[Vdp] Weaving Metaphors into Better Theories – Talk by Oscar Mauricio Rodríguez Bohórquez - Friday 9 May - 15:15, 3A NiG

Dear all, The Philosophy of Science Group by Prof. Knuuttila is kindly inviting you to join us for the following talk: Weaving Metaphors into Better Theories – Talk by Oscar Mauricio Rodríguez Bohórquez You are warmly invited to a talk by Oscar Mauricio Rodríguez Bohórquez, Doctor of Medicine and philosophy student at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Title: Weaving Metaphors into Better Theories: The Case of Immunology Date: Friday, 9 May Time: 15:15 Location: Room 3A Abstract: Immunology is undergoing significant changes in its theoretical foundations. In this presentation, I will assess the relevance of metaphors as a powerful cognitive and social phenomenon, in advancing contemporary immunology. I address the problem of how to grasp and profit from the epistemic role of metaphors in modeling scientific progress in contemporary immunology through Ludwig Fleck’s concept of translation in science. My main argument is that, to promote a fruitful change in immunology, we may need to reconsider its theoretical framework in conjunction with, rather than separately from, its metaphors. I propose that the project of reshaping immunity’s imagery is closely tied to how we conceptualize the organism’s relationship with the environment. Since metaphors can diversify scientific disciplines and connect communities with different areas of expertise, they could play a crucial role in this endeavor. We hope to see you there! -- 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