koglist February 2015

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[Koglist] Theoretical Philosophy Forum, Marton Gomori

by Laszlo E. Szabo

THEORETICAL PHILOSOPHY FORUM Institute of Philosophy Faculty of Humanities, Eötvös University Address: Múzeum krt. 4/i, Budapest 25 February (Wednesday) 5:00 PM Room 226 Márton Gömöri Department of Logic, Institute of Philosophy Eötvös University Budapest Only conjunction _______________________________ Abstracts and printable program (poster) are available from the web site of the Forum: http://phil.elte.hu/tpf (Please feel free to post the program in your institution!) The Forum is open to everyone, including students, visitors, and faculty members from all departments and institutes! Format: 60 minute lecture, coffee break, 60 minute discussion. The organizer of the Forum: Laszlo E. Szabo (leszabo(a)phil.elte.hu) -- L a s z l o E. S z a b o Professor of Philosophy DEPARTMENT OF LOGIC, INSTITUTE OF PHILOSOPHY EOTVOS UNIVERSITY, BUDAPEST http://phil.elte.hu/leszabo

11 years, 2 months

[Koglist] invitation to a talk on`Observing Symmetries in Physics` by James Ladyman - Tuesday, 24 February 5.30 PM, Zrinyi 14, Room 41

by Krisztina Biber

The CEU Department of Philosophy cordially invites you to a talk (as part of its Departmental Colloquium series) by James ladyman (university of bristol) on observing symmetries in physics Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 5.30 PM, Zrinyi 14, Room 412 ABSTRACT There is a debate about whether so-called local symmetries in physics have direct empirical consequences. In this paper I defend the orthodoxy according to which they don’t against a recent argument by Hilary Greaves and David Wallace. In the course of doing so I will first explain what physical symmetries are, emphasising the distinction between transformations of representations and transformations of physical systems, and then the differences between various kinds of symmetry. I will then explicate the nature of so-called ‘Galileo’s Ship Scenarios’, and go on to argue that that so far it has not been shown that there are any that are only explicable by local symmetries. Krisztina Biber Department of Philosophy Coordinator ------------------------------------------ Central European University Nador u. 9. | 1051 Budapest, Hungary Office: + 36.1.327.3806 | biberk(a)ceu.hu | www.ceu.hu

11 years, 2 months

[Koglist] Theoretical Philosophy Forum, Andras Mate

by Laszlo E. Szabo

THEORETICAL PHILOSOPHY FORUM Institute of Philosophy Faculty of Humanities, Eötvös University Address: Múzeum krt. 4/i, Budapest 18 February (Wednesday) 5:00 PM Room 226 András Máté Department of Logic, Institute of Philosophy Eötvös University Budapest A lehetséges világok – Leibniznél és manapság (Egy szinte elfeledett gondolat karrierje) (The possible worlds – in Leibniz and in contemporary times. The career of an almost forgotten idea) _______________________________ Abstracts and printable program (poster) are available from the web site of the Forum: http://phil.elte.hu/tpf (Please feel free to post the program in your institution!) The Forum is open to everyone, including students, visitors, and faculty members from all departments and institutes! Format: 60 minute lecture, coffee break, 60 minute discussion. The organizer of the Forum: Laszlo E. Szabo (leszabo(a)phil.elte.hu) -- L a s z l o E. S z a b o Professor of Philosophy DEPARTMENT OF LOGIC, INSTITUTE OF PHILOSOPHY EOTVOS UNIVERSITY, BUDAPEST http://phil.elte.hu/leszabo

11 years, 2 months

[Koglist] Fwd: Meeting: Evolutionary Developmental Biology: Current Debates

by Gergely Csibra

> Begin forwarded message: > > Evolutionary Developmental Biology: Current debates > > This satellite meeting, to be held one day before the EHBEA (http://www.ehbea2015.org <http://www.ehbea2015.org/>) Helsinki conference, has been generously sponsored by the Galton Institute, EHBEA, and the Journal of Evolutionary Psychology. > > Time: Saturday the 28th of March 2015 (from 9:00-16:00) > > Location: University of Helsinki (Fabianinkatu 33, 2nd floor) > > Topic: In recent years there has been much discussion about how to conceptualize the relationship between development and evolution: are developmental trajectories selected for, and how much does development influence evolutionary process? In this event we will excoriate the fundamental assumptions at work in several influential existing arguments, to look at the view of development within the modern synthesis, and to look at criticisms of this synthesis. > > Registration: There is a separate registration fee for this meeting: 50 € for full EHBEA members, 25 € for student EHBEA members and 80 € for everyone else. This includes teas/coffees, buffet lunch, and wine reception. You can sign up for the event by registering and paying the participation fee here http://www.ehbea2015.org/ <http://www.ehbea2015.org/>. Up to 70 participants can register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Refunds are not possible. Please note that the registration does not include hotel accommodation. > > Speakers and titles: > > Open reaction norms and human flexibility > H. Clark Barrett, University of California, Los Angeles > > (Epi)mutational dynamics and bet hedging > Ben Dickins, Nottingham Trent University > > Information as a loom to weave development and evolution > Sinead English, University of Oxford > > Developmental changes in aggression and body size: an evolutionary perspective > Tim W. Fawcett, University of Bristol > > Developmental niche construction > Emma Flynn, Durham University > > Developmental plasticity in the European starling: Empirical observations and evolutionary interpretations > Daniel Nettle, Newcastle University > > Organisers: > Clark Barrett – UCLA > Tom Dickins – Middlesex University > Willem Frankenhuis - Radboud University Nijmegen > > Questions: Contact Tom Dickins at T.Dickins(a)mdx.ac.uk <mailto:T.Dickins@mdx.ac.uk> > > For abstracts see: http://tomsnonacademicwork.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/meeting-evolutionary-deve… <http://tomsnonacademicwork.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/meeting-evolutionary-deve…>

11 years, 2 months

[Koglist] [CEU Cogsci Talks] ANNOUNCEMENT: Debbie Mills (Bangor University), Wednesday February 18, 5PM, Department of Cognitive Science

by Dora Kampis

Dear All, The next talk in the CEU Cognitive Science seminar series will by given by: Debbie Mills (Bangor University): Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 5 PM Location: Department of Cognitive Science, CEU, Frankel Leó út 30-34., Room G15 Title: Brain activity and early word recognition in monolingual and bilingual infants The first few years of life are characterised by marked changes in the ability to perceive, understand, and produce language. Until recently, very little was known about changes in the brain that preceded, accompanied, or followed the attainment of component skills for different aspects of language acquisition referred to as language milestones. Advances in using cognitive neuroscience methods with infants have contributed significantly to our understanding of how learning one or two languages affects brain and language development. Studies of monolingual infants as they develop and attain new language milestones, provide the opportunity to link changes in proficiency with concomitant changes in the organization of brain function. Studies of bilingual infants, learning two native languages simultaneously, provide a unique opportunity to study the effects of relative proficiency in the same developing brain. We consider research using event-related potentials (ERPs) to study different aspects of language development including phonology, working memory, word recognition and meaning in monolingual and bilingual infants and adults. The findings stress the need to consider the process of building a vocabulary as a dynamic and interactive process in shaping the organization of the brain for language. PLEASE NOTE: Our seminar room has a limited capacity. Please arrive early to ensure you get a seat. The talk will begin promptly at 5. Cognitive Science Events at CEU: http://cognitivescience.ceu.hu/events _______________________________________________ Subscribe by sending an empty mail to seminars-subscribe(a)cdc.ceu.hu Unsubscribe by sending an empty mail to seminars-unsubscribe(a)cdc.ceu.hu

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[Koglist] invitation to a talk on`Social Equality, Relative Poverty and Marginalised Groups`by Jonathan Wolff - Tuesday, 17 February, 5.30 PM, Zrinyi 14, Room 412

by Krisztina Biber

The CEU Department of Philosophy cordially invites you to a talk (as part of its Departmental Colloquium series) by Jonathan Wolff (University College London) on Social Equality, Relative Poverty and Marginalised Groups Tuesday, 17 February 2015, 5.30 PM, Zrinyi 14, Room 412 ABSTRACT Defenders of social equality need to provide an account of the main features of the societies they support. This is a significant challenge. In other work I have argued that social equality should be understood in terms of the avoidance of certain asymmetric and alienated social relations, which is to say that a socially equal society is one that avoids certain social inequalities and other undesirable social relations. In this paper I draw on social scientific literature on poverty and on childhood development to explore some forms of social exclusion that would be avoided in a society of equals, and outline, in abstract, some strategies for diminishing social inequality. Krisztina Biber Department of Philosophy Coordinator ------------------------------------------ Central European University Nador u. 9. | 1051 Budapest, Hungary Office: + 36.1.327.3806 | biberk(a)ceu.hu | www.ceu.hu

11 years, 2 months

[Koglist] Workshop on Linguistic and Cognitive Aspects of Quantification

by Krajcsi Attila

A szervezők kértek a közzétételre. Attila http://www.nytud.hu/lcq2015/ We are pleased to announce a workshop on linguistic and cognitive aspects of quantification, to be held at the *Research Institute for Linguistics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences* <http://www.nytud.hu/eng/index.html> in *Budapest* on *October 16–17, 2015*. We invite talks presenting the results of research into the interaction of the grammar and the lexicon of quantification and numerical-logical cognition in child and adult language, based on the investigation of individual languages and on comparative studies. Specific issues which have generated important research recently include the interpretation of numerals (e.g., the emergence of the at least n vs. exactly n reading), the interpretation of quantifiers, scalar implicatures, quantifier spreading, scope interactions, the interpretation of linguistic vs. symbolic representations of quantification, the encoding and the interpretation of distributivity, the encoding and the interpretation of exhaustivity, the role of pragmatics in quantifier interpretation, etc. The workshop aims to foster discussion and collaboration among researchers working on the linguistic, psycholinguistic, and cognitive aspects of quantification, testing speakers of different languages, using various experimental paradigms and theoretical frameworks.

11 years, 3 months

[Koglist] 3rd Year Anniversary of Fluencia Party

by Dezso Nemeth

Dear Cognitive Folks, This is an invitation to the 3rd Year Anniversary of Fluencia Party. Fluencia is a monthly organized informal "jamboree" for cogsci-, psychology-related students (undergrads, grads), professors, researchers from many different universities in Hungary. The idea and motivation is to facilitate interactions, communication, collaboration among researchers working here, get to know others and others' interests, topics, etc. And, of course, to have some drinks and fun in a friendly environment. The Fluencia Party was founded by Attila Krajcsi. The very first Fluency Party was on February 16, 2012. So we can celebrate the 3rd Year Anniversary of Fluencia!!! The next occasion will be on the 13th February starting at 8pm at Aznap, Dohány utca 68 (very close to Blaha Lujza tér). You can join on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/813934752006938/?context=create&previousact… Everybody is welcome to attend! If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to ask. All the best, Dezso -------------------------------------- NEMETH, Dezso (PhD) Institute of Psychology Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary Memory and Language Lab: http://www.memory-and-language.com

11 years, 3 months

[Koglist] invitation to a philosophy talk on ‘Epiphenomenalism for Functionalists’by Helen Beebee - Tuesday, 10 February, 5.30 PM, Zrinyi 14, Room 412

by Krisztina Biber

The CEU Department of Philosophy cordially invites you to a talk (as part of its Departmental Colloquium series) by Helen Beebee (University of Manchester) on ‘Epiphenomenalism for Functionalists’ Tuesday, 10 February 2015, 5.30 PM, Zrinyi 14, Room 412 ABSTRACT This paper explores a less well-known cousin of the Exclusion Problem for non-reductive physicalism (NRP): what I’ll call the Extrinsicality Problem. Non-reductive physicalists hold that mental properties are generally multiply realised by physical properties. The Exclusion Problem is that if the physical properties are causally sufficient for a given effect, there is no causal work left for the mental properties to do; hence NRP entails the causal inefficacy of the mental. Various promising counterfactual-based solutions are available to the Exclusion Problem; however, a deeper problem remains. Mental properties are thought to be multiply realised because they are functional properties: properties individuated by their typical causes and effects. But functional properties are extrinsic, and extrinsic properties are ill-suited for having causal status. This is the Extrinsicality Problem. I show how various proposed solutions to the Exclusion Problem are subject to the Extrinsicality Problem, but argue that the natural conclusion — epiphenomenalism with respect to the mental — is not as unfortunate as it is commonly taken to be. Krisztina Biber Department of Philosophy Coordinator ------------------------------------------ Central European University Nador u. 9. | 1051 Budapest, Hungary Office: + 36.1.327.3806 | biberk(a)ceu.hu | www.ceu.hu

11 years, 3 months

[Koglist] [CEU Cogsci Talks] REMINDER: Hannes Rakoczy (University of Göttingen), Wednesday February 4, 5PM, Department of Cognitive Science

by Dora Kampis

Dear All, This is a reminder that the next talk in the CEU Cognitive Science seminar series will by given by: Hannes Rakoczy (University of Göttingen): Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 5 PM Location: Department of Cognitive Science, CEU, Frankel Leó út 30-34., Room G15 Title: In defense of a developmental dogma: Children acquire propositional attitude folk psychology around age 4 When do children acquire a propositional attitude folk psychology or theory of mind (ToM)? The orthodox answer to this central question of developmental ToM research had long been that around age 4 children begin to apply “belief” and other propositional attitude concepts. This orthodoxy has recently come under serious attack, though, from two sides: Scoffers complain that it over-estimates children’s early competence and claim that a proper understanding of propositional attitudes emerges only much later. Boosters criticize the orthodoxy for underestimating early competence and claim that even infants ascribe beliefs. In this paper, the orthodoxy is defended on empirical grounds against these two kinds of attacks. On the basis of new evidence, not only can the two attacks be countered, but the orthodox claim can actually be strengthened, corroborated and refined: what emerges around age 4 is an explicit, unified, flexibly conceptual capacity to ascribe propositional attitudes. This unified conceptual capacity contrasts with the less sophisticated, less unified implicit forms of tracking simpler mental states present in ontogeny long before. This refined version of the orthodoxy might most plausibly be spelled out in some form of 2-systems-account of theory of mind. PLEASE NOTE: Our seminar room has a limited capacity. Please arrive early to ensure you get a seat. The talk will begin promptly at 5. Cognitive Science Events at CEU: http://cognitivescience.ceu.hu/events <http://cognitivescience.ceu.hu/events> _______________________________________________ Subscribe by sending an empty mail to seminars-subscribe(a)cdc.ceu.hu Unsubscribe by sending an empty mail to seminars-unsubscribe(a)cdc.ceu.hu

11 years, 3 months

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