CFP: Probabilistic Reasoning in the Sciences

We are delighted to announce the call for submissions for the upcoming Conference on Probabilistic Reasoning in the Sciences, to be held at the Marche Polytechnic University (Ancona, Italy) from August 29th to 31st, 2024. The conference aims to explore and discuss various aspects of probabilistic reasoning within scientific inquiry and will serve as the kick-off event for the "Controlling and Utilizing Uncertainty in the Health Sciences" project, funded by the Italian Ministry of Research and the European Union as well as the new Center for Philosophy, Science, and Policy (CPSP) at the Marche Polytechnic University.

We welcome submissions on various topics relevant to the conference theme. Whether you're exploring theoretical frameworks, practical applications, or interdisciplinary approaches, we invite you to share your insights and research findings.

Keynote speakers who have already confirmed their participation: 

• Leah Henderson, University of Groningen

• Saana Jukola, University of Twente

• David Papineau, King's College London

• Jan-Willem Romeijn, University of Groningen

• Elliott Sober, University of Wisconsin

• Katja Tentori, University of Trento

Please submit an abstract of no more than 500 words, formatted for a blind review, via the following Google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTeIfuj_UiOLCbMYP7LcySuWIA8LglG-rCWaLBGtrK0jUrqQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Abstracts are due May 15th, 2024.

After the conference, we will invite authors to submit their work to a topical collection covering the conference’s themes in one of the respected philosophical journals. We will be aiming for Synthese.

Please stay tuned for updates on additional speakers and program details that will be announced on the conference website: https://cpsp.univpm.it/news-events/conference/

All questions can be addressed to [email protected] .

We look forward to your contributions and welcoming you to the Conference on Probabilistic Reasoning in the Sciences.

Warm regards,

Michał Sikorski, Alexander Gebharter, & Barbara Osimani  

Center for Philosophy, Science, and Policy (CPSP)

Project funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Mission 4, Component 2, Investment 1.1 — Call for tender No. 1409/2022 of 14/09/2022 of the Italian Ministry of University and Research funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU. Award Number: P2022RT4AT_001, Concession Decree No. 1371 of 01/09/2023 adopted by the Italian Ministry of University and Research, CUP I53D23006890001, Controlling and Utilizing Uncertainty in the Health Sciences.