Petrus Hispanus' Tractatus: Logic and Philosophy from the Middle Ages to Modernity

Call for participation

3rd Porto Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy Summer School Porto, 15 to 19 June 2026 Petrus Hispanus' Tractatus: Logic and Philosophy from the Middle Ages to Modernity

General information: https://ifilosofia.up.pt/activities/3rd-porto-mempss    

Invited speakers

— Ana-María Mora Márquez (Lunds Universitet)

— Aurora Panzica (Universität Basel)

— Julie Brumberg-Chaumont (PSL/CNRS, Paris)

— Mikko Yrjönsuuri (University of Jyväskylä) 

The summer school aims to survey the current state of the art and to promote further research on the Tractatus and its reception. We welcome contributions on Petrus Hispanus’ Tractatus (Summulae logicales) and its tradition, covering a broad range of topics, including (but not limited to) those listed here: https://ifilosofia.up.pt/activities/3rd-porto-mempss  

Participation and call

Participation is reserved for PhD students, advanced master's students, junior researchers who intend to pursue a PhD, and young scholars.

We invite submissions of proposals for 30-minute presentations followed by a 15-minute discussion. Along with the title, the abstract (up to 600 words), references and 5 keywords, the proposal should include a short biographical note.

Please, send your proposal by March 30, 2026, to this address: [email protected]  The decision of acceptance will be released to the applicants by April 15, 2026.

The school will accept 10 to 15 participants. No fees apply to the selected participants. Catering and all school materials will be provided by the organisation.

Participants from outside Porto can apply for a travel and accommodation grant (up to 500 euros).

Organisation

Gabinete de Filosofia Medieval / Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy thematic line of the Institute of Philosophy of the University of Porto.