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University of Minho (Braga), September 21-22, 2016



Proposals are welcome for the Second International Conference on Philosophy of Mind, which will be held at University of Minho, Braga (Portugal), on September 21-22, 2016.

We will focus on two main concepts of Philosophy of Mind, broadly considered:
- 1) Thought and 2) Perception;

​Graduate students, junior researchers and senior scholars are welcome to submit their work. 


Keynote speakers:
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- Prof. David Papineau (CUNY - Graduate Center)
- Prof. Tim Crane (University of Cambridge)
- Prof. Charles Travis (King's College / University of Porto)



Abstract submission:

This conference will focus on two main concepts: Thought and Perception.
We invite submission for a 30 minute presentation (followed by 15 minute discussion). Topics of interest might include (but are not limited to): 
- Nature of perception / thought
- Status of perceptual data
- How is perception related to the world?
- The problem of perception
- Theories of experience
- What is the strucutre of our thoughts?
- Nature of intentionality
- The objects of thought
- The contents of experience
Other topics that fall under the general discussion.
 
An extended abstract of approximately 1000 words should be prepared for blind review and include a cover page with full name, institution, contact information and short bio. Files can be submitted in pdf or doc(x).
 
Proposals must be sent to stevensequeira92@hotmail.com .
Further queries can be directed to the same address. 
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Deadline for submissions: July 15, 2016. 
Deadline for notification of acceptance: July 31, 2016.
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Scientific Committee:
Manuel Curado (Universidade do Minho)
Carlos Luciano Coutinho (Universidade Federal de Uberlândia MG, Brasil)
José António Alves (CEHUM, Universidade do Minho)
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Organizing Committee: Raquel Pereira, Steven S. Gouveia, Dr. Manuel Curado. (University of Minho).

​Co-organizer: Psychology Students Association (University of Minho)
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​With the support of: School of Psychology (University of Minho)

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