Memory and Consciousness: Philosophical and Phenomenological Perspectives

Analysis of the phenomenological qualities of memory has been part of the philosophical debate since Tulving (1985) described memory in terms of different forms of consciousness in a phenomenological taxonomy. However, philosophers of memory have paid little attention to phenomenological studies on consciousness, which historically have investigated the essential structures of experience. On the other hand, in the last few decades, the philosophy of memory has exponentially progressed in analysing the cognitive mechanisms involved in memory. This workshop aims to shed light on memory experience by bringing phenomenologists and philosophers of memory together in dialogue for mutual benefit.

Confirmed speakers :

•  Michel Bitbol (CNRS, Husserl Archive)
•  Dorothee Legrand (CNRS, École normale supérieure)
•  Francesca Righetti (Ruhr University of Bochum)
•  Markus Werning (Ruhr University of Bochum)

Call for submission :

We have some slots for submitted papers for flash talks of 20 minutes from graduate students and postdocs. We welcome submissions for presenting on related topics in person. To apply, please submit an abstract of no longer than 500 words (references excluded) to francesca.righetti@ruhr-uni-bochum.de. The abstract must be ready for blind review.

Deadline for submission : 31st of March

Notification of acceptance : 15th of April

This workshop has been organized by Francesca Righetti (Ruhr University of Bochum), Jerome Dokic and Valeria Giardino (Jean Nicod Institute) and supported by John Sutton (Institut d’Etudes Avancees de Paris). The organization runs together and in collaboration with the workshop "Memory, Place and Material Culture", which will occur on the 16th and 17th of May, organized by John Sutton at the Institut d’Etudes Avancees de Paris.