This conference will examine the problems of pervasive context-sensitivity in natural language, from both a philosophical and a psychological perspective. Some indicative questions which may be explored at the conference include:
What exactly is 'the problem of pervasive context-sensitivity'? Is there a single problem to be studied here or are there different phenomena in play across different cases? Similarly, is there one mechanism which should handle all instances of context-sensitivity or do natural languages contain different ways of accommodating different types of context-sensitivity?
Are the kinds of thought experiments Charles Travis has famously used in arguing for pervasive context-sensitivity robust? In light of recent scepticism about the role of intuitions as data for philosophical theories, are Travis-cases open to challenge in this regard? Are there intercultural differences in intuitions about Travis-cases (of the sort that have been argued for in experimental work on reference; see Machery et al. 2004, Nisbett et al.2001)?
In what ways do contemporary theories of context-sensitivity agree or disagree with each other? Are there any surprising points of consensus? What exactly are the different theories disagreeing about?
征文范围及要求：
Submissions are welcomed on any issues connected to the project theme of pervasive context-sensitivity in natural language.
Conference: 'Pervasive context: the problems and the solutions', papers which discuss foundational issues or which advance understanding of extant positions may be given preference.
All papers will be evaluated for their originality, quality, potential impact or reach, and relevance to the conference. For the conference, up to four papers will be selected through open competition.
For papers selected through open competition, the project is able to contribute to the travel and accommodation costs for speakers. Contributions are expected to be in the region of 50% of total costs, but unfortunately the precise level of support can only be confirmed after 31st July 2015.
所属学科： 哲学
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所在国家： 中华人民共和国
所在城市： 北京市 东城区
具体地点： 北京大学
主办单位： 北京大学哲学系
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联系人： Guanglong Luo
联系电话： +86 1881729811
E-MAIL： luotingzhan@163.com
会议网站： http://www.phil.pku.edu.cn/news.php?newid=30000002289
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