Events

From 5 December 2019 at 9:00 to 6 December 2019 at 17:00

Explanation and understanding within mathematics

Explanation and understanding are important topics in the philosophy of science. This discipline has made important developments to account for the role explanations play in scientific activities. A...

From 19 June 2019 at 9:30 to 21 June 2019 at 11:00

Masterclass in the philosophy of mathematical practice with Marcus Giaquinto

CLPS will host its Third Masterclass in the Philosophy of Mathematical Practice on June, 19-21 with Prof. Dr. Marcus Giaquinto. The Masterclass will be composed of three lectures, the tentative...

From 28 September 2018 at 9:00 to 29 September 2018 at 17:00

Practice-based approaches in science, mathematics, and logic. Challenges and prospects

Ever since mid-1970s, the History and Philosophy of Science have taken an interest in the study of scientific practices [1]. Practice-based approaches of science are now well represented in the...

From 13 July 2018 at 9:00 to 14 July 2018 at 17:00

Virtue epistemology of mathematical practice

Twenty - first century philosophy of mathematics has exhibited a turn towards issues of mathematical practice. This represents a shift from the field's traditional focus on metaphysical quest ions to...