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THEMES: 1) Evolution of the brain; how evolutionary theories inform ideas about cognition and behavior.
2) Varia: philosophy of neuroscience or neurophilosophy, broadly construed.
In addition to welcoming talks on all topics in philosophy of neuroscience or neurophilosophy, at this year’s meeting we also aim to bring history and philosophy of biology, philosophy of mind, and neuroscience into closer conversation. To this end, we also invite abstract submissions for talks on the topic of brain evolution. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: histories of brain evolution and cross-species comparisons; using evolutionary theory to develop tools to be used to study the brain (e.g. neuro-computational modeling); functional and structural homology of the brain; evolutionary theory as explanation in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience. This workshop is open to historians, philosophers, and scientists working at all levels of investigation, and will continue our tradition of bringing junior and senior scholars together in conversation. We will feature our usual events, including submitted talks, invited speakers, invited neuroscientist keynote lectures, and short “blitz” talks.
Housing, meals, and transportation costs (North American travel only) will be covered, and all course materials provided.
Who is it for?
Undergraduate Students who are highly motivated and show strong academic promise and interest in the philosophy of science, including but not limited to:
Women
LGBTQIA+
Underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds
Students with disabilities
First-generation undergraduates
Undergraduates from groups underrepresented in philosophy of science
While this program is designed for students traditionally underrepresented in philosophy of science, all qualified undergraduate applicants will be considered. Past coursework in philosophy of science is not a prerequisite for application to the Summer Program. The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression in its programs and activities
How to Apply:
Before beginning the application process you will need to collect:
Cover letter describing your future plans after graduation and your interests in philosophy of science (including the philosophy of physics, biology, cognitive science, neuroscience, social sciences, etc.). Please briefly indicate relevant demographic information (racial/ethnic heritage, gender, etc.)
CV (including College/University affiliation, major, GPA, high school, awards & recognition, any philosophy courses taken)
Brief writing sample (2,000 words maximum) that will help the selection committee assess your academic and philosophical skills. Typically, but not necessarily, this will be a paper that was written for a college course. Philosophy of science papers are preferable, but a paper on a topic from any discipline will work if no suitable philosophy paper is available. The most effective paper to submit will be the one which best exhibits your academic and philosophical skills. The writing sample can be a selection from a larger paper.
One letter of recommendation from a faculty member who is familiar with your work and can speak to your philosophical skills and suitability for this program to be mailed directly to The Center at pittcntr@pitt.edu.
Deadline for applications is March 15, 2023.
Date of Workshop: 10-11 July 2023.
Venue: Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge
Organizers: Eran Tal (McGill University), Alessandra Basso (University of Cambridge), and Cristian Larroulet Philippi (University of Cambridge)
Sponsors: Canada Research Chairs Program (via McGill University), Ann Johnson Institute for Science, Technology and Society.
Every accepted author will have 15 minutes to present their idea. Each presentation will be followed by 30 minutes of moderated discussion. Presentations should be short and focused. The aim of each presentation should be to spark a lively discussion among the audience; therefore, the authors are strongly encouraged to formulate questions for the audience.
Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) and Bloomsbury Academic invite submissions on the use of structural injustice as a conceptual tool for explaining underrepresentation in philosophy.