Art der Ankündigung: Call for Paper (Sammelband)

CFP – Synthese Topical Collection – Feminist Logic

Guest editor: Sara Ayhan, Ruhr University Bochum

Deadline: October 1, 2025.

Information page: https://link.springer.com/collections/hiejjifchd

Topical Collection Description:

Feminist Logic examines intersections of formal logic and feminist philosophy. As such it challenges traditional conceptions both of feminism and of logic. This is a very broad description, but it captures the diversity of the field of Feminist Logic that will also be reflected in the contributions to this topical collection.

More specifically, Feminist Logic can mean

– to use logical tools for feminist ends, e.g., to uncover biases in arguments or to model social hierarchies to make patriarchal structures explicit,

– to devise, revise and/or argue for logical systems from a distinctly feminist perspective, e.g., certain logical systems may seem suited better or worse for formalizing feminist arguments,

– to look at the history of logic from a feminist perspective, e.g., by revealing so far disregarded contributions by female logicians and exposing exclusionary practices that led to their invisibility,

– to consider teaching practices in logic and how those disadvantage certain underrepresented groups.

As this list of possible topics shows, there are also strong connections to other discourses in philosophy of logic (e.g., the debates about logical pluralism, anti-exceptionalism and the normativity of logic) and in epistemology (e.g., combining formal and social epistemology). Thus, this is a topic which combines various subdisciplines of philosophy.

Contributions covering any of the above listed topics or which in another way combine logic and feminist philosophy are welcome. Note that the listed topics are not meant to be restricted to gender discourses but that submissions addressing intersectional feminist approaches are also particularly encouraged.

Submissions will be subject to the usual review process of Synthese and are to be made via https://www.editorialmanager.com/synt/default.aspx

When submitting, select “T.C. : Feminist Logic” in the drop-down TC list.

Submission guidelines: https://link.springer.com/journal/11229/submission-guidelines

For further information, please contact the guest editor: sara.ayhan@rub.de

The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2025.

The Transforming Political Philosophy book series is committed to bringing new ideas from the margins to the center of today’s conversation in political philosophy. The series is open both to theoretical as well as applied political and social philosophy from all traditions and

contexts. 

To promote the series, we would like to invite submissions of manuscripts for a competition. While we will assess all submissions and offer contracts to those fulfilling the standards of excellence, from all submissions accepted for publication, the jury will also select the best submission to be publishedOpen Access without any fees for the author.

The following eligibility criteria apply:

• Deadline for submission: Dec 1, 2025

• Submissions include a full book proposal (incl. a tentative table of content) together with 50% of the manuscript (at least two full chapters).

• Submissions have to be in English.

• Submissions should not have been published in any way before; however, we accept up to 35% pre-published content in the final book as long as the rights are with the author.

• Submissions should not be under review elsewhere.

• Submissions should meet the scope and goals of the series. Works with an applied focus on global issues, works within philosophy of disability, trans* philosophy, feminist philosophy, critical race studies, environmental justice, indigenous philosophy, Critical Theory, non-ideal theory, and ecofeminism (to name but a few) are particularly welcome. 

Selection process:

All submissions will be checked for their fit with the series and then be evaluated by a jury including members of the book series’ advisory board. If successful, the authors will be asked to submit the full manuscript six months later (but no later than Oct 2026). The final decision for the prize will be decided by the editorial board a[er the full manuscripts have been reviewed by the jury as well as external reviewers.

For more information, see here: https://blog.degruyter.com/call-for-manuscripts-transformingpolitical-philosophy/

We especially welcome submissions from non-tenured or otherwise precariously employed researchers as well as researchers working within a non-Western context!

Gödel is well-known and highly respected for his seminal contributions to mathematical logic. The reception of his philosophical thinking, which has so far concentrated on his philosophy of mathematics, has, however, been mostly negative or sceptical. He is, for example, widely regarded as holding onto “pre-critical” mathematical realism, which is untenable by modern standards of philosophical rigor.

However, the recent edition of Kurt Gödel’s Philosophical Notebooks has opened new perspectives on his philosophy of mathematics along with new aspects of his general philosophical thinking, including the metaphysics of concepts and ideas, the ethical conduct of life, agency, and free will.

The proposed topical collection is intended to counter both the narrow focus on Gödel’s philosophy of mathematics as well as the currently prevailing interpretation of the latter. Moreover, it has the aim of shedding new light on his views on topics that have so far not commonly been associated with Gödel, such as his thoughts on agency and free will or individual applied ethics. The proposed topical collection intends to appeal to philosophers in theoretical and practical philosophy alike, as well as to philosophically inclined logicians and mathematicians.

Appropriate topics for submission:

• Mathematical Platonism
• Concepts and ideas
• Heuristics in mathematics
• Mathematics and ethics
• Applied ethics
• Agency
• Role of religion in Gödel’s philosophy

Deadline for submission is 1st of October 2025; Submissions to the Topical Collection will undergo the normal Synthesereviewing process

Guest Editor(s): Eva-Maria Engelen, Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Germany, eva-maria.engelen@bbaw.de; Leon Horsten, University of Konstanz, Germany, leon.horsten@uni-konstanz.de

As AI systems increasingly permeate diverse sectors and influence many aspects of our lives, ensuring their responsible, trustworthy, and safe development and deployment is more critical than ever. Addressing these challenges requires moving beyond purely technical considerations to grapple with complex societal, ethical, and governance questions. Building on the success of similar tracks at AISoLA 2023 and 2024, this track seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue by bringing together researchers from a broad range of fields.

We invite contributions from philosophy, law, psychology, economics, sociology, political science, informatics, and other relevant disciplines. This track offers a platform to share recent research and collaboratively explore the societal implications of designing, implementing, and regulating AI systems.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Clarifying key concepts („trustworthy AI,“ „trusted AI,“ „responsible AI“ etc.)
• Balancing benefits and risks
• Ethical design
• Addressing public concerns
• Legal implications (including questions of compliance and accountability)
• Regulatory frameworks (e.g. challenges of complying with the upcoming EU AI Act)
• Labor market impact
• AI for social good (leveraging AI for societal benefit)
• Responsibility and accountability
• Human oversight
• Legal liability (civil liability and other legal responsibilities in cases of malfunctioning AI systems)
• Ownership and authorship
• Copyright and revenue sharing.
• AI in education
• Bias and fairness (identifying, addressing, and mitigating bias, discrimination, and algorithmic unfairness in AI systems)
• Transparency and explainability
• Holistic model assessment (evaluating AI models within broader decision-making contexts, focusing on acceptability, trustworthiness, and user trust)
• Normative choices in AI design

This track is part of the AISoLA conference, which serves as an open forum for discussing recent advancements in machine learning and their far-reaching implications.

Conference date: Nov. 1-5, 2025 

Conference venue: Alila Resort & Spa, Rhodes, Greece.

There will be a conference fee. For information check the conference website. Depending on funding, we plan to waive the fee for some speakers – please contact us if you are interested in this option.

 

For any questions, please feel free to contact Eva Schmidt at eva.schmidt@tu-dortmund.de.

If you would like to contribute to the conference proceedings, we invite you to submit a paper. Submissions can be either full papers (12–15 pages) or short papers (6–11 pages). Deadline: April 30, 2025 (Watch out for extensions!)

For those interested in contributing to the post-proceedings, we welcome the submission of a 500-word abstract. (Deadline tba, May at the earliest.)

We particularly encourage interdisciplinary authors and, especially, teams of authors from diverse fields to submit their work!

Submission:

https://equinocs.springernature.com/service/rtai25

 

Organizers: Kevin Baum (German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, DE), Thorsten Helfer (CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security, DE), Sophie Kerstan (University of Freiburg, DE), Markus Langer (University of Freiburg, DE), Eva Schmidt (TU Dortmund, DE), Timo Speith (University of Bayreuth, DE), Andreas Sesing-Wagenpfeil (Saarland University, DE)

 

This track is co-organized by the Centre for European Research in Trusted Artificial Intelligence (CERTAIN) and the Lamarr Institute for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

The Monist invites submissions for an upcoming thematic issue of the journal on the philosophy of Carl Stumpf.

Advisory editors: Hamid Taieb (Humboldt University of Berlin) & Mark Textor (King’s College London)

 

Publication date: April 2027

Carl Stumpf (1848–1936) was a central figure of German-speaking philosophy and psychology at the turn of the twentieth century. He is a pioneer of Gestalt psychology and the philosophy and psychology of music. Stumpf was a pupil of Franz Brentano and Hermann Lotze, and he himself influenced his student Edmund Husserl, as well as psychologists such as Wolfgang Köhler and Max Wertheimer, who were Stumpf’s students as well.

Stumpf’s work is original and contains groundbreaking contributions to a range of topics. He defended nativism about space by arguing that perception has multiple contents. This thought plays also an important role in his analysis of the perception of sound (especially the perception of chords) and it set Gestaltpsychology on its course. His theory of feelings contrasts fruitfully with that of James and Brentano. He worked out a defense of critical realism, a trope ontology, a non-psychologistic epistemology, a detailed analysis of sensory contents, an account of the objectivity of concepts and propositions without abstract objects, and he explored many other specific topics, such as the origins of music. In addition, he devoted much time to reflecting on the subject-matter of the different sciences and on how they should be classified. In parallel to his theoretical investigations, he also made experimentations in psychology and musicology. He corresponded with Gottlob Frege, William James, and Hermann Lotze, among others.

Given the originality of Stumpf’s work, it is surprising that it is neglected in the literature. There is very little engagement with Stumpf systematically and/or historically. This special issue of The Monist aims to change this situation. Its goal is to unlock the potential of Stumpf’s thought and to introduce his work to a broader philosophical audience. It welcomes submissions from experts on Stumpf’s philosophy and from experts on philosophers that influenced or were influenced by Stumpf as well as from philosophers that engage with important themes in Stumpf from a contemporary perspective.

Submission Information

All submissions should be prepared for anonymous review and sent to the advisory editors: hamid.taieb@hu-berlin.de and mark.textor@kcl.ac.uk

Manuscripts received from the call will first go through a pre-selection by the advisory editors. The manuscripts passing it will be sent for full double-blind review process.

Word limit: 7’000 words, including notes and references. Please follow the journal’s Author Guidelines.

Deadline for Submissions: 30 October 2025