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Events, research, and news from our Institute of Philosophy (ISFI) at USI University and FTL in Lugano.
Learn more about us here: ftl.usi.ch/isfi
Learn more about us here: ftl.usi.ch/isfi
We extend our warmest congratulations to Prof. Øystein Linnebo on signing the Book of Members at the recent American Academy of Arts and Sciences induction.
For the news: dailynous.com/2025/04/23/p...
For the news: dailynous.com/2025/04/23/p...
November 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We extend our warmest congratulations to Prof. Øystein Linnebo on signing the Book of Members at the recent American Academy of Arts and Sciences induction.
For the news: dailynous.com/2025/04/23/p...
For the news: dailynous.com/2025/04/23/p...
Lorenzo Rossi (University of Turin) will give the talk “Supervaluational Truth and Quantifiers" as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. Don't miss it on Friday, December 5, at 4.30 pm (CET)!
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
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For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Lorenzo Rossi (University of Turin) will give the talk “Supervaluational Truth and Quantifiers" as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. Don't miss it on Friday, December 5, at 4.30 pm (CET)!
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
Ulrich Meyer (Colgate University) will give the talk “Brute Facts" as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. Don't miss it on Wednesday, November 26 at 5.00 pm (CET)!
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Ulrich Meyer (Colgate University) will give the talk “Brute Facts" as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. Don't miss it on Wednesday, November 26 at 5.00 pm (CET)!
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
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Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Bence Nanay!
November 6, 2025
Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Bence Nanay!
November 6, 2025
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Bence Nanay!
November 6, 2025
Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Bence Nanay!
November 6, 2025
📚Master Meeting! Our Master in Philosophy will open its doors to prospective students on Friday, November 17th! Experience what it is like to be a MAP Student!
You can register at join.usi.ch/en/master-me...
Registration is mandatory!
More questions? Write to isfi.ftl@usi.ch
You can register at join.usi.ch/en/master-me...
Registration is mandatory!
More questions? Write to isfi.ftl@usi.ch
November 5, 2025 at 11:51 AM
📚Master Meeting! Our Master in Philosophy will open its doors to prospective students on Friday, November 17th! Experience what it is like to be a MAP Student!
You can register at join.usi.ch/en/master-me...
Registration is mandatory!
More questions? Write to isfi.ftl@usi.ch
You can register at join.usi.ch/en/master-me...
Registration is mandatory!
More questions? Write to isfi.ftl@usi.ch
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Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Matteo Morganti!
October 31, 2025
Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Matteo Morganti!
October 31, 2025
November 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Matteo Morganti!
October 31, 2025
Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Matteo Morganti!
October 31, 2025
Bence Nanay (University of Antwerp and USI) will give the talk “The Translucent Mind" part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. Don't miss it on Thursday, November 6 at 4.30 pm (CET)!
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
October 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Bence Nanay (University of Antwerp and USI) will give the talk “The Translucent Mind" part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. Don't miss it on Thursday, November 6 at 4.30 pm (CET)!
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
Matteo Morganti (University of Rome 3) will give the talk “Haecceitism and (Quantum) Physics" as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia.
Don't miss it on Friday, October 31 at 4.30 pm (CET)!
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
Don't miss it on Friday, October 31 at 4.30 pm (CET)!
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
October 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Matteo Morganti (University of Rome 3) will give the talk “Haecceitism and (Quantum) Physics" as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia.
Don't miss it on Friday, October 31 at 4.30 pm (CET)!
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
Don't miss it on Friday, October 31 at 4.30 pm (CET)!
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
Are you looking for a master's program focused on Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, Logic and Philosophy of Physics? Discover more about the MAP during our Master Info Day! You can attend online or in person.
To attend, register by filling out this form:
join.usi.ch/en/master-info-day
To attend, register by filling out this form:
join.usi.ch/en/master-info-day
October 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Are you looking for a master's program focused on Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, Logic and Philosophy of Physics? Discover more about the MAP during our Master Info Day! You can attend online or in person.
To attend, register by filling out this form:
join.usi.ch/en/master-info-day
To attend, register by filling out this form:
join.usi.ch/en/master-info-day
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Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with prof. Fabrice Correia!
September 25, 2025
Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with prof. Fabrice Correia!
September 25, 2025
October 1, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with prof. Fabrice Correia!
September 25, 2025
Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with prof. Fabrice Correia!
September 25, 2025
📷 Fabrice Correia (joint work with Sven Rosenkranz (University of Barcelona and ICREA)) will give the talk, "Higher-Order Tense Realism", as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. Don't miss it on Sep. 25 at 4.30pm (CET)!
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: www.usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: www.usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
September 17, 2025 at 11:42 AM
📷 Fabrice Correia (joint work with Sven Rosenkranz (University of Barcelona and ICREA)) will give the talk, "Higher-Order Tense Realism", as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. Don't miss it on Sep. 25 at 4.30pm (CET)!
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: www.usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch
For more: www.usi.ch/it/feeds/32641
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Workshop: Metaphysics of Cosmology
10-12 September, 2025
Workshop: Metaphysics of Cosmology
10-12 September, 2025
September 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
📌Framed Moments
Workshop: Metaphysics of Cosmology
10-12 September, 2025
Workshop: Metaphysics of Cosmology
10-12 September, 2025
💥 Lugano Philosophy Colloquia, Fall 2025
The schedule is available now!
Check out usi.ch/en/feeds/32641 for the full program.
To stay updated on our incoming events, visit usi.ch/en/education... or subscribe to our mailing list.
For any questions: events.isfi@usi.ch
The schedule is available now!
Check out usi.ch/en/feeds/32641 for the full program.
To stay updated on our incoming events, visit usi.ch/en/education... or subscribe to our mailing list.
For any questions: events.isfi@usi.ch
September 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
💥 Lugano Philosophy Colloquia, Fall 2025
The schedule is available now!
Check out usi.ch/en/feeds/32641 for the full program.
To stay updated on our incoming events, visit usi.ch/en/education... or subscribe to our mailing list.
For any questions: events.isfi@usi.ch
The schedule is available now!
Check out usi.ch/en/feeds/32641 for the full program.
To stay updated on our incoming events, visit usi.ch/en/education... or subscribe to our mailing list.
For any questions: events.isfi@usi.ch
Check out the upcoming workshop "Metaphysics of Cosmology" (Sep. 10-12, Lugano) organised by Lorenzo Lorenzetti.
For more info:
www.ftl.usi.ch/it/feeds/15032
lorenzo.lorenzetti@usi.ch.
For more info:
www.ftl.usi.ch/it/feeds/15032
lorenzo.lorenzetti@usi.ch.
September 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Check out the upcoming workshop "Metaphysics of Cosmology" (Sep. 10-12, Lugano) organised by Lorenzo Lorenzetti.
For more info:
www.ftl.usi.ch/it/feeds/15032
lorenzo.lorenzetti@usi.ch.
For more info:
www.ftl.usi.ch/it/feeds/15032
lorenzo.lorenzetti@usi.ch.
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Workshop: Quantum Indeterminacy
3-5 July, 2025
Workshop: Quantum Indeterminacy
3-5 July, 2025
July 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Workshop: Quantum Indeterminacy
3-5 July, 2025
Workshop: Quantum Indeterminacy
3-5 July, 2025
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Workshop: Variations on Metamathematics
3-4 July, 2025
Workshop: Variations on Metamathematics
3-4 July, 2025
July 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Workshop: Variations on Metamathematics
3-4 July, 2025
Workshop: Variations on Metamathematics
3-4 July, 2025
📌Framed Moments
10th Annual Conference of the Society for the Metaphysics of Science (SMS)
30 June, 1-2 July, 2025
10th Annual Conference of the Society for the Metaphysics of Science (SMS)
30 June, 1-2 July, 2025
July 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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10th Annual Conference of the Society for the Metaphysics of Science (SMS)
30 June, 1-2 July, 2025
10th Annual Conference of the Society for the Metaphysics of Science (SMS)
30 June, 1-2 July, 2025
📌Framed Moments
Summer School: The Aim and Structure of Cosmological Theory
23-27 June, 2025
Summer School: The Aim and Structure of Cosmological Theory
23-27 June, 2025
July 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Summer School: The Aim and Structure of Cosmological Theory
23-27 June, 2025
Summer School: The Aim and Structure of Cosmological Theory
23-27 June, 2025
We extend our warmest congratulations to Prof. Wüthrich for winning an ERC Advanced grant!
For the news: www.unige.ch/recherche/en...
For the news: www.unige.ch/recherche/en...
June 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We extend our warmest congratulations to Prof. Wüthrich for winning an ERC Advanced grant!
For the news: www.unige.ch/recherche/en...
For the news: www.unige.ch/recherche/en...
Léon Probst organises a workshop on "The Variations on Metamathematics", aiming to discuss some of the questions within the notion of intensionality.
Room SI-006, Black Building, USI West Campus, 3-4 July.
For more info: leon.probst@usi.ch
For more information, visit: www.usi.ch/it/feeds/31822
Room SI-006, Black Building, USI West Campus, 3-4 July.
For more info: leon.probst@usi.ch
For more information, visit: www.usi.ch/it/feeds/31822
June 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Léon Probst organises a workshop on "The Variations on Metamathematics", aiming to discuss some of the questions within the notion of intensionality.
Room SI-006, Black Building, USI West Campus, 3-4 July.
For more info: leon.probst@usi.ch
For more information, visit: www.usi.ch/it/feeds/31822
Room SI-006, Black Building, USI West Campus, 3-4 July.
For more info: leon.probst@usi.ch
For more information, visit: www.usi.ch/it/feeds/31822
Cristian Mariani (USI) organises a workshop on Quantum Indeterminacy, which will take place from July 3 to July 5, 2025 at Hotel Il Castagno, Mugena CH (Meeting Room, ground floor).
For participation and details, email: cristian.mariani@usi.ch.
For more info: www.ftl.usi.ch/it/feeds/15025
For participation and details, email: cristian.mariani@usi.ch.
For more info: www.ftl.usi.ch/it/feeds/15025
June 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Cristian Mariani (USI) organises a workshop on Quantum Indeterminacy, which will take place from July 3 to July 5, 2025 at Hotel Il Castagno, Mugena CH (Meeting Room, ground floor).
For participation and details, email: cristian.mariani@usi.ch.
For more info: www.ftl.usi.ch/it/feeds/15025
For participation and details, email: cristian.mariani@usi.ch.
For more info: www.ftl.usi.ch/it/feeds/15025
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We are happy that Prof. Bjørn Jespersen (Utrecht) visited our Institute of Philosophy from June 2 to 4. Here are some photos of when he gave the talk on "Vulcanology: descriptive names, invariant semantics, and dual predication". Enjoy!
June 2, 2025.
We are happy that Prof. Bjørn Jespersen (Utrecht) visited our Institute of Philosophy from June 2 to 4. Here are some photos of when he gave the talk on "Vulcanology: descriptive names, invariant semantics, and dual predication". Enjoy!
June 2, 2025.
June 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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We are happy that Prof. Bjørn Jespersen (Utrecht) visited our Institute of Philosophy from June 2 to 4. Here are some photos of when he gave the talk on "Vulcanology: descriptive names, invariant semantics, and dual predication". Enjoy!
June 2, 2025.
We are happy that Prof. Bjørn Jespersen (Utrecht) visited our Institute of Philosophy from June 2 to 4. Here are some photos of when he gave the talk on "Vulcanology: descriptive names, invariant semantics, and dual predication". Enjoy!
June 2, 2025.
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Open Lecture with Achille Varzi!
May 26, 2025
Open Lecture with Achille Varzi!
May 26, 2025
June 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Open Lecture with Achille Varzi!
May 26, 2025
Open Lecture with Achille Varzi!
May 26, 2025
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Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Prof. Vincent Lam!
May 23, 2025
Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Prof. Vincent Lam!
May 23, 2025
May 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Prof. Vincent Lam!
May 23, 2025
Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Prof. Vincent Lam!
May 23, 2025
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Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with prof. Cristian Mariani!
May 9, 2025
Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with prof. Cristian Mariani!
May 9, 2025
May 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with prof. Cristian Mariani!
May 9, 2025
Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with prof. Cristian Mariani!
May 9, 2025