“Neonatal Imitation in Context”, Nazım Keven
Abstract: Over 35 years ago, Meltzoff and Moore (1977) published their famous article ‘Imitation of facial and manual gestures by human neonates’. Their central conclusion, that neonates can imitate, was and continues to be controversial. Here we focus on an often neglected aspect of this debate, namely on neonatal spontaneous behaviors themselves. We present a case study of a paradigmatic […]
Department of Archaeology Lunchtime Talk, Lyuben Leschtakov
Department of Archaeology Lunchtime Talk Lyuben Leschtakov (National Institute of Archaeology/ Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Department of Thracian Archaeology) "Metallurgical Research in Modern Bulgaria" Dr. Leschtakov is an expert in Eastern European prehistoric metalwork. In this lunchtime lecture, Dr. Leschtakov will talk about the development of metal production and consumption in Bulgaria, with a special focus on […]
“What Computers Cannot Do – A Philosophical Approach”,Kai Hauser (TU Berlin)
Date: Tuesday, 31 October, 2017 Time: 16:40-18:00 Place: A-130 This talk is intended for a general audience. Abstract: Recent developments in computer programming, information technology, and robotics have given rise to optimistic predictions about future possibilities in artificial intelligence. I will present two sets of philosophical arguments that cast this optimism into doubt. One of them suggests that there is a limitation of principle applying to any machine whatsoever. Web: www.phil.bilkent.edu.tr Facebook: www.facebook.com/bilkent.philosophy
“Utopia”, Dr. Joanne Paul
Colloquium series in the Program in Cultures, Civilizations and Ideas Dr. Joanne Paul History Department and Centre for Early Modern and Medieval Studies Sussex University "Utopia" in the Context of More's Thought Wednesday, November 1, 12:40. This talk seeks to shed light on the central message of More’s Utopia by examining it within the context of […]
“On Display: Interactive Art as Ergodic Text”,Cultures, Civilizations and Ideas, the Department of Communication and Design, and the Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture
“On Display: Interactive Art as Ergodic Text” Weekdays, November 1st to November 14th, from 11.30 to 13.30 Opening reception: Wednesday, November 1st at 16.30. Bilkent University FADA Exhibition Hall “On Display: Interactive Art as Ergodic Text” is at once a celebration of interactive art—art that requires the viewer to play an integral role in the piece itself—and a unique […]
“The Process of Creative Writing, and Ethnicity in the United States”, Susan Straight
Susan Straight, the distinguished American novelist, will be speaking on her work, the process of creative writing, and ethnicity in the United States on Friday, November 3rd, from 15.40 to about 17.00, in G-110. Her novels have won numerous awards. She teaches in the Creative Writing program at the University of California at Riverside. She is interested in meeting Bilkent […]
“The Fine-Tuning Argument: For God or Against Physics?”,Tufan Kıymaz
Abstract: The physical constants and laws of nature in our universe appear to be finely-tuned to secure the emergence of life. The best explanation of this appearance of fine-tuning for life is that the physical constants and laws of nature are in fact finely-tuned, that is, they are designed. Therefore, the finely-tuned appearance of our universe constitutes good (if not […]
Reading Tanpınar Today, Beyond World Literature
Dear Colleagues and Students, On Wednesday, November 15, Özen Nergis Dolcerocca from Koç University will give the following talk, as part of the Center for Turkish Literature Speaker Series. Reading Tanpınar Today, Beyond World Literature Özen Nergis Dolcerocca is an Assistant Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Koç University, Istanbul. She received her doctoral degree in […]
“Seljuks & Mongols, Mosques & Madrasas in Medieval Anatolia”, Scott Redford
We have the pleasure to invite you to the Lecture given by Professor Scott Redford from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London: « Seljuks & Mongols, Mosques & Madrasas in Medieval Anatolia », on Wednesday 15 November at 17:40 in the Department of Archaeology of Bilkent University, Faculty of Humanities and Letters, Room H-132. After the […]
“It Just Looks the Same: Differences in Racial Categorization among Infants and Older Humans”, Kamuran Osmanoğlu
“It Just Looks the Same: Differences in Racial Categorization among Infants and Older Humans” By Kamuran Osmanoğlu (University of Kansas, Philosophy) Date: Thursday 16th November, 2017 Time: 15:40-17:15 Place: H-232 Abstract: Forms of racial cognition begin early: from about 3 months onward, many human infants prefer to look at own-race faces over other-race faces. What is not yet fully clear is what the psychological mechanisms are that underlie racial thoughts at this […]
“Money, Sex, and Revenge: From American Fiction to Fact”, Peter Swirski
TALK /DEPARTMENT OF AMER Peter Swirski, University of Alberta, Canada, will be giving a talk entitled "Money, Sex, and Revenge: From American Fiction to Fact," on Monday, November 20, at 15:40 in G-160. He is the author of numerous books pertinent to American literature and culture, popular culture and media studies, the digital humanities, and the philosophy of science.
“Shoot Later, Ask Questions First: A Brief History of the Wild West and the Hollywood Western,” by Peter Swirski (Univ. of Silesia)
Tuesday, November 21 "Shoot Later, Ask Questions First: A Brief History of the Wild West and the Hollywood Western," by Peter Swirski (Univ. of Silesia), at C-Blok Amphitheatre, 3.40 p.m. Organized by AMER.