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Chance & Necessity

C&N | 2017 / 2018

Convenor: José Antonio Díez

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Problems of Universal Quantifiers in Logical Neural Networks

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PhD course 2025-2026, Ernest Sosa

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Subjective and objective rationality

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GRSem: A Non-binary Naïve Validity Theory

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Training Session for BIAP/LOGOS PhD Students - Session 3: Experience & Advice from Current Postdocs

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Chance, Necessity, and the Evolution of Evolvability

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GRSem: Roadmap to a Feminist Philosophy of Mathematics (WiP)

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Standpoints and Spect-actors: Philosophical Reflections on Theatre of the Oppressed

Patterns of Truth: Location and Modality

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Problems of Universal Quantifiers in Logical Neural Networks

Extra talks

- Joaquín Toranzo (CONICET)

23 Feb 26

11:00 - 13:00

Seminari Ramon Llull (4th floor, Facultat de Filosofia, UB)

Abstract: Deep learning models achieve high performance in various downstream tasks, yet their complexity hinders the evaluation of their underlying reasoning. The field of eXplainable Artificial...

PhD course 2025-2026, Ernest Sosa

Conferences

24 Feb 26

12:00 - 14:00

UB (Barcelona)

Tuesday February 24 (Seminari de Filosofia), Thursday February 26 (aula 410) and Friday February 27, 12-14 (Seminari de Filosofia) Prof. Ernest Sosa (Rutgers, http://www.erniesosa.com/) will offer...

Dawning Light Epistemology and Bounded Knowledge

Colloquium

- Ernest Sosa (Rutgers University – New Brunswick)

25 Feb 26

15:00 - 17:00

Seminari de Filosofia, Faculty of Philosophy (4th floor), University of Barcelona

Abstract: The colloquium talk is embedded in the PhD course taught this same week. The course and the talk will take up some chapters of a...

PhD course 2025-2026, Ernest Sosa

Conferences

26 Feb 26

12:00 - 14:00

UB (Barcelona)

Tuesday February 24 (Seminari de Filosofia), Thursday February 26 (aula 410) and Friday February 27, 12-14 (Seminari de Filosofia) Prof. Ernest Sosa (Rutgers, http://www.erniesosa.com/) will offer...

Extra talks

26 Feb 26

14:30 - 19:40

Room 24.112, Mercè Rodoreda Building, Campus Ciutadella, Universitat Pompeu Fabra

https://www.upf.edu/web/thought-sharing-in-action/tsa-colloquium-february-27th Or online at https://upf-edu.zoom.us/my/tsa.colloquium Speakers: Elisabeth Pacherie, Hong Yu Wong, Stephan Torre. Krisztina Orbán To register, email tsa.colloquium@upf.edu Program 14:30 - Introduction 14:40–15:50 - Elisabeth...

PhD course 2025-2026, Ernest Sosa

Conferences

27 Feb 26

12:00 - 14:00

UB (Barcelona)

Tuesday February 24 (Seminari de Filosofia), Thursday February 26 (aula 410) and Friday February 27, 12-14 (Seminari de Filosofia) Prof. Ernest Sosa (Rutgers, http://www.erniesosa.com/) will offer...

Subjective and objective rationality

Extra talks

- Guido Melchior (University of Graz)

4 Mar 26

11:00 - 12:30

Seminari Ramon Llull (4th floor, Facultat de Filosofia, UB)

Abstract: An agent is objectively rational iff she believes and acts in accordance with what the objective rules of rationality dictate, whatever these rules might...

Core beliefs and epistemic injustice

Colloquium

- Martina Fürst (Graz & Johannesburg)

4 Mar 26

15:00 - 17:00

Seminari de Filosofia (UB, Faculty of Philosophy, 4th floor)

Abstract: Epistemic injustice occurs when—due to identity prejudices or structural marginalization—subjects are wronged in their capacity as knowers (Fricker 2007). According to Fricker, epistemic injustice...

GRSem: A Non-binary Naïve Validity Theory

Graduate Research Seminar (GRSem)

- Davide Botticchio

5 Mar 26

16:00 - 18:00

Seminari María Zambrano, UB

Abstract: By adding a validity predicate Val to a propositional language, we develop a validity theory that fully and correctly captures its metalinguistic validity. This...

Training Session for BIAP/LOGOS PhD Students - Session 3: Experience & Advice from Current Postdocs

Extra talks

6 Mar 26

14:00 - 16:00

Seminari Ramon Llull (Faculty of Philosophy, UB)

Chance, Necessity, and the Evolution of Evolvability

Colloquium

- Cristina Villegas (Konrad Lorenz Institute)

11 Mar 26

15:00 - 17:00

Seminari de Filosofia, Faculty of Philosophy (4th floor), University of Barcelona

Abstract: The concept of evolvability has sparked considerable debate since it first emerged in evolutionary biology. Initial discussions centered on the intriguing question of the...

GRSem: Roadmap to a Feminist Philosophy of Mathematics (WiP)

Graduate Research Seminar (GRSem)

- Elena Menta Oliva

12 Mar 26

16:00 - 18:00

Seminari María Zambrano, UB

Standpoints and Spect-actors: Philosophical Reflections on Theatre of the Oppressed

Extra talks

- Sophie Keeling (UNED)

17 Mar 26

13:30 - 15:00

Seminari de Filosofia (UB, Faculty of Philosophy, 4th floor)

Patterns of Truth: Location and Modality

Extra talks

- Gabriel Uzquiano (USC)

17 Mar 26

16:00 - 18:00

Seminari de Filosofia

Abstract: When is a proposition true at a location, whether a time, a place or a world? And what is it for a proposition to be...

GRSem: Is a normal life an immoral life?

Graduate Research Seminar (GRSem)

- Martí Bridgewater Mateu

19 Mar 26

16:00 - 18:00

Seminari María Zambrano, UB

The Many Problems of the Many

Colloquium

- Martin Pickup (Birmingham)

25 Mar 26

15:00 - 17:00

Seminari de Filosofia (UB, Faculty of Philosophy, 4th floor)

Abstract: The problem of the many is a problem about ordinary objects and their parts. There is a single cloud in the sky, but a number...

Extra talks

26 Mar 26

15:00 - 18:00

https://www.upf.edu/web/thought-sharing-in-action/tsa-colloquium Time: 15:00–18:00 Location: Online Speakers: Manolo Martínez, David Barack Please email tsa.colloquium@upf.edu for registration and zoom link

Graduate Research Seminar (GRSem)

- Pasquale Viola

26 Mar 26

16:00 - 18:00

Seminari María Zambrano, UB

Events on 23 Feb 26

23 Feb

Problems of Universal Quantifiers in Logical Neural Networks

Extra talks

- Joaquín Toranzo (CONICET)

23 Feb 26

Seminari Ramon Llull (4th floor, Facultat de Filosofia, UB)

Events on 24 Feb 26

24 Feb

PhD course 2025-2026, Ernest Sosa

Conferences

24 Feb 26

UB (Barcelona)

Events on 25 Feb 26

25 Feb

Dawning Light Epistemology and Bounded Knowledge

Colloquium

- Ernest Sosa (Rutgers University – New Brunswick)

25 Feb 26

Seminari de Filosofia, Faculty of Philosophy (4th floor), University of Barcelona

Events on 26 Feb 26

26 Feb

PhD course 2025-2026, Ernest Sosa

Conferences

26 Feb 26

UB (Barcelona)

26 Feb

Extra talks

26 Feb 26

Room 24.112, Mercè Rodoreda Building, Campus Ciutadella, Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Events on 27 Feb 26

27 Feb

PhD course 2025-2026, Ernest Sosa

Conferences

27 Feb 26

UB (Barcelona)

Events on 4 Mar 26

04 Mar

Subjective and objective rationality

Extra talks

- Guido Melchior (University of Graz)

4 Mar 26

Seminari Ramon Llull (4th floor, Facultat de Filosofia, UB)

04 Mar

Core beliefs and epistemic injustice

Colloquium

- Martina Fürst (Graz & Johannesburg)

4 Mar 26

Seminari de Filosofia (UB, Faculty of Philosophy, 4th floor)

Events on 5 Mar 26

05 Mar

GRSem: A Non-binary Naïve Validity Theory

Graduate Research Seminar (GRSem)

- Davide Botticchio

5 Mar 26

Seminari María Zambrano, UB

Events on 6 Mar 26

06 Mar

Training Session for BIAP/LOGOS PhD Students - Session 3: Experience & Advice from Current Postdocs

Extra talks

6 Mar 26

Seminari Ramon Llull (Faculty of Philosophy, UB)

Events on 11 Mar 26

11 Mar

Chance, Necessity, and the Evolution of Evolvability

Colloquium

- Cristina Villegas (Konrad Lorenz Institute)

11 Mar 26

Seminari de Filosofia, Faculty of Philosophy (4th floor), University of Barcelona

Events on 12 Mar 26

12 Mar

GRSem: Roadmap to a Feminist Philosophy of Mathematics (WiP)

Graduate Research Seminar (GRSem)

- Elena Menta Oliva

12 Mar 26

Seminari María Zambrano, UB

Events on 17 Mar 26

17 Mar

Standpoints and Spect-actors: Philosophical Reflections on Theatre of the Oppressed

Extra talks

- Sophie Keeling (UNED)

17 Mar 26

Seminari de Filosofia (UB, Faculty of Philosophy, 4th floor)

17 Mar

Patterns of Truth: Location and Modality

Extra talks

- Gabriel Uzquiano (USC)

17 Mar 26

Seminari de Filosofia

Events on 19 Mar 26

19 Mar

GRSem: Is a normal life an immoral life?

Graduate Research Seminar (GRSem)

- Martí Bridgewater Mateu

19 Mar 26

Seminari María Zambrano, UB

Events on 25 Mar 26

25 Mar

The Many Problems of the Many

Colloquium

- Martin Pickup (Birmingham)

25 Mar 26

Seminari de Filosofia (UB, Faculty of Philosophy, 4th floor)

Events on 26 Mar 26

26 Mar

Extra talks

26 Mar 26

26 Mar

Graduate Research Seminar (GRSem)

- Pasquale Viola

26 Mar 26

Seminari María Zambrano, UB

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