University of Minho (Braga)\, October \;11-12\, 2017
Proposals are welcome for the \;Third International Conference on Philosophy of Mind\, \;which will be held at \;University of Minho\, Braga (Portugal)\, on \;October 11-12\, 2017.
The main theme of the Conference is &ldquo\;Minds\, Brains and Consciousness&rdquo\;.
Graduate students\, junior researchers and senior scholars are welcome to submit their work. \;
Keynote speakers:
- \;Prof. Andy Clark \;(University of Edinburgh)
\; \; \; \; \; \; \;. Professor of Logic\, Metaphysics and Cognitive Science \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; \;. Fellow of the British Academy
More confirmations soon!
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Abstract submission:
We invite submission for a \;30 minute \;presentation (followed by 15 minute discussion).
Topics of interest might include (but are not limited to): \;
- Consciousness and the Predictive Brain
- Embodied and Extended Perspectives on Conscious Experience
- Consciousness\, Information Integration\, and the Global Workspace
- Computational models of the Brain
- Consciousness and Social Cognition
- Neuroscience of Consciousness
- Bayesian approaches to the Brain
- Scientific Study of Consciousness
- Extended Mind and Cognition
- Neural Correlates of Consciousness
. Other topics that fall under the general discussion.
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An extended abstract of approximately \;500-750 words \;should be prepared for \;blind \;review and include a \;cover page \;with full name\, institution\, contact information and short bio. Files should be submitted in \;doc(x) word.
Please indicate in the subject of the message the following structure:
&ldquo\; 3rd Inter. Conf. First Name Last Name &ndash\; title of abstract.&rdquo\;
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We will have a modality for \;poster&rsquo\;s presentation. You should \;indicate explicitly \;for which modality you are submitting your abstract (paper or poster). Printed posters should be prepared to A0 portrait size: 84cm width x 120cm height.
As we have a limited space for conferences\, some submissions submitted can be allocated to the poster session.
We intend to produce a collected volume based upon contributions to the conference.
Proposals must be sent to \;stevensequeira92@hotmail.com .
Further queries can be directed to the same address. \;
Deadline for submissions: \;April 23\, 2017. \;
Deadline for notification of acceptance: \;May 14\, 2017.
Organizing Committee: \;Diana Neiva\, Steven S. Gouveia\, Dr. Manuel Curado (University of Minho).