[PHILOS-L] CFP: Synthese TC (deadline approaching) - Works of Art and Technical Artifacts: Towards a Unified Account?
Irene Olivero
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Works of Art and Technical Artifacts: Towards a Unified Account?
A Synthese Topical Collection
Guest Editors:
Irene Olivero, University of Genoa
Enrico Terrone, University of Genoa
Deadline for submissions:
July 15th, 2024
There are ongoing debates on both the metaphysics of works of art (e.g., Levinson, 2011; Matheson & Caplan, 2011; Davies, 2012; Rohrbaugh, 2012; Glenn, 2016; Irvin, 2022) and the metaphysics of technical artifacts (e.g., Preston, 2013; Maarten et al., 2014; Khalidi, 2013; Korman, 2015; Evnine, 2016; Koslicki, 2018), yet there is a dearth of literature dedicated to systematically comparing and connecting the two domains. Works of art and technical artifacts are typically set apart: function usually individuates the latter, yet the former are often considered to lack a function. However, one may argue that the notions of function, creativity, intention, and norm are central to both the metaphysics of art and the metaphysics of technical artifacts. Beginning with this hypothesis, the proposed topical collection aims to identify connections between the philosophy of art and the philosophy of technology, challenging and potentially redefining traditional boundaries and classifications.
We invite contributions in alignment with the themes of this special issue.
Appropriate Topics for Submission may include, but are not limited to:
- Is there an ontological boundary between works of art and technical artifacts?
- Do works of art have functions just like technical artifacts?
- Can works of art and technical artifacts be traced back to one ontology, such as the kind of artificial objects as opposed to natural objects?
- Is the ontology of works of art a subset of the ontology of technical artifacts?
- Is the aesthetic appreciation of technical artifacts of the same kind as the aesthetic appreciation of works of art?
- Can works of art be created by such technical artifacts as computer programs?
- What is the role of creativity in art and in technology?
For further information, please contact: i.ol...@gmail.com
Deadline for submissions: July 15th, 2024 - via: https://www.editorialmanager.com/synt/default.aspx
When submitting your paper, please select the appropriate topical collection title from the drop-down menu.
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