Takes on Essentialism

The Mini-Workshop ‘Takes on Essentialim’ explores different contemporary and ancient perspectives on essentialism as a philosophical thesis. The aim of the workshop is to enhance discussion on essentialism, by putting together different views of the same topic.  

Date: 16 November 2024 

Venue: 
Room 250, Main Building 
USI West Campus, Via Buffi 13
Lugano, Switzerland 

This event is free, and there is no need to register. 

Invited Speakers: 

Fabrice Correia (Geneva)
Anna Marmodoro (Durham)

Schedule: 

Saturday, November 16 

9:00-9:30 Coffee and welcome 
9:30-10:15 Anna Marmodoro (Durham), Parmenidean Essentialism
10:15-10:45 Discussion 
10:45-11:00 Coffee break 
11:00-11:45 Fabrice Correia (Geneva), Some Thoughts About the Reduction of Metaphysical Necessity to Essence via Identity 
11:45-12:15 Discussion

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