[spsp-members] CFA: Athens workshop on ''The epistemology of dark matter and modified gravity" 19-20 June

[Antonis Antoniou]

*"The Epistemology of Dark Matter and Modified Gravity"* is a two-day
workshop dedicated to exploring the philosophical implications of dark
matter and modified gravity. The workshop will bring together physicists,
and philosophers to discuss the ontological and epistemological
implications of dark matter theory in cosmology.
*Key Themes:*

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   *Ontological and Epistemological Questions:*
   - What do dark matter and modified gravity imply about the ontology of
      the universe?
      - How do these phenomena challenge our understanding of scientific
      realism, anti-realism, or instrumentalism?

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   *Scientific Methodology:*
   - How do we decide between competing theories and competing models of
      dark matter?
      - What roles do prediction, explanation, and empirical adequacy play
      in theory choice?

      -

   *Interdisciplinary Perspectives:*
   - Insights from history and philosophy of science on theory change and
      paradigm shifts.
      - The role of computational and observational tools in shaping
      theoretical landscapes.

*Speakers:*

   - Chris Smeenk - Western University
   - Olga Mena - University of Valencia
   - Manos Saridakis - National Observatory of Athens
   - Siska De Baerdemaeker - Stockholm University
   - Simon Allzén - University of Amesterdam
   - Antonis Antoniou - University of Athens
   - more TBA...


*Dates: *19-20 June 2025
Location: Historical archive, University of Athens (
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Co9CTwmuioRmo8vG6)*Call for abstracts:*

We invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners from philosophy,
physics, cosmology, and related fields to submit abstracts dedicated to
exploring the philosophical dimensions of dark matter and modified gravity.
The abstracts should be suitable for a 45-minute talk to be delivered in
person.
Submission Guidelines:

   - *Abstract Length:* 400-500 words.
   - *Submission Deadline:* 09 March 2025 (23:59 GMT+2)
   - *Notification of Acceptance:* 17 March 2025
   - *Submission Process:* Please submit abstracts at:
   https://conferences.uoa.gr/event/102/abstracts/

Please note that the number of available slots for contributing talks is
limited.

The event is organized as part of the Horizon Europe project *ANDROMEDA*
<https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101130750> and is funded by the
European Union.


Workshop website:
https://conferences.uoa.gr/e/dark-matter


For any queries please contact us at: antantoniou at phs.uoa.gr


Antonis Antoniou
Horizon ERA Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of History and Philosophy of Science
National and Kapodistrian University of Athenswww.antonis-antoniou.com
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