Metaphysical Indeterminacy

Might reality itself be indeterminate? And if so, how can we coherently theorise about it? This conference seeks to bring together researchers interested in this emerging topic and be an occasion to widen and deepen the debate around it. To reflect the interdisciplinary interest in this topic, the conference will feature contributions from traditional metaphysics, social metaphysics, and science-informed metaphysics. 

Call for abstracts

We invite submission of extended abstracts (up to 1,000 words excluding references) addressing issues related to metaphysical indeterminacy and suitable for presentations of approximately 30 minutes. Submissions may fall within any conference stream (traditional, social, and science-informed metaphysics) but may also be interdisciplinary. Proposals engaging with structural issues, adopting new formal approaches, or suggesting novel solutions to standard objections to metaphysical indeterminacy are particularly welcome. We strongly encourage submissions from members of traditionally underrepresented groups.

Please send a suitably anonymised abstract and a coversheet to [email protected] by March 15th, 2025. The coversheet should include your name, institutional affiliation, the title of the abstract and 4-6 keywords. Please also state if you identify as a member of an underrepresented group.

We will notify successful applicants by April 15th. Analysis bursaries (covering up to 50% of the accommodation and subsistence expenses) will be awarded to successful graduate or recently graduated applicants. Additionally, we are working towards the possibility of a travel grant. 

For more information, you can visit the official webpage of the conference or send an email to [email protected].