Mathematical Phenomenology: Synergies and Connections Workshop
This workshop aims to create bridges between research in Mathematical Phenomenology— understood broadly as a research programme that connects the formal tools of mathematics with the study of conscious experience—and other formal research programmes in Consciousness Science, especially those concerned with quality spaces, structuralism, and psychometrics.
On the one hand, the workshop seeks to explore synergies and common targets of investigation. This includes questions like: To what extent can methods or perspectives developed within one research programme inform another? Do research programmes address distinct aspects of a common phenomenon? How do their formal tools compare, and can they be integrated into a unified framework?
On the other hand, the workshop seeks to clarify differences between research programmes, concerning their underlying assumptions, explanatory goals, desiderata, and satisfaction conditions. This includes, in particular, mutual criticisms that have arisen, such as concerns about rigour, bias, or the adequacy of standard practices for capturing phenomenal character.
Ultimately, the workshop aspires to help foster a more synergistic research landscape in consciousness science, in which progress in one research area can be recognized, evaluated, and fruitfully employed in another.
Date & Time
Date: November 25 & November 26, 2025
Time: Programme TBA
Location: BAMΞ, University of Bamberg, Bamberg & Online, Zoom
This workshop is part of BAMΞ's Mathematical Phenomenology Sprint.
Invited Speakers
We are currently in the process of scheduling talks, please find a preliminary list of confirmed invited speakers below.
Geoffrey Lee
Prof. Dr.
Department of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley
Title: TBA
Abstract: TBA
Larissa Albantakis
Prof. Dr.
Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Title: TBA
Abstract: TBA
Tim Ludwig
Dr.
Philosophy of Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Title: TBA
Abstract: TBA
Wanja Wiese
Dr.
Institute for Philosophy II, Ruhr University Bochum
Title: TBA
Abstract: TBA
Registration
If you would like to participate in this workshop, please apply via the form linked below. Please note that in order to facilitate good discussion sessions, spaces are limited. We are looking forward to welcoming you!
Organizers
Organizing Institutions
BAMΞ
University of Toronto, Department of Philosophy
Contact
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Updates
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