“Is Metaphysical Explanation Only Metaphorically Explanatory?” by Jon Shaheen, Department of Philosophy University of Ghent www.jonshaheen.com DATE: Monday, February 15 TIME: 16:40-18:30 PLACE: G-160 Abstract: In this talk, I will present evidence of a systematic ambiguity in our explanatory terminology, as well as my preferred account of that ambiguity: the […]
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Talk: “Modal Dependence” by Adam Murray, University of Toronto, G-160, 3:40PM February 16 (EN)
“Modal Dependence” by Adam Murray, Department of Philosophy, University of Toronto http://www.adamrmurray.com/ DATE: Tuesday, February 16 TIME: 15:40-17:30 PLACE: G-160 Abstract: It is typically supposed that metaphysical possibility and necessity are the broadest, or most unrestricted, forms of (genuine) possibility and necessity there are. But not all metaphysical necessities are […]
Seminar: “Sex and Violence in TV Advertising” by Amir Hetsroni, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, FFB-06, 3:40PM February 17 (EN)
“Sex and Violence in TV Advertising” by Amir Hetsroni, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Department of English, Culture and Communication Wednesday, February 17, 15.40 FF-B06, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture Building The representation of sex and violence in mainstream television commercials, assessed the public level of objection to the appearance of […]
Talk: “The Epistemic Status of Consistency Claims” by Dan Waxman, New York University, Department of Philosophy, G-160, 3:40PM February 18 (EN)
The Epistemic Status of Consistency Claims, By Dan Waxman Department of Philosophy New York University www.danielwaxman.com DATE: Thursday, February 18 TIME: 15:40-17:30 PLACE: G-160 Abstract: Our best mathematical theories (e.g. arithmetic, analysis, and set theory) are consistent — or, at least, so we typically think. But, on reflection, it is not […]
Bilkent Cinematics /Film Screening: “Persona,” Ingmar Bergman, FFB-06, 6:30PM February 18 (EN)
“If I had to pick one film to exemplify the cinematic 1960s,” says New Yorker film critic Richard Brody, “it would be Persona.” Susan Sontag once maintained that it was simply the greatest movie of all time. On Thursday, February 18, 6.30 p.m., in FFB-06, Bilkent Cinematics presents Ingmar Bergman’s […]
Seminar: “Newsvendor Decisions: The Value of Information” by Ayşe Kocabıyıkoğlu, EA-409, 1:40PM February 19 (EN)
Title: “Newsvendor Decisions: The Value of Information” by Ayşe Kocabıyıkoğlu, Bilkent University Friday, February 19, 13:40 EA-409, Bilkent University Abstract: We provide an experimental study of newsvendor ordering behavior, when information available to the decision makers under the traditional newsvendor setting, such as price and cost levels, and the underlying […]
Theater Play: “Orhan Veli için Dramatik Bir Okuma, Nahit Hanım’a Mektuplar,” Erdoğan Aydemir, Library Art Gallery, 12:40 PM February 19 (TR)
Bilkent University Library Art Gallery is very pleased to invite you to attend the following theater play: Title: Orhan Veli İçin Dramatik Bir Okuma, Nahit Hanıma Mektuplar (one-person show) Actor: Erdoğan Aydemir, Turkish State Theatres artist Screenplay is adapted by Prof. Tuğrul İnal, from the novel of Orhan Veli, entitled […]
Talk: “Approach to Nanofluidics: Fundamentals, Experiments and Applications” by Prof. Kamil Ekinci, Boston University, UNAM Conference Room, 3:40 PM February 12 (EN)
Dear Colleagues and Students, You are cordially invited to UNAM Nanocolloquium seminars focusing on advancements in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The seminars bring us the most recent developments in these exciting fields. The 2nd talk of this term will be presented by Prof. Kamil Ekinci* Title: Approach to […]
Talk: “Mechanical Aspects: Fight of Immune Cells Against Bacterial Infections” by Prof. Viola Vogel, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, UNAM Conference Room, 3:40 PM February 5 (EN)
Dear Colleagues and Students, You are cordially invited to UNAM Nanocolloquium seminars focusing on advancements in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The seminars bring us the most recent developments in these exciting fields. The 1st talk of this term will be presented by Prof. Viola Vogel* Title: Mechanical Aspects: […]
BSO: “Pastoral Passions,” Bilkent Concert Hall, 8PM February 6
Pastoral Passions Saturday, February 6, 8:00 p.m. | Bilkent Concert Hall Bilkent Symphony Orchestra Sasha Mäkilä, conductor Rachel Kolly D’Alba, violin İ. Baran | Töresel Çeşitlemeler (world premiere) E. Chausson | Poeme for Violin and Orchestra, Op.25 M. Ravel | Daphnis et Chloé Suite No.2 For tickets: http://www.biletiva.com/seats/BSO/164180 Tel: 0.312.2901775 […]