10th BPPA Masterclass with Timothy Williamson on Modality and the A Priori / A Posteriori Distinction

Call for Applications

10th BPPA Masterclass Modality and the A Priori / A Posteriori Distinction

with Timothy Williamson (Oxford University)

27-28 April 2012

Institute of Philosophy (London)

The British Postgraduate Philosophy Association is pleased to announce the 10th instalment in its unique series of philosophy masterclasses, to be led by Prof. Timothy Williamson and cover the twin topics of modality and the a priori / a posteriori distinction.

The masterclass is an opportunity for a small group of research postgraduate students to study these topics over the course of two full days under the guidance of one of the leading experts on them. Participants will have a passion for both topics of the masterclass.

They will be expected to prepare by reading texts assigned by Prof. Williamson and to arrive full of questions and ideas from the reading and beyond.

To apply, please send (i) a brief description of your research and (ii) a cover letter explaining how you hope to benefit from attending. Please also have your supervisor send (iii) a letter explaining how you would contribute to and benefit from the masterclass. If you wish, you may also submit (iv) a writing sample on any topic. All materials should be sent to [email protected] by March 1. Successful applicants will be notified by March 15.

Thanks to the generous support of the Institute of Philosophy and the Analysis Trust, we are able to cover meals and accommodation for all participants. Some travel bursaries may also be available, but participants are encouraged to seek funding from their departments.

Simona Aimar (Oxford University)

Grant Reaber (Northern Institute of Philosophy, Aberdeen University)