Murdoch Philosophical Colloquium 2014

The Murdoch Philosophy Program in conjunction with the School of Arts invites all Murdoch University staff and students to attend the 10th Murdoch Colloquium.

The theme of this year’s Colloquium is 'Philosophy Across Traditions' showcasing the diversity of Philosophy across Perth’s universities and fostering dialogue between different approaches.

Date: 1 December 2014

Time: 10am – 5pm

Location: Brian Hill Lecture Theatre, Murdoch University

 
Confirmed speakers:

Horst Ruthrof (Murdoch University): Speculations on the Origins of Language (Welcome Address)

Barry Maund (University of Western Australia): Philosophising about Visual Perception (Keynote Address)

Miri Albahari (UWA): Investigating the possibility of nibbāna

Laura D’Olimpio (UNDA): Philosophy for Children and the general capabilities

Michael Rubin (UWA): Moral Perception and Epistemic Access

Greg Schofield (MU): Philosophy, Social Evolutionary Theory & Writing Ethno-History

Matthew Sharpe (Deakin): Poetic imagination in Science, before the two cultures divide               

Clas Weber (UNDA/UWA): Self-location and the Objects of Belief

Heath Williams (MU): Phenomenological description and enargeia

 The Colloquium will be followed by drinks, nibbles and more discussion at the School of Arts common room. We will conclude the evening with a collegial dinner in Fremantle, location tba.

The Colloquium is kindly sponsored by:

Philosophy Program, Murdoch University
Department of Philosophy, UWA
Centre for Applied Philosophy and Ethics, Curtin University of Technology
Research Ethics Office, Murdoch University
School of Arts

For further information contact:

Dr Alan Tapper
A.Tapper@curtin.edu.au

Dr Anne Schwenkenbecher

A.Schwenkenbecher@murdoch.edu.au