Doctoral Seminar on Perception
The research unit "Phenomenologies" (URPh) organizes a reading
workshop on 20th century classical texts devoted to some issues of the
philosophy of perception. The reading sessions are to take place at the
University of Liège once every two weeks from December 2012. Each
reading will be prepared by a short presentation of the text, and followed
by discussion. Faculty, undergraduate, and PhD students are welcome.
Calendar:
2012-2013 – 2013-2014
Organization: Marco Coratolo (ULg), Edoardo Lamedica (ULg, Università
degli Studi di Urbino "Carlo Bo").
Contact: mcoratolo(at)doct.ulg.ac.be
- edoardo.lamedica(at)gmail.com
Aim: To introduce to the problem(s) of perception by reading texts
from the 20th century philosophy.
Format:
- Brief introduction.
- Reading.
- Debate on controversial issues.
Structure:
- General introduction (What is perception? What is the problem?).
- Sources of the problem.
- Possible answers.
Duration: 2 hours.
Venue: Liège, Place du 20 Août 7, Building A1, Meeting
Room of the Philosophy Department, 3rd floor.
Languages: English, French.
Call for participation: Participants are invited to introduce
the texts being studied or to propose further readings relevant to the
topic.
The seminar is free of charge and open to the public without registration.