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Pragmatic Academic Series: Careers Beyond Academia - 12 June 2025 - 10:00-13:00

by VD Philosophy

Dear VDP members, the Vienna Doctoral School together with the Postdoc Career Development Unit of the University of Vienna organizes a pragmatic academic event on careers outside academia. There will also be time for socializing over snacks and drinks between prae and post-docs. Here is a brief description of the event: 12 June 2025, 10:00-13:00 3A NiG, Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Wien Kick-off with a hands-on workshop led by career coach Martin Buxbaum (LBG Career Center), diving into diverse opportunities outside academia. Learn about available career development resources with Madeleine Harbich from the University of Vienna's Postdoc Career Development project and stay for an informal networking over snacks and drinks for prae and post docs and support session—a chance to ask questions, make connections, and plan your next move. 10:00-11:45 - Workshop: Careers Beyond Academia (Trainer: Martin Buxbaum) 11:45-12:00 - Career Development Opportunities for Postdocs (Speaker: Madeleine Harbich) 12:00-13:00 - Praedoc-Postdoc Networking and Individual Support Session In order to attend the event, we ask that you register via u:rise. You can log in with your uniwien user at https://urise.univie.ac.at/mod/booking/optionview.php?optionid=984&cmid=292… Best, Raphael -- 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 24/2025

by Martin Kusch

Wir sind um die Verbreitung der unten stehenden Informationen gebeten worden. Wenn Sie selbst einen Beitrag zur GAP-Info-Mail haben, können Sie uns diesen unter Info-Mail-Portal [1] zukommen lassen. Beiträge, die uns bis Freitag, 10 Uhr erreichen, werden per GAP-Info-Mail am darauffolgenden Montag verschickt - Beiträge, die uns danach erreichen, entsprechend eine Woche später. Wenn sich Ihre Mitgliedsdaten geändert haben, denken Sie bitte daran, dies mitzuteilen. Sie können dafür unser Webportal [2] nutzen. Herzliche Grüße Christian J. Feldbacher-Escamilla (Geschäftsführer der GAP) Call for Papers (Düsseldorf, Deadline: 30.06.2025) Workshop: GAP.12 Satellitenworkshop: Functional Explanation in the Philosophy of Language (2) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Passau), 13.06.2025 - 14.06.2025 Workshop: Politische Imagination(en) - zwischen Demokratie und Digitalität (1) Call for Papers (Düsseldorf, Deadline: 30.06.2025) Workshop: GAP.12 Satellitenworkshop: Functional Explanation in the Philosophy of Language _Call for Abstracts (Düsseldorf, Deadline: June 30, 2025)_ _Workshop: Functional Explanation in the Philosophy of Language_ We are pleased to invite early-career researchers to contribute talks at the workshop „Functional Explanation in the Philosophy of Language". The workshop takes place as a „Satellite Workshop" right after GAP.12, the international congress of the Society for Analytic Philosophy, on September 12 at Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Germany. The workshop aims to bring together researchers in the philosophy of language and linguistics to focus on the role that the attribution of functions to linguistic entities such as concepts (e.g. concepts of race and gender), linguistic systems (e.g. modal and moral language), or language as a whole can play in settling debates in the philosophy of language. Rather than focusing on particular functional hypotheses, the goal of the workshop is to address general methodological questions on the use and usefulness of functional explanations in the philosophy of language (e.g. what grounds function attribution to a linguistic entity? What impact does the choice of concept of function have on our explanations? Which types of explananda are legitimate? How could functional explanations be more useful in theorizing about language than other types of explanation? How do paradigmatic functional explanations transfer to the study of language?). Confirmed speakers: * Amie L. Thomasson (Dartmouth College) * Miriam Taverniers (Universiteit Gent) * Eliot Michaelson (King's College London) * Mona Simion (University of Glasgow) * Christoph Kelp (University of Glasgow) We will invite up to three early-career researchers (max. three years after acquisition of PhD) to contribute talks (30 minutes presentation, 10 minutes discussion). Should you be interested, please submit two abstracts (one short abstract of 150 words, one longer abstract of 1000 words incl. references and footnotes) to functions-gap12(a)uni-due.de by June 30, 2025. Notifications of acceptance will be sent out come early July. We can cover up to two nights in a hotel as well as second class travel within Europe. Unfortunately, due to budgetary restrictions, researchers traveling from outside Europe might only be eligible for partial subsidization. If you intend to travel from outside Europe and require travel funding, please indicate so in your application. Attendance of the workshop is free of charge, but registration prior to September 10, 2025 is required. For this as well as any further questions, please contact us via functions-gap12(a)uni-due.de. Organizers: Raphael van Riel (Duisburg-Essen), Kai Ploemacher (Duisburg-Essen) Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungszeitraum: 12.09.2025 - 12.09.2025 Kontaktadresse: functions-gap12(a)uni-due.de Bewerbungsfrist: 30.06.2025 (2) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Passau), 13.06.2025 - 14.06.2025 Workshop: Politische Imagination(en) - zwischen Demokratie und Digitalität Am 13.-14.6.2025 findet unter dem Titel "Politische Imagination(en) - zwischen Demokratie und Digitalität" ein Workshop für Nachwuchswissenschaftler:innen an der Universität Passau statt. Das Programm umfasst zwei Keynotes von Prof. Dr. Silvana Mandolessi (KU Leuven) und Dr. Sergej Seitz (Wien) sowie Vorträge von fünf Promovierenden und Post-Docs der Universität Passau. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Fragen: Können Imagination und Vorstellungskraft als Antriebsfeder zur Gestaltung demokratischer Institutionen genutzt werden? Welche imaginativen Potentiale fördern die Entwicklung welcher alternativer Institutionen und Infrastrukturen? Wie verändert Digitalität wiederum menschliche Vorstellungskraft? Sowohl grundsätzliche Überlegungen zum Begriff der Imagination, zum Verhältnis von Demokratie und Vorstellungskraft, als auch konkrete Beispiele werden diskutiert. 13.6.2025, 10-18 Uhr 14.6.2025, 9-15 Uhr Universität Passau Anmeldung unter: lea.watzinger(a)uni-passau.de Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungs-URL: https://www.geku.uni-passau.de/angewandte-ethik/aktuelles Kontaktadresse: lea.watzinger(a)uni-passau.de -- Links: ------ [1] https://infomail.gap-im-netz.de [2] https://gap.webling.ch/portal#/

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[Reminder] Einladung: FöP am 4. Juni 2025 / Invitation: FöP on June 4, 2025

by Raphael Gustavo Aybar Valdivia

Liebe alle, wir laden herzlich zur nächsten Fakultätsöffentlichen Präsentation von Dissertationsprojekten der Philosophie (FöP) ein. Am Mittwoch, den 4. Juni 2025 präsentieren drei Kandidat*innen ihre Dissertationsvorhaben im Hörsaal 2G (NIG, 2. Stock). Im Anschluss an die Präsentationen laden wir zu einem Austausch bei Sekt und Sushi ein. _Programm: _ 13:15 Uhr > Boda Liu, BA MA > _Das Leib-Ich: __Reflexionen aus der Perspektive der generativen > Phänomenologie_ > > Betreuung: > Mag. Dr. Michael Staudigl, Privatdoz. 13:45 Uhr > Eric Archambault, MA > _Essays on Aristotle and philosophy of mathematics_ > > Betreuung: > Univ.-Prof. Mag. Mag. Dr. Georg Schiemer 14:15 Uhr > Peter Schneider, BA MA > _Morbide Faszination. __Zum persönlichen und theoretischen > Verhältnis von Georges Bataille und Simone Weil_ > > Betreuung: > Assoz. Prof. Mag. Mag. Dr. Dr. Esther Heinrich, Privatdoz. Wir freuen uns sehr auf Ihre Teilnahme! Die Einladung kann gerne mit interessierten Personen geteilt werden. Mit herzlichen Grüßen Univ.-Prof. Dr. Arne Holger Moritz _Studienprogrammleitung Doktoratsstudium Philosophie (SPL 43)_ _ ***_ Dear all, We warmly invite you to the next Public Faculty Presentation of Dissertation Projects in Philosophy (FöP). On Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:15 p.m. in Lecture Hall 2G (NIG, 2nd floor), three candidates will present their dissertation projects. Following the presentations, we once again invite you to join us for a reception with sparkling wine and sushi. _Programme: _ 1:15 p.m. > Boda Liu, BA MA > _Das Leib-Ich: __Reflexionen aus der Perspektive der generativen > Phänomenologie_ > > Supervisor: > Mag. Dr. Michael Staudigl, Privatdoz. 1:45 p.m. > Eric Archambault, MA > _Essays on Aristotle and philosophy of mathematics_ > > Supervisor: > Univ.-Prof. Mag. Mag. Dr. Georg Schiemer 2:15 p.m. > Peter Schneider, BA MA > _Morbide Faszination. __Zum persönlichen und theoretischen > Verhältnis von Georges Bataille und Simone Weil_ > > Supervisor: > Assoz. Prof. Mag. Mag. Dr. Dr. Esther Heinrich, Privatdoz. We are very much looking forward to your participation! Feel free to share this invitation with anyone who might be interested. With best wishes, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Arne Holger Moritz Director of the Doctoral Program in Philosophy (SPL 43) _______________________________________________

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Boris Kožnjak, "Metaphysical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics: An Aristotelian Perspective" - Physics meets Philosophy

by Sebastian Horvat

Dear all, You are hereby invited to the next "Physics meets Philosophy" talk by Boris Kožnjak (Institute of Philosophy, Zagreb) Title: Metaphysical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics: An Aristotelian Perspective (see abstract below) Date: June 5th (Thursday) Time: 13:30-15:00 Location: IQOQI Seminar room (Boltzmanngasse 3, 2nd floor) Zoom link (for those that cannot join in person): https://univienna.zoom.us/j/62865750030?pwd=Fe2gRi4waS8oramaalaIP2zvDPdLfb.1 Abstract: Since the earliest days of quantum mechanics in the 1920s, efforts have been made to establish its metaphysical foundations. One of the earliest of these was proposed by Werner Heisenberg, one of the theory’s founding figures, who suggested that such foundations might be found in Aristotle’s metaphysics, particularly in the concepts of potentiality (dunamis) and actuality (energeia). Although this perspective has since evolved into various dispositional interpretations of quantum mechanics, little attention has been paid to what these metaphysical foundations would indeed look like when grounded in Aristotle’s original philosophy, a project Heisenberg outlined only in broad strokes. Drawing on the author’s previous work, this lecture will explore the historical and philosophical dimensions of an Aristotelian interpretation of quantum mechanics, aiming to remain as faithful as possible to Aristotle’s metaphysical framework. For more information on "Physics meets Philosophy", see https://sites.google.com/view/physphilvienna Best wishes Sebastian

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Workshop "Praiseworthiness" Zoe Johnson King

by Sebastian Aster

Dear all, We are happy to invite you to a workshop with Zoe A. Johnson King (Harvard University) on “Praiseworthiness” taking place on June 11th, from 9:45 to 16:00 at Sensengasse 8/10. Zoe Johnson King is a leading figure in the philosophical debate on (moral) praise and praiseworthiness. The existing literature in moral responsibility and attached fields is primarily concerned with (moral) blame and blameworthiness which is why Zoe Johnson King has dedicated her upcoming book to the topic of praiseworthiness. The full book manuscript can be downloaded on her personal website: https://www.zoejohnsonking.com/research We are going to discuss the book together with Zoe Johnson King in three separate sessions. 09:45 – 11:15 Chapter 1 & 2 11:30 – 13:00 Chapter 3 & 4 14:30 – 16:00 Chapter 5 & 6 The workshop is organized by the KiC and PACE project. If you plan to come, please register in writing a short mail to sebastian.aster(a)univie.ac.at <mailto:sebastian.aster@univie.ac.at> Best regards, The organizers (Paulina Sliwa & Sebastian Aster)

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GAP Infomail 23/2025

by Martin Kusch

Wir sind um die Verbreitung der unten stehenden Informationen gebeten worden. Wenn Sie selbst einen Beitrag zur GAP-Info-Mail haben, können Sie uns diesen unter Info-Mail-Portal [1] zukommen lassen. Beiträge, die uns bis Freitag, 10 Uhr erreichen, werden per GAP-Info-Mail am darauffolgenden Montag verschickt - Beiträge, die uns danach erreichen, entsprechend eine Woche später. (1) Stellenausschreibung (Paderborn, Deadline: 09.06.2025) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) 100 | TV-L 13 (12 Monate) (2) Stellenausschreibung (Konstanz, Deadline: 18.06.2025) Professor:in (m/w/d) 100 | W3 (unbefristet) (3) Stellenausschreibung (Konstanz, Deadline: 18.06.2025) Professor:in (m/w/d) 100 | W3 (unbefristet) (4) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Umeå), 09.06.2025 - 11.06.2025 Workshop: Umeå Summer Workshop on Laws of Nature (5) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Göttingen), 05.12.2025, 12:00 Uhr - 06.12.2025, 16:00 Uhr Workshop: Adventsworkshop der Akademie für Ethik in der Medizin (1) Stellenausschreibung (Paderborn, Deadline: 09.06.2025) Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:in (Postdoc) (m/w/d) 100 | TV-L 13 (12 Monate) Postdoc-Position (f/m/d) (salary level according to 13 TV-L) available in the project founded by the German Research Foundation DFG "Historical Critical Digital Edition of the handwritten version of Émilie Du Châtelet's Institutions de physique" 12265. The planned start for this project position is earliest from August 1st, 2025. The position is limited for 12 months (100 %) or upon request 24 months (50 %) according to the project approval, due to third-party funding, based on the German law "Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG)". The time limit corresponds to the approved project period. Pending approval of the funding for a further funding phase of the project is possible and may be continued within the time limits of the WissZeitVG. Project Description The internationally renowned research on Émilie du Châtelet at the Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists will be continued with this project. The DFG-funded project started in 2021. In its third phase the main tasks are to assist with the online edition, and to support the critical and historical commentary with an in-depth knowledge of French Enlightenment philosophy and science literature. Conditions of Employment: * Applicants must have an outstanding doctorate in philosophy in a thematically relevant area of research in early modern philosophy. * One focus of the project is the preparation of the commentary, so a thorough knowledge of Enlightenment philosophy and science of the period is essential. Experience of working with manuscripts is essential. Previous knowledge of the works of Emilie Du Châtelet is an advantage. * The linguistic requirements are an excellent knowledge of French and English, as this is the language of the project's editorial material. * Experience in the digital representation of transcriptions is welcome, but no technical background is required. * The implementation of the research project requires the ability to cooperate and work in a team, as well as the willingness to contribute to the profile and development of the Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists and to support its goals of promoting the history of women philosophers. We offer: * Flexible working hours and the individual option of mobile working * Wide range of health, counseling and prevention services * Attractive fringe benefits such as childcare facilities and sports activities * Opportunities for internal and external training and development * Additional benefits in accordance with the collective agreement of the federal states (TV-L), such as annual bonuses and capital-forming benefits as well as the VBL supplementary pension scheme To see the whole application announcement including information on how to apply, equality/disability guidelines and data policy please vist: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/fileadmin/zv/4-4/stellenangebote/Kennziffer693… Please send your application documents in one single pdf file using the Ref. No. 6937 until June 9th 2025 to petra.grosse.holling(a)upb.de. Please contact Petra Grosse Holling for any questions. Digital applications should include: motivation letter, CV, doctoral certificate, a publication list and a maximum of three writing samples, relevant for this position. The job interviews will be held via ZOOM. Information regarding the processing of your personal data can be located at: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/en/zv/personaldatenschutz. Kontaktadresse: petra.grosse.holling(a)upb.de URL zum Call: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/fileadmin/zv/4-4/stellenangeb ... [2] Bewerbungsfrist: 09.06.2025 (2) Stellenausschreibung (Konstanz, Deadline: 18.06.2025) Professor:in (m/w/d) 100 | W3 (unbefristet) W3-Professur für Praktische Philosophie unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der politischen Philosophie und der Sozialphilosophie (w/m/d) Vollzeit, W3 Kennziffer 2025/117. Die W3-Professur für Praktische Philosophie unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der politischen Philosophie und der Sozialphilosophie im Fachbereich Philosophie, Geisteswissenschaftliche Sektion, Universität Konstanz, soll ab 1. Oktober 2026 besetzt werden. Siehe: https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/33d1ae9a656df8363fc93617afd21b40… (deutsch) https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/dcb31dbbe7125a178fcdf1c63fa27f82… (englisch) Kontaktadresse: thomas.mueller(a)uni-konstanz.de URL zum Call: https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/33d1ae9a656df83 ... [3] Bewerbungsfrist: 18.06.2025 (3) Stellenausschreibung (Konstanz, Deadline: 18.06.2025) Professor:in (m/w/d) 100 | W3 (unbefristet) W3-Professur für Theoretische Philosophie unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Philosophie der Sprache und des Geistes (w/m/d) Vollzeit, W3 Kennziffer 2025/118. Die W3-Professur für Theoretische Philosophie unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Philosophie der Sprache und des Geistes im Fachbereich Philosophie, Geisteswissenschaftliche Sektion, Universität Konstanz, soll ab 1. Oktober 2026 besetzt werden. Siehe: https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/f039f26c989a678d80eafea2a4cddd87… (deutsch) https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/c84f7dc712a09224cdb75c0f5f7cd904… (englisch) Kontaktadresse: leon.horsten(a)uni-konstanz.de URL zum Call: https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/f039f26c989a678 ... [4] Bewerbungsfrist: 18.06.2025 (4) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Umeå), 09.06.2025 - 11.06.2025 Workshop: Umeå Summer Workshop on Laws of Nature Programm: 9. Juni 12:00 _Optional meet-up for lunch_ 1:30 - 3:00 Nina Emery -- Subjective, Objective, and In Between in the Metaphysics of Science 3:30 - 5:00 Zachary Kofi -- Objective Modalities and S5 7:00 Workshop Dinner 10. Juni 10:30-12:00 Alison Fernandes -- The Big Bad Bug Meets Laws _Lunch Break_ 1:30 - 3:00 Erica Shumener -- Governing an Unruly World 3:30 - 5:00 Heather Demarest -- It's no surprise that governing laws are useful. 7:00 Workshop Dinner 11. Juni 10:30 - 12:00 Audrey Powers -- Moral Laws, Natural Laws _Lunch Break_ 13:30 - 15:00 Isaac Wilhelm -- Centering Free Will Organisator:innen: Heather Demarest, Chris Dorst, Siegfried Jaag, Christian Loew If you want to participate, please register with Siegfried Jaag (siegfried.jaag(a)hhu.de). Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Kontaktadresse: siegfried.jaag(a)hhu.de (5) Veranstaltungsankündigung (Göttingen), 05.12.2025, 12:00 Uhr - 06.12.2025, 16:00 Uhr Workshop: Adventsworkshop der Akademie für Ethik in der Medizin Traditionell im Advent veranstaltet die Akademie für Ethik in der Medizin ihren Adventsworkshop. Die Veranstaltung, die in diesem Jahr bereits zum fünfzehnten Mal stattfindet, richtet sich an Nachwuchswissenschaftler*innen aus unterschiedlichen Fachrichtungen, die ein Forschungsprojekt im Umfeld der medizinischen Ethik haben. Der Workshop, der stets von einer Reihe renommierter Forscher*innen der medizinischen Ethik betreut wird, kombiniert interdisziplinäre Fortbildungsvorträge mit der Möglichkeit, das eigene Forschungsprojekt vorzustellen und zu diskutieren. Geboten werden eine konstruktive und anregende Arbeitsatmosphäre und vielfältige Kontakte auch über regionale und disziplinäre Grenzen hinweg. Zielgruppe: Promovierende und andere interessierte Nachwuchswissenschaftler*innen aus den Bereichen Medizin, Philosophie, Theologie, Sozialwissenschaften, Pflegewissenschaften etc. Kosten: 40,- EUR Leitung: Prof. Dr. Felicitas Krämer, Prof. Dr. Mark Schweda, Prof. Dr. Alfred Simon Das Programm sowie das Anmeldeformular finden Sie auf unserer Homepage. Modus: Präsenzveranstaltung Veranstaltungs-URL: https://aem-online.de/adventsworkshop/ Kontaktadresse: kontakt(a)aem-online.de Anmeldefrist: 31.10.2025 -- Links: ------ [1] https://infomail.gap-im-netz.de [2] https://www.uni-paderborn.de/fileadmin/zv/4-4/stellenangebote/Kennziffer693… [3] https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/33d1ae9a656df8363fc93617afd21b40… [4] https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/f039f26c989a678d80eafea2a4cddd87…

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In Goethes Auge - Perception, Ontology and Aesthetics of Colours – A Book Presentation - 28.05.25 - 11:00-13:00 - B0305, NiG

by Raphael Gustavo Aybar Valdivia

Dear all, You are cordially invited to the following event: In Goethes Auge - Perception, Ontology and Aesthetics of Colours - A book presentation Anastasia Klug (Humboldt Universität Berlin) When: 11:00-13:00 - Wednesday 28 May 2025 Where: Room B0305, Neues Institutsgebäude (NiG), Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Wien Language: Englisch Abstract: Goethe spent many years working on colours, about the way we perceive them, the way they appear in nature, and the way they can be conceptualized from a physical point of view. In 1810 he published his Theory of Colours (Farbenlehre), a non-classificable work about the nature of colours, and, last but not least, their aesthetical value. Indeed, Goethe was primarly interested into colours for aesthetical reasons, even if the scientifical debate about the nature of light plays a decisive role in his investigations. He famously attacked Newton’s theory about the physical heterogeneity of white light and postulated instead that what makes colours appear, is what he calls the polarity between light and darkness. Through the years, this theory led him to the idea that colours can form complementary couples that are particularly harmonious, i.e. that are able to produce valuable aesthetical effects. In Goethes Auge – Wahrnehmung, Ontologie und Ästhetik der Farbe analyses Goethe’s conceptualization of colours as an autonomous aesthetical mean, which permits a radical new artistical use. This publication shows both the originality and the philosophical importance of Goethe’s way to understand colours. What is at stake is the link between perception, which implies a material point of view, and aesthetical judgement in the sense of Kant and Schiller, which is something more than a mere well-being sensation. Goethe’s approach reveals itself as an original position in the German philosophical landscape, characterized by idealism: his Theory of Colours replaces the human being in the nature and its material dimension, without sacrificing or reducing the spiritual side of human existence. Best regards, Raphael Aybar -- 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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Ethical, Legal, and Social Aspects of Quantum Technologies - Talk and Panel Discussion | 3 June 2025

by Raphael Gustavo Aybar Valdivia

Dear all, We cordially invite you to an impulse talk with a panel discussion format organized as a #TechDiplomacyTalk in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BMEIA), the Vienna Center of Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ) and the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics (VDSP). Impulse Talk: Introduction to Ethical, Legal, Social Aspects (ELSA) of Quantum Technologies Speaker: Zeki Seskir [1] Abstract: Quantum technologies (QT) are advancing rapidly, promising transformative impacts across science, industry, and society. Alongside these developments, there is a growing need to consider their broader implications. This short impulse talk offers an introduction to the Ethical, Legal, and Social Aspects (ELSA) of QT. It will provide a brief orientation to the emerging discourse around ELSA of QT, its relevance for quantum research and innovation, and the importance of integrating these perspectives early in the development process. Panel Speakers: Claudia Reinprecht (BMEIA) [2] Douglas Robinson (OECD) [3] Adrian Schmidt (ITAS) [4] Zeki Seskir (ITAS) [1] Moderation: Lee Rozema [5] Tuesday, 3 June 2025 4.30 pm Afterwards: Get-Together with snacks Lise-Meitner lecture Hall, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna 1st floor, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1090 Vienna Please register for the event here [6] We are looking forward to seeing you at Quantum Outside the Box! With kind regards, The VDSP and VCQ Team _Quantum Outside the Box__ is an interdisciplinary event series that explores the intersection of quantum physics with other fields, offering researchers fresh perspectives and unexpected connections. Through engaging talks and discussions, participants gain new insights into the ethical implications of emerging quantum technologies, draw parallels between scientific creativity and artistic expression, and reflect on the historical and philosophical dimensions of quantum discoveries. By bridging disciplines, Quantum Outside the Box challenges researchers to view their work in a broader context and consider its impact beyond traditional scientific boundaries._ Links: ------ [1] https://www.itas.kit.edu/kollegium_seskir_zeki.php [2] https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-reinprecht-183a674/ [3] https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-robinson-a43b7212/ [4] https://www.itas.kit.edu/kollegium_schmidt_adrian.php [5] https://walther.univie.ac.at/people/lee-rozema/ [6] https://vcq-quantum.at/quantum-and-ethical-legal-social-aspects/ -- 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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Michael Stöltzner, "Signatures and Phenomena: Some philosophical lessons from contemporary particle physics" - Physics meets Philosophy

by Sebastian Horvat

Dear all, You are hereby invited to the next "Physics meets Philosophy" talk by Michael Stöltzner (University of South Carolina) Title: Signatures and Phenomena: Some philosophical lessons from contemporary particle physics (see abstract below) Date: May 26th (Monday) Time: 15:30-17:00 Location: IQOQI Seminar room (Boltzmanngasse 3, 2nd floor) Zoom link (for those that cannot join in person): https://univienna.zoom.us/j/62321955598?pwd=oX0i21x3Jb1MBiYESdG1JwZ7NkP4Se.1 Abstract: We argue that the concept of signatures, which is prominently used in particle physics measurements, albeit widely neglected by philosophers, represents an important complement to the much-discussed concept of phenomena – not only in physics. By considering phenomena and signatures as steps of experimental inquiry, we argue that signatures are the final step of the measurement process and phenomena are the first step in the theoretical interpretation. (Based on a forthcoming paper with Peter Mättig, Bonn) For more information on "Physics meets Philosophy", see https://sites.google.com/view/physphilvienna Best wishes Sebastian

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Einladung: FöP am 4. Juni 2025 / Invitation: FöP on June 4, 2025

by vdsphilo20

Liebe alle, wir laden herzlich zur nächsten Fakultätsöffentlichen Präsentation von Dissertationsprojekten der Philosophie (FöP) ein. Am Mittwoch, den 4. Juni 2025 präsentieren drei Kandidat*innen ihre Dissertationsvorhaben im Hörsaal 2G (NIG, 2. Stock). Im Anschluss an die Präsentationen laden wir zu einem Austausch bei Sekt und Sushi ein. Programm: 13:15 Uhr Boda Liu, BA MA Das Leib-Ich: Reflexionen aus der Perspektive der generativen Phänomenologie Betreuung: Mag. Dr. Michael Staudigl, Privatdoz. 13:45 Uhr Eric Archambault, MA Essays on Aristotle and philosophy of mathematics Betreuung: Univ.-Prof. Mag. Mag. Dr. Georg Schiemer 14:15 Uhr Peter Schneider, BA MA Morbide Faszination. Zum persönlichen und theoretischen Verhältnis von Georges Bataille und Simone Weil Betreuung: Assoz. Prof. Mag. Mag. Dr. Dr. Esther Heinrich, Privatdoz. Wir freuen uns sehr auf Ihre Teilnahme! Die Einladung kann gerne mit interessierten Personen geteilt werden. Mit herzlichen Grüßen Univ.-Prof. Dr. Arne Holger Moritz Studienprogrammleitung Doktoratsstudium Philosophie (SPL 43) *** Dear all, We warmly invite you to the next Public Faculty Presentation of Dissertation Projects in Philosophy (FöP). On Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:15 p.m. in Lecture Hall 2G (NIG, 2nd floor), three candidates will present their dissertation projects. Following the presentations, we once again invite you to join us for a reception with sparkling wine and sushi. Programme: 1:15 p.m. Boda Liu, BA MA Das Leib-Ich: Reflexionen aus der Perspektive der generativen Phänomenologie Supervisor: Mag. Dr. Michael Staudigl, Privatdoz. 1:45 p.m. Eric Archambault, MA Essays on Aristotle and philosophy of mathematics Supervisor: Univ.-Prof. Mag. Mag. Dr. Georg Schiemer 2:15 p.m. Peter Schneider, BA MA Morbide Faszination. Zum persönlichen und theoretischen Verhältnis von Georges Bataille und Simone Weil Supervisor: Assoz. Prof. Mag. Mag. Dr. Dr. Esther Heinrich, Privatdoz. We are very much looking forward to your participation! Feel free to share this invitation with anyone who might be interested. With best wishes, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Arne Holger Moritz Director of the Doctoral Program in Philosophy (SPL 43)

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