“Mechanisms in the Sciences: A Field Guide” IAS-Research Talk by Federica Russo

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Dr. Federica Russo will give a talk entitled “Mechanisms in the Sciences: A Field Guide“.

Date and Venue: 12th of June, at 15:00,  Room B14 – Carlos Santamaria.

Abstract:The philosophical literature mechanisms is growing rapidly. In this seminar, I will try to offer a panoramic view of the main issues involved. In particular, I will consider (i) why mechanisms gained popularity, especially in connection with causality and explanation; (ii) the distinction between mechanistic reasoning and evidence of mechanisms; (iii) the disputed ‘Russo-Williamson Thesis’ and its consequences for monistic and pluralistic approaches to conceptual analysis; (iv) the role mechanisms play in (some) scientific contexts. 

 

“Cognition and Consciousness” Retecog Summer School 2012

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The Retecog Network fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to promote the advancement of Cognitive Science in Spain. This summer school aims to offer an overview of research in Cognitive Science through the choice of an area of research which provides a clear demonstration of the potential benefits of multidisciplinary cross-fertilization. It is addressed to graduate students, or recent doctors, interested in gaining a broader view of their research topic, and benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration. Participants are expected to present their current projects, either as poster or oral presentation, and will be offered feedback and further support.

More information at: http://summerschool.retecog.net 

 

Full week course on Bioethics and Film

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Looking at Bioethics through the Lens of Both American and Spanish Films

University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Donostia – San Sebastian, March 11-16, 2012

This is the first time we host this international program in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University. Taught by faculty from CWRU and UPV/EHU this course offers students a cross-cultural perspective on bioethics in the United States and Spain. This course uses the medium of film, complemented by readings in bioethics, film criticism, and medical research, to introduce students to a number of compelling bioethics issues.

Attendance to San Sebastian activities free of charge for IAS-Research members, UPV/EHU researchers and “Filosofía, Ciencia y Valores / Filosofia, Zientzia eta Balioak” master students.

More info: antonio.casado AT ehu DOT es

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PhD fellowship to work with usBeca predoctoral para trabajar con nosotros

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Call for a 4 year FPI (PhD) fellowship associated with the research project “Autonomy and Levels of Organization” (FFI2011-25665) in the Department of Logic and Philosophy of Science at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)

Deadline: 23th of February 2012

Se convoca una beca predoctoral FPI de 4 años asociada al proyecto: ”AUTONOMIA Y NIVELES DE ORGANIZACIÓN” (FFI2011-25665), Departamento de Lógica y Filosofía de la Ciencia, Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)

Plazo: 23 de febrero

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New site

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After a long time of hard work we can proudly present our new website. With lots of features like:

  • Event integration on Google Calendar
  • IAS-Research member blogs’ feed
  • Automatic integration of publications via Zotero (using the Zotpress plugin)
  • An intranet
  • User profiles
  • Featured content
  • An much more…

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New members into IAS-Research

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We want to welcome new members of IAS-Research:

  • Miriam Kyselo, who will hold a postdoc position within the TESIS project working with Ezequiel Di Paolo
  • Omar García Zabaleta, who got a UPV/EHU predoc grant to work with Antonio Casado
  • Sara Murillo, who will hold a UPV/EHU predoc grant to work with Kepa Ruiz-Mirazo

 

XXII SIUCC (San Sebastián, 6-8/09/2012)XXII SIUCC (San Sebastián, 6-8/09/2012)XXII SIUCC (San Sebastián, 6-8/09/2012)

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The IAS-Research Center for Life, Mind and Society and the Spanish Society for Analytic Philosophy (SEFA) invite submissions on any aspect of the work of the invited guest for the XXIIth edition of the SIUCC, Jesse Prinz, for presentations at the conference, to be held in San Sebastián on September, 6-8, 2012. Check out all the information about the event at http://siucc2012.ias-research.net.

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