Latest Past Events

Rotman Graduate Student Conference (RGSC2022): Models and Idealizations

Room 1170 - Western Interdisciplinary Research Building Western Interdisciplinary Research Building, London

The Rotman Institute of Philosophy is excited to announce the second annual Rotman Graduate Student Conference, taking place on Thursday May 12 and Friday May 13, 2022. We are pleased to announce Philosopher, Dr. Angela Potochnik (University of Cincinnati) and Professor of Astronomy, Dr. Sarah Gallagher (Western University) as our keynote speakers. This will [...]

Ann-Sophie Barwich – The Cinderella of the Senses: Smell as a Window into Mind and Brain

Room 1170 - Western Interdisciplinary Research Building Western Interdisciplinary Research Building, London

Join the Rotman Institute of Philosophy for a talk by Dr. Ann Sophie-Barwich related to her recent book, Smellosophy: What the Nose Tells the Mind (Harvard University Press, 2020). Pending changes due to the evolving COVID situation, this event is planned to be hybrid, with both in-person and virtual attendance options. Please see below [...]

Ann-Sophie Barwich – How Biology Perceives Chemistry: A Causal Analysis of the Stimulus in Olfaction and its Implications for Scientific and Philosophical Theorizing

Room 7107 - Western Interdisciplinary Research Building Western Interdisciplinary Research Building, London

Join the Rotman Institute of Philosophy for a work in progress seminar with Dr. Ann-Sophie Barwich. Please note this event is intended for an academic audience. For details on the accompanying public lecture, please visit: Ann-Sophie Barwich – The Cinderella of the Senses: Smell as a Window into Mind and Brain. Abstract: [...]