24-25 Aug 2012
Zuerich, Switzerland
Title: "Perspectives on Wittgenstein's Philosophy of Mathematics" Date: August 24-25 th, 2012 Place: Philosophisches Seminar Universität Zürich Scientific Organizer: Hans-Johann Glock Conference Description: The conference aims to present, promote and provoke research on Ludwig Wittgenstein's philosophy of mathematics. Wittgenstein is one of the most important philosophers of the 20^th century and he considered his most significant contribution to be in the philosophy of mathematics. Nevertheless, this contribution has received far less attention than the rest of his work. Recent research shows that early interpreters often failed to appreciate the radical nature of his critique of the orthodoxy. It also suggests that his philosophy of mathematics still contains much from which the field can profit. We therefore intend to discuss the development of Wittgenstein's philosophy of mathematics, the debates it has already provoked and the lessons it might hold for contemporary debates. Confirmed speakers: - Pasquale Frascolla (Università della Basilicata) - Warren Goldfarb (Harvard University) - Mathieu Marion (Université du Québec à Montréal) - Felix Mühlhölzer (Georg-August Universität Göttingen) - Esther Ramharter (Universität Wien) - Ian Rumfitt (Birkbeck University of London) - Severin Schroeder (University of Reading) - Göran Sundholm (Universiteit Leiden) Attendance is free, but registration is requested. For registration and further information please contact anne-katrin.schlegel@philos.uzh.ch.