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Mathematics & Analogical Reasoning, Munich (Germany), 27-28 Aug 2021 [POSTPONED!]

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The Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy invites registrations for the 
following event:
Mathematics and Analogical Reasoning
MCMP, LMU Munich
27-28 August, 2021
https://silviajonas.wixsite.com/mathematicsanalogies
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IDEA & MOTIVATION:

The goal of this conference is to investigate the role of mathematics as a 
heuristic device for analogical reasoning in science and philosophy.

QUESTIONS we aim to address at the conference include (but are not limited to):
·       How can a positive mathematical analogy generate support for a 
particular theoretical view about otherwise disconnected physical systems?
·       Can we be sure that epistemic lessons from one domain carry over to 
another domain, given that there are always known points of disanalogy? If so, 
how?
·       Does the fact that shared mathematical structures can generate new 
scientific insights have a bearing on (enhanced) indispensability arguments for 
mathematical realism?
·       How can a mathematical analogy generate understanding of one system 
given our understanding of the model system?
·       What is an adequate methodology for analogical reasoning about 
meta-empirical domains (like mathematics or ethics)?
·       Are the mathematical background assumptions of recent arguments 
featuring mathematical analogies plausible (specifically in light of recent 
pluralist developments in set theory)?

More Information is available on the conference website: 
https://silviajonas.wixsite.com/mathematicsanalogies.
The conference also has a PhilEvents website: 
https://philevents.org/event/show/81150.

REGISTRATION:
In order to register please visit the conference website 
(https://silviajonas.wixsite.com/mathematicsanalogies) or contact Silvia Jonas 
(silvia.jonas@lmu.de<mailto:silvia.jonas@lmu.de>) for further information.

ORGANIZERS:
Silvia Jonas (MCMP/LMU Munich)
Mark Colyvan (University of Sydney/MCMP)


https://silviajonas.wixsite.com/mathematicsanalogies
https://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/events/workshops/container/analogical_reasoning2020/index.html
https://philevents.org/event/show/81150

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