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SUMMARY:Varieties of Mathematical Abstraction
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LOCATION:Universitätsstrasse 7\, Vienna\, Austria\, 1010
DESCRIPTION:<p>Mathematical abstraction is a general phenomenon\, one that comes in several different varieties.&nbsp\; Different forms of abstraction contribute to the characterization of mathematical structures and the development of mathematical theories.&nbsp\; Mathematical abstraction also plays an important role in shaping how we think about and understand empirical phenomena.&nbsp\; It is a process by which we generalize from the properties and relations of particular objects to the abstract\, mathematical structure that those objects exhibit.&nbsp\; It is a process that can be iterated to achieve higher levels of abstraction.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>The main objective of this conference is to explore the philosophical significance of mathematical abstraction from different perspectives: metaphysically\, epistemologically\, historically\, and practically.&nbsp\; Particular attention will be devoted to the role of abstraction in mathematical practice.&nbsp\; Specifically\, the following research topics will be addressed:</p>\n<p>- Abstraction in mathematical practice</p>\n<p>- Abstraction in the sciences</p>\n<p>- Definition by abstraction</p>\n<p>- Fregean abstraction principles&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>- Historical discussion of any of the above</p>\n<p>Confirmed speakers:</p>\n<p>Hourya Benis Sinaceur (Universit&eacute\; Paris 1 Panth&eacute\;on-Sorbonne)</p>\n<p>Francesca Boccuni (Vita-Salute San Raffaele University)</p>\n<p>Ansten Klev (Czech Academy of Sciences)</p>\n<p>Elaine Landry (UC Davis)</p>\n<p>&Oslash\;ystein Linnebo (University of Oslo)</p>\n<p>Paolo Mancosu (UC Berkeley)</p>\n<p>Jean-Pierre Marquis (Universit&eacute\; de Montr&eacute\;al)</p>\n<p>Marco Panza (Universit&eacute\; Paris 1 Panth&eacute\;on-Sorbonne and Chapman University)</p>\n<p>Erich Reck (UC Riverside)</p>\n<p>John Wigglesworth (University of Vienna)</p>\n<p>Call for Abstracts:</p>\n<p>We invite the submission of abstracts\, suitable for a 40 minute presentation (followed by 20 minutes for questions)\, on topics related to any aspects of mathematical abstraction.&nbsp\; We encourage submissions from early career researchers and PhD students.&nbsp\; Please send an abstract of around 500 words by email to florian.kolowrat@univie.ac.at in PDF format.&nbsp\; Abstracts should be prepared for blind review.&nbsp\; The author&rsquo\;s name\, paper title\, institutional affiliation\, and contact details should be included in the body of the email.</p>\n<p>Dates and Deadlines:</p>\n<p>Submission deadline: 30 April 2018</p>\n<p>Notification of acceptance: 15 May 2018</p>\n<p>Conference: 1 - 3 August\, 2018</p>\n<p>For further details on the conference\, please visit: https://structuralism.phl.univie.ac.at/events/</p>\n<p>Organizers:</p>\n<p>Georg Schiemer\, Francesca Biagioli\, John Wigglesworth&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>ERC Starting Grant Project &ldquo\;The Roots of Mathematical Structuralism&rdquo\;\, Project Nr. 715222.</p>
ORGANIZER;CN=Francesca Biagioli;CN=Georg Schiemer;CN=John Wigglesworth:
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