We invite submissions for the international conference Wittgenstein, Newman, and Hinge Epistemology taking place on 9-10 December 2024 in UCD Newman House, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin, Ireland.

The keynote speakers are Prof. Annalisa Coliva (UC Irvine), Prof. Duncan Pritchard (UC Irvine), Prof. Genia Schönbaumsfeld (Southampton), and Prof. Crispin Wright (NYU & Stirling).

Hinge epistemology is a new branch of philosophy inspired by Ludwig Wittgenstein’s view in On Certainty that ‘the questions that we raise, and our doubts, depend on the fact that some propositions are exempt from doubt, are as it were like hinges on which those turn’ (OC 341). Hinge epistemology is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting areas of epistemology and Wittgenstein studies.

This conference will explore the connections between this new area of research and the views of philosopher and theologian St. John Henry Newman (1801-90), with a view to developing new insights both into hinge epistemology and Newman studies.

If you would like to present a paper at the conference, please complete the form here:

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Abstracts should be clearly related to the themes of the conference and presentations should be no more than 30 minutes in length (there will be 15 minutes for discussion following each presentation). The deadline for submissions is Friday 30 August 2024, after which decisions will be communicated as soon as possible. Abstract will be blind-reviewed. Please note that we will not provide feedback on individual submissions.

We welcome proposals from early-career researchers and members of groups who are underrepresented in philosophy (e.g. based on gender or racial identity). The conference venue is fully accessible and we are happy for carers of children to bring them along. There will be a quiet room for those who wish to use it.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or [email protected].

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