50 Years of Truth and Meaning -- Donald Davidson and the Philosophy of Language

We are happy to announce the conference "50 Years of Truth and Meaning -- Donald Davidson and the Philosophy of Language", September 12-14 2017, Essen, Germany

Donald Davidson was one of the most influential philosophers of the latter half of the 20th century. Within his broad ranging body work, Davidson's views in the philosophy of language occupy a special place; many of his contributions to other areas of philosophy are related in crucial ways to his views on theories of meaning and radical interpretation. 2017 marks both the 100th anniversary of Davidson's birth and the 50th anniversary of the publication of two of his landmark papers -- 'Truth and Meaning' and 'The Logical Form of Action Sentences'. This presents an apt opportunity to re-evaluate Davidson's philosophy of language with an eye to its relevance for current research. The conference 50 Years of Truth and Meaning will attempt to provide such a re-evaluation.

Confirmed speakers:

• Kathrin Glüer (Stockholm)
• Miguel Hoeltje (Duisburg-Essen)
• Ernie Lepore (Rutgers)
• Kirk Ludwig (Bloomington)
• Peter Pagin (Stockholm)
• Ian Rumfitt (Oxford).

There will be space for several contributed talks on the conference topic, very broadly construed. A call for papers will soon be announced. For more details or to get in touch, visit the conference website: 50yotam.wordpress.com