Termcard Semester 1 (23 - 24) (last updated: 24/09/2023)
Termcard Semester 2 (22 - 23) (last updated: 16/01/2023)
Termcard Semester 1 (22 - 23) (last updated: 22/11/2022)
This is a work-in-progress group for philosophers interested in issues of grounding and metaphysical explanation. It is run by Will Moorfoot and James Ross, of the University of Southampton. Will works on contingentist formulations of ground physicalism. James works on the relationship between grounding and causation.
Sessions will start at 1 pm (UK time) and be held on Microsoft Teams. See the Termcard for our current schedule and list of abstracts. Each session will last for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and consist of a 45-minute presentation followed by questions and discussion. An invite and handout (if available) will be sent out prior to the session. Like in semester 1, there will be six presentations across the semester.
This group is particularly aimed at academics and postgraduate researchers. However, please do still get in contact if you're interested in joining and don't meet these criteria.
Termcard Semester 2 (22 - 23) (last updated: 16/01/2023)
Termcard Semester 1 (22 - 23) (last updated: 22/11/2022)
This is a work-in-progress group for philosophers interested in issues of grounding and metaphysical explanation. It is run by Will Moorfoot and James Ross, of the University of Southampton. Will works on contingentist formulations of ground physicalism. James works on the relationship between grounding and causation.
Sessions will start at 1 pm (UK time) and be held on Microsoft Teams. See the Termcard for our current schedule and list of abstracts. Each session will last for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and consist of a 45-minute presentation followed by questions and discussion. An invite and handout (if available) will be sent out prior to the session. Like in semester 1, there will be six presentations across the semester.
This group is particularly aimed at academics and postgraduate researchers. However, please do still get in contact if you're interested in joining and don't meet these criteria.
Presenting
If you're interested in presenting to the group, please send an abstract of no more than 500 words to Will Moorfoot ([email protected]) and James Ross ([email protected]). Papers should be suitable for a 45-minute presentation (e.g., about 5000 words). Please also give an indication of when you would be happy to present.
We are happy to interpret the theme of grounding and metaphysical explanation broadly. However, we particularly welcome work in the following areas.
We are happy to interpret the theme of grounding and metaphysical explanation broadly. However, we particularly welcome work in the following areas.
- Pure work on the metaphysics or logic of grounding and metaphysical explanation.
- Applications of grounding and metaphysical explanation to areas such as ethics, philosophy of mind, wider issues in metaphysics, philosophy of science, social ontology and philosophy of mathematics.
- More historically-minded approaches.