Proposals are welcome for the \;Second International Conference on Philosophy of Mind\, \;which will be held at \;University of Minho\, Braga (Portugal)\, on \;September 21-22\, 2016.
We will focus on two main concepts of Philosophy of Mind\, broadly considered:
- \;1) \;Thought and 2) Perception\;
Graduate students\, junior researchers and senior scholars are welcome to submit their work. \;
Keynote speakers:
- Prof. David Papineau (CUNY - Graduate Center)
- Prof. Tim Crane (University of Cambridge)
- Prof. Charles Travis (King's College / University of Porto)
Abstract submission:
This conference will focus on two main concepts: \;Thought and Perception.
We invite submission for a \;30 minute \;presentation (followed by 15 minute discussion). Topics of interest might include (but are not limited to): \;
- Nature of perception / thought
- Status of perceptual data
- How is perception related to the world?
- The problem of perception
- Theories of experience
- What is the strucutre of our thoughts?
- Nature of intentionality
- The objects of thought
- The contents of experience
Other topics that fall under the general discussion.
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An extended abstract of approximately \;1000 words \;should be prepared for \;blind \;review and include a \;cover page \;with full name\, institution\, contact information and short bio. Files can be submitted in pdf or doc(x).
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Proposals must be sent to \;stevensequeira92@hotmail.com .
Further queries can be directed to the same address. \;
Deadline for submissions: \;July 15\, 2016. \;
Deadline for notification of acceptance: \;July 31\, 2016.
Scientific Committee: \;
Manuel Curado (Universidade do Minho)
\nVitor Moura (Universidade do Minho)
\nCarlos Luciano Coutinho (Universidade Federal de Uberlâ\;ndia MG\, Brasil)
\nJosé\; Antó\;nio Alves (CEHUM\, Universidade do Minho)
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Organizing Committee: Raquel Pereira\, Steven S. Gouveia\, Dr. Manuel Curado. (University of Minho).