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Here are slides for the presentations I gave recently at conferences and seminars.

Utility and rights

Here I discuss Dworkin's theory of rights. Presented at the 2008 Philosophy Day.
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Surviving Einstein

In this misleadingly titled talk I ask whether Kant's theory of space still retains its theoretical significance. Presented at the Sixth Kant Symposium, Bilkent, 2007.
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Some remarks on historical contingency

I examine three theories of historical contingency. Presented at the annual Philosophy Day, Bilkent, 2006.
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Carnap and Frege on ontology

I examine the relation between Frege's context principle and Carnap's attack on metaphysics. Presented in Berlin, 2006.
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Weyl and Reichenbach on apriority and mathematical applicability

I examine the affinity between Reichenbach's axioms of coordination and Weyl's blank forms. Michael Friedman's take on the constitutive a priori provides a background to the discussion. Presented in LSE, 2005, with Jon Williamson responding.
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The indeterminacy of morality

I examine Stephen Schiffer's critique of moral realism. I endorse a revised version of his argument. I also discuss a way the virtue-based approach may be utilised by moral realists. Presented in Stirling, 2004.
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Metaphysical necessity

I argue that the source of metaphysical necessity lies in our conception of the physical world, and that metaphysical necessity is on a par with physical necessity. Presented in Oxford 2004, Beer-Sheva 2005.
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Netanyahu's rule 1996-99

Here I talk about Netanyahu's government and the then upcoming Israeli elections. I argue that the reason of Kadima's success lies in utilising public consensus, and not in adopting centrist views. Presented in Bilkent, 2005.
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