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The ArchéÌýMetaphysics & LogicÌýstream is pleased toÌýopen registrationÌýfor the WorkshopÌý“Analysis: History & Metaphilosophy“.

The event is open to all and participation is free of charge. To register, simply follow this Ìýand enter your name (preferably byÌýThursday 11 May).

If you have any questions about the event, please do not hesitate to write toÌýlar27@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Below you can find the details of the event:

DATE & VENUE:Ìý26th – 27th May 2023, University of ¾«¶«´«Ã½,ÌýUnited College: School 1.

SPEAKERS:

• Patricia BlanchetteÌý(University of Notre Dame)
• Giuseppina D’OroÌý(Keele University)
• Catarina Dutilh NovaesÌý(VU Amsterdam – University of ¾«¶«´«Ã½)
• Jade FletcherÌý(University of ¾«¶«´«Ã½)
• Michael PotterÌý(University of Cambridge)
• Luca Alberto RappuoliÌý(University of ¾«¶«´«Ã½ – University of Stirling)
• Peter SullivanÌý(University of Stirling)
• Timothy WilliamsonÌý(University of Oxford)

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

The notion ofÌýanalysisÌýhas played a substantial role in characterising the so-called Analytic Tradition of thought and, as a result, the discipline of philosophy as we know and practice it today. However, contrary to what this statement might suggest, isolating the tenets of theÌýanalytic methodÌýis no easy task. In effect, although it is commonly claimed that one of the hallmarks of analytic philosophers is their commitment toÌýclarity, the very notion of analysis appears to be surrounded by an impenetrable veil ofÌýobscurity.

The term ‘analysis’ seems in fact to refer to aÌýmultitude of techniquesÌýas diverse as the theoretical tools they deploy. This terminological confusion—in itself unproblematic—is nonetheless symptomatic of a more serious state ofÌýmethodological fuzziness. Can different forms of analysis yield conflicting results? If so, which results should we accept, and which should we reject?

As things stand, questions like these have not yet been fully explored. Yet, such questions are all the more relevant in a metaphilosophical landscape dominated by the emergence of new approaches to philosophical enquiry that profess to be averse to the use of analysis (Conceptual EngineeringÌýis an eminent example).

This state of affairs makes it imperative to understand what the method of analysis really is, was, and could be. The present Arché workshop aims to extensively explore this topic by bringing together distinguished scholars whose work has contributed to shedding light on theÌýphilosophical value of analysisÌý(or lack thereof) and on the role of this methodology in theÌýdevelopment of Analytic Philosophy.

WORKSHOP PROGRAMME:

Day 1Ìý(26 May):

• (9:30 – 10:30)ÌýTimothy WilliamsonÌý

• • 5 mins. break

• (10:35 – 11:05) Q&A

• • 15 mins. break

• (11:20 – 12:20)ÌýCatarina Dutilh NovaesÌý(online)

• • 5 mins. break

• (12:25 – 12:55) Q&A

• • Lunch break

• (14:30 – 15:30)ÌýJade FletcherÌý

• • 5 mins. breakÌý

• (15:35 – 16:05) Q&A

• • 15 mins. breakÌý

• (16:20 – 17:20)ÌýMichael Potter

• • 5 mins. break
• (17:25 – 17:55) Q&A

 

Day 2Ìý(27 May):

• (9:30 – 10:30)ÌýPatricia Blanchette

• • 5 mins. break

• (10:35 – 11:05) Q&A

• • 15 mins break

• (11:20 – 12:20)ÌýPeter Sullivan

• • 5 mins. break

• (12:25 – 12:55) Q&A

• • Lunch break

• (14:30 – 15:30)ÌýLuca Alberto RappuoliÌý

• • 5 mins. breakÌý

• (15:35 – 16:05) Q&A

• • 15 mins. breakÌý

• (16:20 – 17:20)ÌýGiuseppina D’Oro

• • 5 mins. break
• (17:25 – 17:55) Q&A

 

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Website:Ìý/arche/event/workshop-on-analysis/

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