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18 - 20 November 2021, 32nd Novembertagung on the History and Philosophy of Mathematics "Mathematics in Times of Crisis", Virtual

Date: 18 - 20 November 2021
Location: Virtual
Deadline: Thursday 1 July 2021

The Novembertagung on the History and Philosophy of Mathematics is an annual international conference aimed at graduate students in the history and philosophy of mathematics and neighboring fields. It provides an opportunity for young researchers to present and discuss their research in a safe, informal environment, and serves as a place for them to share experience and advice, as well as to establish new contacts. Participants are welcome from around the world.

On the Theme: Crisis, instability and times of uncertainty undoubtedly influenced the development of the sciences, and mathematics is no exception. Throughout history, mathematicians found themselves facing wide-ranging challenges, both internal and external to mathematics, to which they had to respond in new and creative ways. Inspired by contemporary global events, this conference is interested in the ways that times of crisis shaped the development of mathematics. The time of uncertainty might be frustrating and confounding for the mathematicians, but from a historical perspective it can be viewed as an engine of mathematical creativity.

Abstracts, of around 250 words, should be submitted as a PDF file via email to . In your email, please also include your full name and affiliation as they should appear on the conference program. Please note that the theme serves as a guide, not a criterion for exclusion, and as such it is not necessary for a submission to engage with the theme to be accepted. However, establishing links with the theme will allow for more fruitful discussions, and as such is recommended.

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