Hyperintensionality and (Meta)-Metaphysics

Invited speakers: Francesco Berto (University of St Andrews) and Alessandro Torza (University of Parma)
Date: 12-13 May
Location: Uppsala University
Organizers: Åke Gafvelin (Uppsala University), Andrea Crepoli (Uppsala University), Matti Eklund (Uppsala University).

Recent debates in metaphysics have concerned notions such as grounding, essence and structure. These notions appear to be hyperintensional, in that they make distinctions finer than those captured by standard possible worlds semantics. 

This workshop aims to bring together philosophers working at the intersection of hyperintensional semantics, metaphysics and meta-metaphysics. We welcome submissions that explore the implications of hyperintensionality for metaphysical theorizing and critically examine the metaphysical underpinnings of hyperintensional distinctions.

1. Are hyperintensional distinctions worldly or representational?

2. The metaphysical status of grounding and fundamentality. Are grounding-facts fundamental, grounded or neither?

3. The fine-grainedness of facts, properties and propositions.

4. Which kind of semantics most accurately tracks subject-matter in metaphysical explanation – topics, structured propositions, or truthmakers?

5. The relationship between hyperintensional metaphysics and an abundant ontology.

6. The role of hyperintensionality for elucidating meta-metaphysical debates about realism and deflationism.

• Abstract length: up to 1000 words, prepared for blind review

• Deadline: January 31st

• Notification of acceptance: February 28th

• Submission email:[email protected] 

We invite four contributed talks. Each presentation will be 45 minutes followed by 45 minutes of discussion.

The workshop will take place at the Department of Philosophy, Uppsala University. Attendance is free, but registration is required. We hope to provide reasonable funding for travel and accommodation for all speakers.