Research Group
in Analytic Philosophy

The Ship of Theseus (SoT)

We will focus on the metaphysics of artifacts.

The reading group will meet every other Friday, starting October 21.
We will meet online from 3 pm to 5 pm.

If you are interested in participating, please send an email to: marta_campdelacreu@ub.edu

This reading group is also convener by Marta Campdelacreu



Convenor:

Adrián Solís Peña

Sessions

  • Koslicki, K. (2018) "Artifacts" in Form, Matter, Substance. New York: Oxford University Press, pp. 216-241.

    21 October 2022

    15:00, Online

  • Preston, B. (2013). "Proper Function and System Function" in A Philosophy of Material Culture: Action, Function, and Mind. New York: Routledge, pp.133-161.

    04 November 2022

    15:00, Online

  • Preston, B. (2013). "The Use and Abuse of Intention" in A Philosophy of Material Culture: Action, Function, and Mind. New York: Routledge, pp.161-188.

    21 November 2022

    14:00, Online

  • Preston, B.(2013). "Reproduction and Innovation" in A Philosophy of Material Culture: Action, Function, and Mind. New York: Routledge, pp.188-222.

    02 December 2022

    15:00, Online

  • Houkes, W. & Vermaas, P.(2004). Actions Versus Functions: A Plea for Alternative Metaphysics of Artifacts. The Monist 87(1): 52-71.

    21 December 2022

    15:00, Online

  • Houkes, W. & Vermaas, P.(2010). "The Nature of Artefacts" in Technical Functions: On the Use and Design of Artefacts. New York: Springer, pp.137-161.

    13 January 2023

    16:00, Online

  • Houkes, W. & Vermaas, P.(2010). "Malfunctioning" in Technical Functions: On the Use and Design of Artefacts. New York: Springer, pp.101-117.

    27 January 2023

    15:00, Online

  • Ruben, D.-H. (2022). Multifunctional Artefacts and Collocation. Metaphysics, 5(1), 66–77

    24 February 2023

    15:00, Online

  • Passinsky, A. (2021). "Norm and Object: A Normative Hylomorphic Theory of Social Objects". Philosophers

    07 April 2023

    15:00, Online

  • Passinsky, Asya. "Artifacts, Artworks, and Social Objects"

    14 April 2023

    15:30, Online

  • García-Carpintero, M. (2021). "How to Understand Rule-Constituted Kinds", Review of Philosophy and Psychology 13(1): 7-27.

    28 April 2023

    16:00, Online