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Fellowship opportunities at the Institute for Human Sciences (Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen, IWM) in Vienna

by Kasper Nowak

Dear VDP Mailing List, I would like to share with you the following information about fellowship opportunities at the Institute for Human Sciences (Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen, IWM) in Vienna: ----------------------------------- The Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna (Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen, IWM) is an intellectually and politically independent institute for advanced study in the humanities and social sciences. ***** ***** ***** ***** Jan Patočka Fellowship The Jan Patočka Fellowship Program aims to foster research inspired by Jan Patočka's legacy and his intellectual endeavor to rethink Europe under post-European paradigms. It welcomes scholars working on the manifold philosophical, societal, economic, geopolitical, or historical dimensions of this challenging topic. As a name-giver for this program, Patočka's critical investigations into the history of philosophy, the meaning of modernity, (post)colonialism, war, technology, and the dialectics of enlightenment offer exemplary--though by no means exclusive--fields of research. The call invites project applications that offer inspiring perspectives on the idea of (post-)Europe and its critical reflection in contemporary debates. The fellowship is open to all academic disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Jan Patočka Junior Visiting Fellows will be invited to spend five months between September 2025 and June 2026 at the IWM to pursue their research projects. Deadline for applications: 16 February 2025 More details here: https://www.iwm.at/program/jan-patocka-fellowship [1] ***** ***** ***** ***** Digital Humanism Junior Visiting Fellowship The fellowship aims to bring eminent scholars from a wide range of academic fields to the Institute and allow them to pursue cutting-edge research on all aspects of the networked society. Two junior visiting fellows come to the Institute each semester, carry out their own research projects, and enjoy the possibility of an intensified collaboration and discussion with the senior visiting fellow. Junior visiting fellows will be invited to spend a period of three consecutive months at the Institute in autumn 2025. Deadline for applications: 21 January 2025 More details here: https://www.iwm.at/program/digital-humanism-fellowship [2] ***** ***** ***** ***** Further fellowship opportunities at the IWM can be found here: https://www.iwm.at/blogs?category_id=75 [3] ----------------------------------- Best regards, Kasper Nowak Links: ------ [1] https://www.iwm.at/program/jan-patocka-fellowship [2] https://www.iwm.at/program/digital-humanism-fellowship [3] https://www.iwm.at/blogs?category_id=75

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Fellowship opportunities at the Institute for Human Sciences (Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen, IWM) in Vienna

by Kasper Nowak

Dear VDP Mailing List, I would like to share with you the following information about fellowship opportunities at the Institute for Human Sciences (Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen, IWM) in Vienna: ----------------------------------- The Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna (Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen, IWM) is an intellectually and politically independent institute for advanced study in the humanities and social sciences. ***** ***** ***** ***** *Jan Patočka Fellowship* The Jan Patočka Fellowship Program aims to foster research inspired by Jan Patočka’s legacy and his intellectual endeavor to rethink Europe under post-European paradigms. It welcomes scholars working on the manifold philosophical, societal, economic, geopolitical, or historical dimensions of this challenging topic. As a name-giver for this program, Patočka’s critical investigations into the history of philosophy, the meaning of modernity, (post)colonialism, war, technology, and the dialectics of enlightenment offer exemplary––though by no means exclusive––fields of research. The call invites project applications that offer inspiring perspectives on the idea of (post-)Europe and its critical reflection in contemporary debates. The fellowship is open to all academic disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Jan Patočka Junior Visiting Fellows will be invited to spend five months between September 2025 and June 2026 at the IWM to pursue their research projects. *Deadline for applications: 16 February 2025* *More details here: *https://www.iwm.at/program/jan-patocka-fellowship ***** ***** ***** ***** *Digital Humanism Junior Visiting Fellowship* The fellowship aims to bring eminent scholars from a wide range of academic fields to the Institute and allow them to pursue cutting-edge research on all aspects of the networked society. Two junior visiting fellows come to the Institute each semester, carry out their own research projects, and enjoy the possibility of an intensified collaboration and discussion with the senior visiting fellow. Junior visiting fellows will be invited to spend a period of three consecutive months at the Institute in autumn 2025. *Deadline for applications: 21 January 2025* *More details here:* https://www.iwm.at/program/digital-humanism-fellowship ***** ***** ***** ***** Further fellowship opportunities at the IWM can be found here: https://www.iwm.at/blogs?category_id=75 ----------------------------------- Best regards, Kasper Nowak

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Einladung zur Teilnahme an Tagebuchstudie Arbeitszeit und Wohlbefinden

by Shawnee Leeb

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, für meine Masterarbeit suche ich Doktorand*innen, die mind. 20h/Woche, unter flexiblen Arbeitsbedingungen arbeiten, für eine kurze Tagebuchstudie. Da Sie als Wissensarbeiter*innen die ideale Zielgruppe meiner Erhebung darstellen, würde ich mich freuen, wenn Sie an meiner Tagebuchstudie teilnehmen würden. Hier die wichtigsten Informationen zur Erhebung: Die Studie untersucht, wie Arbeitszeit und Erholungserfahrungen das Wohlbefinden von Erwerbstätigen beeinflussen. Was erwartet Sie? • Dauer: 5 Werktage • Aufwand: täglich 1 Fragebogen am Morgen und 1 Fragebogen am Abend, jeweils ca. 2-3 Minuten für kurze Fragen zu Ihrem Arbeitstag, Ihren Erholungserfahrungen und Ihrem Wohlbefinden. • Flexibilität: Die Befragungen können bequem online ausgefüllt werden – Sie erhalten jeweils zur selben Uhrzeit einen Link per Mail und können ganz einfach über diesen teilnehmen. Wer kann teilnehmen? • Sie sind erwerbstätig und arbeiten mindestens 20 Stunden pro Woche unter gewisser zeitlicher Flexibilität (z.B. Gleitzeit). • Sie haben Interesse daran, Ihre alltäglichen Erfahrungen zu teilen und damit wertvolle wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zu fördern. Warum mitmachen? • Sie leisten einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Forschung über den Zusammenhang von Arbeitszeit, Erholung und Wohlbefinden. Die Erkenntnisse der Studie könnten dazu beitragen, zu beurteilen, welche Arbeitszeitmodelle besonders förderlich für die Erholung und das Wohlbefinden von Arbeitnehmer*innen sind. • Über die Teilnahme an der Studie können Sie auch Ihre eigene Arbeitssituation reflektieren und tragen zu einem gemeinsamen Lernprozess bei. Sie erhalten auf Wunsch auch eine Zusammenfassung der Ergebnisse. • Als Dankeschön für deine Teilnahme werden 4x25 Euro Gutscheine für Amazon unter allen Teilnehmenden verlost. So machen Sie mit: Über diesen Link können Sie sich mit Ihrer Mailadresse anmelden: https://www.soscisurvey.de/erholung2024/ Nach der Anmeldung erhalten Sie einen kurzen Fragebogen zu demographischen Daten und Fragen zu Ihrer Befindlichkeit. Anschließend erhalten Sie am darauffolgenden Montag den nächsten Link für Ihren Tagebucheintrag. Haben Sie noch Fragen? Schreiben Sie uns gerne an a11829283(a)unet.univie.ac.at. Ich freue mich darauf, wertvolle Einblicke aus Ihrem Arbeitsalltag zu erhalten! Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Shawnee Leeb mit Arabella Mühl, MSc. Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie Universität Wien

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GAP Infomail 01-2025

by Martin Kusch

Wir sind um die Verbreitung der unten stehenden Informationen gebeten worden. Wenn Sie selbst einen Beitrag zur GAP-Infomail haben, senden Sie uns diesen bitte als einfachen Text im Emailkorpus unter info(a)gap-im-netz.de zu. Beiträge, die uns bis Freitag 10 Uhr erreichen, werden per GAP-Infomail am darauf folgenden Montag verschickt - Beiträge, die uns danach erreichen, entsprechend eine Woche später. ****************************************** (1) STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG (München, Deadline: 17.02.2025) PhD-scholarships in Neurophilosophy (LMU-GSN) ****************************************** (1) STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG (München, Deadline: 17.02.2025) PhD-scholarships in Neurophilosophy (LMU-GSN) The Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences (GSN) at LMU Munich invites applications for several PhD scholarships in Neurophilosophy. The GSN is the teaching entity for the Munich Center of Neurosciences - Brain & Mind (MCN). Through creating an interdisciplinary network of research the GSN provides a stimulating environment for students and faculty to produce novel formulations of current concepts and theories. Successful applicants will be affiliated with the Research Center for Neurophilosophy and Ethics of Neurosciences (https://www.philosophie.lmu.de/en/faculty/research-center-for-neurophilosop…) at the GSN. Projects in the research center fall in the following areas: * philosophy of cognitive neuroscience (explanation, reduction) * philosophy and cognitive science of agency (mental causation, free will, moral psychology, abilities) * philosophy and cognitive science of reasoning (e.g. deductive and non-deductive reasoning, logic and neural networks, decision making) * ethics of neuroscience (research ethics, enhancement) * philosophy of perception * philosophy and social cognition In the new application round we encourage applications in smaller focus areas in order to build research groups. In the 2024/25 round the focus areas are: * human agency (esp. mental causation, complex action, multi-tasking, attention, reductive and non-reductive explanation of agency) * metacognition (esp. Metacognition in perception, self-evaluation and sense of self) * group cognition (group epistemology, collective decisions and group responsibility) However, single exceptional and independent projects in one of the other areas are also encouraged. Applicants should have advanced training in philosophy (typically a Master's degree in philosophy) and a genuine interest in the neurosciences. This includes the willingness to acquire substantial knowledge of empirical work relevant to their philosophical project. Cooperative projects with empirical scientists in the network of the MCN are strongly encouraged. The application period opened on December 1st 2024 and will close on February 17th 2025, (12:00 noon CET). Please check our website (https://www.philosophie.lmu.de/en/faculty/research-center-for-neurophilosop…) and the GSN website (https://www.gsn.uni-muenchen.de/apply/how_to_apply_active/index.html) for details concerning the application procedure. The application includes an outline of your proposed research project, a CV, an official transcript of your academic work (list of attended courses; grades), diplomas and two separate academic reference letters. Please also name two potential supervisors (possibly including one non-philosopher) from the core or affiliated neurophilosophy faculty of the GSN. --

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CfA - Identity and Right-Wing Ideology (Berlin, 14 February 2025)

by Raphael Gustavo Aybar Valdivia

Call for Abstracts Graduate Conference Identity and Right-Wing Ideology Freie Universität Berlin Institute for Philosophy 14 February 2025 Confirmed keynote speakers: Nikita Dhawan (TU Dresden) and Torsten Menge (Northwestern University in Qatar) Right-wing movements have increased exponentially over the last decade. They pose a threat to democratic political systems by promoting nationalism, xenophobia, racism, and politically motivated violence. They tend to be structured around exclusive identities involving political myths about the existence of supra-personal entities or groups. These identities are portrayed as something under threat that is nonetheless worth preserving. An example is the Great Replacement Theory, which claims that white, Christian Europeans are being demographically and culturally replaced, usually by Muslim populations. This theory is, of course, not supported by quantitative evidence. However, proponents of this theory include prominent mainstream politicians (e.g., Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, or Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary) and people in extraordinary positions of power (e.g., businessman Elon Musk). Equally, a great proportion of the incidents involving considerable political violence (i.e., terror attacks such as the Christchurch Mosque shootings, or Anders Breivik’s attacks) occurring in recent years have been motivated by fears fuelled by this theory. This form of identity – conceived as a set of characteristics of a social group – involves a different, relational understanding implied by the desire for the former to 'remain the same'. In metaphysics, identity is conceived in two ways: qualitative (as a relation between two entities that have the same properties) and numerical (as a relation that an entity can only have with itself, usually conceived and examined as it is extended temporally). These issues come up in the context of the metaphysics of the self, as the question of personal identity over time. This asks what a necessary and sufficient condition is for a person at one point in time to be (numerically) identical with a person at another point in time – or what constitutes this identity. We invite abstracts from graduate students in philosophy and the social sciences that explore the ways in which right-wing ideology involves matters of identity. While interdisciplinary approaches are welcome, the aim will be to focus on the metaphysical commitments about identity these tend to involve. Conversely, can insights from metaphysics, especially but not limited to the question of personal identity (e.g., reductionism), be used to critique right-wing concerns, such as those involved by the great replacement theory? And on what grounds can we distinguish legitimate concerns that involve comparable identity relations (e.g., those informing anti-colonial struggles)? Participants will be offered up to 20 minutes to present their papers, followed by 10 minutes for discussion. Presentations will be in English. Bursaries will be awarded to help with travel costs (paid as an honorarium). Priority will be given to those who cannot rely on institutional support to cover these costs. Submission guidelines: Please submit an abstract of up to 400 words by 12 January 2025. The abstract should be sent to mihnea.chiujdea(a)fu-berlin.de, attached to an e-mail with the subject “Abstract”, along with your name, affiliation, a brief biographical note and information regarding travel fund needs. Successful applicants will be notified by 17 January. Organiser: Mihnea Chiujdea, Freie Universität, Berlin Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the State of Berlin, as part of the Excellence Strategy of the Federal and State Governments, through the Berlin University Alliance. Links: ------ [1] https://fu-berlin.academia.edu/MihneaChiujdea -- MSc. Mag. Raphael Aybar, BA Scientific Coordinator Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy University of Vienna Universitätsstraße 7, B0301 1010 Wien +43-1-4277-46020 https://vd-philosophy.univie.ac.at/ vd.philosophy(a)univie.ac.at raphael.aybar(a)univie.ac.at

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GAP Infomail 53-2024

by Martin Kusch

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wir sind um die Verbreitung der unten stehenden Informationen gebeten worden. Wenn Sie selbst einen Beitrag zur GAP-Infomail haben, senden Sie uns diesen bitte als einfachen Text im Emailkorpus unter info(a)gap-im-netz.de zu. Beiträge, die uns bis Freitag 10 Uhr erreichen, werden per GAP-Infomail am darauf folgenden Montag verschickt - Beiträge, die uns danach erreichen, entsprechend eine Woche später. ****************************************** (1) STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG (Bern, Deadline: 20.01.2025) Two PhD positions in the project "Worldly Indeterminacy" (2) VERANSTALTUNGSANKÜNDIGUNG (Köln, 13.01.2025) New Work on Laws of Nature ****************************************** (1) STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG (Bern, Deadline: 20.01.2025) Two PhD positions in the project "Worldly Indeterminacy" The Institute of Philosophy at the University of Bern offers two PhD positions within the project "Worldly Indeterminacy", which is funded by an SNSF Consolidator Grant. The working hypothesis of the project is that there are facts about the world that remain indeterminate no matter how much we know. The goal is to develop a metaphysical theory of this indeterminacy and to investigate its consequences for normative questions, especially the attribution of responsibility. The project group will consist of four members: Prof. Dr. Vera Hoffmann-Kolss (PI, University of Bern), Dr. Jonas Werner (University of Bern), and two PhD students. The deadline for applications is January 20, 2025. More information about the positions and the application process is available here: https://ohws.prospective.ch/public/v1/jobs/43549673-f83f-41b7-be14-aa39bb86…. ****************************************** (2) VERANSTALTUNGSANKÜNDIGUNG (Köln, 13.01.2025) New Work on Laws of Nature Workshop 13. January 2025, 15:00; Köln 15:00-16:00 Samuele Fasol (Rom): Kant's Constitutive Principles and the Laws of Nature. 16:05-17:05 Kristina Engelhard (Trier): Causal Physical Powers, Causal Cognitive Powers and A Dualist Account of Laws. Coffee break 17:20-18:20 Andreas Hüttemann (Köln): Solving the Access Problem: Invariance and Nomological Necessity. 18:25-19:25 Siegfried Jaag (Düsseldorf): The Counterfactual Resilience of laws: A Reply to Lange. Dinner If you are interested in participating please contact Andreas Hüttemann: ahuettem(a)uni-koeln.de --

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Informationen der DGPhil - 51. Woche

by Martin Kusch

DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FÜR PHILOSOPHIE E.V. INFORMATIONEN DER DGPHIL 51. KALENDERWOCHE 2024 Verwenden Sie für eigene Einreichungen bitte die Schnittstelle unter: https://www.dgphil.de/jobs-events-cfps/einreichen/ Für Anregungen zur Verbesserung unserer Angebote sind wir stets dankbar. Die Geschäftsführung STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNGEN 1) Wiss. Mitarbeiter:in (praedoc, 75%) (FU Berlin) 2) Post-doctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences (Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main) 3) 3 Doctoral Research Positions (TU Dortmund / Karlsruher Institut für Technologie) ------------------------- CALLS FOR PAPERS 4) Special issue on "AI and the planetary Poly-Crisis: Climate, Sustainability, and Global Governance" (Deadline: 31.03.2025) 5) The Philosophy of Right and Wrong: Hegel on Crime, Transgression, and Injustice (Deadline: 28.02.2025) 6) Graduate Conference - Identity and Right-Wing Ideology (Deadline: 12.01.2025) 7) Die Philosophie des Immaterialismus. Systematische und historische Beiträge zum aktuellen Stand der Berkeley-Forschung (Deadline: 01.09.2025) 8) CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS for a topical issue of Open Philosophy REALISM, PSYCHOANALYSIS, AND CRITIQUE IN A METAMODERN KEY (Deadline: 31.10.2025) ------------------------- VERANSTALTUNGSANKÜNDIGUNG 9) Conference - Building Models of Change: Bridging Sciences and Humanities (Beginn: 12.03.2025, Ende: 14.03.2025) 10) Internationale Gottlob-Frege-Konferenz 2025 in Wismar zum Rahmenthema: Gottlob Frege - Werk und Wirkung (Beginn: 15.09.2025, Ende: 19.09.2025) ------------------------- 1) STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG Wiss. Mitarbeiter:in (praedoc, 75%) FU Berlin Bewerbungsfrist: 13.01.2025 Einsender Barbara Vetter barbara.vetter(a)fu-berlin.de Online ansehen [1] ------------------------- 2) STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG Post-doctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Bewerbungsfrist: 31.01.2025 Einsender Rainer Forst sekretariat.forst(a)soz.uni-frankfurt.de Online ansehen [2] ------------------------- 3) STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG 3 Doctoral Research Positions TU Dortmund / Karlsruher Institut für Technologie Bewerbungsfrist: 15.01.2025 Einsender Peter Königs peter.koenigs(a)tu-dortmund.de Online ansehen [3] ------------------------- 4) CALL FOR PAPERS Special issue on "AI and the planetary Poly-Crisis: Climate, Sustainability, and Global Governance" Einreichungen an: E-Mail Deadline: 31.03.2025 Call Bezeichnung: Call for Special Issue Contributions Veranstalter: AI and Society Online ansehen [4] ------------------------- 5) CALL FOR PAPERS The Philosophy of Right and Wrong: Hegel on Crime, Transgression, and Injustice Einreichungen an: E-Mail Deadline: 28.02.2025 Call Bezeichnung: Call for Abstracts Datum: 11.09.2025 Ende: 13.09.2025 Veranstalter: Independent Research Group "Criminal Law Theory", Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law Online ansehen [5] ------------------------- 6) CALL FOR PAPERS Graduate Conference - Identity and Right-Wing Ideology Einreichungen an: E-Mail Deadline: 12.01.2025 Call Bezeichnung: Call for Abstracts Datum: 14.02.2025 Ende: 14.02.2025 Veranstalter: Freie Universität Berlin Online ansehen [6] ------------------------- 7) CALL FOR PAPERS Die Philosophie des Immaterialismus. Systematische und historische Beiträge zum aktuellen Stand der Berkeley-Forschung Einreichungen an: E-Mail Deadline: 01.09.2025 Call Bezeichnung: Call for Papers Online ansehen [7] ------------------------- 8) CALL FOR PAPERS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS for a topical issue of Open Philosophy REALISM, PSYCHOANALYSIS, AND CRITIQUE IN A METAMODERN KEY Einreichungen an: E-Mail Deadline: 31.10.2025 Call Bezeichnung: Call for submissions Veranstalter: Open Philosophy Online ansehen [8] ------------------------- 9) VERANSTALTUNG Conference - Building Models of Change: Bridging Sciences and Humanities Ort: Zentrum für interdisziplinäre Forschung, Bielefeld Beginn: 12.03.2025 - 13:45 Uhr Ende: 14.03.2025 - 13:00 Uhr Einsender Paula Fentje Bartels paula.bartels(a)uni-bielefeld.de Online ansehen [9] ------------------------- 10) VERANSTALTUNG Internationale Gottlob-Frege-Konferenz 2025 in Wismar zum Rahmenthema: Gottlob Frege - Werk und Wirkung Ort: 23966 Wismar Beginn: 15.09.2025 - 09:00 Uhr Ende: 19.09.2025 - 15:00 Uhr Einsender Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Dieter Schott dieter.schott(a)hs-wismar.de Online ansehen [10] ------------------------- IMPRESSUM ANGABEN GEMÄß § 5 TMG Deutsche Gesellschaft für Philosophie e. V. Prof. Dr. Reinold Schmücker Präsident c/o Universität Münster Philosophisches Seminar Domplatz 23 48143 Münster Vereinsregister: VR 3789 Registergericht: Amtsgericht Leipzig Vertreten durch: Prof. Dr. Reinold Schmücker Prof. Dr. Nadja Germann PD Dr. Christian Barth KONTAKT Telefon: 0251 83-24594 [11] E-Mail: info(a)dgphil.de Internet: www.dgphil.de [12] Links: ------ [1] https://www.dgphil.de/jobs/details-1/jobs/wiss-mitarbeiterin-praedoc-75 [2] https://www.dgphil.de/jobs/details-1/jobs/post-doctoral-fellowship-in-human… [3] https://www.dgphil.de/jobs/details-1/jobs/3-doctoral-research-positions [4] https://www.dgphil.de/aktuelles/alle-events/details-1/events/special-issue-… [5] https://www.dgphil.de/aktuelles/alle-events/details-1/events/the-philosophy… [6] https://www.dgphil.de/aktuelles/alle-events/details-1/events/graduate-confe… [7] https://www.dgphil.de/aktuelles/alle-events/details-1/events/die-philosophi… [8] https://www.dgphil.de/aktuelles/alle-events/details-1/events/call-for-submi… [9] https://www.dgphil.de/aktuelles/alle-events/details/events/conference-build… [10] https://www.dgphil.de/aktuelles/alle-events/details/events/internationale-g… [11] tel:+492518324594 [12] https://www.dgphil.de

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Buchpräsentation: Demokratisierung des Wissens: Von der Wiener Methode der Bildstatistik zu Isotype | 7. Januar 2025, 18.30 Uhr

by Zarah Weiss

Einladung zur Buchpräsentation Demokratisierung des Wissens: Von der Wiener Methode der Bildstatistik zu Isotype Buchpräsentation und Diskussion mit Günther Sandner 7. Jänner 2025, 18.30 Uhr FAKTory | Literatur, Wissen und Beratung für Studierende Universitätsstraße 9, 1010 Wien Mitte der 1920er Jahre entwickelte ein Team rund um den Ökonomen und Wissenschaftsphilosophen Otto Neu rath die Wiener Methode der Bildstatistik. Vor allem für Arbeiter*innen und an Schulen sollten soziale und ökonomische Zusammenhänge bildhaft vermittelt werden. Austrofaschismus und Nationalsozialismus zwangen die Gruppe zur Flucht, ihre Bildsprache aber wurde international. Ab Mitte der 1930er Jahre hieß sie ISOTYPE International System Of TYpographic Picture Education. Das Buch History and Legacy of Isotype zeichnet diese Geschichte nach und verweist auf ihre ungebrochene Aktualität wissenschaftliches Wissen in der Gesellschaft und im politischen Diskurs zu stärken. Christopher Burke / Günther Sandner: History and Legacy of Isotype, Bloomsbury, London 2024. Günther Sandner, Politikwissenschaftler und Autor von (u.a.): Otto Neurath. Eine politische Biographie (2014) und Weltsprache ohne Worte. Margaret Mead, Rudolf Modley und das Glyphs-Projekt (2022). Ko-Kurator der Ausstellung Isotype Wie man mit Bildern die Welt erklärt (ab November 2025 im Wien Museum). Um Anmeldung wird gebeten bis Montag, 6. Jänner 2025: veranstaltungen(a)ihsf.at <mailto:veranstaltungen@ihsf.at> 01 50165-13778 ihsf.at

7 months, 2 weeks

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Webinar Invitation: Policy bias in economic research and the epistemological problems of econometrics: Lessons for designing economic policy processes | Jan 14, 3pm

by Zarah Weiss

Invitation Policy bias in economic research and the epistemological problems of econometrics: Lessons for designing economic policy processes SUERF BAFFI Bocconi webinar Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Online, Webex, 3-4.30 pm A recent paper finds considerable policy bias in economic research. Jelveh, Kogut and Naidu (2024) show that partisanship is detectable across fields and within fields, even across those estimating the same theoretical parameter. This poses serious challenges to economic policy development. Models and their econometric estimation play an increasingly important role in modern economic and political life. From macroeconomic policy and financial regulation to public health and climate policy, models contribute to shaping policies. The generation of ever more data is likely to support the proliferation of models and econometrics. Yet, research resources in academia focus on the theoretical foundations of the underlying model and on the statistical methods of econometrics; much less attention is devoted to the epistemological challenges of the underlying concepts, the normative challenges of the everyday work with models and econometrics as well as the inevitable role of expert judgement. Yet, understanding these challenges would be crucial to design policy processes that effectively address potential policy biases on economic policy development and ensure the integrity of that process. This SUERF panel discussion discusses how serious the policy bias in economic research is and how it affects policy development. Furthermore, panellists will explain how that policy bias is possible even when rigorous mathematical /statistical methods are employed. Finally, the panel suggests design features of economic policy development processes that improve its integrity in the face of the policy bias in economic research. Registration: https://www.suerf.org/events/policy-bias-in-economic-research-and-the-episte mological-problems-of-econometrics-lessons-for-designing-economic-policy-pro cesses/registration/ More information: https://www.suerf.org/events/policy-bias-in-economic-research-and-the-episte mological-problems-of-econometrics-lessons-for-designing-economic-policy-pro cesses/

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GAP Infomail 51-2024

by Martin Kusch

Wir sind um die Verbreitung der unten stehenden Informationen gebeten worden. Wenn Sie selbst einen Beitrag zur GAP-Infomail haben, senden Sie uns diesen bitte als einfachen Text im Emailkorpus unter info(a)gap-im-netz.de zu. Beiträge, die uns bis Freitag 10 Uhr erreichen, werden per GAP-Infomail am darauf folgenden Montag verschickt - Beiträge, die uns danach erreichen, entsprechend eine Woche später. ****************************************** (1) STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG (Bielefeld, Deadline: 06.01.2025) 2 Research Positions (Postdocs), ERC project "The Structure of Normativity" (2) STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG (Berlin, Deadline: 13.01.2025) PhD student (a 75% salary and a duration of 4 years) (3) STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG (Erlangen/Nürnberg, Deadline: 15.01.2025 und weitere) AIR Visiting Fellowships on Philosophy & AI (FAU Erlangen) (4) STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG (Hannover, Deadline: 17.01.2025) Research Assistant (Postdoctoral Researcher) in the subject area "Ethical, Legal and Social Issues of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine" (salary scale 13 TV-L, 100 %) (5) CALL FOR PAPERS (Enschede, Deadline: 14.02.2025) AI and Animals: Ethical Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Non-humans Symposium (6) CALL FOR PAPERS (Passau, Deadline: 15.04.2025) XII. Tagung für Praktische Philosophie (7) VERANSTALTUNGSANKÜNDIGUNG (Online, 15.01.2025) Formalize!(?) - 5: A philosophical & educational perspective on formalization in mathematics ****************************************** (1) STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG (Bielefeld, Deadline: 06.01.2025) 2 Research Positions (Postdocs), ERC project "The Structure of Normativity" The positions are based in the ERC research group 'REASONS F1RST - The Structure of Normativity' (PI: Benjamin Kiesewetter). Project description: Some of the core fields of philosophy - including moral philosophy, value theory, and epistemology - are, at their heart, concerned with normative questions: questions about what is good or bad, right or wrong, justified or unjustified. These questions concern the content of judgements that human beings are constantly making and that structure our way of thinking, feeling, and acting. But while there is wide agreement in contemporary philosophy that normative judgements form a unified and important category of human thought, philosophers still struggle to understand what normativity actually is. One highly attractive hypothesis is that normativity can be analysed in terms of reasons - i.e. in terms of the factors that count in favour of or against actions or attitudes. The aim of REASONS F1RST is to systematically explore this Reasons-First Approach on a large scale and across various philosophical subdisciplines. Fostering multidisciplinary conversations between moral philosophy, epistemology, value theory, aesthetics, the philosophy of emotions, and related areas, the project will develop novel analyses of normative phenomena. It also seeks to address recent challenges to the Reasons-First Approach and to compare it to competing approaches. REASONS F1RST thus pursues a twofold objective: (i) to assess the merits and demerits of the Reasons-First Approach compared to alternative proposals, and (ii) to work out in detail how different normative phenomena - including values, obligations and rights, the justification of beliefs, as well as appropriateness norms for emotions - can be explained in terms of reasons. The work programme of REASONS F1RST will be carried out in four sub-projects: (1) Reasons and Value; (2) Reasons and Ought; (3) Reasons and Knowledge; and (4) Reasons and Fittingness. According to our present plans, one of the advertised positions is associated with sub-project (3), while the other is associated with sub-project (4). However, we will also seriously consider applications from candidates whose research interests concern other aspects of the project. Further information on the project is available at the project website: https://thestructureofnormativity.net/project. Your Tasks * conduct independent research in the context of the project (70 %) * actively participate in the regular meetings and events of the research group and contribute to organizing workshops and other events (20 %) * organizational tasks that are part of the self-administration of the university (10 %) We offer * salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L * fixed-term (limited until 31.03.2027) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases) * fulltime * internal and external training opportunities * variety of health, consulting and prevention services * reconcilability of family and work * flexible working hours * good transport connection * supplementary company pension * collegial working environment * open and pleasant working atmosphere * exciting, varied tasks Your Profile We expect * a scientific university degree (e. g. Master) in philosophy * a PhD in philosophy * a documented research focus in the area of the relevant sub-project (e. g. epistemology, philosophy of mind, philosophy of emotions, meta-ethics) * excellent research achievements relevant to the project, which can be demonstrated by internationally peer-reviewed publications * an independent research proposal that is closely related to the project * a cooperative and team-oriented style of work * an autonomous, self-reliant and committed manner of working and the willingness to take a formative role within the research group * strong coordination and organization skills * good proficiency in written and spoken English Preferred experience and skills * experience in organizing workshops and conferences * international experience in academia Application Procedure We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please use our online form via the website: https://uni-bielefeld.hr4you.org/job/view/3903/2-research-positions-postdocs. In addition to the usual documents (CV, list of publications, copies of certificates and, if available, list of courses taught), applications should include the following documents: * cover letter outlining your research interests, motivation and expectations with regard to working in the research group with reference to the sub-project in which you would like to work (max. 2 pages) * description of a research project relevant to the project (max. 3 pages) * summary of your dissertation (max. 3 pages) * your dissertation * an essay that exemplifies your own research work (preferably internationally peer-reviewed, published or accepted for publication) (max. 30 pages) Please submit your CV as a separate file _and the remaining documents as a single PDF document._ The application can be written in German or English. The deadline is 6 January 2025. ****************************************** (2) STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG (Berlin, Deadline: 13.01.2025) PhD student (a 75% salary and a duration of 4 years) The Philosophy Department of FU Berlin advertises a position for a PhD student, with a 75% salary and a duration of 4 years. The position is attached to the group in Theoretical Philosophy (Prof. Dr. Barbara Vetter). Research within the group focusses on recent analytic metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language, and philosophy of action. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to get involved in various research activities, including activities at the Centre for Advanced studies "Human Abilities [1]". The successful candidate is required to hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in philosophy, and expected to have a research project in analytic metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of language, English language skills of level C1 or above. Publications or preparations for publication, as appropriate for the career level, are an advantage. How to apply: Please send your application by e-mail, preferably in one PDF file, to aneta.miernik(a)fu-berlin.de, citing the reference _VE WIMI PRAEDOC 2025_. Applications should include: - a cover letter (1-2 pages) - an academic CV, including the contact details of two referees - copies of academic certificates - a PhD project (3-5 pages) - a writing sample (a paper or chapter from a thesis) For further information please contact Barbara Vetter (barbara.vetter(a)fu-berlin.de). The full advertisement (in its official German version) can be found here: https://www.fu-berlin.de/universitaet/beruf-karriere/jobs/wiss/16_fb-philos… ****************************************** (3) STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG (Erlangen/Nürnberg, Deadline: 15.01.2025 und weitere) AIR Visiting Fellowships on Philosophy & AI (FAU Erlangen) The Centre for Philosophy and AI Research [2] (PAIR) at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg [3], Germany, is inviting applications for 8 payed PAIR Visiting Fellowships for 1 to 3 months for 2025/2026. Deadline for the next round is the 15th of January 2025, followed by a second round (ending on the 15th of May 2025) and a third (15th of September 2025). If you decide to apply, please consult the full announcement here: https://www.pair.fau.eu/visit-pair/ Both junior and senior researchers can apply for PAIR Visiting Fellowships: - Junior Fellowship: Stipend of 1.500--2.500 EUR per month + 500 EUR lump sum for travel support. - Senior Fellowship: Stipend of 2.500--3000 EUR per month + 500 EUR lump sum for travel support. (The lower bound applies if you also have a salary or similar income from a position elsewhere; the higher bound applies if the fellowship will be your only source of income.) For the application, please send to pair-jobs(a)fau.de (in one single PDF) 1. a CV with a list of publications, and 2. a sample of writing that the applicant considers their best work, and 3. a short motivation letter (2 pages max), which indicates: 3a. what you intend to work on while at PAIR; 3b. how your research relates to the aims of PAIR or the research of its members; 3c. when do you intend to come to PAIR. PAIR [2] was founded in 2022 with support from a prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Professorship for Vincent C. Müller [4] at the University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU, est. 1743). We intend to set the agenda in the philosophy and ethics of AI, through publications, events, structures, and visible activities. We aim to generate intellectual progress that can have a deep impact towards a better society. Our centre encourages interdisciplinary work and involves excellent people with a background in philosophy, cognitive sciences, neurosciences, social sciences, political science, and computer sciences. Informal but targeted inquiries can be sent to the Director of Research (sascha.fink(a)fau.de) or the Head Director of PAIR (vincent.c.mueller(a)fau.de). We look forward to your applications. ****************************************** (4) STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG (Hannover, Deadline: 17.01.2025) Research Assistant (Postdoctoral Researcher) in the subject area "Ethical, Legal and Social Issues of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine" (salary scale 13 TV-L, 100 %) Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, Leibniz University Hannover offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community. The Centre for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences (CELLS) is an internationally oriented, interdisciplinary institute at the Faculty of Philosophy of Leibniz Universität Hannover. CELLS is one of the leading centers for research into the ethical, legal and social implications of the life sciences. CELLS welcomes applications for the following position starting at the earliest possible date: Research Assistant (Postdoctoral Researcher) in the subject area "Ethical, Legal and Social Issues of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine" (salary scale 13 TV-L, 100 %) The position is limited until September 30, 2028. The scope comprises 100% of the regular collectively agreed working hours. Information on the remuneration of this position can be found here [5]. _Your role _ The successful candidate will be employed, together with colleagues from the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, as part of the ethical-legal sub-project of the "Lower Saxony Center for AI & Causal Methods in Medicine" (CAIMed) (an overview of the project can be found here [6]). Within the research topic, questions about the benefits and risks of the system, data protection, privacy protection, transparency, traceability and explainability of the decisions made by the AI system, but also questions about justice, non-discrimination and fairness, as well as the autonomy, responsibility and accountability of the actors involved are central. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop their own research focus. You will work with colleagues at CELLS on research coordination, the organisation of project-related conferences and workshops, and the preparation of funding applications. This position requires a regular presence in Hanover. _Who are we looking for?_ The prerequisite for employment is a completed academic degree, preferably in the field of philosophy, political science, law or sociology (or related disciplines) with a proven research interest in ethical issues. Furthermore, we expect the following qualifications: * Completed or imminent doctorate in a relevant field * Knowledge of qualitative research methods * Interest in questions of applied ethics, law and governance * Interest and possibly experience in dealing with legal and policy texts * Independent and professional way of working * Open-mindedness towards interdisciplinary cooperation * Strong communication skills, ability to cooperate and work in a team as well as good IT skills * Excellent written and spoken English communication skills Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at Leibniz University Hannover. Our goal is to tap into individual potential and open up possibilities. We therefore welcome applications from anyone interested in the position, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. We strive towards a balanced and diverse workforce and a reduction in under-representation in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (_Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz - NGG_). We therefore particularly encourage applications for the above-mentioned position from women. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities. _Why join us?_ CELLS offers an excellent working atmosphere in an international interdisciplinary and research-oriented team with scientific development opportunities. Due to our international collaborations and visiting scientists, our institute languages are English and German. With more than 5000 employees, Leibniz University Hannover is one of the largest and most attractive employers in the Hannover region. We offer a vibrant interdisciplinary and international working environment, and promote personal and professional development [7] ranging from subject-related skills to leadership and languages. Part-time employment as well as remote work (mobile work, work from home) can be arranged upon request. We support employees with balancing work and family life [8], through services such as back-up childcare, childcare during school holidays, and parent-child offices, as well as providing individual advice regarding family responsibilities and caring for dependents. _Additional information _ For general information, please contact Yvonne Stöber (email:yvonne.stoeber@cells.uni-hannover.de). Please send your application with the relevant documents (cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications for the position, research concept of max. 2 pages on the planned research in the CAIMed project, CV with list of publications, certificates, a max. 20-page writing sample on a legal, ethical or political science topic of your choice as well as names and contact details of two possible references) by _January 17, 2025_ in electronic form to Email: yvonne.stoeber(a)cells.uni-hannover.de or alternatively by post to: _Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover_ Centre for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences Otto-Brenner-Str. 1, 30159 Hannover Information on the collection of personal data according to article 13 GDPR can be found at: https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/datenschutzhinweis-bewerbungen/ [9] ****************************************** (5) CALL FOR PAPERS (Enschede, Deadline: 14.02.2025) AI and Animals: Ethical Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Non-humans Symposium This symposium will be a 2-day track as part of the Joint Conference on Philosophy of Computing and AI hosted by the International Association for Computing and Philosophy (IACAP) and the Society for the Study of Artificial Intelligence and Simulation of Behaviour (AISB)). * Conference dates: July 1-3, 2025 * Conference website: https://iacapconf.org/ * Conference location: University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands. Symposium Organizers: Leonie N. Bossert, Bernice Bovenkerk, Mark Ryan Symposium Description: Artificial intelligence (AI) holds the potential to dramatically impact the lives of domesticated, urban, and wild non-human animals (hereafter: animals), for good or bad (Singer and Fai Tse, 2023). AI-powered drones can take companion dogs for a walk, and animal robots can replace living companion animals or zoo animals (Bossert and Coeckelbergh, 2024). AI can provide alternatives to animal testing, for example, by predicting the toxicity of chemical compounds (Singer and Fai Tse, 2023). On the other hand, experiments with brain-computer interfaces can increase animal use (Coghlan and Parker, 2023). AI is used in self-driving cars, which may or may not be programmed to avoid animals on the road. Monitoring animals via AI-enabled trackers and drones can aid wildlife conservation but can also be abused by poachers (ibid.). AI-powered cameras for the scientific study and protection of wild animals can lead to animals changing their habits (ibid.). Finally, AI promises to make interspecies understanding and communication possible, e.g., with Alaskan humpback whales (McCowan et al., 2023). However, AI also raises ethical challenges. For example, speciesist bias in algorithms can either reinforce the popular image of animals as commodities and edible products, or it can paint an overly rosy picture of the way 'production animals' are housed (Hagendorff et al, 2023). Datafication in animal farming may lead to the further objectification of animals (Bos et al. 2018). It may lead us to conceive of animals as a 'batch of data'. Precision livestock farming (PLF) may also lead to alienation between farmers and animals and erode farmers' experiential knowledge. Farming systems that are run by AI harbour many health and welfare risks in case of malfunction. The use of AI in the case of urban or wild animals may have unintended consequences for animal behaviour and welfare. Trying to communicate with whales or other animals with AI can have detrimental effects on these animals' social structures and culture (Ryan and Bossert, 2024). During this symposium, we will discuss the ethical aspects of a wide range of AI applications in the context of animals. We invite talks that focus on specific applications of AI to animals and their ethical consequences and talks that deal with more theoretical issues around using AI for animals. Besides ethicists and philosophers, we invite scientists and engineers in AI design to join the symposium. The symposium relates to several topics central to the conference, but with animals as a central focus, as opposed to humans. For example: - AI in precision livestock farming - AI in animal testing - AI in veterinary medicine and companion animals - AI to interpret or communicate with animals - AI to understand animal cognition, emotions, or behaviours - AI for animal protection and conservation - AI, climate change, and biodiversity Call for Abstracts: We warmly invite presentations for this 2-day-symposium. If you want to present your research, please take note of the following information: - E-mail your abstract (no more than 300 words), with name and contact information of all co-authors, to mark.ryan(a)wur.nl by February 14th, 2025. - Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified by February 28th. - The Symposium agenda will be sent to accepted presenters by March 28th. - The event takes place over two days during the conference (July 1st - July 3rd) - Following the event, we will invite presenters to develop their presentation into a full-length paper for a special issue. * Note: The presenters must register for the whole conference and all conference costs and fees are at their own discretion. ****************************************** (6) CALL FOR PAPERS (Passau, Deadline: 15.04.2025) XII. Tagung für Praktische Philosophie _25./26. September 2025 _ _Universität Passau _ _Organisation:_ Karoline Reinhardt (Passau) in Kooperation mit Birgit Beck (TU Berlin) sowie Gottfried Schweiger (Salzburg) und Michael Zichy (Bonn) www.tagung-praktische-philosophie.org [10] tfpp(a)uni-passau.de Die XII. Tagung für Praktische Philosophie findet 2025 am 25. und 26. September an der Universität Passau statt. Franziska Dübgen (Münster) und Stefan Gosepath (Berlin) werden die Plenarvorträge halten - die weiteren Beiträge werden noch gesucht. Wir laden daher alle Interessierten, mit und ohne universitäre Anbindung, ein, Vorschläge für Vorträge, thematische Panels oder Runde Tische einzureichen. Dabei sind Vorträge aus dem gesamten Spektrum der praktischen Philosophie (angewandte Philosophie, Sozialphilosophie, Ethik, Rechtsphilosophie, politische Philosophie und Theorie, Handlungstheorie, sowohl in analytisch-systematischer wie auch in historischer Tradition) und verwandter Disziplinen willkommen. Die Einreichung ist bis 15. April 2025 unter www.tagung-praktische-philosophie.org [10] möglich. ****************************************** (7) VERANSTALTUNGSANKÜNDIGUNG (Online, 15.01.2025) Formalize!(?) - 5: A philosophical & educational perspective on formalization in mathematics A Zoom workshop to celebrate the World Logic Day 2025 (which is actually a day before this event) https://sites.google.com/view/wldzurich2025 = Call for registration: We are organizing a one-day online workshop to commemorate the World Logic Day. Registration is free of charge and everybody is welcome to attend. To receive the zoom link, please see for further Information the homepage. Or go directly to the google form: https://forms.gle/KiRZ4L9AntL3VPFS6 == Speakers: Jordi Fairhurst (UIB) Seunghyun Song (Tilburg University) Robert Naylor (Manchester) Colin Rittberg (Vrije Universiteit Brussels) Aleksandra Vučković (Belgrade) == World Logic Day This event is part of the celebration of world logic day. If you would like to contribute an event as well, please see http://wld.cipsh.international/organise_event.html for further information. == Topic: After three years on the topic, we have realized that this context is too narrow to understand formalization and thus we have we added a yearly theme (although not all talks are necessarily aligned with it). This year we focus on ethical perspectives. Are there ethical aspects of the practices of formal sciences (including math), which role play formal arguments in politcal contexts, what about aspects of ethical AI ... This series of events began with the theme of foundations in the context of automated theorem proving: What are the chances and problems of the act of formalization in the context of mathematics? It is often said, that all of mathematics can be reduced to first-order logic and set theory. The derivation indicator view says that all proofs stand in some relation to a derivation, i.e. a mechanically checkable syntactical objects following fixed rules, that would not have any gaps. For a long time this was a mere hope. There may have been proofs of concepts from early logicists but derivation never played a big role in mathematical practice. The modern computer might change this. Interactive and automated theorem provers promise to make the construction of a justification without any gaps feasible for complex mathematics. Is this promise justified? Will the future of mathematical practice shift to more formal mathematics? Should it? We hope to illuminate such questions and focus especially on what these developments mean for the future of the curriculum of university students. == Contact: Web: https://sites.google.com/view/wldzurich2025 Mail: jperez(at)fsof.uned.es / or deniz.sarikaya(at)vub.be == Organizers: José Antonio Pérez Escobar (UNED) & Deniz Sarikaya (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, University of Lübeck) -- Links: ------ [1] http://www.human-abilities.de/ [2] https://www.pair.fau.eu/ [3] https://www.fau.eu/ [4] http://sophia.de/index.htm [5] https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/tv-l/allg/ [6] https://caimed.de/en/ [7] https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/universitaet/stellenangebote-arbeit-an-der-u… [8] https://www.chancenvielfalt.uni-hannover.de/en/ [9] https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/dsgvo/datenschutzhinweis-bewerbungen [10] http://www.tagung-praktische-philosophie.org/

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