Research Seminar in Post-Kantian European Philosophy, 2019/2020
Unless otherwise stated, Post-Kantian European Philosophy Research Group seminars take place on Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30pm in Room S0.11 (ground floor of Social Studies). All welcome. For further information, please contact tbc
Thu 6 Aug, '20- |
'Enquiry' Seminar SeriesBy ZoomGuest Speaker: Barnaby Walker (Warwick) Title: Knowledge and the State of Nature In Knowledge and the State of Nature Edward Craig presents a genealogy of the concept of knowledge. In this paper I argue that no genealogy of the concept of knowledge that starts from our need for true beliefs, like Craig’s, can succeed. This is for a reason identified by Williamson in a footnote of Knowledge and its Limits: namely, that there is no reason to regard the need for true belief as being more basic than the need for knowledge. I buttress the argument of Williamson’s footnote and show that contemporary defenders of genealogy have failed to grasp its significance for the prospects of genealogy. I conclude with some thoughts about the larger idea, exemplified by Craig’s genealogy, that reflection on the position of the enquirer is crucial for gaining a philosophical understanding of knowledge. |
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Mon 10 Aug, '20- |
RESCHEDULED FOR 17 AUGUST: 'Enquiry' Seminar SeriesBy ZoomGuest Speaker: Simon Wimmer (TU Dortmund) Title: 'Cook Wilson's Inquiry Argument for the Indefinability of Knowledge' Cook Wilson's Inquiry Argument for the Indefinability of Knowledge
Can knowledge be defined? In his (1926) Statement and Inference, John
Cook Wilson answers 'no' to this question. He offers two arguments for his answer. The first turns on the claim that definitions of knowledge will inevitably be circular; the second on the claim that we cannot even inquire into what the definition of knowledge is. This paper focuses on the second of these arguments. We attempt a detailed reconstruction of the argument and survey what might be said in defense of its central premises. |
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Thu 13 Aug, '20- |
'Enquiry' Seminar SeriesBy ZoomGuest Speaker: Alex Geddes (Southampton) Title: 'Suspending Judgement: A Corrective' |
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Mon 17 Aug, '20- |
'Enquiry' Seminar SeriesRescheduled from 10 August: Guest Speaker: Simon Wimmer (TU Dortmund) Title: 'Cook Wilson's Inquiry Argument for the Indefinability of Knowledge' Cook Wilson's Inquiry Argument for the Indefinability of Knowledge
Can knowledge be defined? In his (1926) Statement and Inference, John
Cook Wilson answers 'no' to this question. He offers two arguments for his answer. The first turns on the claim that definitions of knowledge will inevitably be circular; the second on the claim that we cannot even inquire into what the definition of knowledge is. This paper focuses on the second of these arguments. We attempt a detailed reconstruction of the argument and survey what might be said in defense of its central premises. |
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Tue 15 Sept, '20- |
Philosophy Department Staff MeetingMS Teams |
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Tue 22 Sept, '20- |
PG Return to Campus MeetingMS Teams |
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Thu 1 Oct, '20- |
Sessional Teaching Induction SessionMS Teams9.30 - 10.30 Teaching philosophy seminars and giving feedback (for new STAs) 11-12 Online teaching (David Bather Woods) (the session will be recorded) 2-3pm Round table discussion: ideas for teaching philosophy seminars (all STAs) 3.00 - 3.45 Training session with Susie Cleverly from Report and Support |
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Thu 1 Oct, '20- |
Postgraduate Induction 2020/21MS Teams10.00am-11.30am: Postgraduate Morning Induction (all new postgraduate students) 1.00pm-2.15pm: MA and MPhil Induction 1pm-2.15pm: PhD Induction |
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Thu 1 Oct, '20- |
Undergraduate Welcome Week Event: Philosophy Balloon DebateMS TeamsBalloon Debate. A hot-air balloon carrying an array of philosophical folk is sinking, and needs to drop weight – who will stay and who will go? We’ll hear cases from Tom on Aristotle, Max on Zhuangzi, Andrew on Émilie du Châtelet, Stephen H on Immanuel Kant, Eileen on Jane Austen, and Daniele on Frantz Fanon. If you would like to attend this event as a spectator, please email d.woods@warwick.ac.uk to be added to the invite. You are welcome to join for as much as you like. |
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Fri 2 Oct, '20 |
Postgraduate Welcome Conference 2020MS TeamsProgramme: 9.30am-10.30am: Speaker: Will Gildea Title: 'Misfortune, Modality and Moral Status' Respondent: Sameer Bajaj 11.00am-12.00pm Speaker: Beatrice Pagliarone Title: 'On Thought Insertion' Respondent: Chenwei Nie 1.30pm-2.30pm Speaker: Irene Dal Poz Title: 'Security Between Normality and Exceptionality' Respondent: Miguel de Beistegui 3.00pm-4.00pm Speaker: Chris Earley Title: 'Hypothesis Generators: Insight and Autonomy in Contemporary Art' Respondent: Eileen John |
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Tue 6 Oct, '20- |
CELPA Seminar Series Term 1WebinarGuest Speaker: David Boonin (Colorado Boulder) |
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Thu 8 Oct, '20- |
Online Seminars in MS TeamsMS TeamsBriefing Session with James Roscoe |
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Thu 8 Oct, '20- |
Knowledge and Belief SeminarBy ZoomGuest Speaker: John Hyman (UCL) Title: 'Knowledge and Belief' |
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Fri 9 Oct, '20 |
Philosophy Department (Virtual) Open Day |
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Sat 10 Oct, '20 |
Philosophy Department (Virtual) Open Day |
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Mon 12 Oct, '20- |
Philosophy Skills Development SessionMS TeamsGetting the Most out of Your Degree Led by David Bather Woods |
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Tue 13 Oct, '20- |
CELPA Seminar Series Term 1WebinarGuest Speaker: Jennifer Morton (UNC) |
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Wed 14 Oct, '20- |
Philosophy Department Staff Meeting |
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Wed 14 Oct, '20- |
Becoming a Personal Tutor: Briefing SessionMS TeamsPlease contact Stephen Houlgate for further information. |
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Wed 14 Oct, '20- |
Biopolitics Reading Group IIWebinarIntroduction: Biopolitics After Foucault Led by Daniele Lorenzini |
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Thu 15 Oct, '20- |
Knowledge and Belief SeminarBy ZoomGuest Speaker: Eva Rafetseder (Stirling) Title: TBC |
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Mon 19 Oct, '20- |
Philosophy Skills Development SessionMS TeamsTaking Effective Notes Led by David Bather Woods |
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Tue 20 Oct, '20- |
CELPA Seminar Series Term 1WebinarGuest Speaker: Tommie Shelby (Harvard) |
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Tue 20 Oct, '20- |
Warwick Post-Kantian European SeminarWebinarSpeaker: Robert C Miner (Baylor University) Title: 'In the South: Nietzsche and the Homines Religiosi in The Gay Science V' |
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Wed 21 Oct, '20- |
Biopolitics Reading Group IIWebinarBiopolitics and the Corona Virus: Tim Christiaens (Ku Leuven) |
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Thu 22 Oct, '20- |
Knowledge and Belief SeminarBy ZoomGuest Speaker: Simon Wimmer (TU Dortmund) Title: 'Lessons from Ryle?' |
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Fri 23 Oct, '20- |
Postgraduate Professional Development WorkshopBy ZoomProgramme 2.00 – 2.30 Literature search skills and tools (Kate Courage, Academic Support Librarian) 2.30 – 3.00 Planning your MA (Johannes Roessler) 3.15 – 3.45 Planning your PhD/MPhil (Johannes Roessler) 3.45 – 4.15 Applying for PhD programmes and scholarships (Peter Poellner) The first session is for everyone, the second session is for MA students only, the third session for PhD and MPhil students only, the fourth session is for anyone who is contemplating a scholarship application (not just MA students but also, potentially, first-year MPhil or PhD students). Later in the term there will be another meeting specifically on writing essays and theses. Please contact Johannes Roessler for further information. |
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Sat 24 Oct, '20 |
Philosophy Department (Virtual) Open Day |
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Mon 26 Oct, '20 |
Philosophy Department (Virtual) Open Day |
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Mon 26 Oct, '20- |
Philosophy Skills Development SessionMS TeamsUnderstanding the Marking Criteria Led by David Bather Woods |