CfA: Responses to Newton: The impact of the mathematical-experimental paradigm on natural philosophy, epistemology, and metaphysics (1687 – 1800)
Submission deadline:
February 1, 2019
Invited Speakers:
Thomas Ahnert (University of Edinburgh)
Mary Domski (University of New Mexico)
Lisa Downing (Ohio State University)
Philippe Hamou (Université Paris Nanterre)
Christian Leduc (Université de Montréal)
Tinca Prunea-Bretonnet (University of Bucharest)
Organized by:
Karin de Boer (KU Leuven), Steffen Ducheyne (VUB), Arnaud Pelletier (ULB), Anne-Lise Rey (Paris Nanterre), and
Laurence Bouquiaux (University of Liège)
The aim of the conference is to take steps towards a
balanced and comprehensive account of the multi-faceted effects of
Newton’s
work on disciplines such as natural philosophy, epistemology, and
metaphysics during the late seventeenth- and eighteenth century.
Existing research on this topic tends to focus on the ways in which the
mathematical-experimental methodology represented by
Newton conquered Europe. Challenging this approach, the conference
seeks to address the full spectrum of responses to Newton, responses
ranging from emulations and appropriations to incisive modifications,
distortions, and contestations. Accordingly, the conference
seeks to broaden the scope of existing research by addressing
non-canonical and canonical philosophers and movements alike.
Contributions that deal with historiographical questions and problems
are particularly welcome.
Abstracts (of no more than 500 words) should be sent in word format, as attachment, to
newton2019@kuleuven.be
Abstracts, including the title, should be prepared
for double-blind review by removing any identification details. The
author’s
name, paper title, institutional position and affiliation, as well as
contact information, should be included in the body of the email.
Presentation time will be 25 minutes + 15 minutes for discussion.
Notification of acceptance by
March 1, 2019.
Conference webpage:
www.hiw.kuleuven.be/cmprpc/