Metaphysical Fundamentals: A Symposium

Among the topics discussed will be the nature of metaphysics, the scope of ontological analysis, the status of categories, the problem of universals and individuation, and the relationship between science and metaphysics.

PROGRAM

9:45-10:00 Welcome

10:00-10:40 LYNNE BAKER: Practical Realism and Metaphysics
10:40-11:00 Discussion

11:00-11:40 JAVIER CUMPA: The Universe and the World
11:40-12:00 Discussion

12:00-1:00 Lunch Break

1:00-1:40 JORGE J.E.GRACIA: What is Metaphysics?
1:40-2:00 Discussion

2:00-2:40 JOHN HEIL: Accidents, Modes, Tropes, and Universals
2:40-3:00 Discussion

3:00-3:30 Cofee Break

3:30-4:10 TED SIDER: Scientific Properties, and How Tools in Metaphysics Matter
4:10-4:30 Discussion

4:30-5:10 ERWIN TEGTMEIER: Particulars and other Categories
5:10-5:30 Discussion