Talk: Representations and Face-to-Face Encounters – Why They Matter for the Philosophy of Fiction
Talk: Representations and Face-to-Face Encounters – Why They Matter for the Philosophy of Fiction By Derek Matravers (Philosophy, Open University/ Cambridge University) Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024 Time: 1730-1900 Room: H232 Abstract: This paper will argue that philosophers working on fiction have paid insufficient attention to the distinction between representations and face-to-face encounters. This paper will sketch the relevant differences. […]
Conference: Connecting Stucco in the Mediterranean (c. 300 BCE – 1200 CE)
Bilkent University Bilkent University, Ankara, Ankara, TurkeyConnecting Stucco in the Mediterranean (c. 300 BCE- c. 1200 CE) Dates: 16-17 May, 2024 Conference program: https://connectingstucco.com/ Organized by the Polish Academy of Sciences, Bilkent University, and ANAMED.
Talk: Censorship, Evidence, and Justification
Title: Censorship, Evidence, and Justification By Hrishikesh Joshi (University of Arizona, Philosophy) Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Time: 1530-1700 Room: H232 Abstract: This paper considers the justification of censorship from the censor's perspective. Namely: what must the censor's epistemic position be like in order for her to be justified in enacting a policy of censorship? I argue that this bar is likely […]
Talk: Creation From Chaos to Complexity
Talk: Creation From Chaos to Complexity By Dorothea Olkowsk (University of Colorado, Philosophy) Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Time: 1630-1800 Room: H355 Abstract: Philosophy, defined by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari, is “the art of forming, inventing, and fabricating concepts.” More specifically, it is “the discipline that involves creating concepts,” because concepts are not ready made, and even though concepts […]
Bilkent PhilFest’24
28 Eylül 2024, Cumartesi, Web: https://philfest.bilkent.edu.tr/ Düzenleyenler: Bilkent Üniversitesi Felsefe Bölümü Bilkent Felsefe Topluluğu Bilkent Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi Bilkent Psikolojik Danışma ve Gelişim Merkezi
Workshop: Humanities Education Platform
Bilkent University Bilkent University, Ankara, Ankara, TurkeyTeaching Workshop: Humanities Education Platform Dates: 11-12 October, 2024 Place: A-Z31 (History Department Seminar Room) Conference program: Click here. Organized by the Program in Cultures, Civilizations and Ideas.
Princeton-Bilkent Workshop on the History and Philosophy of Science
Dates: October 13-15, 2024 Participants: Faculty and graduate students from the philosophy departments of Princeton and Bilkent. Tarek Dika (University of Toronto) and David Miller (Auburn University) will also join as special guests. About: The concept of 'method' as conceived in ancient and early modern times. On the first day of the workshop, the discussion will focus on Aristotle's conception […]
Conference: Public Archaeology – Dialogues, Communities and Social Challenges
Bilkent University Bilkent University, Ankara, Ankara, TurkeyPublic Archaeology: Dialogues, Communities and Social Challenges Dates: 17-18 October, 2024 Conference program: https://biaa.ac.uk/events/public-archaeology-dialogues-communities-and-social-challenges/ Organized by the British Institute at Ankara and the Department of Archaeology.
Talk: Contested Cultural Heritage – Ethics, Morality and the Law in the Context of Museums & the Islamic Art Market
Bilkent University Bilkent University, Ankara, Ankara, TurkeyTitle: Contested Cultural Heritage: Ethics, Morality and the Law in the Context of Museums & the Islamic Art Market By Richard McClary (University of York, Art History) Dates: 23rd October, 2024 Time: 1730-1900 Place: C-Block Amphi Organized by the Department of Archaeology.
Talk: An Empire of 2000 Cities
Bilkent University Bilkent University, Ankara, Ankara, TurkeyTitle: An Empire of 2000 Cities By John Bintliff (University of Edinburgh/ University of Leiden, Archaeology) Dates: 20th November, 2024 Time: 1730-1900 Place: A-130 Organized by the Department of Archaeology.
Conference: The 3rd Pisidia Conference – The Interaction of Pisidia with the ‘Outside World’
Bilkent University Bilkent University, Ankara, Ankara, TurkeyThe 3rd Pisidia Conference: The Interaction of Pisidia with the ‘Outside World’ Dates: 21-22 November, 2024 Conference program: https://www.pisidiasymposium2024.com/ Organized by the Department of Archaeology.