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Ambiguity in Scientific Language: The Case of Biodiversity30 SepSeries: Conservation Abstract: Scientists are often faced with unique challenges when they use concepts—like biodiversity—that extend far beyond the boundaries of the traditional scientific community. Inevitably, a term that’s used in areas as disparate as conservation biology, systematics, politics, activism, and law will give rise to a host of clashing definitions.Show more
Ambiguity in Scientific Language: The Case of Biodiversity30 SepSeries: Conservation Abstract: Scientists are often faced with unique challenges when they use concepts—like biodiversity—that extend far beyond the boundaries of the traditional scientific community. Inevitably, a term that’s used in areas as disparate as conservation biology, systematics, politics, activism, and law will give rise to a host of clashing definitions. -
Gauging what's physically meaningful: spacetime representations in general relativity23 SepL' ISP, le centre centre CEFISES, et le groupe de contact FNRS OLOFOS ((Onto-)LOgical Frameworks Of Science) ont le plaisir de vous inviter à la première séance du séminaire OLOFOS de cette année, dont le thème général sera : "Scientific modelization: content and convention". Titre de la 1e séance: "Gauging what's physically meaningful: spacetime representationShow more
Gauging what's physically meaningful: spacetime representations in general relativity23 SepL' ISP, le centre centre CEFISES, et le groupe de contact FNRS OLOFOS ((Onto-)LOgical Frameworks Of Science) ont le plaisir de vous inviter à la première séance du séminaire OLOFOS de cette année, dont le thème général sera : "Scientific modelization: content and convention". Titre de la 1e séance: "Gauging what's physically meaningful: spacetime representation -
The Political and Legal Philosophy of Climate Litigation22 Sep23 SepOnline workshop 22-23 septembre 2022 - Chaire Hoover Evénement organisé par Axel Gosseries & Pierre André Inscription requise (contact: pi.andre@uclouvain.be) ►► Programme et infos sur le site de la Chaire HooverShow more
The Political and Legal Philosophy of Climate Litigation22 Sep23 SepOnline workshop 22-23 septembre 2022 - Chaire Hoover Evénement organisé par Axel Gosseries & Pierre André Inscription requise (contact: pi.andre@uclouvain.be) ►► Programme et infos sur le site de la Chaire Hoover -
Basic income versus fairness : optimal taxation with inactive agents20 SepMardi intime de la Chaire Hoover Par Antoine Germain (IDAM UCLouvain) Contact : kevin.hartmann@uclouvain.be ►► Infos sur le site de la Chaire HooverShow more
Basic income versus fairness : optimal taxation with inactive agents20 SepMardi intime de la Chaire Hoover Par Antoine Germain (IDAM UCLouvain) Contact : kevin.hartmann@uclouvain.be ►► Infos sur le site de la Chaire Hoover -
Biodiversity conservation and global justice20 SepBooks in Progress (BIP#15) Avec Chris Armstrong (University of Southampton) Deux fois par an, la Chaire Hoover organise à Louvain-la-Neuve un atelier sur un livre à paraître dans le domaine de l'éthique ou de la théorie politique.Show more
Biodiversity conservation and global justice20 SepBooks in Progress (BIP#15) Avec Chris Armstrong (University of Southampton) Deux fois par an, la Chaire Hoover organise à Louvain-la-Neuve un atelier sur un livre à paraître dans le domaine de l'éthique ou de la théorie politique. -
Explanation and logic 202212 Jul14 JulThe ExLog conference, hosted by the research group of Prof. Peter Verdée (Cefises Center), will be taking place again this year from 12–14 July, 2022 The topic of the conference is the relation between explanation, relevance, and logic. More infoShow more
Explanation and logic 202212 Jul14 JulThe ExLog conference, hosted by the research group of Prof. Peter Verdée (Cefises Center), will be taking place again this year from 12–14 July, 2022 The topic of the conference is the relation between explanation, relevance, and logic. More info -
Can we justify the induction principle if laws of nature can change?17 JunMetaphysics of Science Seminar 6th SESSION : CAN WE JUSTIFY THE INDUCTION PRINCIPLE IF LAWS OF NATURE CAN CHANGE ? Prof. ISP/EFIL Alexandre Guay (Cefises)Show more
Can we justify the induction principle if laws of nature can change?17 JunMetaphysics of Science Seminar 6th SESSION : CAN WE JUSTIFY THE INDUCTION PRINCIPLE IF LAWS OF NATURE CAN CHANGE ? Prof. ISP/EFIL Alexandre Guay (Cefises) -
Les justifications de l’esclavage, à l'époque de la conquête de l'amérique14 JunLa seconde partie du séminaire Les justifications de l’esclavage, à l'époque de la conquête de l'amérique aura lieu le 14 juin 2022 Workshop collectif sur Luis de Molina : En présentiel, avec la participation de Paul Richard Blum (Loyola Baltimore / Olomouc), José Luis Egío (Frankfurt), Rômulo Ehalt (Frankfurt), Christoph Haar (UCLouvain), Anne-Charlotte MartinShow more
Les justifications de l’esclavage, à l'époque de la conquête de l'amérique14 JunLa seconde partie du séminaire Les justifications de l’esclavage, à l'époque de la conquête de l'amérique aura lieu le 14 juin 2022 Workshop collectif sur Luis de Molina : En présentiel, avec la participation de Paul Richard Blum (Loyola Baltimore / Olomouc), José Luis Egío (Frankfurt), Rômulo Ehalt (Frankfurt), Christoph Haar (UCLouvain), Anne-Charlotte Martin -
Schrödinger’s What is Life ? Revisited10 Jun6TH SESSION : Schrödinger’s What is Life? Revisited Life and cognition seminar series With Daniel J. Nicholson (George Mason University) Abstract: Erwin Schrödinger’s What is Life? is one of the most celebrated scientific works of the twentieth century. However, like most classics, it is far more often cited than read. Efforts to seriously engage with Schrödinger’s arguments are rare.Show more
Schrödinger’s What is Life ? Revisited10 Jun6TH SESSION : Schrödinger’s What is Life? Revisited Life and cognition seminar series With Daniel J. Nicholson (George Mason University) Abstract: Erwin Schrödinger’s What is Life? is one of the most celebrated scientific works of the twentieth century. However, like most classics, it is far more often cited than read. Efforts to seriously engage with Schrödinger’s arguments are rare. -
Workshop on Facts, Concepts, Norms and Values07 JunHybrid workshop jointly organized by The Center for the Study of Rationalities and Beliefs (University of Bucharest) and the Hoover Chair of Social and Economic Ethics (UCLouvain) Info and program on the Hoover chair websiteShow more
Workshop on Facts, Concepts, Norms and Values07 JunHybrid workshop jointly organized by The Center for the Study of Rationalities and Beliefs (University of Bucharest) and the Hoover Chair of Social and Economic Ethics (UCLouvain) Info and program on the Hoover chair website