In the 3rd RUB-UFMG Workshop in Philosophy of Mind and of Cognitive Science, philosophers from the Ruhr-Universität Bochum and the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais will discuss topics that include mind-body dualism, predictive processing and consciousness, the interface between perception and action, and conceptualism about perceptual content.  Each talk lasts for 30′ followed by a 10′ commentary and an open Q&A of 20′. The workshop is an online event. All… » read more

Workshop – Fr. the 2nd of June 2023 – Ruhr-Universität Bochum / Veranstaltungszentrum – Saal 3Organized by: Suilin Lavelle (University of Edinburgh) & Tobias Schlicht (Ruhr-Universität Bochum)Zoom-Link: Please send an email to Firuze.Mullaoglu@ruhr-uni-bochum.de

CFR: Workshop “Investigating consciousness in animals and artificial systems: A comparative perspective” (ICA 2023) Organized by Albert Newen and Wanja Wiese 01.-02. June 2023, Bochum, Germany For further and current information, click here ******************* Tentative Schedule: Organizers: Albert Newen and Wanja Wiese (RUB, Institute of Philosophy II) Venue: Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Mercatorraum GA04/187 or online via Zoom (NEW: All talks will also be transmitted online) Thursday, 1st of June 2023 09:30-10:40        … » read more

Call for Applications The interdisciplinary Research Training Group Situated Cognition, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), invites applications for 12 Ph.D. positions (salary scale TV-L E 13, 65%) for a three-year structured PhD program. The official, legally binding calls for applications from the Ruhr-University Bochum and the Osnabrück University are linked below. The program and all positions will commence June 1st, 2023. The RTG is based at the Department of Philosophy II and the… » read more

Generative Episodic Memory: Interdisciplinary perspectives from neuroscience, psychology and philosophy Call for abstracts We invite submissions for symposia, talks and posters. Please note that all presentations are in person. Submission guidelines: Abstracts must be submitted in English and be no longer than 500 words. Submitted work must be original and unpublished and submitted electronically at https://www.conftool.net/gem2023/ Types of submissions: Please ensure that your files are in PDF format and are… » read more