Philosophy

Edinburgh speaker series seminar

Speaker: Mark Schroeder (University of Southern California)

Title: Tipping Points: Abuse and Transformative Discovery

Abstract: In this paper I’ll argue that two chief criteria inform our interpretations of what each other are attributively responsible for. The first prioritizes assigning attributability in ways that give us greater agency, but the second prioritizes assigning attributability in ways that make us better. Together, I’ll argue, these two factors in interpersonal interpretation explain the existence of tipping points in interpersonal interpretation, in light of which we re-interpret large swathes of our past relationship with someone.

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The Edinburgh Speaker Series features talks on all areas of philosophy. For information, or to join the email list for these events, please contact Mahrad Almotahari. All are welcome, including all students (MA, MSc, PhD) and faculty in philosophy.

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Mahrad Almotahari

May 26 2023 -

Edinburgh speaker series seminar

2023-05-26: Tipping Points: Abuse and Transformative Discovery

Room S1, Psychology Building, 7 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9JZ