Mathematics and Analogical Reasoning (17-18 Juni 2022)
Idea & Motivation
The goal of this conference is to investigate the role of mathematics as a heuristic device for analogical reasoning in science and philosophy.
Questions we aim to address at the conference include (but are not limited to):
- How can a positive mathematical analogy generate support for a particular theoretical view about otherwise disconnected physical systems?
- Can we be sure that epistemic lessons from one domain carry over to another domain, given that there are always known points of disanalogy? If so, how?
- Does the fact that shared mathematical structures can generate new scientific insights have a bearing on (enhanced) indispensability arguments for mathematical realism?
- How can a mathematical analogy generate understanding of one system given our understanding of the model system?
- What is an adequate methodology for analogical reasoning about meta-empirical domains (like mathematics or ethics)?
- Are the mathematical background assumptions of recent arguments featuring mathematical analogies plausible (specifically in light of recent pluralist developments in set theory)?
More Information is available on the following conference website: https://silviajonas.wixsite.com/mathematicsanalogies. The conference also has a PhilEvents website: https://philevents.org/event/show/81150.
Speakers
- Alan Baker (Swartmore College)
- Paul Bartha (University of British Columbia)
- Sharon Berry (Oakland University)
- William D'Alessandro (MCMP/LMU Munich)
- James Robert Brown (University of Toronto)
- Justin Clarke-Doane (Columbia University)
- Erik Curiel (MCMP/LMU Munich)
- Silvia Jonas (MCMP/LMU Munich)
- Mary Leng (University of York)
Registration
In order to register please visit the conference website or contact Silvia Jonas (silvia.jonas@lrz.uni-muenchen.de) for further information.
Organizers
- Silvia Jonas (MCMP/LMU Munich)
- Mark Colyvan (University of Sydney/MCMP)
Venue
Main University Building
Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1
80539 München
Room M210
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