The Nordic Network in Metaphysics organises its 4th meeting on the 27-28 November 2018. This meeting is hosted by the department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science at the University of Gothenburg. The meeting features presentations from junior academics (PhD-students and postdocs) affiliated to a university in the network (any university in either Denmark, … Continue reading 4th Meeting of the Nordic Network in Metaphysics: November 27-28 2018, Gothenburg

November 27-28 2018 the Nordic Network in Metaphysics hosts its 4th meeting, this time at the department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science at the University of Gothenburg. The meeting features presentations from junior academics (PhD-students and postdocs) affiliated to a Nordic university, working in metaphysics. All talks will be followed by comments. The … Continue reading 1st Call for Submissions: 4th Meeting of Nordic Network in Metaphysics

 This conference focuses on issues related to:  (1) the choice between what is sometimes called unionism (i.e., the view that grounding is explanatory per se) and separatism (the view that grounding and explanation are distinct) and (2) the analogy (given separatism) between grounding/metaphysical explanation and causation causal explanation. Speakers include Ricki Bliss (Lehigh University), Einar Duenger Bohn (University of Agder), Daniel … Continue reading 2nd International Conference on Metaphysical Explanation, Gothenburg, 13–14 February

UNIVERSITY OF AGDER, NORWAY OCTOBER 18-19, 2016 MONDAY OCTOBER 17TH. 19:00: Informal drinks at Christianssand Brygghus (Tolbodgata 9).   TUESDAY OCTOBER 18TH — ROOM 46 216 9:15-9:30: Coffee/Welcome 9:30-11:00: Anna-Sofia Maurin: “Metaphysical Explanation” 11:15-12:45: Tuomas Tahko: “Bundle Theory with Kinds” 12:45-13:45: LUNCH 13:45-15:15: Eline Busck Gundersen: “Dispositional Theories and Theories about Dispositions” 15:30-17:00: Valdi Ingthorsson: … Continue reading The 2nd Nordic Network in Metaphysics Conference