Objectivism in academia
An academic news bulletin, for us academically-inclined Objectivists, and those interested. Univ. of Pittsburg is a very good school for philosophy. Philosophy of science in particular, I think, but I could be wrong about that. I am very excited to see this, and desperately want to attend, but can’t.
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This weekend (September 22-24, 2006) there will be a unique conference for philosophers, organized by Allan Gotthelf and Tara Smith. The conference, to be held at the University of Pittsburgh, is sponsored jointly by the Pitt and Texas Fellowships for the Study of Objectivism. The topic is "Concepts and Objectivity: Knowledge, Science, and Values."
The conference speakers include both Objectivist and non-Objectivist philosophers from around the world, including some quite prestigious names. Several of the sessions directly address Ayn Rand’s theories. For instance, Harry Binswanger will be chairing a session Friday on "Ayn Rand on Concepts, Definitions, and Objectivity," a session which will feature Allan Gotthelf’s paper and comments thereon by James Bogen, Professor Emeritus, Pitzer College.
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