3-5 October 2007
Copenhagen, Denmark
SYNTHESE ANNUAL CONFERENCE Synthese hosts its first annual conference at the Carlsberg Academy in Copenhagen, October 3- 5 , 2007. The conference is sponsored by PHIS - The Danish Research School in Philosophy, History of Ideas and History of Science and Springer. Title: Between Logic and Intuition: David Lewis and the Future of Formal Methods in Philosophy Abstract: David Lewis is one of the most important figures in contemporary philosophy. His approach balances elegantly between the use of rigorous formal methods and sound philosophical intuitions. The benefit of such an approach is reflected in the substantial impact his philosophical insights have had not only in many core areas of philosophy, but also in neighboring disciplines ranging from computer science to game theory and linguistics. The interplay between logic and intuition to obtain results of both philosophical and interdisciplinary importance makes Lewis' work a prime example of formal philosophy. Lewis' work exemplifies the fruitful interplay between logic and intuition that is central to contemporary philosophy. This conference serves as a tribute to Lewis and as a venue for adressing questions concerning the relationship between logic and philosophical intuition. This first Synthese Annual Conference is the venue for discussing the future of formal methods in philosophy. Invited Speakers John Collins, Alan Hajk, Hannes Leitgeb, Rohit Parikh and L.A. Paul Program Committee and Conference Chairs Johan van Benthem, Vincent F. Hendricks, John Symons (SYNTHESE) and Stig Andur Pedersen (PHIS) Conference Manager Pelle Guldborg Hansen Registration Please write conference manager Pelle Guldborg Hansen to register: Department of Philosophy and Science Studies Roskilde University, P6 P.O. Box 260 DK4000 Roskilde, Denmark Phone: (+45) 4674 2540 Cell: (+45) 2334 2175 Fax: (+45) 4674 3012 Email: pgh@ruc.dk A conference fee is to be paid cash upon final registration (Wednesday, October 3, 2007). The conference fee is 150,00 Danish kroner a day, thus participation for the entire duration of the conference (Thursday, October 3 -- Saturday 5, 2004) is 450,00 Danish kroner. The conference fee covers the lunches with free beverages, conference booklet, tea and coffee during the breaks. NOTICE: Please remember exact amount. Deadline for registration Monday, October 1, 2007. If email is used include "SAC 2007" in the subject entry. All questions pertaining to registration and accommodations should be directed to Pelle Guldborg Hansen. Conference Website: http://www.springer.com/west/home/philosophy?SGWID=4-40385-70-35761018-0