February 2026 - 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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Call for abstracts - GORDON PASK 1928 - 1996 - 2026 - Cybernetics, Conversation, Interaction & AI - University of Vienna, 17 September 2026

by Marcus John Carney

This is to cordially invite you to participate in the call for abstracts (attached) for the GORDON PASK 1928 - 1996 - 2026 - Cybernetics, Conversation, Interaction & AI Interdisciplinary Symposium University of Vienna, Austria 17 September 2026 Honorary Symposium Committee: BERNARD SCOTT — PAUL PANGARO — GERARD DE ZEEUW Opening evening lecture (in conjunction with Heinz von Foerster Lectures) ROBERT TRAPPL 16 September 2026 Kind regards, Marcus Carney Helen Piel Marcus J. Carney The Heinz von Foerster, Gordon Pask & Cybernetics Archives at the University of Vienna Vienna University Library and Archive Services Universitätsring 1, 1010 Wien marcus.carney(a)univie.ac.at https://forschungsinfrastruktur.bmfwf.gv.at/en/fi/the-heinz-von-foerster-go…

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introducing Daniel Sharp - Tenure-track Professor of Applied Ethics at the Faculty of Philosophy and Education

by VD Philosophy

Dear VDP members, I am writing to inform you that Daniel Sharp has recently joined our department as a tenure-track professor of applied ethics. Professor Sharp will soon be joining the VDP and is available to supervise or co-supervise students. Please feel free to get in touch. Here is Prof. Sharp's research profile: https://www.univie.ac.at/en/news/new-professorships/details/sharp-daniel Best regards, Raphael -- Dr. des. Raphael Aybar, MA MSc. 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

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Public Student Workshop on Natural Kinds, Friday Mar 13, 3.20-7.40

by Mariia Fedorova

Dear colleagues, Join us on Friday, 13th March, for a student workshop on Natural Kinds. The notion of "natural kinds" is ubiquitous in philosophy, sometimes problematized, sometimes taken for granted. Even though the terminology of 'natural kinds' got introduced rather recently (in the 19th century), philosophical thought about natural kinds is present already in Greek Antiquity. This workshop on natural kinds, featuring presentations by students, aims to critically reflect on the notion of natural kinds in a diversity of philosophical contexts. Where: CEU Vienna, A-415 When: Friday, 13th March, 3.20-7.40pm Registration: This is an in-person event and registration is required. You can find the programme and information on how to register here: https://events.ceu.edu/2026-03-13/workshop-natural-kinds. Kind regards Sigrid Preissl Department Coordinator Department of Philosophy Central European University

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Summer School on Trust & Cooperation (Vienna, 13-17 July, 2026): Call for Participation - Deadline March 31

by Eva Hijlkema

*Trust & Cooperation – Vienna Summer School 2026* Accepting applications until March 31! ** *Confirmed instructors:* Leah Henderson <https://lhenderson.org/> (University of Groningen), Benjamin McMyler <https://philpeople.org/profiles/benjamin-mcmyler> (University of Minnesota), Kieran Oberman <https://www.lse.ac.uk/people/kieran-oberman> (The London School of Economics and Political Science), * * *Guest speakers:* Keith Harris <https://www.knowledgeincrisis.com/people/keith-harris>(University of Vienna) more to be confirmed! *dates: *July 13–July 17, 2026** *deadline*: March 31, 2026 (see below for further details) *location*: Neues Institutsgebäude (NIG), Universitätstrasse 7, 1010 Wien, Department of Philosophy, University of Vienna <https://www.univie.ac.at/en>, Austria *Call for Participation* Over the course of five days participants will have the opportunity to engage with renowned experts in discussions on the topic of *trust and cooperation* on the interpersonal and institutional level, as well as within the contexts of *climate change* and *immigration*. Trustandcooperationhavebecomefrontandcenterissuesintoday’sworld.Thenatureofglobal challenges -fromrefugeesseekingasylumtotheecological crisesofclimatechangeandbiodiversityloss-renderscooperationevermorecrucialtoovercoming them. Key questions revolve around the nature of trust and the nature of cooperation respectively, as well as around the relationship between trust and cooperation, intersecting the fields of social and political philosophy, as well as applied ethics and political epistemology. We welcome applications from PhD students (prioritized), advanced MA students and postdoctoral researchers in philosophy and related disciplines. Participants will explore current research in these fields, attend keynote lectures, thematic discussions and interactive workshops, as well as present their own work, and receive valuable feedback from invited scholars. The goal of this Summer School is to provide doctoral students with direct access to leading researchers whose work—whether directly or indirectly—relates to these themes. *Application & Fees* We welcome applications from PhD students (prioritized), advanced MA students and postdoctoral researchers in philosophy and related disciplines. Two modes of participation are possible: 1) attendance, 2) presentation – if they would also like to give a presentation. To apply for participation, please send the following documents to Joachim Raich (joachim.raich(a)univie.ac.at): 1. Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages) 2. Statement of Purpose (no longer than 1 page), explaining the relevance of the summer school to your study, research, teaching and/or other professional work. 3. Statement of Financial Aid (optional). We can offer limited partial financial support (including the coverage of the school fees) to the participants whose home institutions cannot cover their expenses. We therefore ask the applicants who wish to be considered for funding to briefly describe their situation in the statement. 4. Abstract (optional; max. 250 words). If you would like to present your work at the summer school, please send us a short abstract of your presentation. The presentations should be related in a significant manner to the themes of trust and/or cooperation (from any philosophical perspective) and should be about 20 minutes long to leave enough time for discussions. Since the number of slots for student presentations is limited, this will help us decide on how to allocate them. The maximum number of participants at the summer school will be 25. Full attendance is worth 4 ECTS. The *summer school fee is 75 Euros*. The fee includes the student union fee of 25 Euros, which is required by Austrian law to register at the University of Vienna and to receive a certificate of completion of the summer school. Please, *submit your application by March 31, 23.59 CET*. *Contact Email: **joachim.raich(a)univie.ac.at* We will notify you of the decision by April 16. Diversity Statement *We strongly encourage applications from members of disadvantaged and underrepresented groups. * Organizing Committee *Chiara Dankl Ali Emre Benli Eva Hijlkema Joachim Raich* The VDP Summer School 2025 is funded by the Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy (University of Vienna). Visit the website for more information! <https://philosophie.univie.ac.at/news-events/nachrichten-news-events/detail…>

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Call for candidates // upcoming elections for doctoral student representatives

by Lisa Tragbar

Dear doctoral students, in the upcoming summer semester, elections for the new doctoral student representatives will take place. As per usual, all members of the committees will be newly elected. The term of office is two years starting from winter semester 2026/27. As members of the VDP Steering Committee and the Stuko 43, representatives play a crucial role in shaping the doctoral school and the study programme while advocating for the interests of their peers. Following our announcement at the last Doctoral Student Assembly, we want to invite potential candidates to express their interest and to submit a short statement of purpose for the spring election. Your submission should include: Name, pronouns Research interests A short statement of purpose (approx. 250 words) outlining your motivation and goals. Please send your application by 25 February 2026 to Raphael Aybar (vd.philosophy(a)univie.ac.at). Detailed information regarding the election process and the introduction of all candidates will be provided via the VDP newsletter in March. Best wishes, your current student representatives Lisa Tragbar, Mira Magdalena Sickinger, Pia-Zoe Hahne, Nianzu Tu

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Fwd: Call for applications - Institut français d'Autriche

by Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy

-------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Call for applications - Institut français d'Autriche Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100 From: Marguerite Comoy <marguerite.comoy(a)institutfr.at> Dear Mr, Mrs, The Institut français d'Autriche is pleased to inform you about several calls for applications and events in March 2026: * *Call for applications: SSHN Scholarship (short scientific stays in France)* * *Call for applications: French+ Scholarship for a language stay in France* * *Last days to apply for the "Ma Thèse en 180 secondes" competition* Feel free to share this information or apply! *SSHN Scholarship for Short Scientific Stays* * * ** *Application deadline:*March 31, 2026, 11:59 PM * * *For:* PhD students and postdocs In 2026, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs is renewing its excellence scholarship program for high-level scientific stays (1 to 6 months) in France. These scholarships are open to: * PhD students affiliated with an Austrian research institution (university, research institute, etc.); * Postdoctoral researchers or early-career researchers who obtained their PhD within the last 5 years. These scholarships enable young researchers to deepen their work in France and develop new collaborations. Click here for more information <https://www.institutfrancais.at/bgf#/>. Contact: marguerite.comoy(a)institutfr.at <mailto:marguerite.comoy@institutfr.at> *French+ Scholarship for Language Stays* * * **** *Application deadline:*March 31, 2026, 11:59 PM * * *For:* Students in natural sciences or training in gastronomy, oenology, or hospitality. In 2026, the Institut français d'Autriche and the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs are once again offering a scholarship for a language stay in France. These scholarships are aimed at students studying natural sciences, gastronomy, oenology, or hospitality in an Austrian higher education institution who wish to improve their French language skills. There is no minimum level required to apply: beginners and intermediate learners are encouraged to apply. Click here for more information <https://www.institutfrancais.at/node/2726#/>. Contact: marguerite.comoy(a)institutfr.at <mailto:marguerite.comoy@institutfr.at> *Last Days to Apply for the "Ma Thèse en 180 secondes" * *Competition* * * ** *Application deadline:*March 8, 2026 *For:* Francophone PhD students The "Ma Thèse en 180 secondes" competition is back in Austria for its 8th edition! Francophone PhD students, explain your thesis clearly and convincingly in just 180 seconds. The Austrian selection will take place on March 17 at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien), and the Central European final will be held on June 17 in Vienna. Click here for more information <https://www.institutfrancais.at/node/3013#/>. Contact: marguerite.comoy(a)institutfr.at <mailto:marguerite.comoy@institutfr.at> *Marguerite Comoy** ***Chargée de mission universitaire et Campus France Autriche * * Institut français d'Autriche Palais Rohan Praterstraße 38 · 1020 Wien +43 1 90 90 899 132 institutfrancais.at <https://www.institutfrancais.at/fr/> Anmelden für den Infobrief <https://us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3f4f28e509444e18de997423b&id=2…>** *Ein Bild, das Symbol enthält.KI-generierte Inhalte können fehlerhaft sein.* <https://www.facebook.com/IFAutriche>** *Ein Bild, das Kreis, Design enthält.KI-generierte Inhalte können fehlerhaft sein.* <https://www.instagram.com/institutfrancais_autriche/> image.png <https://www.linkedin.com/company/institut-fran%C3%A7ais-d-autriche/?viewAsM…>**

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GAP Infomail 08/2026

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 (Berlin, Deadline: 27.03.2026) Two Junior Fellowships (m/w/d) | 1 Jahr (2) Stellenausschreibung (Universität Bern, Deadline: 10.04.2026) Professor:in (m/w/d) 100 (3) Call for Papers (Universität Wien, Deadline: 28.02.2026) Konferenz (studentische Veranstaltung): The Armchair on Trial - A Graduate Conference on Philosophical Methods (4) Call for Papers (Online, Deadline: 31.03.2026) Workshop: ZEMO-Online Workshop on New Perspectives in the Philosophy of Empathy (5) Call for Papers (University of Vienna, Austria, Deadline: 31.03.2026) Sonstige: Trust & Cooperation - Vienna Summer School 2026 (6) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Universitätsclub Bonn, Konviktstr. 9, 53113 Bonn), 09.03.2026, 15:30 Uhr - 09.03.2026, 17:30 Uhr Sonstige: Ethik-Forum „Selbst schuld?" Zum Verursacherprinzip in der Medizin (7) Veranstaltungsankündigung (University of Cologne), 19.03.2026 - 20.03.2026 Workshop: Cologne-Konstanz Workshop on Determinism and Free Will (8) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Munich, Germany), 25.06.2026 - 26.06.2026 Konferenz: The Epistemology of Medicine (1) Stellenausschreibung (Berlin, Deadline: 27.03.2026) Two Junior Fellowships (m/w/d) | 1 Jahr Two Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers The "Human Abilities" Centre for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (www.humanabilities.de) in Berlin announces 1 postdoctoral fellowship in history of philosophy (preferably in medieval or early modern philosophy) and 1 postdoctoral fellowship in contemporary philosophy for the duration of twelve months, starting from 1 October 2026. The Centre is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and is directed jointly by Dominik Perler (HU Berlin) and Barbara Vetter (FU Berlin). The Centre aims to bring together scholars from different fields in philosophy with an interest in human abilities, both systematically and historically. Applicants should pursue a postdoctoral project related to human abilities and with a focus in at least one of the Centre's main research fields: metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of action. What we expect: The Centre aims to bring together scholars from different fields in philosophy with an interest in human abilities, both systematically and historically. Applicants should pursue a postdoctoral project related to human abilities and with a focus in at least one of the Centre's main research fields: metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of action. Applicants should be interested in discussing their work in an intra- and interdisciplinary setting. In particular, fellows will be expected to participate in the weekly informal meetings (jour fixe), some of the bi-weekly reading groups, the monthly colloquia, and other activities of the Centre (workshops, conferences, reading groups, etc.), and to be resident in Berlin for the duration of the fellowship. Applicants need to have completed their PhD within 5 years prior to the starting date of the fellowship. We offer: * An inspiring working environment with philosophers working within different fields. * A scholarship of 2.500EUR/month for twelve months, starting from 1 October 2026. * A shared office in the heart of Berlin on Schönhauser Allee 10-11, 10119 Berlin. The application should include the following documents (in English): * your CV; * a one-page research proposal within the purview of the project; * a writing sample in the form of one philosophical paper (published or unpublished). Please send your application as one single PDF document (document title: [Your surname]_fellowship 2026) by e-mail to the academic coordinator of the Centre, Sanja Dembić, human-abilities(a)hu-berlin.de. Deadline for applications: 27 March 2026 Kontaktadresse: human-abilities(a)hu-berlin.de URL zum Call: https://www.human-abilities.de/jobs/index.html Bewerbungsfrist: 27.03.2026 (2) Stellenausschreibung (Universität Bern, Deadline: 10.04.2026) Professor:in (m/w/d) 100 The Institute of Philosophy at the University of Bern (Switzerland) intends to appoint a Professor of the History of Philosophy (Full-time) (Successor to Prof. Dr. Richard King) with effect from 1 August 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The core responsibilities of the professorship include wide-ranging teaching and internationally visible research in the field of the history of philosophy. One research focus must fall within the period, roughly, from Hobbes to Hegel (inclusive). The successful candidate should conduct outstanding research that is relevant to systematic questions and arguments in contemporary philosophy and relates to central themes in theoretical or practical philosophy. A willingness to reflect critically on the methods and canon of the history of philosophy is desirable. A depth of experience in academic teaching is essential, as is the ability and willingness to cover a wide area within the history of philosophy in a way that is appealing to students. Teaching and supervision will be conducted in German and English. If the successful candidate is not already able to teach and supervise in German, the necessary language skills should be acquired within two years. The Institute of Philosophy emphasizes close collaboration across professorships and research areas. Accordingly, candidates should demonstrate a cooperative approach and interest in intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experience in securing external funding and in managing research projects is also desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the academic administration of the Institute. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate will be appointed at the level of assistant professorship with tenure track, associate professorship, or full professorship. To be considered for a full or associate professorship, candidates must have a habilitation or else demonstrate equivalent achievement. The requirements for appointment to an assistant professorship with tenure track are an above-average doctoral thesis and an advanced habilitation project or equivalent achievement. Appointment to an assistant professorship with tenure track is initially for four years and can be extended for a further two years. Subject to a successful evaluation, the position may then be converted into an associate professorship and made permanent. The University of Bern is committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity in employment. In particular, it strives to increase the number of women in senior academic positions and welcomes applications from people with disabilities, People of Color, and people who, in the Swiss context, are from ethnic minority backgrounds. Please send the following documents in a single PDF file to Jenny Preiss (jenny.preiss(a)unibe.ch [2]) by Friday, 10th April 2026: * covering letter * a curriculum vitae (without photo) * lists of publications, talks and courses * details of any external funding secured * information about administrative duties performed * teaching evaluations. Please also fill in the fields below and submit the online form (link below). Starting date: August 1st, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter Employer: University of Bern, Faculty of Humanities Position: Professur (100 %) Location: Bern Application deadline: Friday, 10th April 2026 Kontaktadresse: jenny.preiss(a)unibe.ch URL zum Call: https://www.philhist.unibe.ch/ueber_uns/organisation__dien ... [3] Bewerbungsfrist: 10.04.2026 (3) Call for Papers (Universität Wien, Deadline: 28.02.2026) Konferenz (studentische Veranstaltung): The Armchair on Trial - A Graduate Conference on Philosophical Methods REMINDER: Deadline approaching for "The Armchair on Trial" conference ------------------ THE ARMCHAIR ON TRIAL The Vienna Forum for Analytic Philosophy (WFAP) welcomes submissions of abstracts for its 15th annual graduate conference: _The Armchair on Trial - A Graduate Conference on Philosophical Methodology_ CONFERENCE VENUE: Department of Philosophy, University of Vienna, Austria DATES: July 9-11, 2026 ABSTRACT DEADLINE: February 28, 2026 NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESS: March 15, 2026 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Hilary Kornblith (University of Massachussets Amherst) Jennifer Nagel (University of Toronto) Christian Nimtz (University of Bielefeld) TOPIC: This year's annual WFAP graduate conference [4] is devoted to debates around philosophical methodology. It is centered around the question of whether philosophy is best done from the philosophical armchair or whether it can and should be done using empirical methods. The conference is focused on the extent to which the emergence of naturalistic approaches and of experimental philosophy ("X-Phi") pose a problem to 'traditional' armchair methods (e.g. consulting intuitions, conceptual analysis, reflective equilibrium, conceptual engineering). We are interested both in work that focuses on individual methods or on the relations between them (e.g. their compatibility). We aim to bring together early career and advanced researchers in order to discuss questions such as: * What is the role of intuition in philosophy? * What is the role of _a priori_ knowledge in philosophy? * What is the role of X-Phi in philosophy? * What is the role of conceptual analysis in philosophy? * What is the role of conceptual engineering in philosophy? * What is the role of linguistic and conceptual competence in philosophy? * What is the role of formal methods in philosophy? * Is philosophy importantly distinct from other sciences? * How can advocates of armchair methods best respond to the challenges raised by X-Phi? * Are armchair philosophy and X-Phi reconcilable? * Considering the methodological discussions listed above, are professional philosophers epistemically better positioned for answering philosophical questions than lay people? E.g. Do they have better conceptual competence? Are they expert intuiters? We welcome submissions that apply these methodological issues to other philosophical debates as case studies. If you wish to align your talk with the WFAP's reading circle in preparation for the conference, feel free to check out our readings here [5]. You can take a look at our past graduate conferences here [6] . We look forward to your submissions! Cheers, The Vienna Forum for Analytic Philosophy (https://wfap.philo.at/) Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungszeitraum: 09.07.2026 - 11.07.2026 Veranstaltungs-URL: https://wfap.philo.at/conferences/armchair-on-trial/ URL zum Call: https://wfap.philo.at/conferences/armchair-on-trial/call-f ... [7] Kontaktadresse: veronika.lassl(a)univie.ac.at Bewerbungsfrist: 28.02.2026 (4) Call for Papers (Online, Deadline: 31.03.2026) Workshop: ZEMO-Online Workshop on New Perspectives in the Philosophy of Empathy Call for Abstracts: ZEMO-Online Workshop on _New Perspectives in the Philosophy of Empathy_ Philosophical debates on empathy have developed in numerous directions. There is a multitude of voices, some focussing on historical accounts, others connecting closely to the most recent psychological research; some scholars work in a phenomenological tradition, others use methods of analytic philosophy. Topics also vary widely, from epistemic problems in accessing the mental life of others to the significance of empathy for moral agency; from embodiment and interactionism about empathy to evolutionary perspectives or the psychopathology of empathy. There are also closely related phenomena, such as imagination, sympathy, care, fellow-feeling, or interpersonal understanding, which relate in numerous possible ways to empathy research. We invite abstracts (up to 500 words) for papers to be presented at a ZEMO online workshop on _New Perspectives in the Philosophy of Empathy_ in autumn 2026 (exact date tbd together with all participants). The workshop has an inclusive approach, inviting contributions from all relevant areas and philosophical traditions. The main purpose is to create a forum for new voices - emerging scholars - and to enable cross-fertilisation between different contexts of debate. The workshop is organised by Thomas Schramme [8] (Liverpool) in close collaboration with Michael Kühler [9] (Dortmund), co-editor of the _Journal for Ethics and Moral Philosophy [10] _(Zeitschrift für Ethik und Moralphilosophie, ZEMO), an academic journal that publishes articles in German and English. The workshop is intended to serve as a starting point for a corresponding topical collection published in ZEMO. The submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the organisers, and the authors of the selected abstracts will be invited to submit a draft paper. All draft papers will be pre-circulated to participants and will therefore need to be ready a few weeks before the event (exact date tbd). All draft papers will then be discussed in depth at the online workshop. The aim is to provide constructive feedback and suggestions for revising the papers. The revised papers will then be subjected to the journal's regular peer review process and, if accepted, published as part of the topical collection. The deadline for submission of abstracts (up to 500 words) is 31 March 2026 Please send your abstract to the following email addresses: T.Schramme(a)liverpool.ac.uk and michael.kuehler(a)fh-dortmund.de. We look forward to receiving your abstracts. Thomas Schramme & Michael Kühler Modus: Online-Veranstaltung Kontaktadresse: michael.kuehler(a)fh-dortmund.de Bewerbungsfrist: 31.03.2026 (5) Call for Papers (University of Vienna, Austria, Deadline: 31.03.2026) Sonstige: Trust & Cooperation - Vienna Summer School 2026 _Trust & Cooperation - Vienna Summer School 2026_ Confirmed instructors: Leah Henderson [11] (University of Groningen), Benjamin McMyler [12] (University of Minnesota), Kieran Oberman [13] (The London School of Economics and Political Science), Guest speakers: Keith Harris [14] (University of Vienna) more to be confirmed! dates: July 13-July 17, 2026 deadline: March 31, 2026 location: Neues Institutsgebäude, Universitätstrasse 7, 1010 Wien, University of Vienna [15], Austria Over the course of five days participants will have the opportunity to engage with renowned experts in discussions on the topic of trust and cooperation on the interpersonal and institutional level, as well as within the contexts of climate change and immigration. Trust and cooperation have become front and center issues in today's world. The nature of global challenges - from refugees seeking asylum to the ecological crises of climate change and biodiversity loss - renders cooperation ever more crucial to overcoming them. Key questions revolve around the nature of trust and the nature of cooperation respectively, as well as around the relationship between trust and cooperation, intersecting the fields of social and political philosophy, as well as applied ethics and political epistemology. Participants will explore current research in these fields, attend keynote lectures, thematic discussions and interactive workshops, as well as present their own work, and receive valuable feedback from invited scholars. We welcome applications from PhD students (prioritized), advanced MA students and postdoctoral researchers in philosophy and related disciplines. Two modes of participation are possible: 1) attendance, 2) presentation - if they would also like to give a presentation. To apply for participation, please send the following documents to Joachim Raich (joachim.raich(a)univie.ac.at): * Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages) * Statement of Purpose (no longer than 1 page), explaining the relevance of the summer school to your study, research, teaching and/or other professional work. * Statement of Financial Aid (optional). We can offer limited partial financial support to the participants whose home institutions cannot cover their expenses. We therefore ask the applicants who wish to be considered for funding to briefly describe their situation in the statement. * Abstract (optional; max. 250 words). If you would like to present your work at the summer school, please send us a short abstract of your presentation. The presentations should be related in a significant manner to the themes of trust and/or cooperation (from any philosophical perspective) and should be about 20 minutes long to leave enough time for discussions. Since the number of slots for student presentations is limited, this will help us decide on how to allocate them. The maximum number of participants at the summer school will be 25. Full attendance is worth 4 ECTS. The summer school fee is 75 Euros. The fee includes the student union fee of 25 Euros, which is required by Austrian law to register at the University of Vienna and to receive a certificate of completion of the summer school. Submit your application by March 31, 23.59 CET. joachim.raich(a)univie.ac.at We will notify you of the decision by April 16. Diversity Statement We strongly encourage applications from members of disadvantaged and underrepresented groups. The VDP Summer School 2025 is funded by the Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy (University of Vienna). Visit the website for more information! [16] Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungszeitraum: 13.07.2026 - 17.07.2026 Veranstaltungs-URL: https://philosophie.univie.ac.at/news-events/nachrichten-n ... [16] Kontaktadresse: joachim.raich(a)univie.ac.at Bewerbungsfrist: 31.03.2026 (6) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Universitätsclub Bonn, Konviktstr. 9, 53113 Bonn), 09.03.2026, 15:30 Uhr - 09.03.2026, 17:30 Uhr Sonstige: Ethik-Forum „Selbst schuld?" Zum Verursacherprinzip in der Medizin Mit Beiträgen von Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, Wolfram Henn, Stefan Huster, Sabine Salloch und Amelie Wuppermann Wer trägt die Lasten, wenn individuelle Lebensstilentscheidungen Gesundheitskosten erzeugen? Sollte das Bereitstellen medizinischer Versorgung auch daran gekoppelt werden, wie gut wir jeweils unsere eigene Gesundheit fördern? Und wer trägt die Verantwortung bei systemisch verursachten Behandlungsfehlern zum Schaden von Patient*innen? In vielen Lebensbereichen gilt das Verursacherprinzip: Wer die Handlung ausführt, trägt auch die Verantwortung für die damit verbundenen Folgen. In der Medizin und Gesundheitsversorgung wird jedoch überwiegend die hippokratische Auffassung vertreten, dass ärztliche Hilfe bedingungslos gewährt werden muss. Zugleich ist die Fehlerkultur im Umgang mit ärztlichen Behandlungsfehlern vielfach unzureichend ausgeprägt. Der Versuch, das Verursacherprinzip in die Prävention und Gesundheitsversorgung zu implementieren, resultiert regelmäßig in kontroversen Diskussionen. Das zeigt sich an Debatten etwa zu Nichtraucherprämien oder bei der Kostenübernahme von Abnehmspritzen. Das Ethik-Forum des DRZE eröffnet Perspektiven von Autor*innen und Herausgeber*innen des 2025 bei Duncker & Humblot erschienenen Sammelbandes „Selber schuld? Zum Verursacherprinzip in der Medizin". Die Beiträge dieser ausgewählten Expert*innen aus unterschiedlichen Fachbereichen laden dazu ein, sich an diesem Diskurs zu beteiligen. Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungs-URL: https://www.drze.de/ethik-forum Kontaktadresse: ethik-forum(a)drze.de (7) Veranstaltungsankündigung (University of Cologne), 19.03.2026 - 20.03.2026 Workshop: Cologne-Konstanz Workshop on Determinism and Free Will Join us for a two-day workshop on determinism and free will, organized by Andreas Hüttemann (Cologne) and Thomas Müller (Konstanz). Day 1 (Thursday, 19 March 2026) features talks on Concepts of Determinism; Day 2 (Friday, 20 March) is devoted to the topic of Determinism and Free Will. Please follow the web link for the workshop schedule and list of speakers and topics. The workshop takes place at the University of Cologne, and there is some space for additional participants. To register for the workshop, please write to Andreas Hüttemann: ahuettem(a)uni-koeln.de Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungs-URL: https://www.philosophie.uni-konstanz.de/ag-mueller/aktuell ... [17] Kontaktadresse: ahuettem(a)uni-koeln.de (8) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Munich, Germany), 25.06.2026 - 26.06.2026 Konferenz: The Epistemology of Medicine Dear all, we invite you to the Epistemology of Medicine Conference, supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Carl Friedrich von Siemens Foundation. The conference will take place on 25-26 June 2026 in Munich and will bring together leading philosophers to explore foundational questions in the epistemology of medicine. Please register on the homepage for participation: https://www.philosophie.lmu.de/mcmp/en/latest-news/events-overview/event/th… For more information see below. We hope to see you there in June! ------ The Epistemology of Medicine 25-26 June 2026 Carl Friedrich von Siemens Foundation Südliches Schlossrondell 23, 80638 Munich, Germany 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 [18] (TU Dresden) * Ina Jäntgen [19] (LMU Munich) * Ulrich Mansmann [20] (LMU Munich) * Lauren Ross [21] (UC Irvine) * Jacob Stegenga [22] (NUT Singapore) * Jon Williamson [23] (Manchester) Organizing Committee: * Jürgen Landes [24] (LMU Munich) * Stephan Hartmann [25] (LMU Munich) This event is generously supported by the German Research Foundation [26] (DFG) and the Carl Friedrich von Siemens Foundation [27]. Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungs-URL: https://www.philosophie.lmu.de/mcmp/en/latest-news/events- ... [28] Kontaktadresse: office.hartmann(a)lrz.uni-muenchen.de Anmeldefrist: 30.05.2026 Links: ------ [1] https://infomail.gap-im-netz.de [2] http://webmail2016.univie.ac.at/./#NOP [3] https://www.philhist.unibe.ch/ueber_uns/organisation__dienstleistungen/auss… [4] https://wfap.philo.at/conferences/armchair-on-trial/ [5] https://wfap.philo.at/reading-schedule-25-26/ [6] https://wfap.philo.at/conferences/ [7] https://wfap.philo.at/conferences/armchair-on-trial/call-for-abstracts-26/ [8] https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/thomas-schramme [9] https://www.fh-dortmund.de/personen/Michael-Kuhler/index.php?loc=en-US [10] https://link.springer.com/journal/42048 [11] https://lhenderson.org/ [12] https://philpeople.org/profiles/benjamin-mcmyler [13] https://www.lse.ac.uk/people/kieran-oberman [14] https://www.knowledgeincrisis.com/people/keith-harris [15] https://www.univie.ac.at/en [16] https://philosophie.univie.ac.at/news-events/nachrichten-news-events/detail… [17] https://www.philosophie.uni-konstanz.de/ag-mueller/aktuelles/meldungsdetail… [18] https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/iphil/phisci [19] https://sites.google.com/view/inajantgen/home [20] https://www.en.ibe.med.uni-muenchen.de/mitarbeiter/professoren/mansmann/ind… [21] https://sites.socsci.uci.edu/%7Erossl/ [22] https://sites.google.com/view/jacob-stegenga [23] https://jonwilliamson.uk/about/ [24] https://www.philosophie.lmu.de/en/directory-of-persons/contact-page/juergen… [25] http://www.stephanhartmann.org/ [26] https://www.dfg.de/en [27] https://www.cfvss.de/ [28] https://www.philosophie.lmu.de/mcmp/en/latest-news/events-overview/event/th…

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VDP Writing Evenings — Join Us Every Monday This Summer Semester

by Sebastian Aster

Dear all, As the first spring blossoms begin to appear outside, we hope our philosophical projects can grow and flourish alongside them. To help you cultivate steady writing habits and enjoy a supportive academic community, we warmly invite you to our weekly Writing Evenings. What: VDP Writing Evenings — dedicated time for focused writing and reading Who: Open to Philosophy MA, PhD, Postdocs, and anyone in between When: Every Monday, 14:00–18:00, starting 2 March 2026 Where: Room 3A, NIG, Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Vienna Registration: Not required — just come by. If you can’t make it exactly at 14:00, that’s no problem; we only ask that you join at a full hour to avoid interrupting the focused writing phases. How it works: • Focused 50‑minute writing sprints with short breaks • A regular weekly date to help you develop sustainable writing habits and a chance to meet your colleagues and develop a community • Snacks provided by the VDP Come for the structure, stay for the snacks. We look forward to writing with you throughout the summer semester. Warmly, Lukas, Raphael, Isis, Leah and Sebastian

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Fwd: WG: Culture & Equality DLE's Women's Day film screening

by Raphael Gustavo Aybar Valdivia

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: WG: Culture & Equality DLE's Women's Day film screening Date: 23.02.2026 09:38 From: Bianca Lindorfer <bianca.lindorfer(a)univie.ac.at> To: Antonia Vogel <antonia.vogel(a)univie.ac.at>, Chiara Ceriotti <chiara.ceriotti(a)vbc.ac.at>, DS Informatik <docs(a)cs.univie.ac.at>, "Egger Martina" <martina.egger(a)univie.ac.at>, Hiebl Bettna <office(a)vsmath.at>, Holzleitner Nadja <nadja.holzleitner(a)univie.ac.at>, Jeremy Llewellyn <jeremy.llewellyn(a)univie.ac.at>, Julia Just <julia.just(a)univie.ac.at>, Katherine Xueting Dou <xueting.dou(a)univie.ac.at>, Katja Hellekes <katja.hellekes(a)univie.ac.at>, Eva Kössner <eva.koessner(a)univie.ac.at>, Katharina Limacher <katharina.limacher(a)univie.ac.at>, Losert-Valiente Kroon Christiane <christiane.losert(a)univie.ac.at>, Mary Barrett <mary.barrett(a)univie.ac.at>, Mirjam Beck <mirjam.beck(a)univie.ac.at>, Isolde Prommer <isolde.prommer(a)univie.ac.at>, Raphael Aybar <raphael.aybar(a)univie.ac.at>, Elena Rastew <elena.rastew(a)univie.ac.at>, Schmid Eva <eva.schmid(a)vbc.ac.at>, Martina Steer <martina.steer(a)univie.ac.at>, Stephanie Fox <stephanie.fox(a)univie.ac.at> Dear All, Our colleague Lynn Chiu recently shared the event details below, and I thought you maybe can share it in your community. Best wishes, Bianca ------------------------- Von: Lynn Chiu Gesendet: Freitag, 20. Februar 2026 15:25:45 An: Bianca Lindorfer; Madeleine Harbich Betreff: Culture & Equality DLE's Women's Day film screening Film screening "The Day Iceland Stood Still" and panel discussion To mark International Women's Day, the Culture and Equality unit invites you to the film screening of the 2024 film _The Day Iceland Stood Still_ (Iceland/USA 2024, 71 min, English OV, German subtitles). There will be a panel discussion with sociologist Emma Dowling and doctoral candidate in history Paula Lange, moderated by Bianca Jasmina Rauch, journalist, author and researcher specialising in film, University of Vienna alumna. Time: Fri, 13. March 2026, 18:00 - 20:00 Registration + further info: https://kalender.univie.ac.at/einzelansicht?tx_univieevents_pi1%5Baction%5D… Location: Hörsaal 50 (Main Building, Stiege VIII, 2. Stock), Universitätsring 1, 1010 Wien Snacks and drinks included About the film: _The Day Iceland Stood Still_ is a documentary film about 24 October 1975. When 90% of Icelandic women put down their tools and left their homes on an autumn morning in 1975, refusing to work, cook or look after their children, they brought their country to a standstill and catapulted Iceland to the status of 'the best place in the world to be a woman'. Best, Lynn Dr. Lynn Chiu International Scientific Community Manager Editor, Rudolphina Research Magazine T +43-1427717546 lynn.chiu(a)univie.ac.at https://www.univie.ac.at/en/ [1] University of Vienna Corporate Communications Universitätsring 1, 1010 Vienna Links: ------ [1] https://www.univie.ac.at/en/ -- 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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