Philosophica

Philosophica is an analytic philosophy conference series hosted by the Institute of Philosophy at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS). The theme of this edition of the conference is objects and metaphysics, engaging with philosophical work addressing topics in metaphysics broadly construed, with an additional emphasis placed on the nature of objects.

We invite abstracts on topics in metaphysics broadly construed; contributions do not need to place special emphasis on objects as such, though this is welcome. Topics include, but are not limited to:

We also welcome work broadly related to natural language, including the ontology or metaphysics of words and other traditional connections between metaphysics and language, as well as interdisciplinary perspectives drawing on logic, linguistics, philosophy of language, and other relevant areas.

Submitted abstracts should be prepared for blind review and be no more than 400 words (not including references); please also include 4-5 key words.

Submissions should be in English and suitable for 40-minute slots (30 minutes for presenting, 10 minutes for discussion).

The full registration fee for the conference is 650 PLN (~155 EUR). Students pay a reduced fee of 280 PLN (~65 EUR). The registration fee covers attendance, catering, and a conference dinner in the evening on the second day. It does not include accommodation or transportation costs. We will not be providing accommodation.