Central Topics in Situated Cognition
Conference for Three Generations RTG ‘Situated Cognition’

Abstract Our Research Training Group ‘Situated Cognition’ has now started its third and last training generation of twelve new PhD students, with the second cohort simultaneously finalizing their projects. At… » read more


Bad Beliefs and Polarization
Epistemology and Psychology on Propaganda and Echo Chambers

Abstract Climate change denial, the anti-vax movement, Pizza Gate, and political propaganda — what unites these seemingly disparate phenomena? They are related to inappropriately formed, unfounded beliefs that contradict available… » read more


Interdisciplinary Reading Club: Recent Debates in Situated Cognition

Venue: Ruhr-Universität Bochum, GA 04/187 (Mercator Room) Format: hybrid or online (see table) Time: 14:00 – 15:30 CET Organization: Prof. Albert Newen & Dr. Julia Wolf Date Speaker Title Zoom… » read more


EXTENDED 2nd Call for Applications:
3 PhD positions in Philosophy and Psychology in 3rd Cohort of our RTG ‘Situated Cognition’ (June 2023–May 2026)

This call for application is closed now. Call for Applications The interdisciplinary Research Training Group Situated Cognition, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), invites applications for 3 PhD position (salary scale TV-L E13,… » read more


Interdisciplinary Reading Club: Philosophy of Mind: Humans, Animals and Machines

Venue: Ruhr-Universität Bochum, GA 04/187 (Mercator Room) Format: hybrid or online (see table) Time: 14:00 – 15:30 CET Organization: Prof. Albert Newen & Dr. Julia Wolf(Preparation greatly supported by Dr…. » read more


GAP.11 – Satellite Workshop
“Scaffolding & Niche Construction: Conceptualization & Applications”

Organization: Prof. Albert Newen, Prof. Achim Stephan, Dr. Sabrina Coninx, & Dr. Gregor Hörzer Date: 16th September 2022 Venue:Humboldt-Universität, Seminargebäude am Hegelplatz (DOR 24, 1.308), Dorotheenstr. 24, Berlin Reminder:Do not forget to register for… » read more