Historiography\, Methodology\, Metaphilosophy
\nSummer School\, McMaster University\, Hamilton\, Canada
\nJune 30th \;&ndash\; July 7th\, 2018
\nCo-Directors: Sandra Lapointe &\; Erich Reck
\nFaculty:
\nWhat is distinctively philosophical about the history of philosophy\, and what makes it distinct from sociology of knowledge\, history of science\, or intellectual history (if anything)? Does the history of philosophy (and the history of knowledge more generally) yield other types of reasoning or explanation beside reconstructions and narratives? What kinds of philosophical\, sociological\, and political factors seem to play a role in canon-formation? These and related questions will be the focus of the 2018 Summer School in Historiography\, Methodology\, and Metapilosophy. Among the topics explored will be the following: (i) historical methodology in philosophy\, (ii) rational reconstruction\, narrative\, and alternative types of reasoning (e.g. inductive\, deductive-nomological\, abductive\, etc.)\, (iii) history as a form of explanation\, (iv) epistemic goals\, values\, and norms in history of philosophy\, (v) the relationship between history of philosophy and the history of other disciplines (e.g. mathematics and psychology)\, (vi) the sociology of philosophy and the history of philosophy\, (vii) the relationship between cognitive biases and hermeneutic limitations\, (viii) canon-formation\, (ix) the nature and role of &lsquo\;counter-narratives&rsquo\;\, e.g. debunking histories or revisionary tales\, and (x) the rediscovery of (non-)canonical figures.
\nDeadline for Application is 5 Feb 2018
\nAcademics
\nThe summer institute is co-organized by Sandra Lapointe and Erich Reck. It is hosted in the Department of Philosophy at McMaster University in Hamilton Canada. McMaster is home to the Bertrand Russell Archives and a guided visit of the Archives will be included on the program. It will also be possible for students to conduct personal research at the Archives before or after the summer school.
\nAll enrolled participants will receive the following preparatory material in early June:
\nAnyone interested in obtaining credit equivalences should contact Sean Dudley directly (dudles1@mcmaster.ca)
\nAdmission requirements
\nBeing registered in a post-graduate program in philosophy\, history\, history of science or connected disciplines. In exceptional cases\, advanced undergraduate students will be eligible to apply.
\nOR
\nHolding a graduate or post-graduate degree in philosophy or connected discipline.
\nOR
\nWorking as a post-doctoral researcher or faculty in an institution of post-secondary education.
\nApplication
\nPlease fill this \;REGISTRATION FORM
\n(http://historyofanalyticalphilosophy.mcmaster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/HMM-REGISTRATION-FORM.docx)
\nand return it to Sean Dudley (dudles1@mcmaster.ca)
\n\;Selection procedure \;
\nStudents will be selected on the basis of (1) their overall academic merit and (2) their prior acquaintance with the topic. The summer school aims to create an environment in which participants will enrich each other&rsquo\;s learning experience in an inclusive and diverse context.
\nStudents will be notified of the decision of the committee in March 2018.
\nFees
\nRegistration fees include participation in all academic activities and credit transfer\, accommodation\, breakfast\, lunch\, 2 coffee breaks\, and a course packet. Students will be accommodates in single rooms in the Mary E. Keyes Residence on campus.
\nTuition fees will be lower for students who register prior to 15 April 2018. The following amounts are given in Canadian dollars:
\nBefore 15 April:
\nAfter 15 April
\nWe are currently applying for funding. Travel and sustenance stipends may be available in limited numbers on the basis of need and academic merit. Canadian students will be favoured\, but international students will also have access to funds. \;
\nStudent not requiring accommodation should be in touch about partial fee waiver..
\nPayment
\nThe payment may be made by bank transfer to McMaster University. Information will be made available to those whose application is successful.
\nInquiries \;should be directed to Sean Dudley (dudles1@mcmaster.ca)
\nThose attending the Workshop on Historiography of Philosophy and the Canon from 28-30 June or wishing to conduct research at the Russell Archives will have the possibility of extending their stay at the standard rate (72$/night)
\nSandra Lapointe
Associate Professor \;
Department of Philosophy\, McMaster \;University
Director\, Associations at the \;Federation of Humanities and Social \;Sciences/Administratrice (é\;lue)\, \;Associations de la Fé\;dé\;ration des \;Sciences Humaines
(http://www.idees-ideas.ca/)
Founding President\, Society for the \;Study of the History of Analytical \;Philosophy
(http://www.sshap.org)
Past President\, Canadian \;Philosophical Association/Pré\;sidente \;sortante\, Association Canadienne de \;Philosophie \;
(http://www.acpcpa.ca/)
Contact:
Dr. Sandra Lapointe
Department of Philosophy
McMaster University
University Hall 310A
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1
Tel: 905-525-9140\, ext. 24312
www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/~lapointe
McMaster University recognizes and \;acknowledges that it is located on the \;traditional territories of the \;Mississauga and Haudenosaunee \;nations\, and within the lands \;protected by the &ldquo\;Dish With One \;Spoon&rdquo\; wampum agreement.