Postdoctoral Researchers in Theoretical Philosophy

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description The Research Council of Finland-funded project “the Epistemic Significance of Concepts” based at Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Helsinki invites applications for two (2) fixed-term Postdoctoral Researcher positions. The positions are for four years, starting in April 2027 (or later as agreed). Position description . The positions belong to a research project “the Epistemic Significance of Concepts” led by Academy Professor Maria Lasonen. The project is funded by the Research Council of Finland. The project will work alongside another project on concepts funded by the European Research Council, but its aims are complementary to those of the ERC project. Conceptual resources are crucial from an epistemic perspective. Having the right concepts allows asking the right questions, formulating new hypotheses, and providing good explanations. New concepts are often needed for developing theories that systematize data and make accurate predictions. Good concepts are projectable, providing a sound basis for inductive reasoning. They enable communicating one’s own experiences and recognizing various forms of injustice. In short, concepts enable acquiring knowledge and understanding – whether about the subatomic world, moral reality, or our own social experiences – that is otherwise out of reach. And on the flipside: inapt concepts can result in widespread ignorance. This project a