Join the open lecture of Prof. Timothy Williamson

The open lecture is born to be a safe and friendly space for every student who wants to have a taste of one of our classes. The MAP is glad to welcome you with the help of Professor Williamson and his “Introduction to Higher-order Metaphysics”.

Here is the abstract of the lecture:

"Higher-order metaphysics articulates metaphysical questions and theories in formal languages for higher-order logic, in which one can generalize into predicate position, sentence position, operator position, etc., as well as the more usual option of just generalizing into name position. This approach provides a more perspicuous and fruitful framework for metaphysical theorizing than traditional talk of properties, relations, propositions, and the like. The higher-order framework receives independent support from its use in mathematics. Questions about how to interpret higher-order quantification will be discussed. The lecture will keep technicalities to a minimum and will not presuppose any prior acquaintance with higher-order languages”

Open lectures are held on campus for philosophy students and on Zoom for everyone. To attend either in presence or online, please register by filling out the form on this page.

If you choose to attend the lecture remotely, we will send you an email to the Zoom meeting a couple of hours before the event. Alternatively, if you prefer to join us on campus, please arrive 20 minutes early for check-in.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about higher-order metaphysics with Professor Williamson!

The Master in Philosophy offered in Lugano by the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is a two-year graduate programme designed to provide students with a rigorous and comprehensive education in philosophy. It is one of the most advanced and innovative Master programmes in philosophy worldwide.

The programme is taught entirely in English and focuses on four core areas: Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, Logic, Philosophy of Physics.

The programme is characterized by its small class sizes and its emphasis on close interaction between students and faculty. Students can work closely with professors of international stature, both in seminars and in one-on-one tutorials.

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The open lecture will take place in the Room "Multiuso" inside the Theology building on the Campus of the Università della Svizzera italiana. The exact address is via Buffi 13, Lugano (Switzerland).

Parking is very limited in the area, so we recommend using public transportation.

You can reach the university from Lugano train station in 8 minutes by taking bus number 6 in the direction of Cornaredo and getting off at the "Università" stop (you can find the bus schedule here).