Workshop on Topics in Causality and Explanation (23 June 2023)
Idea & Motivation
The topics of causation and explanation continue to receive significant attention in current philosophy of science. Research in these areas has explored topics such as: types of causal distinctions, principles of causal inference, roles of analogies and analogical arguments, evidence for causation, and many other questions regarding the standards of scientific explanation. This workshop explores work in these areas, with attention to cases from a variety of scientific domains.
Confirmed Speakers
- William Bechtel and Andrew Bollhagen (University of California, San Diego)
- Ina Jantgen (Cambridge University)
- Margaret Farrell (University of California, Irvine)
- Naftali Weinberger (MCMP/LMU Munich)
- Ben Genta (University of California, irvine)
- Jessica Lauman-Lairson (University of California, Irvine)
- Alexander Reutlinger (MCMP/LMU Munich)
Registration
Those interested in attending should send an e-mail to Lauren Ross rossl@uci.edu.
Location
LMU München
Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1
D Z005
80539 München
Organizer
Lauren Ross (MCMP/LMU Munich)
Acknowledgement
The conference is supported by the Alexander von Humboldt - Foundation.
Program
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Opening |
| 10:15 - 11:00 | William Bechtel (UCSD) |
| 11:00 - 11:45 | Ina Jantgen (Cambridge University) |
| 11:45 - 12:30 | Margaret Farrell (UCI) |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 - 14:15 | Naftali Weinberger (LMU) |
| 14:15 - 15:00 | Ben Genta (UCI) |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee Break |
| 15:30 - 16:15 | Jessica Lauman-Lairson (UCI) |
| 16:15 - 17:00 | Alexander Reutlinger (LMU) |
| 18:00 | Conference Dinner at Café Reitschule |