From elizagoddard at aap.org.au Mon Sep 10 09:40:45 2018 From: elizagoddard at aap.org.au (Eliza Goddard) Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 09:40:45 +1000 Subject: [SydPhil] Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Sydney - Department of Philosophy, School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry Message-ID: *Postdoctoral Research Associate * *Department of Philosophy, School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry* *Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences* *Reference No. 1598/0818F* ? *Work alongside internationally renowned experts in the field * ? *Contribute to new developments in the philosophy of law and formal epistemology* ? *Full-time, fixed-term position for 16 months, Salary: $73K p.a. to $98K p.a. plus leave loading and generous superannuation contribution* About the opportunity This position is part of the ARC Discovery Project ?Formal Approaches to Legal Reasoning?. The appointees will work with Chief Investigators Professor Mark Colyvan and Dr Brian Hedden and collaborators to develop a new philosophical approaches to legal reasoning involving decision theory, game theory, probabilistic reasoning, and other formal tools of relevance. Specific research topics will include: ? Exploring and developing accounts of purely statistical evidence in criminal trials and how such evidence differs (if it does differ) from more familiar forms of evidence such as eye-witness testimony ? Looking at rationales for group decision-making in legal settings (e.g. juries and panels of judges) with an eye to recommendations for improving such procedures The positions will be located in the Department of Philosophy in the School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry at the University of Sydney. About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Philosophy with: ? PhD in Philosophy or another field relevant to the research project ? expertise in formal epistemology (decision theory, game theory, probability theory). ? evidence of research potential by publications, successful completion of previous research projects, etc. ? interest in applications of formal philosophical techniques. ? evidence of ability to work as part of a research team, including ability to efficiently schedule tasks and to meet deadlines About us The University of Sydney?s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history and tradition of intellectual rigour and offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse range of humanities and social science studies in the Asia-Pacific region, and a vibrant research and teaching environment. The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is one of five schools in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, made up of the departments of Archaeology, Classics and Ancient History, Gender and Cultural Studies, History, and Philosophy. The School brings together an exciting group of academics and students who participate in a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is home to some of the leading researchers and teachers in Australia and the world, as well as regularly hosting prominent visitors and international colloquia. Philosophy at the University of Sydney has research strengths in philosophy of science ? especially biology and cognitive science, history of philosophy ? especially early modern, logic, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, epistemology, decision theory, philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of law, pragmatism, and moral, social and political philosophy. The 2017-18 Wiley-Blackwell Philosophical Gourmet Report ranked Sydney equal first in the world for Philosophy of Biology. Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We?re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 6000 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students. We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us. How to apply All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply. Closing date: 16 September 2018 11.30pm Sydney time. For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job?s listing on the University of Sydney careers website. For specific enquiries please contact Professor Mark Colyvan mark.colyvan at sydney.edu.au or Dr Brian Hedden brian.hedden at sydney.edu.au Enquiries regarding the recruitment process can be directed to Mohammed Abu Naser on 02 8627 1215 or at mohammed.abunaser at sydney.edu.au The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. ? The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. -- Dr Eliza Goddard Executive Officer, Australasian Association of Philosophy GPO BOX 1978, Hobart 7001, Australia www.aap.org.au ACN 152 892 272 ABN 29 152 892 272 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From calendar-notification at google.com Tue Sep 11 12:59:49 2018 From: calendar-notification at google.com (Google Calendar) Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 02:59:49 +0000 Subject: [SydPhil] Notification: Rick Benitez (Sydney) @ Wed 12 Sep 2018 13:00 - 14:30 (AEST) (Seminars) Message-ID: <000000000000c2b16205758faa71@google.com> This is a notification for: Title: Rick Benitez (Sydney) The Puzzle of the pseudo-Platonic Axiochus The Axiochus is a Socratic dialogue written in the style of Plato?s early works. In it, Socrates tries to convince Axiochus, who is near death, that he has nothing to fear. Although the Axiochus was already recognised as spurious by the 3rd Century CE, it has been associated with the Platonic Academy from antiquity to the present. However, its arguments seem carelessly cobbled together. They are mutually inconsistent and internally flawed. How could such a work be considered worthy of the Academy? Scholars have answered this question in different ways. Some (Furley) argue that the Axiochus is irredeemably confused. Others (Hutchinson) argue that the dialogue belongs to the genre of consolation literature, in which consistency was not expected. More recently, Tim O?Keefe has argued that the dialogue demonstrates the Socratic practice of ?therapeutic inconsistency?, showing readers how to use invalid arguments to induce comforting beliefs. I shall argue that a better solution to the puzzle is available: the Axiochus underscores a long-standing Platonic emphasis on engaging in critical evaluation of arguments even in the face of imminent death. This emphasis was already demonstrated in Plato?s Phaedo by Socrates? commitment to argument when his interlocutors were afraid for him and themselves. It is demonstrated in the Axiochus by the way Socrates repeatedly encourages Axiochus to consider the (inconsistent) arguments he presents. The consolation of the Axiochus, I shall argue, is simply that the practice of reasoning calms fears by setting them to one side. When: Wed 12 Sep 2018 13:00 ? 14:30 Eastern Australia Time - Sydney Where: Sydney Uni, Muniment Room Calendar: Seminars Who: * Luara Ferracioli- creator Event details: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/nJlsCr8DLRt9DJl4s7hUMx?domain=google.com Invitation from Google Calendar: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/MwiECvl0PoCXyVzrhX-iN0?domain=google.com You are receiving this email at the account sydphil at arts.usyd.edu.au because you are subscribed for notifications on calendar Seminars. 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This discussion explores the ways in which the authority of expertise is increasingly questioned by both populist and progressive social and political movements. Focusing on environmental policy, it explores how we might establish more plural and diverse forms of democratic participation that extend beyond the formal processes of democratic representation. Thursday, September 20 6:30pm - 7:45pm Leichhardt Library (Piazza Level - Italian Forum, 23 Norton St, Leichhardt) Free event - All welcome - Light refreshments provided Bookings online or call 9367 9266 Full details as well as registration for the event are available from this link: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/u1FqC6X13RtD0YMAUpnSGw?domain=eventbrite.com.au If the event booking says that it is fully booked please still attend as many people who register do not show up on the night. 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We conclude that any attempt to resolve this conflict will either result in counterintuitive attributions of moral responsibility or will undermine their response to manipulation arguments. We conclude that while Deery and Nahmias? response to manipulation arguments is ultimately unsuccessful, interventionism is not without import for matters of moral responsibility. When: Thu 13 Sep 2018 15:00 ? 16:30 Eastern Australia Time - Sydney Calendar: Current Projects Who: * Kristie Miller- creator Event details: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/dHnjCWLJY7ikPYvnt6_TSA?domain=google.com Invitation from Google Calendar: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/_SeECXLKZoiJqN3LsV4H2m?domain=google.com You are receiving this email at the account sydphil at arts.usyd.edu.au because you are subscribed for notifications on calendar Current Projects. 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The Postgraduate Conference Fund has been created to support conferences, workshops, seminars, and other similar events on philosophical topics that are organised by postgraduate members of the Association. Such events can be directed at an audience of philosophers or at the wider public. Eligibility: Any applicant to the fund must be a research postgraduate (Postgraduate or Masters by Research) and an ordinary member of the Association in good standing. Deadline for applications: *Friday 19 October 2018* Full information about the fund, application procedure and online application form can be accessed here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ZUfQCxnMRvtOBPKGU8vC-t?domain=aap.org.au All enquiries should be directed to administrativeofficer at aap.org.au Kind regards, Chris Lawless Administrative Officer Australasian Association of Philosophy www.aap.org.au ABN 29 152 892 272 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From calendar-notification at google.com Thu Sep 13 13:00:00 2018 From: calendar-notification at google.com (Google Calendar) Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2018 03:00:00 +0000 Subject: [SydPhil] Notification: Stephen Gauckroger (Sydney) @ Wed 19 Sep 2018 13:00 - 14:30 (AEST) (Seminars) Message-ID: <0000000000001be3550575b7e780@google.com> This is a notification for: Title: Stephen Gauckroger (Sydney) Science, Neo-Kantianism, and the End of Enlightenment Philosophy was redefined in Germany in the second half of the nineteenth century. The issues arose initially due to claims that science exhausted everything that could be known, and consequently philosophy could no longer continue to play any role in our understanding of the world. In finding a new role for philosophy, the influential Neo-Kantian Hermann Cohen construed it as form of clarification and systematization of science, of which it now effectively formed an essential part: philosophy completes science, by establishing its unity on an a priori basis. I explore the strengths and weaknesses of this approach, focusing on the period after the World War I, when the aspirations of a scientifically-driven Enlightenment came to be seen by many as ineffectual and empty. When: Wed 19 Sep 2018 13:00 ? 14:30 Eastern Australia Time - Sydney Where: Sydney Uni, Muniment Room Calendar: Seminars Who: * Luara Ferracioli- creator Event details: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/8i2oC2xZYvCjWp9jSntH3C?domain=google.com Invitation from Google Calendar: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/rAArC3Q8Z2FBopEBiqbW5Q?domain=google.com You are receiving this email at the account sydphil at arts.usyd.edu.au because you are subscribed for notifications on calendar Seminars. 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