Centre for Philosophy of Time
@cptmilano
Based at the University of Milan, the CPT promotes philosophy of time activities in Europe, uniting professors, researchers, and students in analytic philosophy to collaborate on time-related projects and share their results. Director: Giuliano Torrengo.
📸 A few moments from IAPT XI in Yamaguchi. Many thanks to all the speakers, participants, and organisers for three days of excellent talks, lively discussions, and many memorable moments shared together. We’re already looking forward to the next edition!
⌛ The countdown is almost over! On 25 July 2026, the 11th Annual Conference of the International Association for Philosophy of Time begins at Yamaguchi University. We're looking forward to three days of stimulating talks and discussions. Browse the programme below—we hope to see many of you there!
⌛ Countdown to IAPT XI... 📌 The 11th Annual Conference of the International Association for Philosophy of Time to be held from 25 to 27 July 2026 at Yamaguchi University (Japan). More details to follow soon. See you there!
🔷 Our director, Giuliano Torrengo (@giulianotorrengo.bsky.social) giving a talk at the Istituto di Scienza Nuova in Turin.
⏳ Reminder: applications for the HuME PhD Programme close on 12/06/2026 at 13h CEST)! A joint initiative of IUSS Pavia, the Milan University & the Scuola Normale Superiore, bringing together philosophy, cognitive science, logic, and linguistics to study the human mind. 🔗 More info: goo.su/uWulG0y
🔷 Talks by Tommaso Zorzini and Giuliano Torrengo (@cptmilano.bsky.social, University of Milan) at the Society for the Metaphysics of Science conference in Toronto @utoronto.ca. Great discussions!
A few more pictures from the SMS 2026 conference at the University of Toronto @utoronto.ca
📣 SMS 2026 has officially begun! The 11th Annual Conference of the Society for the Metaphysics of Science is now underway at @utoronto.ca. A great few days ahead with talks and discussions on metaphysics of science from scholars around the world. More info: socmetsci.org/2026
📖 New piece on Psyche magazine by Giuliano Torrengo (University of Milan) and Davide Bordini (University of Genoa): “When we fear the past, we’re actually still looking ahead” A fascinating take on how our emotions reveal the future-oriented nature of time. 🔗👉 goo.su/smUUEq2
📣 Language, Ethics & Fiction – WiP Seminar Giuliano Torrengo presents: “What Does It Mean to Believe that Time Does Not Pass?” 📅 19 March, 14:00–16:00 📍 Sala Martinetti (Milan) + online Work in progress on a fascinating question about time and belief. 📩 Ask for the link to join online!
🌀 The Centre for Philosophy of Time is pleased to announce and invite you to the Workshop entitled "Dynamic and Static Models of Reality", to be held on 20 April at the University of Milan. 📌 Event programme and details: n9.cl/ao11l
🌀 Geneva Linguistics & Metaphysics of Time Workshop An exciting event bringing together leading specialists at the intersection of linguistics, metaphysics, and the philosophy of time. ⌛ 13-14 March 2026 Organizers: Fabrice Correia & Giovanni Merlo More details: goo.su/zgagZp9
🔷 Program Committee SMS 2026. Chair: C. Calosi. Members: E. Adlam, S. Baron, E. Casetta, S. Dulani, S. Fletcher, F. Guala, S. Leonelli, L. Letrêtre, L. Lorenzetti, C. Mariani, R. Michels, M. Miller, U. Meyer, M. Nathan, A. Ney, V. Seifert, A. Torza, J. Wilson. See you in Toronto! 🚀
📣 CFP Extended Deadline (Feb 15, 2026) 🔷 SMS 2026 will take place May 25–27 at the University of Toronto. 💠Keynote: Heather Demarest 💠Presidential Address: Giuliano Torrengo ➡️Submissions welcome on all areas of metaphysics of science. More info: socmetsci.org
⏳ Next MELT Seminar We are glad to host Stephan Leuenberger (University of Glasgow) for a talk on one of the most intriguing topics in the metaphysics of time: “In search of personal time” 📅 15 December 2025, 15:30 📍 Aula Martinetti, Via Festa del Perdono 7, Milan
A fascinating event by AMAMI (Association of Analytic Metaphysics in the Italian-Speaking World) will take place at the University of Parma, organised by Alessandro Torza (@atorza.bsky.social). See you there!
🌀 Giuliano Torrengo (@giulianotorrengo.bsky.social) (Centre for Philosophy of Time, University of Milan) will deliver a talk titled “Personal Identity in the Multiverse” (with G. Spolaore).
📌 The conference “Ethics and Metaphysics of the Person” will take place in Padua (December 9–10, Palazzo Liviano). An excellent opportunity to engage with leading research in the field.
Speakers: • Federica Cavaletti • Marina Elena Cazzaniga • Marcin Moskalewicz • Ilaria Terrenghi • Federica Torre & Arianna Belotti • Marc Wittmann • Giuliano Torrengo
✨ PEA Conference: Mental Artifacts and Artifactual Events pea.unige.it/node/1161