CFP: Nature and its Classification
Published by Christina Huggins June 12th, 2007 in Events, Philosophy Calls for Papers, Philosophy Conferences| August 20, 2007 | ||
| October 12, 2007 | to | October 14, 2007 |
1st International Conference hosted by the AHRC funded Metaphysics of Science Project
Theme: Nature and its Classification
Begins: Fri, 12 Oct 2007
Ends: Sun, 14 Oct 2007
Location:
University of Birmingham
UK
Registration fee: Before Sept 1: £45, £20 for graduate students; After Sept 1 £80, £35 for graduate students
Last date for paper submission: Mon, 20 Aug 2007
Link: www.bristol.ac.uk/metaphysicsofscience
As part of a three year AHRC funded Metaphysics of Science project investigating the closely-related topics of causation, laws, dispositions and natural kinds, the universities of Birmingham, Bristol and Nottingham invite paper submissions for the international conference “Nature and its Classification”. The broad topic of the conference is natural kinds as they appear across the literature in metaphysics, philosophy of science, philosophy of language and philosophy of mind. Submissions should be suitable for a 20 minute presentation (maximum submission length is 2,500 words), followed by 10 minutes of discussion, and we actively encourage submissions from postgraduate students.
We are also pleased to announce the following featured keynote speakers:
- Alexander Bird
- Richard Boyd
- John Dupré
- Paul Griffiths
- Joseph LaPorte
- Ruth Millikan
- Jonathan Schaffer
Registration for the conference is now open. A form to register for the conference can be found on the conference website, as can details of the conference venue, accommodation and a preliminary timetable at: www.bristol.ac.uk/metaphysicsofscience/natureanditsclassification.html
The booking deadline is 30th September 2007.
Contacts
Dr. Francis Longworth and/or Nigel Leary
Department of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tags: Metaphysics, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Language