Epistemology Discussion Group


Work in Progress in Epistemology Discussion Group

will meet to discuss:

Guido Melchior (Rutgers University / Graz)
"Knowing and Checking: Where Sensitivity Matters (and Where It Does Not)"

6pm - Friday, March 7, 2014
Swarthmore College
Papazian Hall 325

Persons in the Greater Philadelphia area (guests welcome) who are interested in epistemology in a broad sense (including, e.g., Philosophy of Science) meet 2-4 times per semester in an informal setting to discuss the work in progress of some member of the group. The paper under discussion is circulated in advance so that everyone can read it and fully participate.

For more information and to receive a copy of the paper, contract Peter Baumann (Swarthmore College): pbauman1@swarthmore.edu.
Posted by The GPPC on 3/02/2014

Baumgarten Conference


Alexander Baumgarten's Metaphysics
Sources, Interpretations, and Influence

Thursday - Saturday, March 27-29
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

Confirmed Speakers:
Henry Allison
Paul Guyer
Rudolf Makkreel
Gary Hatfield		 Desmond Hogan
Angelica Nuzzo
Brandon Look
Jeffrey Edwards
Schedule and registration: www.lasalle.edu/metaphysics-conference

Organizing committee: John Hymers, Courtney Fugate, and Chris Johns

Funding for this conference has been provided by the Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium, La Salle University, the North American Kant Society, and the American University in Beirut.
Posted by The GPPC on 3/02/2014

New Journal Name Contest!


The GPPC undergraduate philosophy journal announces a:

New Journal Name Contest!

Deadline: March 31, 2014

The Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium is launching an undergraduate philosophy journal. We invite you to suggest a name for the new journal!

Send your ideas and a brief (one or two sentence) explanation to jrlenahan@gmail.com before March 31st.
Posted by The GPPC on 3/01/2014

Drexel University Philosophy Week 2014


GPPC member institution, Drexel University, announces:

The 2nd Annual Drexel Philosophy Week

Tuesday through Thursday, March 4-6, 2014
Drexel University - University City Campus

Tuesday, March 4th:

4:00pm - 5:30pm “Losing Confidence: A Brief History of Intuition”
  • Elliot Paul, PhD (Columbia University)
    • Location: Center for Automation Technology, 061
    Refreshments following.     6:30pm - 8:00pm Panel Discussion: “Philosophy, Literature, and Identity”
  • AndrĂ© Carrington, PhD (Drexel English)
  • Sarah Hansen, PhD (Drexel Philosophy)
  • Abioseh Porter, PhD (Drexel English)
  • Sheila Sandapen, PhD (Drexel English)
    • Location: Center for Automation Technology, 061     Wednesday, March 5th:

    4:00pm - 5:30pm “The Free Will Defense Reconsidered”
  • Nathan Hanna, PhD (Drexel University)
    • Location: Campbell Auditorium, Stratton Hall 113
    Refreshments following     Thursday, March 6th:

    4:00pm - 5:30pm “Philosophical Perspectives on Translational Medicine”
  • Miriam Solomon, PhD (Temple University)
    • Location: Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone 007
    Refreshments following     6:30pm - 8:00pm Panel Discussion: “Social Science Approaches to Translational Medicine”
  • Ali Kenner, PhD (History & Politics/STS)
  • Chloe Silverman, PhD (History & Politics/STS)
  • Michael Yudell, PhD (Community Health and Prevention)
  • Cynthia A Connolly, PhD, RN, PNP, FAAN (UPenn School of Nursing)
    • Location: Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone 007     Keynote presentation abstracts: www.pages.drexel.edu/~pa34/pwabstr.pdf

    Directions and map: www.drexel.edu/about/directions/

    For further information contact us at: philosweek14@gmail.com

    Organized by the Drexel Philosophy Week 2014 Committee: Andrew Smith, PhD (Chair); Nathan Hanna, PhD ; Joseph McPeak, PhD; Flavia Padovani, PhD, and is sponsored by the Department of English and Philosophy and the Drexel Philosophy Club.
    Posted by The GPPC on 3/01/2014

    Joseph Margolis's 90th Birthday Conference


    The Department of Philosophy at Temple University announces:

    A one-day conference in honor of
    Joseph Margolis's 90th Birthday

    Friday, May 9, 2014
    9:00am - 6pm
    1810 Conference Suite
    1810 Liacouras Walk
    Temple University - Main Campus

    Speakers include: Thierry de Duve (NYU)
    Lydia Goehr (Columbia)
    Barbara Carnevali (EHESS, Paris)
    John Gibson (Louisville)
    Sami Pihlström (Helsinki)
    Serge Grigoriev (Ithaca College)
    Lior Levy (Haifa)     For details and additional information and to register, please visit: www.cla.temple.edu/philosophy/joseph-margoliss-90th-birthday-conference.

    The conference is co-sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium. Professor Margolis was a founder of this organization.
    Posted by The GPPC on 3/01/2014

    WCU Graduate Philosophy Conference


    West Chester University’s Philosophy Graduate Student Association presents:

    The 9th Annual
    Graduate Philosophy Conference

    Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sarah Clark Miller (Penn State)
    "Dignity in Relation"

    Saturday, March 8, 2014
    9:30am - 4:00pm
    Phillips Memorial Hall Library
    West Chester University

    Open Attendance – All Are Welcome!

    Continental Breakfast and Lunch Provided.

    For information, contact G.A. Josh Cutts: JC796629@wcupa.edu.
    Posted by The GPPC on 3/01/2014
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