The Group of Studies in Neurophilosophy (GENF)\, affiliated with the Federal University of Fronteira Sul (UFFS)\, has the honor of inviting researchers\, faculty\, and undergraduate and graduate students to its 1st UFFS International Congress on Neurophilosophy: Neurophilosophy\, after 40 years\, to be held in a hybrid format on May 11\, 12\, 13\, and 14\, 2026. This year\, we celebrate four decades since the 1986 publication of Patricia Churchland's book Neurophilosophy: Toward a Unified Science of the Mind-Brain\, widely recognized as the foundational point of Neurophilosophy. Since then\, Neurophilosophy has established itself as a field of study that seeks a unified science of the mind-brain\, involving disciplines such as neuroscience\, philosophy\, computing\, psychology\, and psychiatry. Thus\, the 1st UFFS International Congress on Neurophilosophy: Neurophilosophy\, after 40 years\, aims to reflect on the advances\, challenges\, and future of trans- and interdisciplinarity in the study of the mind-brain over these 40 years\, with special focus on Neurophilosophy in Brazil.
\nKEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
\nCesar Schirmer dos Santos (UFSM)
\nFederico Burdman (UAH)
\nJonas Gonç\;alves Coelho (UNESP)
\nOsvaldo Pessoa Jr. (USP)
\nPatrí\;cia Fanaya (UNB)
\nPreston Stovall (UHK)
\nSerdal Tü\;mkaya (IHU)
\nSergio Barberis (UBA)
\nSofia Inê\;s Stein (USP)
\nSteven Gouveia (UPORTO)
\nZuleide Igná\;cio (UFFS)
\n\n\nCALL FOR ABSTRACTS: \;
\n&bull\; Submission Period: January 23 to February 28\, 2026.
\n&bull\; Notification Acceptance: By March 30.
\n&bull\; Event Dates: May 11-14.
\n&bull\; Access: Online\, via Google Meet. Links will be provided by email.
\nThematic Axes:
\nFoundations of Neurophilosophy: Discussions on the legacy of Patricia Churchland and Paul Churchland and of Eliminative Materialism\; History of the emergence of Neurophilosophy\; Co-Evolution\; New developments in the Churchlands' Neurophilosophy\; New neurophilosophical interpretations of Neural Networks.
\nNeurophilosophy in Brazil: Political and theoretical reflections on how Neurophilosophy can be practiced authentically and freely in Brazil\; Brazilian reception of the Churchlands' Neurophilosophy\; Neurophilosophical trends in Brazil.
\nNeurophilosophy of Psychiatry: New explanatory models for brain-mind disorders (Schizophrenia\, Mood Disorders\, Personality Disorders\, Sleep Disorders\, Chronic Pain\, Dementias\, Aphasias\, ASD\, ADHD\, Addictions\, etc.)\; Elucidations on the co-evolutionary influence between Psychiatry and Neurophilosophy\; Etiology and Pathogenesis in Psychiatry\; Diagnostic challenges.
\nConsciousness\, Cognition\, and Evolution: New approaches concerning the explanatory gap\; Evolutionary arguments related to Neurophilosophy\; Evolutionary plausibility and Neurophilosophy.
\nFree Will and Neurosciences: New explanatory models of free will\; Denial of free will\; (In)Compatibilism\; (In)Determinism\; Agency.
\nNeuroethics and Neural Law: Moral challenges posed by new neurotechnologies and brain interventions\; Co-evolution between Neurophilosophy and Law\; Neuronal anti-racism\; Neuronal injustice\; Neurophilosophical discussions on gender.
\nReductionist and Non-Reductionist Neurophilosophy: Discussions on the limits of intertheoretic reduction\; Interpretative failures of non-reductionism\; Defense of the Churchlands' Eliminative Materialism.
\n\; Instructions for Abstract Submission [Oral Presentations]: \; Abstracts must be submitted in PDF format to the email alisson.b.moreira.nacional@gmail.com\, with the Subject line: Congress / Abstract Submission\, accompanied by a separate identification file\, following the guidelines below: \;
\n\; Note: By submitting an abstract\, the author grants permission for its subsequent publication in the event's official Book of Abstracts. \;
\n\n\nCoordination:
\nAlisson Brandemarte Moreira (UFFS\, GENF)
\nJoã\;o Pedro Á\;vila Teixeira (UFMG\, GENF)
\nOrganization &\; Scientific Committee:
\nEdiovani Antô\;nio Gaboardi (UFFS\, GENF)
\nFlá\;vio Miguel Zimmermann (UFFS\, GENF)
\nJoã\;o Carlos Lopes do Prado (UFFS\, GENF)
\nNewton Soares Santarossa (UFSC\, GENF)
\nMaria Luiza Iennaco (USP\, GENF)
\nMarcio Martins (UFMT\, GENF)
\nYasmin Maeda de Souza (PUC/RS\, GENF)
\nMore information:
ORGANIZER;CN=Maria Luiza Iennaco;CN=Alisson Brandemarte Moreira: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260406T055147Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T090000 SUMMARY:1st UFFS International Congress on Neurophilosophy: Neurophilosophy\, after 40 years UID:20260406T055318Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-r5qzs TZID:Europe/London DESCRIPTION:Call for Papers - Book on Neurophilosophy
\nGENF invites submissions in English\, German\, and Portuguese for composing the official Congress&rsquo\;s book\, which is going to be published by a Brazilian academic press. Evaluation will be conducted by the Scientific Committee using a double-blind review system.
\n\;1. Evaluation Criteria
\nOriginality: Innovative approach to the subject.
\nCo-evolution: Trans- and interdisciplinary integration between neuroscience and philosophy.
\nConceptual Clarity: Technical and terminological precision.
\nLogical Criteria: Coherence and robustness of the argumentation.
\nNote: The use of Generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT\, Gemini\, DeepSeek\, etc.) is expressly prohibited. If usage is detected\, the paper will be automatically rejected.
\n4. Diversity and Inclusion
\nWe encourage the protagonism of neurodiverse\, geographic\, ethnic\, racial\, and gender minorities. The GENF values the plurality of neurophilosophical perspectives.
\n5. Important Dates [Book]
\n&bull\; Submission Period: January 23 to June 30\, 2026.
\n&bull\; Final Results: July 15\, 2026.
\n&bull\; Revision Period for Publication: Until July 31\, 2026.
\n&bull\; Results Announcement: E-Mail
\n6. Instructions for Book Chapter Submission
\nPapers must be submitted in PDF format to the email alisson.b.moreira.nacional@gmail.com with the Subject line: Neurophilosophy - Book Chapter Submission\, together with a separate identification file\, following the guidelines below:
\n&bull\; \; Identification File (Digitally Signed) Must contain:[1] Full name(s)\, highest degree\, institutional affiliation\, and funding agency support listed below the title\; [2] A declaration that the paper is original and has not been published in any other medium\, as well as that no generative AI (ChatGPT\, Gemini\, DeepSeek\, etc.) was used in the writing of the article\; [3] grant of rights for publication in the official Event E-Book. Follow the template available at:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OAcd8E490uhh9T2BHuR9knHfwUhMwN99kkCtxIDroZU/edit?usp=sharing.
\nLanguages: Papers may be submitted in Portuguese\, English\, and German.
\nTitle: Centered and in bold\, font size 16.
\nAbstract: Between 200-300 words. Must clearly contain: objective\, theoretical framework\, and conclusions (or expected results). This must be followed by an Abstract (a translation of the summary and keywords into English). In the case of a paper written in English\, place the abstract first\, followed by the resume in Portuguese or German.
\nKeywords: Three terms\, separated by semicolons (\;)\, ending with a dot (.)
\nPage Limit: 15-20 pages\, excluding the Bibliographic References.
\nFormat: Times New Roman font\, size 12\, 1.5 line spacing. All papers must be prepared for double-blind review. That is\, they must not contain any form of personal identification. Must conform to current APA standards.
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