Infinity and Infinite Regress Arguments in Ancient Philosophy Workshop 14th-15th July 2015\,
\nDurham University\, UK Call for 500 word abstracts\; Deadline 22th May 2015
\nFrom antiquity\, infinity (to apeiron) has been a both a tool and a problem for thinkers. Philosophers and mathematicians regularly discussed infinity and employed infinite regress arguments\, but disagreed over the nature and coherence of infinity and the logic of the relevant arguments. \; \;
\nWe welcome abstracts of up to 500 words for presentations up to 30 minutes on the topics of infinity and infinite regress arguments\, primarily\, but not exclusively\, in ancient philosophy. \; We are interested in pieces on specific texts\, arguments or thinkers\, as well as synoptic pieces looking at a range of material. We welcome discussions of infinite regress arguments that are not directly related ancient philosophy. \;
\nPlease send abstracts (prepared for blind review) or questions to: Matthew Ducombe (mbduncombe@gmail.com)\, by 22th May 2015.
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This pilot workshop is kindly \;funded by Durham University. We will explore the prospects for a \;comprehensive investigation of infinity and infinite regress arguments \;and what they can tell us about ancient science\, philosophy and \;mathematics. For \;further details\, please contact either: Matthew Duncombe (mbduncombe@gmail.com) or Tamer Nawar (TamerNawar@gmail.com).