David Hume and Skepticism

11.06.2009

The Philosophy of Language Institute, a research unit of the Nova University of Lisbon, will host a colloquium on David Hume and skepticism next week. The program includes papers on naturalism, religion, self-interest, and nature:

Tuesday, 16 Jun.:

Bruno Pettersen (Federal University of Minas Gerais), “Hume e Debate Cético Contemporâneo”

Anice Lima de Araújo (Federal University of Minas Gerais), “Hume e o Naturalismo”

João Paulo Monteiro (Nova University of Lisbon), “Cepticismo Religioso, Falibilismo Filosófico”

Wednesday, 17 Jun.:

Rui Romão (Nova University of Lisbon), “Hume, a Tradição Céptica e o Tema do Interesse Próprio”

Lívia Guimarães (Federal University of Minas Gerais), “Natureza e Artifício na Filosofia de Hume”