22nd November: Valtteri Arstila (University of Turku) — “The Role of Retention in Temporal Experiences” Sala Seminari, Via Festa del Perdono 7, h. 15:00-17:00. – Abstract: Theories of time consciousness aim to explain temporal experiences, that is, the experiences of extended
13 November – Carl Hoefer (Barcelona) – “Quantum Natural Kinds: like Atoms, or Phlogiston?” (part of the Philosophy of Science Seminar Series)
13th November: Carl Hoefer (Barcelona) — “Quantum Natural Kinds: like Atoms, or Phlogiston?“ Sala Enzo Paci, Via Festa del Perdono 7, h. 15:00-17:00. – Abstract: In recent years I have defended the thesis that scientific realism can best be defended if
9 November – Alison Fernandes (Warwick) – “The Temporal Asymmetry of Chance” (part of the Philosophy of Science Seminar Series)
9th November: Alison Fernandes (Warwick) — “The Temporal Asymmetry of Chance” (Part of the Philosophy of Science Seminar Series) Sala Enzo Paci, Via Festa del Perdono 7, h. 15:00-17:00. Abstract: Explanations in science appeal to probabilities. We explain why smoke in
25 October – Paula Sweeney (Aberdeen) – “Eternalism as Therapy: Mourning the Death of Michael Besso”
25th October: Paula Sweeney (Aberdeen) — “Eternalism as Therapy: Mourning the Death of Michael Besso“ Sala Enzo Paci, Via Festa del Perdono 7, h. 16:00-18:00. Abstract: It is often assumed that an eternalist and a presentist will have the same emotional
20 October – S. Hirvonen (University of London) – “The Time-Lag Argument, Direct Realism about Seeing, and the Extended Now”
20 October 2017: Sanna Hirvonen (University of London) — “The Time-Lag Argument, Direct Realism about Seeing, and the Extended Now” Sala Paci, Via Festa del Perdono 7, h. 16:00-18:00 – Abstract: A common sense view of seeing holds that we only see
16 October – Kasia Jaszczolt (Cambridge) “The Demise of the Concept of Time” & Giuliano Torrengo (Milan) “Tenses and the Experience of the Passage”
16th October: Kasia Jaszczolt (Cambridge) & Giuliano Torrengo (Milan) Sala Enzo Paci, Via Festa del Perdono 7, h. 14:00-17:00 Programme 14:00-15:00 Kasia Jaszczolt – “The Demise of the Concept of Time: Linguistic Evidence and Metaphysical Implications” 15:00-15:15 Break 15:15-16:15 Giuliano Torrengo