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SUMMARY:Traits of Contention: Character Identification and Comparative Thinking in Evolutionary\, Developmental\, and Behavioural Biology
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LOCATION:Leuven\, Belgium
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>CfA Workshop: &ldquo\;Traits of Contention: Character Identification and Comparative Thinking in Evolutionary\, Developmental\, and Behavioural Biology&rdquo\;. KU Leuven\, May 26-27</strong><strong>th</strong><strong>&nbsp\;2023</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Organizers:</strong>&nbsp\;Andra Meneganzin\, James DiFrisco\, Grant Ramsey</p>\n<p><strong>When</strong>:<em>&nbsp\;</em>May 26-27th&nbsp\;2023</p>\n<p><strong>Where</strong>: Institute of Philosophy\, KU Leuven</p>\n<p><strong>Invited Speakers</strong>:</p>\n<p>Laura Nu&ntilde\;o de la Rosa (Universidad Complutense de Madrid\, ES)</p>\n<p>Alan Love (University of Minnesota\, US)</p>\n<p>Philipp Mitter&ouml\;cker (University of Vienna\, AT)</p>\n<p>Giuseppe Fusco (University of Padova\, IT)</p>\n<p>Daniel McShea (Duke University\, US)\,&nbsp\;<em>online</em></p>\n<p><strong>Theme</strong></p>\n<p>Decomposing integrated and dynamic systems like organisms into &lsquo\;traits&rsquo\; is no neutral endeavor. There are deep\, often unquestioned theoretical stances on what should count as a well-individualized trait. These stances bear important consequences for the kind of questions that we are able to ask\, and the answers we look for depend on how traits are individuated\, both in theory and in practice.</p>\n<p><strong>The goal of this workshop is to put into focus this relatively underexplored theoretical issue and to analyze the variety of practices of trait demarcation across a variety of fields</strong>.</p>\n<p>Questions we will ask include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>What criteria should be used to distinguish genuine traits from arbitrary constructs or &ldquo\;pseudo-traits&rdquo\;?</li>\n<li>How does trait identification impact concepts like&nbsp\;<em>homology</em>&nbsp\;and&nbsp\;<em>novelty</em>?</li>\n<li>What is the relationship between adaptationism and trait individuation?</li>\n<li>How does how we individuate traits influence the measurement of evolutionary trends\, such as an increase in complexity?</li>\n<li>How do trait identification criteria relate to underlying inheritance systems?</li>\n</ul>\n<p>A fruitful terrain for developing this reflection is provided by examining (i)&nbsp\;<em>contentious</em>&nbsp\;cases of trait demarcation\, description\, and interpretation and (ii) the different consequences for their role as common denominators/units of generalization in&nbsp\;<em>comparative research</em>.<br><br></p>\n<p>The workshop aims to provide a venue for philosophers and practicing scientists to think about character identification and its implications from a variety of perspectives and disciplinary fields.&nbsp\;<strong>We welcome contributions from theoretical and empirical researchers interested in engaging in a productive discussion on the notion of &ldquo\;trait&rdquo\;\, especially in contested contexts\, and on its underpinnings in comparative thinking in evolutionary\, developmental\, and behavioral biology.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Call for Abstracts</strong></p>\n<p>We invite submissions of abstracts of around 500 words\, excluding references and footnotes.</p>\n<p>Accepted authors will give a 30-minute talk followed by a 15-minute Q&amp\;A. Abstracts must be blinded\, but include personal information (affiliation\, contact info) in your submission email. Please send to Andra Meneganzin (andra.meneganzin@kuleuven.be).</p>\n<p><strong>Deadline</strong>:&nbsp\;February\, 28th&nbsp\;2023</p>\n<p><strong>Notification</strong>:&nbsp\;March 31st&nbsp\;2023</p>
ORGANIZER;CN=James DiFrisco;CN=Grant Ramsey:
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