Knowledge & Scepticism in Political Theory – IASH / CRITIQUE Workshop (27 November)

When theorising about the real world, philosophers and political theorists sometimes need to engage real-world information and empirical knowledge. But how can theorists accurately assess knowledge claims made by empirical disciplines, especially if the methods and approaches of these disciplines are unfamiliar to them? When should theorists take the knowledge claims made by the empirical disciplines on trust, and when should they be sceptical about them? And to what degree should theorists incorporate scepticism about empirical knowledge claims into their theorising about the world?

Join us at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities to consider these and other questions related to the topic of ‘Knowledge and Scepticism in Political Theory’. The workshop consists of two panel sessions with presentations and Q&A, followed by a workshop for early career academics to present their work and receive feedback.

This event has been supported by funding from the Political Thought Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association.

Wednesday 27 November, 9am – 3pm

Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, 2 Hope Park Square Newington EH8 9NW

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/knowledge-scepticism-in-political-theory-tickets-1074146143029?aff=oddtdtcreator