/how_to_apply_active/index.html [3] https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/iphil/phisci [4] https://sites.google.com/view/inajantgen/home [5] https://www.en.ibe.med.uni-muenchen.de/mitarbeiter/professoren/mansmann/ind… [6] https://sites.socsci.uci.edu/%7Erossl/ [7] https://sites.google.com/view/jacob-stegenga [8] https://jonwilliamson.uk/about/ [9] https://www.philosophie.lmu.de/en/directory-of-persons/contact-page/juergen… [10] http://www.stephanhartmann.org/ [11] https://www.dfg.de/en [12] https://www.cfvss.de/ [13] https://www.philosophie.lmu.de/mcmp/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/call-…

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IWM: Fellowship Opportunities for 2026-2027

by Kasper Nowak

Dear Colleagues, The Institute for Human Sciences (Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen, IWM [1]) in Vienna invites applications for visiting fellowships for the 2026-2027 academic year. We would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word to potential candidates within your network. Please find additional information at the links below, including detailed eligibility criteria, fellowship conditions, evaluation and selection procedures, and application forms. We will not consider applications sent via email. ------ ------ ------ Milena Jesenská Fellowship for Journalists (in cooperation with ERSTE Stiftung [2]) https://www.iwm.at/calls/milena-jesenska-fellowship-26-27 [3] The call for applications is open to professional journalists. Deadline for applications: 16 January 2026 ------ ------ ------ Lesia Ukraїnka Fellowship https://www.iwm.at/calls/lesia-ukrainka-fellowship-26-27 [4] The call for applications is open to scholars in all academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Deadline for applications: 16 January 2026 ------ ------ ------ Paul Celan Fellowship for Translators (in cooperation with S. Fischer Stiftung [5]) https://www.iwm.at/calls/paul-celan-fellowship-26-27 The call for applications is open to translators working with Eastern European languages. Deadline for applications: 16 January 2026 ------ ------ ------ Digital Humanism Junior Visiting Fellowship (funded by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure of the Republic of Austria [6]) https://www.iwm.at/calls/digital-humanism-fellowship-26-27 [7] The call for applications is open to all academic disciplines. Deadline for applications: 20 January 2026 ------ ------ ------ Jerzy Giedroyc Junior Visiting Fellowship https://www.iwm.at/calls/jerzy-giedroyc-fellowship-26-27 [8] The call for applications is open to scholars in all academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Deadline for applications: 10 February 2026 ------ ------ ------ Józef Tischner Junior Visiting Fellowship https://www.iwm.at/calls/jozef-tischner-fellowship-26-27 [9] The call for applications is open to scholars in all academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Candidates for the Józef Tischner Junior Visiting Fellowships must be Polish citizens or permanently reside in Poland. Deadline for applications: 10 February 2026 ------ ------ ------ Jan Patočka Junior Visiting Fellowship https://www.iwm.at/calls/jan-patocka-fellowship-26-27 [10] The call for applications is open to scholars in all academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Deadline for applications: 10 February 2026 ------ ------ ------ Thank you for your support! Best regards, Kasper Nowak Fellowship Program Coordinator Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen Institute for Human Sciences Spittelauer Lände 3 A-1090 Wien Tel: +43 1 313 58 - 208 www.iwm.at [11] Links: ------ [1] https://www.iwm.at/ [2] https://click.iwm.at/track/l/1/2/6706a1141896c5487e1d9619/1?lh=6C9SPqu2jXpZ… [3] https://click.iwm.at/track/l/1/2/6706a1141896c5487e1d9619/1?lh=6C9SPqu2jXpZ… [4] https://click.iwm.at/track/l/1/2/6706a1141896c5487e1d9619/1?lh=6C9SPqu2jXpZ… [5] https://click.iwm.at/track/l/1/2/6706a1141896c5487e1d9619/1?lh=6C9SPqu2jXpZ… [6] https://click.iwm.at/track/l/1/2/6706a1141896c5487e1d9619/1?lh=6C9SPqu2jXpZ… [7] https://click.iwm.at/track/l/1/2/6706a1141896c5487e1d9619/1?lh=6C9SPqu2jXpZ… [8] https://click.iwm.at/track/l/1/2/6706a1141896c5487e1d9619/1?lh=6C9SPqu2jXpZ… [9] https://click.iwm.at/track/l/1/2/6706a1141896c5487e1d9619/1?lh=6C9SPqu2jXpZ… [10] https://click.iwm.at/track/l/1/2/6706a1141896c5487e1d9619/1?lh=6C9SPqu2jXpZ… [11] https://www.iwm.at

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Getting fit For Funding - Workshop 17 Dec

by Raphael Gustavo Aybar Valdivia

Dear VDP members, This workshop may be of your interest: https://urise.univie.ac.at/mod/booking/optionview.php?optionid=1738&cmid=32… Best regards, Raphael -- MSc. Mag. Raphael Aybar, BA Scientific Coordinator Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy University of Vienna Universitätsstraße 7, B0301 1010 Wien +43-1-4277-46020 https://vd-philosophy.univie.ac.at/ vd.philosophy(a)univie.ac.at raphael.aybar(a)univie.ac.at

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Exposé/Research Proposal Template - Moodle

by VD Philosophy

Dear VDP members, This is to inform you that a template with instructions and guidelines to prepare the Exposé/Research Proposal for the Faculty Presentation is now available in Moodle. Is is available in German and English. Best wishes, Raphael -- MSc. Mag. Raphael Aybar, BA Scientific Coordinator Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy University of Vienna Universitätsstraße 7, B0301 1010 Wien +43-1-4277-46020 https://vd-philosophy.univie.ac.at/ vd.philosophy(a)univie.ac.at raphael.aybar(a)univie.ac.at

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GAP Infomail 51/2025

by Martin Kusch

Wir sind um die Verbreitung der unten stehenden Informationen gebeten worden. Wenn Sie selbst einen Beitrag zur GAP-Info-Mail haben, können Sie uns diesen unter Info-Mail-Portal [1] zukommen lassen. Beiträge, die uns bis Freitag, 10 Uhr erreichen, werden per GAP-Info-Mail am darauffolgenden Montag verschickt - Beiträge, die uns danach erreichen, entsprechend eine Woche später. (1) Stellenausschreibung (Dresden, Deadline: 05.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (m/w/d) 100 | E13 TVL (14 Monate) (2) Stellenausschreibung (Tübingen, Deadline: 06.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Doktorand:in) (m/w/d) 50 | TV-L E 13 (36 Monate) (3) Stellenausschreibung (Mannheim, Deadline: 07.01.2026) Professor:in (m/w/d) 100 | W1 (3+3 Jahre) (4) Call for Papers (Toronto, Deadline: 30.01.2026) Konferenz: Metaphysics of Science 2026 (5) Call for Papers (Madrid, Deadline: 31.01.2026) Konferenz: The 12ᵀᴴ European Congress of Analytic Philosophy (6) Call for Papers (Passau, Deadline: 15.04.2026) Konferenz: XIII. Tagung für Praktische Philosophie (1) Stellenausschreibung (Dresden, Deadline: 05.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (m/w/d) 100 | E13 TVL (14 Monate) An der Philosophischen Fakultät der Technischen Universität Dresden, Institut für Philosophie, ist an der Professur für Praktische Philosophie zum 01.04.2026 eine Stelle als wiss. Mitarbeiterin bzw. Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) (bei Vorliegen der persönlichen Voraussetzungen E 13 TV-L) bis 30.05.2027 (Beschäftigungsdauer gem. WissZeitVG), mit Option auf Verlängerung um weitere zwei Jahre und dem Ziel der eigenen wiss. Weiterqualifikation, zu besetzen. Aufgaben: * Mitarbeit in Forschung und Lehre am Arbeitsbereich Praktische Philosophie * Durchführung von Lehrveranstaltungen gem. HSDAVO * eigene Forschung auf dem Gebiet der Praktischen Philosophie * Beteiligung an universitärer Selbstverwaltung * Unterstützung bei der Einwerbung und Verausgabung von Drittmitteln Voraussetzungen: Erwartet werden: * wiss. Hochschulabschluss * abgeschlossene oder bevorstehende Promotion auf dem Gebiet der Praktischen Philosophie Erwünscht sind: * sehr gute Dissertation auf dem Gebiet der praktischen Philosophie (z. B. Politische Philosophie, Moralphilosophie, Sozialphilosophie, Rechtsphilosophie, angewandte Ethik, Metaethik) * erste einschlägige Publikationen * einschlägige Lehrerfahrung * sehr gute Deutsch und Englischkenntnisse * Teamfähigkeit, Soziale Kompetenz, Kommunikationsfähigkeit und Eigeninitiative * Erfahrungen in der universitären Selbstverwaltung * Erfahrungen im internationalen Wissenschaftsbereich * Interesse an interdisziplinärer Zusammenarbeit Wir bieten: * Mitarbeit in einem offenen, freundlichen und egalitären Team * vielfältige Gestaltungsoptionen und Raum für Eigeninitiativen * Unterstützung bei der Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie * flexible Arbeitszeitmodelle * umfangreiches Weiterbildungsangebot * Angebote im Rahmen des Betrieblichen Gesundheitsmanagements * Möglichkeit zur mobilen Arbeit * ein ermäßigtes Jobticket (Deutschlandticket) Die TUD strebt eine Erhöhung des Anteils von Frauen an und bittet diese deshalb ausdrücklich um deren Bewerbung. Die Universität ist eine zertifizierte familiengerechte Hochschule. Bewerbungen schwerbehinderter Menschen sind besonders willkommen. Bei gleicher Eignung werden diese oder ihnen kraft SGB IX von Gesetzes wegen Gleichgestellte bevorzugt eingestellt. Ihre aussagekräftige Bewerbung senden Sie bitte mit einem aussagekräftigen Anschreiben, einem Lebenslauf, Zeugniskopien, einer Kurzzusammenfassung der Promotion, einer Publikation oder Schriftprobe (max. 20 Seiten), ggf. Lehrevaluationen sowie den Kontaktdaten zweier potentieller Referenzgeberinnen bzw. Referenzgeber bis zum 05.01.2026 (es gilt der Poststempel der Zentralen Poststelle bzw. der Zeitstempel auf dem E-Mail-Server der TUD) bevorzugt über das SecureMail-Portal der TUD https://securemail.tu-dresden.de [2] als ein PDF-Dokument an steffi.prieskorn1(a)tu-dresden.de bzw. an: TU Dresden, Institut für Philosophie, Frau Prof. Tamara Jugov, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden. Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen werden nicht zurückgesandt, bitte reichen Sie nur Kopien ein. Vorstellungskosten werden nicht übernommen. Kontaktadresse: Tamara.Jugov(a)tu-dresden.de URL zum Call: https://tu-dresden.de/tu-dresden/arbeiten-an-der-tud/stell ... [3] Bewerbungsfrist: 05.01.2026 (2) Stellenausschreibung (Tübingen, Deadline: 06.01.2026) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Doktorand:in) (m/w/d) 50 | TV-L E 13 (36 Monate) Am Internationalen Zentrum für Ethik in den Wissenschaften (IZEW) der Universität Tübingen ist zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:innenstelle (w/m/d) für ein Forschungsprojekt im Bereich der interdisziplinären Digitalisierungsforschung zu besetzen. Gefragt sind insbesondere Qualifikationen im Bereich der qualitativen empirischen Sozialforschung und Forschungsinteresse an Fragen der Ethik der Künstlichen Intelligenz, der Demokratie, Privatheit und sexuellen Selbstbestimmung. Realistisch wirkende Deepfakes sind inzwischen überaus einfach zu erstellen. Besonders häufig wird die Technologie für nicht-einvernehmliche sexualisierende Darstellungen von Frauen genutzt. Dies verletzt deren Privatheit und sexuelle Selbstbestimmung. Immer häufiger dienen Deepfakes auch kriminellen Zwecken wie Betrug oder Erpressung sowie der Diffamierung der Abgebildeten, z.B. wenn sie suggerieren, dass diese rassistische Äußerungen getätigt oder Straftaten begangen haben. Das Forschungsprojekt untersucht, inwiefern Bürger:innen bereits von betrügerischen, sexualisierenden und diffamierenden Deepfakes betroffen sind, wie wirksam bestehende Regulierung und weitere Maßnahmen sind und wie Bürger:innen in Zukunft besser geschützt werden können. Dies eröffnet Fragen nach Konflikten zwischen betroffenen Werten wie Privatheit, Autonomie, psychischer und physischer Integrität und sexueller Selbstbestimmung, nach möglicher (intersektioneller) Diskriminierung, nach gesellschaftlicher Inklusion und politischer Teilhabe sowie den Auswirkungen von Deepfakes auf die Demokratie. Ihre Aufgabe als wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter:in des Projekts ist die Aufarbeitung des Forschungsfelds, die Durchführung und Auswertung von Expert:innen- sowie Betroffeneninterviews, die Reflexion der gewonnenen Erkenntnisse in Hinblick auf die oben genannten Fragestellungen sowie der interdisziplinäre Austausch u.a. mit Rechtswissenschaftler:innen. Die Themenstellung eignet sich gut für die Anfertigung einer Doktorarbeit im Untersuchungsfeld, steht aber auch für Postdocs offen. Das Projekt ist eingebettet in ein lebendiges interdisziplinäres Forschungsumfeld zu KI- und Medienethik (Forschungsgruppe Prof. Dr. Jessica Heesen). Von den Bewerber:innen wird ein abgeschlossenes Masterstudium der Philosophie, Politikwissenschaft, Soziologie, Kommunikations- und Medienwissenschaft, Gender Studies, Psychologie, Theologie oder einem anderen sozial- oder geisteswissenschaftlichen Fach erwartet. Der/die Bewerber:in sollte über gute Deutschkenntnisse verfügen. Bitte senden Sie Ihre Bewerbung mit Lebenslauf, relevanten Zeugnissen und ggfs. Publikationsliste in elektronischer Form (zusammengefasst in einem pdf-Dokument) bis 06.01.2026 an Maria Pawelec, maria.pawelec(a)uni-tuebingen.de. Die Übernahme von Reisekosten zum Bewerbungsgespräch ist leider nicht möglich. Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich gerne an Maria Pawelec. Die Universität Tübingen strebt eine Erhöhung des Anteils von Frauen in Forschung und Lehre an und bittet deshalb Wissenschaftlerinnen ausdrücklich um ihre Bewerbung. Schwerbehinderte Bewerber:innen werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt eingestellt. Kontaktadresse: maria.pawelec(a)uni-tuebingen.de URL zum Call: https://uni-tuebingen.de/forschung/zentren-und-institute/i ... [4] Bewerbungsfrist: 06.01.2026 (3) Stellenausschreibung (Mannheim, Deadline: 07.01.2026) Professor:in (m/w/d) 100 | W1 (3+3 Jahre) Am Philosophischen Seminar der Universität Mannheim ist zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine befristete Juniorprofessur (W1) für Politische Philosophie (m/w/d) für eine Dauer von zunächst drei Jahren zu besetzen. Nach positiver Evaluation ist eine Verlängerung um weitere drei Jahre möglich. Neben einer durch Schriften ausgewiesenen Qualifikation in der Politischen Philosophie ist ein Schwerpunkt in der Philosophie der Ökonomie und/oder einem anderen Bereich der praktischen Philosophie erwünscht. Die Lehr- und Prüfungsverpflichtung erstreckt sich auf die Studiengänge B.A. und M.A. Kultur und Wirtschaft: Philosophie sowie B.Ed. und M.Ed. Philosophie/Ethik. Erwartet wird, dass sich der Stelleninhaber/die Stelleninhaberin an der Einwerbung von Drittmitteln beteiligt. Er/sie soll außerdem zur Mitarbeit in den Mannheimer Forschungsprojekten bereit sein und insbesondere zur Vernetzung mit den Sozial- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften beitragen. Die Einstellungsvoraussetzungen richten sich nach § 51 Abs. 2 und 3 LHG: * abgeschlossenes, fachlich einschlägiges Hochschulstudium * pädagogische Eignung und Freude an der Lehre * herausragende Promotion sowie durch zusätzliche wissenschaftliche Leistungen belegte Befähigung für die Übernahme einer Juniorprofessur Der/die Stelleninhaber/in soll sich nach Maßgabe des dienstrechtlichen Aufgabenkatalogs durch die selbstständige Wahrnehmung von Aufgaben in Forschung und Lehre für die Tätigkeit als Hochschullehrer/in weiterqualifizieren. Die Einstellung erfolgt bei Erfüllung der allgemeinen dienstrechtlichen Voraussetzungen im Rahmen eines Beamtenverhältnisses auf Zeit zunächst für die Dauer von drei Jahren. Nach positiver Evaluierung ist eine Verlängerung auf insgesamt sechs Jahre nach Maßgabe der gesetzlichen Regelung (§ 51 Abs. 7 und 8 LHG) vorgesehen. Die Universität Mannheim misst einer intensiven Betreuung der Studierenden einen hohen Stellenwert bei und erwartet deshalb von den Lehrenden eine ausgeprägte Präsenz an der Universität. Zur Stärkung der universitären Einbindung in das regionale Umfeld wird ferner davon ausgegangen, dass die/der zu Berufende bereit ist, ihren/seinen Lebensmittelpunkt in die Region zu legen. Die Universität Mannheim strebt eine Erhöhung des Anteils an Frauen in Forschung und Lehre an und ermuntert daher entsprechend qualifizierte Wissenschaftlerinnen sich zu bewerben. Bewerbungen von Schwerbehinderten werden bei entsprechender Eignung bevorzugt berücksichtigt. Bitte richten Sie Ihre Bewerbung mit den üblichen Unterlagen (Lebenslauf, Schriftenverzeichnis, Angaben über die bisherigen Lehr- und Forschungstätigkeiten, Lehrevaluationen, beglaubigte Kopien von Urkunden und Zeugnissen) mit dem Kennwort „W1 Politische Philosophie" als eine PDF-Datei (Dateigröße: max. 2 MB) per E-Mail bis zum 07.01.2026 an den Dekan der Philosophischen Fakultät, Herrn Prof. Dr. Thomas Wortmann, Universität Mannheim, 68131 Mannheim; E-Mail-Adresse: sekretariat.phil(a)uni-mannheim.de Bei Fragen zur ausgeschriebenen Stelle wenden Sie sich bitte an Prof. Dr. Bernward Gesang: gesang(a)uni-mannheim.de Bitte beachten Sie bei einer Bewerbung per E-Mail, dass Gefährdungen der Vertraulichkeit und der unbefugte Zugriff Dritter bei einer Kommunikation mittels unverschlüsselter E-Mail nicht ausgeschlossen werden können. Die Informationen zur Erhebung von personenbezogenen Daten bei der betroffenen Person nach Artikel 13 DS-GVO können der Homepage der Universität Mannheim, Bereich „Stellenanzeigen", entnommen werden. Kontaktadresse: gesang(a)uni-mannheim.de URL zum Call: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/media/Universitaet/Dokumente/A ... [5] Bewerbungsfrist: 07.01.2026 (4) Call for Papers (Toronto, Deadline: 30.01.2026) Konferenz: Metaphysics of Science 2026 The Society for the Metaphysics of Science (SMS): https://socmetsci.org/ will be hosting its _11th Annual Conference,_ in person at _University of Toronto_, _25th-27th May, 2026_ The Keynote speaker will be: Heather Demarest (University of Colorado, Boulder) https://sites.google.com/view/heatherdemarest/ In addition, Prof. Giuliano Torrengo (University of Milan) https://sites.unimi.it/g_torrengo/ will deliver the Presidential Address. We invite submission for papers on any aspect of the metaphysics of science, broadly construed. Whilst we are pleased to see the sustained interest in the metaphysics of physics within the SMS, we are committed to foster a plurality of views and topics. In the light of this we particularly encourage submissions in subfields such as, e.g., philosophy of biology, philosophy of chemistry, philosophy of cognitive science and neurosciences, philosophy of the social sciences to mention a few. Submissions on general topics in the metaphysics of science (nature of theories, laws, causation, metaphysical and scientific explanation, mechanicism, to mention a few representative examples) are also welcome. Submissions should be full papers in PDF format, of no more than 4,000 words (excluding references and footnotes), and should include an abstract of 150-250 words and a word count. All papers must employ gender-neutral language and be prepared for anonymous review. Paper presentations will be 30 minutes, followed by: 10 minutes for a commentator, 5 minutes for the speaker's reply, and 15 minutes for Q&A. Please send your paper including title and abstract as a single PDF document to _sms2026.toronto(a)gmail.com_ Subject line should read: '_Abstract Submission SMS 2026_' Your name, affiliation, and the title of the paper should instead appear in the body of the email. The submission deadline is _January 30th, 2026_. Notification of acceptance is expected the first week of March 2026. Selected speakers should confirm their attendance by _March 14th, 2026_. As well as various presentations, the conference will also feature an organizational meeting of the Society to elect officers, plan future conferences, etc. Both those interested in presenting papers and/or participating in the Society are invited to attend the conference. _Program committee:_ _Chair:_ Claudio Calosi (Ca'Foscari University, Venice) _Members:_ Elena Casetta (Turin) Saaskshi Dulani (Johns Hopkins) Sam Fletcher (Oxford) Laurie Lertetre (Munich) Cristian Mariani (USI) Robert Michels (Lisbon) Mike Miller (Toronto) Ulrich Meyer (Colgate) Marco Nathan (Boulder, Colorado) Alyssa Ney (Munich) Vanessa Seifert (Athens & Bristol) Alessandro Torza (Parma) Jessica Wilson (Toronto) ...TBA Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungszeitraum: 25.05.2026 - 27.05.2026 Veranstaltungs-URL: https://socmetsci.org/2026 Bewerbungsfrist: 30.01.2026 (5) Call for Papers (Madrid, Deadline: 31.01.2026) Konferenz: The 12ᵀᴴ European Congress of Analytic Philosophy The European Society of Analytic Philosophy invites submissions for its 12th conference, ECAP12, to be held in Madrid (Spain) on 24-28 August 2026 The ECAP12 Programme Committee invites contributed talks and symposia covering all subfields grouped into eleven Sections: * History of Philosophy, History of Analytic Philosophy * Epistemology * Philosophy of Science * Logic and Philosophy of Mathematics * Philosophy of Language * Philosophy of Mind and Action * Metaphysics * Ethics * Social and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Law * Aesthetics * Philosophy of Religion All topics in Analytic Philosophy are welcome. Everyone is encouraged to submit their contribution to the section they consider most relevant to the topic addressed in their work. The Scientific Committee will do its best to place contributions in the most suitable session block. Feel free to indicate your preferred designation for your work's area in the keywords field. We invite submissions in any of the following two types: _Contributed Papers _ We invite submissions of both a short abstract (max. 150 words) and an extended abstract (800-1000 words excl. title and references) through our submission system (Easychair) by 31 January 2026. To submit, please prepare your abstracts for blind review, and save your extended abstract as a PDF file. Then follow the link to our submission system. (Please note that first-time users must register as users of EasyChair.) The total time allocated to each contributed paper at the conference will be 35 minutes, of which max. 20 minutes will be for presenting the paper and the rest will be for Q&A. _Symposia_ We invite submissions of both a short abstract (max. 150 words) and a full proposal through our submission system by 31 January 2026. The proposed symposium/panel discussion can have any format, but they must include at least 3 and at most 5 speakers. The total time allocated to each symposium is 115 minutes, of which max. 70 minutes will be for talks and the rest will be for Q&A. The full proposal should include (a) the title of the proposed symposium, (b) the contact details of the organizer(s) (who may or may not be a proposed speaker), (c) the names of all speakers along with a link to their website/philpeople page (or a short CV (max. 1 page)), (d) a general description of the topic and its significance (800-1000 words, excl. title and references), (e) titles plus a brief description (max. 150 words) of each speaker's talk. All parts of the proposal should be compiled into one PDF file. Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungszeitraum: 24.08.2026 - 28.08.2026 Veranstaltungs-URL: https://analyticphilosophy.eu/ecap12/ URL zum Call: https://analyticphilosophy.eu/ecap12/ Bewerbungsfrist: 31.01.2026 (6) Call for Papers (Passau, Deadline: 15.04.2026) Konferenz: XIII. Tagung für Praktische Philosophie Call for Papers XIII. Tagung für Praktische Philosophie 24./25. September 2026 Universität Passau Organisation: Karoline Reinhardt (Passau) in Kooperation mit Birgit Beck (TU Berlin) sowie Gottfried Schweiger (Salzburg) und Michael Zichy (Bonn) www.tagung-praktische-philosophie.org [6] tfpp(a)uni-passau.de Die XIII. Tagung für Praktische Philosophie findet 2026 am 24. und 25. September an der Universität Passau statt. Judith Simon (Hamburg) und Christof Rapp (München) werden die Plenarvorträge halten - die weiteren Beiträge werden noch gesucht. Wir laden daher alle Interessierten, mit und ohne universitäre Anbindung, ein, Vorschläge für Vorträge, thematische Panels oder Runde Tische einzureichen. Dabei sind Vorträge aus dem gesamten Spektrum der praktischen Philosophie (angewandte Philosophie, Sozialphilosophie, Ethik, Rechtsphilosophie, politische Philosophie und Theorie, Handlungstheorie, sowohl in analytisch-systematischer wie auch in historischer Tradition) und verwandter Disziplinen willkommen. Die Einreichung ist bis 15. April 2026 auf www.tagung-praktische-philosophie.org [6] möglich. Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungszeitraum: 24.09.2026 - 25.09.2026 Veranstaltungs-URL: http://www.tagung-praktische-philosophie.org URL zum Call: https://www.tagung-praktische-philosophie.org/call-for-pap ... [7] Kontaktadresse: tfpp(a)uni-passau.de Bewerbungsfrist: 15.04.2026 Links: ------ [1] https://infomail.gap-im-netz.de [2] https://securemail.tu-dresden.de/ [3] https://tu-dresden.de/tu-dresden/arbeiten-an-der-tud/stellenangebote/stelle… [4] https://uni-tuebingen.de/forschung/zentren-und-institute/internationales-ze… [5] https://www.uni-mannheim.de/media/Universitaet/Dokumente/Ausschreibungen_St… [6] http://www.tagung-praktische-philosophie.org/ [7] https://www.tagung-praktische-philosophie.org/call-for-papers.html

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