The Ohio Philosophical Association
Annual Meeting
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio April 23, 2022
Keynote Speaker: Stephen Engstrom,
Professor of Philosophy, University of Pittsburgh
"Truth in Knowledge and Truth in Action"
Dimitria Gatzia, The University of Akron, Program Coordinator
Morning Sessions |
Afternoon Sessions |
Session 1: Emotions and Trust | Session 5: Injustice and Attitudes |
Session 2: Disability and Abnormality | Session 6: Animalism and Pluralism |
Session 3: Freedom and Wages | Session 7: Perception and Paradox |
Session 4: Plato and Moore | Session 8: Values and Choices |
Welcome and Orientation Cummings Center Atrium (3rd Floor) |
9:00 a.m.
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Session 1: Emotions and Trust |
Cummings Center 203E |
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Chair: Dr. Eric Sotnak, University of Akron | |||
Author: Dr. Trip Glazer, University of Dayton |
9:30 a.m. | ||
Comment: Layne Garrelts, PhD Candidate, Ohio State University | |||
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Author: Xuanpu Zhuang, PhD Candidate, Bowling Green State University "Trust Built on Benefits: Why it is Rational to Trust in the Stag Hunt Game" |
10:45 a.m. | ||
Comment: Scott Mendels, Syracuse University/University of Akron | |||
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Session 2: Disability and Abnormality |
Cummings Center 308 |
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Chair: Sara Ghaffari, Bowling Green State University | |||
Author: Gaia Ferrari, PhD Candidate, Duquesne University |
9:30 a.m. | ||
Comment: Dr. Suraj Chaudhary, College of Wooster | |||
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Author: Seth Goldwasser, PhD Candidate, University of Pittsburgh “Finding Normality in Abnormality: Function Ascription in Cancer Research” |
10:45 a.m. | ||
Comment: Mallory Wietrzykowski, MA Candidate, Kent State University | |||
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Session 3: Freedom and Wages |
Cummings Center 307 |
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Chair: Dr. Dimitria Gatzia, University of Akron | |||
Author: Dr. Marcus Schultz-Bergin, Cleveland State University |
9:30 a.m. | ||
Comment: Dr. Jess Otto, University of Akron | |||
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Author: Dr. Jonathan Spelman, Ohio Northern University |
10:45 a.m. | ||
Comment: Dr. Amy White, Ohio University | |||
Session 4: Plato and Moore |
Cummings Center 306 |
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Chair: Dr. Errol Katayama, Ohio Northern University | |||
Author: Henry Curcio, PhD Candidate, Western Michigan University |
9:30 a.m. | ||
Comment: Dr. Joseph Li Vecchi, University of Akron | |||
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Author: Louis Doulas, PhD Candidate, University of California, Irvine |
10:45 a.m. | ||
Comment: Dr. Christopher Martin, University of Toledo | |||
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OPA Business Meeting, 12:00 p.m. |
Cummings Center 307 |
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Keynote Address, 1:00 p.m. Stephen Engstrom, Professor of Philosophy, University of Pittsburgh "Truth in Knowledge and Truth in Action" |
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Session 5: Injustice and Attitudes |
Cummings Center 307 |
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Chair: Dr. Eric Sotnak, University of Akron | |||
Author: Stephanie Sheintul, PhD Candidate, University of Wisconsin, Madison |
2:15 p.m. | ||
Comment: Dr. Ben Cordry, Lorain Community College | |||
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Author: Jordan Myers, MA Candidate, University of Houston |
3:30 p.m. | ||
Comment: Timothy Walsh, PhD Candidate, Blowing Green State University | |||
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Session 6: Animalism and Pluralism |
Cummings Center 306 |
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Chair: Dr. John Huss, University of Akron | |||
Author: Evangelian Collings, PhD Candidate, University of Pittsburgh |
2:15 p.m. | ||
Comment: Dr. Laura Hengehold Case Western Reserve University | |||
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Author: Michael Bruckner, PhD Candidate, University of Wisconsin-Madison |
3:30 p.m. | ||
Comment: Dr. Nate Blower, University of Akron | |||
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Session 7: Perception and Paradox |
Cummings Center 203E |
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Chair: Dr. Christopher Pincock, Ohio State University | |||
Author: Dr. Lance Balthazar, Post-Doctoral Fellow, York University |
2:15 p.m. | ||
Comment: Dr. Chris Buford, University of Akron | |||
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Author: Dr. Christopher Gregory Weaver, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign "Poincaré, Poincaré Recurrence, and the H-Theorem: A Continued Reassessment of Boltzmannian Statistical Mechanics”
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3:30 p.m. | ||
Comment: Siddharth Muthukrishnan, PhD Candidate, University of Pittsburgh | |||
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Session 8: Values and Choices |
Cummings Center 308 |
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Chair: Dr. Kelly Coble, Baldwin Wallace University | |||
Author: Dr. Christopher Pine, University of Rio Grande |
2:15 p.m. | ||
Comment: Dr. Robyn Gaier, Youngstown State University | |||
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Author: Troy Seagraves, PhD Candidate, Purdue University “Pluralistic Valuing and Hard Choices”
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3:30 p.m. | ||
Comment: Ezekeal (Zeke) Grounds, PhD Candidate, Bowling Green State University | |||
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Logistics
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Cummings Center for the History of Psychology
73 S. College Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-4302
The building is on the corner of College and Mill. Click here for the University of Akron's Campus Map.
The National Museum of Psychology and institute galleries will be open during the lunch break. Admission will be free for OPA participants but donations are encouraged.
Free parking is available in a small lot adjacent to the building. Visitors can also park in Lot 30 at the corner of Market and Mill streets. Metered parking is available along South College Street, but it is not recommended since they are owned by the City of Akron.
A Digital Concierge will be posted soon.
ACCESSIBILITY
A wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the northeast side of the building, near the main entrance. The museum of psychology is housed on the ground floor, and an interior elevator provides access to the Institute galleries, located on the fourth floor. A wheelchair is also kept on-site and is available for loan to those visiting the museum and archives.
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
Information for participants and what to expect can be found here.
REGISTRATION
Registration will start at 9 am at the atrium on the 3rd floor of the Cummings Center. There will be coffee pods to make coffee. Please bring your travel mugs to reduce waste.
HOTELS
We have procured conference rates at two hotels: Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Akron using the book your group rate for OPA University of Akron (note the the last day to book is Wednesday, April 20, 2022 (if you are having any issues ask for Cindy Sherman, Director of Sales) and (for a more affordable option) Baymont Inn & Suites/ Super 8 on Highway 21 west of downtown (call 330-666-5050 and ask for the OPA rate; if you are having any issues ask for Jamie Burton, Director of Sales).
If you have questions please contact:
Dimitria Gatzia, Program Chair
program@ohiophilosophy.org.
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