The Sixth International Conference for Doctoral Students in Philosophy 

The Sixth International Conference for Doctoral Students in Philosophy examines the multiple meanings of sense and other related concepts across the history of philosophy. From Antiquity to contemporary thought, the conference seeks to explore how these notions have been used to clarify and interpret philosophical discourse, to reshape and critically assess traditional philosophical narratives, to displace old beliefs and truths and even to beget new ones in the wake of the so-called ‘crisis of meaning’. Whether understood as an experience lived on an individual level, as a feature of human language, or as the action or result of the perceiving and knowing faculties, sense remains a central notion in philosophical thinking. Conceived as the outcome of a hermeneutical interpretation, as an end towards which actions should be oriented, or as an axiological value attributed to different events, the notions of purpose and meaning can be sought. Doctoral students are invited to engage with the various interpretations and uses of the notion of sense and related concepts by addressing questions such as: What can philosophical traditions teach us about the analysis of sense and meaning in relation to human discourse? How does the notion of sense relate to the individual, to human values, actions, and social realities? In what way do philosophical theories confer sense upon historical events, and what ethical and political implications arise from such undertakings? How does the notion of sense relate to our aesthetic experiences, attitudes, and sensibilities? In what manner is the act of investing or finding sense relevant for the knowing subject within a phenomenological or epistemological framework? Finally, can philosophy still be a source of meaning for individuals in a world frequently depicted as being in crisis?

Plenary sessions:
Friday, May 22
Micaela Latini, University of Ferrara
From the Worldless Human to a World Without Humans: Anders’ Philosophy of End Times
Room 138/François Chamoux and online

Saturday, May 23
Alina Noveanu, Babeș-Bolyai University
On Being and History: An Introduction to Martin Heidegger's Late Philosophy
Room 138/François Chamoux and online

Further information: https://hiphi.ubbcluj.ro/SDF/evenimente.html