Reductionism and Integration, Bioethics and Behavior: A Conference Celebrating the Career of Kenneth F. Schaffner
23-24 September 2016
Center for Philosophy of Science
817 Cathedral of Learning
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA USA

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Kenneth F. Schaffner’s 50-year career spans the origin, rise, and institutionalization of modern philosophy of biology. From research on reductionism and explanation in genetics and immunology to work on competence and consent in psychiatry and medicine, he shaped the subject matter of philosophy of biology as the field evolved from a small niche investigated by a few to a broad area of specialization practiced by thousands of international scholars. The aims of this conference are to invite scholars in philosophy of biology and medicine to reflect on and engage with Schaffner’s contributions to the field, and to intellectually engage his forthcoming book, Behaving: What’s Genetic, What’s Not, and Why Should We Care? (Oxford University Press, available April 2016).

The conference will include keynote speakers; a roundtable on Behaving; and presented papers by junior scholars with responses from senior scholars.

::: DETAILED CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Keynote Speakers:
Lindley Darden (University of Maryland)
Helen Longino (Stanford University)
Erik Parens (The Hastings Center)

Program Co-Chairs:
Thomas Cunningham (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
Kathryn Tabb (Columbia University)  
James Tabery (University of Utah)

Please email us at kenfest2016@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to be kept up-to-date on the event. 

Organizing Committee
Jim Bogen (University of Pittsburgh)
David Colaco (University of Pittsburgh)
Peter Machamer (University of Pittsburgh)
Sandra Mitchell (University of Pittsburgh)
Lauren Ross (University of Pittsburgh)

SPONSOR:
The Center for Philosophy of Science