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reminder: invitation to a talk on "Inference to convincing explanation" - 28 September,4.30 PM

by Krisztina Biber

The CEU Philosophy department cordially invites you to a talk (as part of its Departmental Colloquium series) by Christophe Heintz (CEU) on "Inference to convincing explanation" 4.30 PM, Tuesday, 28 September, 14. Zrinyi str. / room 412 Abstract: I will use the argumentative theory of reasoning to clarify why and how some inferences are guided by the goal of explaining. Lipton (2005) nicely shows that abductive reasonning is central in the sciences. However, he characterises abductions as inferences to the best explanation and through their semantic and epistemological properties rather than by specifying their psychological underpinning. I will show that the argumentative theory of reasoning provides a means to understand which psychological processes philosophers of science have referred to when talking about abduction. This will lead me to claim that abductions are in fact inferences to convincing explanation. With this psychological characterisation, one is better able to specify the semantic and epistemic properties of a key inference at work in scientific reasoning. Kriszta Biber Department Coordinator Philosophy Department Tel: 36-1-327-3806 Fax: 36-1-327-3072 E-mail: biberk(a)ceu.hu

15 years, 8 months

[CDC Seminars] ANNOUNCEMENT: CDC Seminar, Judit Gervain, Wednesday, September 22 at 5 PM

by Marian Chen

The next talk in the CEU Cognitive Development Center seminar series will be given by Judit Gervain Laboratoire Psychologie de la Perception, Université Paris Descartes Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 5 PM Location: CEU Cognitive Development Center Hattyú u. 14, Budapest, 3rd floor Learning Structural Regularities at Birth: An Optical Imaging Study The ability to learn structural regularities is fundamental for the acquisition of language. There is increasing evidence that older infants are able to learn such regularities using different mechanisms (Marcus et al. 1999, Gomez and Gerken 1999). However, it is not know whether these abilities are available at birth or whether they emerge later during development and their neural basis is also unexplored. Therefore, in a series of NIRS studies with newborns, we examined whether they are able to learn identity-based regularities (e.g. ABB "mubaba", AAB "babamu", ABA "bamuba" etc.). Specifically, we explored whether (i) they are able to discriminate these patterns from random ABC controls (e.g. "mubage"), (ii) whether they are able to encode the identity relation as well as its serial position (i.e. whether they are able to discriminate AAB from ABB) and (iii) whether this ability is specific to speech stimuli or whether it applies more broadly to other auditory stimuli, e.g. piano tones. The results of these experiments allow us to better understand the mechanisms and the corresponding neural circuits underlying early speech perception and language acquisition. _______________________________________________ Subscribe/Unsubscribe at http://cdc.ceu.hu/mailman/listinfo/seminars

15 years, 9 months

Theoretical Philosophy Forum, September

by Laszlo E. Szabo

THEORETICAL PHILOSOPHY FORUM Institute of Philosophy Faculty of Humanities, Eötvös University Address: Múzeum krt. 4/i, Budapest September Program 29 September (Wednesday) 5:00 PM Room 226 Gábor Etesi Department of Geometry, Institute of Mathematics Budapest University of Technology and Economics Kvantum algoritmusok és a kvantum-számítógépek számítási kapacitása (Quantum algorithms and the computational capacities of quantum computers) ___________________________________ 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: László E. Szabó (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

15 years, 9 months

[CDC Seminars] ANNOUNCEMENT: CDC Seminar, Dr. Judith Gervain, Wednesday 9/22 at 5 PM

by Marian Chen

The next talk in the CEU Cognitive Development Center seminar series will be given by Dr. Judith Gervain Laboratoire Psychologie de la Perception, Université Paris Descartes Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 5 PM Location: CEU Cognitive Development Center Hattyú u. 14, Budapest, 3rd floor Learning Structural Regularities at Birth: An Optical Imaging Study The ability to learn structural regularities is fundamental for the acquisition of language. There is increasing evidence that older infants are able to learn such regularities using different mechanisms (Marcus et al. 1999, Gomez and Gerken 1999). However, it is not know whether these abilities are available at birth or whether they emerge later during development and their neural basis is also unexplored. Therefore, in a series of NIRS studies with newborns, we examined whether they are able to learn identity-based regularities (e.g. ABB "mubaba", AAB "babamu", ABA "bamuba" etc.). Specifically, we explored whether (i) they are able to discriminate these patterns from random ABC controls (e.g. "mubage"), (ii) whether they are able to encode the identity relation as well as its serial position (i.e. whether they are able to discriminate AAB from ABB) and (iii) whether this ability is specific to speech stimuli or whether it applies more broadly to other auditory stimuli, e.g. piano tones. The results of these experiments allow us to better understand the mechanisms and the corresponding neural circuits underlying early speech perception and language acquisition. _______________________________________________ Subscribe/Unsubscribe at http://cdc.ceu.hu/mailman/listinfo/seminars

15 years, 9 months

[CDC Seminars] TOMORROW: CDC Seminar, Dr. Tania Singer, Friday 9/17 at 3 PM

by Marian Chen

The next talk in the CEU Cognitive Development Center seminar series will be given by Dr. Tania Singer Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Date: FRIDAY, September 17, 2010, *3 PM* (NOTE: this talk will not be held at the usual date and time!) Location: CEU Cognitive Development Center Hattyú u. 14, Budapest, 3rd floor Title: Understanding Others: Developmental and Neuronal Basis of Social Emotions and Egocentricity Bias With the emergence of social neuroscience, researchers have started to investigate the underpinnings of our ability to share and understand the feelings and minds of others. After defining relevant concepts, I will give a short overview about fMRI studies investigating empathic brain responses elicited by the observation of others in pain and show how these empathic brain responses are modulated by several contextual, stimulus intrinsic and person-specific factors. The important role of anterior insula cortex for empathy and interoceptive awareness will be highlighted. In addition, a series of behavioral, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) experiments will be presented which focus on the investigation of emotional egocentricity bias and the ability for self-other distinction. Finally, several studies will be presented on the development of social emotions, behavioral control and egocentricity bias. _______________________________________________ Subscribe/Unsubscribe at http://cdc.ceu.hu/mailman/listinfo/seminars

15 years, 9 months

emlekezteto: Prof. Batsell on Liberal Arts

by George Kampis

MEGHIVÓ A Budapest Semester in Cognitive Science (BSCS) es az ELTE Tudománytörténeti es Tudományfilozofia Tanszéke szeretettel meghiv minden erdeklődöt Professor Robert Batsell (Kalamazoo College, Michigan) eloadasara: Liberal Arts Education and the Unique Role of Colleges Ideje: 2010 szeptember 13, hétfő 15:00-16:00 Helye: ELTE TTK (XI., Pazmany Peter setany 1/A), Kari Tanacsterem, Északi Tömb 7.22. Üdvőzlettel: Kampis György egyetemi tanár, tanszékvezető Érdi Péter tudományos tanácsadó, Henry R. Luce Professor a BSCS igazgatói

15 years, 9 months

[CDC Seminars] ANNOUNCEMENT: CDC Seminar, Dr. Tania Singer, Friday 9/17 at 3 PM

by Marian Chen

15 years, 9 months

[CDC Seminars] CDC Seminar: Dr. Jean Mandler THIS Wednesday at *3 PM*

by Marian Chen

The next talk in the CEU Cognitive Development Center seminar series will be given by Dr. Jean Mandler University of California, San Diego and University College London Date: September 8, 2010, *3 PM* (NOTE: this talk will not be held at the usual time!) Location: CEU Cognitive Development Center Hattyú u. 14, Budapest, 3rd floor *Title: The spatial foundation of the conceptual system …and how we go beyond it* Abstract: A model of early concept formation is presented that accounts for conceptual activity in the first year of life, describes how the increasing complexity of conceptual development comes about, and predicts the order in which new types of information accrue to the core conceptual system. It lists a small set of primitives used by a domain-general mechanism of perceptual meaning analysis (PMA) to redescribe motion and other spatio-temporal information into a schematic spatial form that results in potentially accessible concepts (Mandler, 2004). This mechanism avoids having to posit separate innate domain-specific modules. Combinations of the primitives it operates with are sufficient to provide the first meanings used to understand events, make inferences, and categorize objects into different kinds. Only as infants begin to move themselves around in the world and act on objects do internal feelings of force get integrated into existing spatially based concepts involving causation, and internal feelings of trying get integrated into existing spatially based concepts of goal-directed behavior. Concepts of knowing and emotions, as well as sensory concepts such as colors, are still later acquisitions because of lack of a structured spatial core into which the relevant unstructured internal experiences can be integrated. In these cases language may be required to provide conceptual descriptions. Attendees are encouraged to read the attached paper as background, in order to facilitate discussion after the talk. _______________________________________________ Subscribe/Unsubscribe at http://cdc.ceu.hu/mailman/listinfo/seminars

15 years, 9 months

Bob Batsell eloadasa

by George Kampis

MEGHIVO A Budapest Semester in Cognitive Science (BSCS) es az ELTE Tudomanytortenet es Tudomanyfilozofia Tanszek szeretettel meghiv minden erdeklodot Professor Robert Batsell (Kalamazoo College, Michigan) eloadasara: Liberal Arts education and the unique role of Colleges Ideje: 2010 szeptember 13, hétfő 15:00-16:00 Helye: ELTE TTK (XI., Pazmany Peter setany 1/A), Kari Tanacsterem, Eszaki Tomb 7.22. Udvozlettel: Kampis Gyorgy egyetemi tanar, tanszekvezeto Erdi Peter tudomanyos tanacsado, Henry R. Luce Professor a BSCS igazgatoi

15 years, 9 months

BUDAPEST CEU CONFERENCE ON COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT (BCCCD)

by Marian Chen

BUDAPEST CEU CONFERENCE ON COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT (BCCCD) January 14-15, 2011 Central European University, Budapest http://www.asszisztencia.hu/bcccd/ INVITED SPEAKERS - Ellen Markman (Stanford University) - Josep Call (MPI EVA, Leipzig) INVITED SYMPOSIA - Development of social cognition in the first two years of life Organizer: Ulf Liszkowski (MPI, Nijmegen) - Integrated approaches to phonological and lexical development Organizer: Thierry Nazzi (CNRS-Universite Paris Descartes) - Comparative aspects of social cognition: caveats and perspectives Organizer: József Topál (MTA, PKI, Hungary) - Developmental origins of property ownership Organizer: Ori Friedman (University of Waterloo) SUBMISSIONS are now open for symposium proposals and poster abstracts. SYMPOSIA - submission by email Please submit an integrative statement of max 500 words, and abstracts for each presentation (max 4 presentations, max 250 words each). Symposia should aim to integrate different viewpoints in the field. One file containing the integrative statement and all the participating presenters' abstracts should be sent in either Word or PDF format to bcccd11(a)ceu.hu. In the e-mail, please list: - the name of the symposium organizer - the names of each of the presenting authors and their affiliations (Department, Institution, City, Country) Deadline for symposium proposals: September 10, 2010 Symposium organizers will be notified about acceptance by September 30 the latest. We have limited slots for symposia, and participants of submitted symposia that we cannot include in the program are welcome to resubmit their presentation for the poster sessions. POSTERS - submission through the web page Please submit a 250-word abstract through the conference web page: http://www.asszisztencia.hu/bcccd/ Deadline for poster abstracts: October 10, 2010 Notification of acceptance will be sent in email by October 30. REGISTRATION Early bird (by November 15) Regular EUR 100 Student EUR 70 Standard (after November 15) Regular EUR 130 Student EUR 90 ACCOMMODATION Rooms available at discounted rate in the hotel that serves as the conference venue: http://www.artotels.com/hotels/hunbuart Single Room: EUR 55 / night Double Room: EUR 65 / night For more information see the conference web site at http://www.asszisztencia.hu/bcccd/

15 years, 10 months

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