<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Gentilissimi,</div><div>vi inoltro, da parte del Prof. Lorenzo Magnani.</div><div>Saluti cordiali</div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-size:0.9em;color:rgb(178,40,75)"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1rem;color:rgb(25,25,26);font-family:"Titillium Web",Geneva,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:18px"><br></p><div style="color:rgb(25,25,26);font-family:"Titillium Web",Geneva,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:18px;margin-top:16px!important;margin-right:48px!important;margin-left:48px!important"><div style="width:622px;border:1px solid rgb(255,255,255)"><br></div></div></div></div></div></div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>Da: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Computational Philosophy Lab</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:cp-lab@unipv.it" target="_blank">cp-lab@unipv.it</a>></span><br>Date: lun 22 set 2025 alle ore 17:45<br>Subject: MBR026_ROME - Call for Papers<br>To: <br></div><br><br>Apologies for Multiple Postings<br>
CALL FOR PAPERS: DEADLINE January 10th, 2026<br>
To unsubscribe, please contact <a href="mailto:cp-lab@unipv.it" target="_blank">cp-lab@unipv.it</a><br>
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Proceedings will be published by Springer<br>
Series "SAPERE" <a href="http://www.springer.com/series/10087" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.springer.com/series/10087</a><br>
Selected technical papers will be published in special issues of the<br>
Logic Journal of the IGPL<br>
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MODEL-BASED REASONING<br>
EPISTEMOLOGY, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, COGNITIVE SCIENCE<br>
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MBR026_ROME (Tenth International MBR Conference)<br>
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Chairs: Selene Arfini, Emiliano Ippoliti, Lorenzo Magnani<br>
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June 17-19, 2026 - Rome, Italy<br>
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Venue:<br>
Department of Philosophy<br>
Sapienza University of Rome<br>
Villa Mirafiori - Via Carlo Fea 2,<br>
00161 Roma<br>
Rooms: II, VI, X<br>
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KEY DATES<br>
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Deadline for extended abstract submissions: January 10, 2026<br>
Notification of acceptance: February 20, 2026<br>
Early registration deadline (discounted rate): March 10, 2026<br>
Late registration deadline: before April 15, 2026<br>
Conference dates: June 17-19, 2026<br>
Final paper submission deadline: September 30, 2026<br>
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CONGRESS WEBSITE: <a href="https://mbr026.com/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mbr026.com/</a><br>
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MBR COMMUNITY WEBSITE<br>
<a href="http://www-9.unipv.it/webphilos_lab/wordpress/index.php/research/mbr-community/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www-9.unipv.it/webphilos_lab/wordpress/index.php/research/mbr-community/</a> <br>
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INVITED SPEAKERS<br>
Sorin Bangu - University of Bergen<br>
Marta Bertolaso - University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome<br>
Axel Gelfert - Technische Universität, Berlin<br>
James Ladyman - University of Bristol<br>
Lorenzo Magnani - University of Pavia<br>
Patricia Palacios - University of Salzburg<br>
Demetris Portides - University of Cyprus<br>
Viola Schiaffonati - Politecnico di Milano<br>
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SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE: <a href="https://mbr026.com/scientific-committee/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mbr026.com/scientific-committee/</a><br>
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Organization:<br>
- Department of Philosophy, Sapienza University of Rome<br>
- Department of Humanities, Philosophy Section, University of Pavia<br>
Under the patronage of the Italian Society of Logic and Philosophy of <br>
Science (SILFS)<br>
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PROGRAM<br>
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The conference will investigate the logical, epistemological, and <br>
cognitive dimensions of modeling practices across science, technology <br>
(with particular attention to AI), and cognitive science. This includes <br>
both logical and computational approaches to modeling. We welcome <br>
submissions that analyze model-based reasoning from a variety of <br>
perspectives: philosophical, logical, epistemological, historical, <br>
sociological, psychological, or computational. Additionally, the <br>
conference will address how model-based reasoning contributes to the <br>
development and enhancement of human cognitive abilities, whether <br>
mental, embodied, hybrid, or tool-assisted.<br>
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The conference will only be in person.<br>
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SUBMISSION OF EXTENDED ABSTRACTS AND SYMPOSIA PROPOSALS<br>
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Presentation Proposals<br>
To participate in the conference, authors must submit a 1000-1500 word <br>
extended abstract by January 10th, 2026, in .pdf format.<br>
A 300-word summary for the conference booklet and website must also be <br>
included.<br>
Authors should submit the abstracts using this form: <br>
<a href="https://forms.gle/2RiHxv2ezPS91Ku88" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/2RiHxv2ezPS91Ku88</a><br>
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Symposia Proposals<br>
Proposals for symposia, typically involving 3-4-5 participants, should <br>
be submitted as a 2-page .pdf document by January 10th, 2026 at this <br>
link: <a href="https://forms.gle/2RiHxv2ezPS91Ku88" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/2RiHxv2ezPS91Ku88</a><br>
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All extended abstracts will undergo peer review. The final structure of <br>
the conference will be determined following the review process.<br>
Following the conference, authors of accepted proposals may submit a <br>
complete manuscript for the proceedings.<br>
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PROCEEDINGS<br>
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Submitted papers must be original, unpublished, and written in English.<br>
Manuscripts should be prepared using either LaTeX (with a preference for <br>
BibTeX for references) or Microsoft Word, and should not exceed 20 pages <br>
in length.<br>
Accepted papers will be published in the Springer SAPERE series <br>
(<a href="https://www.springer.com/series/10087" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.springer.com/series/10087</a>).<br>
In addition, a selection of technical papers will be considered, pending <br>
further peer review, for inclusion in one or two special issues of The <br>
Logic Journal of IGPL (OUP), which have previously hosted contributions <br>
from past MBR conferences (MBR98, MBR01, MBR04, MBR06_CHINA, <br>
MBR09_BRAZIL, MBR015_ITALY, MBR018_SPAIN, MBR023_ROME).<br>
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The final deadline for submission is September 30th, 2026. Please send <br>
the files to Matteo Costa, <a href="mailto:matteo.costa@uniroma1.it" target="_blank">matteo.costa@uniroma1.it</a><br>
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RELEVANT RESEARCH AREAS<br>
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We welcome contributions addressing topics such as:<br>
- General theoretical and cognitive issues in model-based reasoning<br>
- Models as fictions, distortions, credible worlds<br>
- Creative reasoning<br>
- Models and games of make-believe<br>
- Ontology of models<br>
- Affordances, artifacts, and model-based reasoning<br>
- Brain, neuroscience, and model-based reasoning<br>
- Abduction<br>
- Logical analyses related to model-based reasoning<br>
- Inferences, interaction and duality in logic and language<br>
- Visual, spatial, imagistic modeling and reasoning<br>
- Simulative modeling<br>
- Surrogative reasoning<br>
- The role of diagrammatic reasoning<br>
- Computational models of visual and simulative reasoning<br>
- Causal and counterfactual reasoning in model construction<br>
- Visual analogy<br>
- Thought experiments<br>
- Manipulative reasoning<br>
- Distributed model-based reasoning<br>
- Distributed cognition, embodiment, and model-based reasoning<br>
- Models of rationality and inference patterns in decision making<br>
- Model-based reasoning in scientific discovery and conceptual change<br>
- Model-based reasoning and ethics<br>
- Model-based reasoning and finance<br>
- Model-based reasoning and economics<br>
- Model-based reasoning and history of philosophy<br>
- Model-based reasoning and semiotics<br>
- Model-based reasoning in scientific explanation<br>
- Model-based medical diagnosis<br>
- Model-based reasoning in engineering and robotics<br>
- Model-based reasoning and technological artifacts<br>
- Model-based reasoning and knowledge management<br>
- Model-based reasoning and information technology<br>
- Model-based reasoning and AI<br>
- Model-based reasoning and learning<br>
- Model-based reasoning and language<br>
- The role of models in scientific and technological thinking<br>
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FEES AND REGISTRATION<br>
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The registration fee covers participation in all MBR conference sessions <br>
and includes access to the social dinner.<br>
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Early Registration (before March 10, 2026):<br>
* Standard: euro 250<br>
* PhD students and independent researchers: euro 150<br>
* Bachelor's and Master's degree students: euro 60<br>
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Late Registration (after March 10, 2026):<br>
* Standard: euro 300<br>
* PhD students and independent researchers: euro 200<br>
* Bachelor's and Master's degree students: euro 75<br>
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Additional Options:<br>
* One-day attendance: euro 100<br>
* Social dinner only: euro 45<br>
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Cancellation Policy:<br>
Cancellations must be submitted in writing. An administrative fee of 75 <br>
euros will be applied to cancellations made before May 22, 2026. No <br>
refunds will be issued for cancellations received after that date.<br>
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Payment Methods:<br>
Payments can be made via credit card or bank transfer upon registration <br>
through the official conference website.<br>
Every participant must complete the form at this link to register for <br>
the conference: <a href="https://forms.gle/xfqxA396WqBdk1iQ6" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/xfqxA396WqBdk1iQ6</a><br>
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CHAIRS<br>
- Selene Arfini<br>
Department of Humanities - Philosophy Section, University of Pavia<br>
Piazza Botta 6, 27100 Pavia, ITALY<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:selene.arfini@unipv.it" target="_blank">selene.arfini@unipv.it</a><br>
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- Emiliano Ippoliti<br>
Department of Philosophy, Sapienza University of Rome<br>
Via Carlo Fea 2, 00161 Rome, ITALY<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:emiliano.ippoliti@uniroma1.it" target="_blank">emiliano.ippoliti@uniroma1.it</a><br>
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- Lorenzo Magnani<br>
Director, Computational Philosophy Laboratory<br>
<a href="http://www-9.unipv.it/webphilos_lab/wordpress/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www-9.unipv.it/webphilos_lab/wordpress/</a><br>
Department of Humanities - Philosophy Section, University of Pavia<br>
Piazza Botta 6, 27100 Pavia, ITALY<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:lmagnani@unipv.it" target="_blank">lmagnani@unipv.it</a><br>
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LOCAL ORGANIZATION<br>
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Matteo Costa <a href="mailto:matteo.costa@uniroma1.it" target="_blank">matteo.costa@uniroma1.it</a><br>
Emiliano Ippoliti <a href="mailto:emiliano.ippoliti@uniroma1.it" target="_blank">emiliano.ippoliti@uniroma1.it</a><br>
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HOW TO GET TO Villa Mirafiori (Department of Philosophy, Sapienza <br>
University of Rome)<br>
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From Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci):<br>
Take the Leonardo Express train to Roma Termini (about 35 minutes). Once <br>
at Termini Station, follow the directions above to reach Villa Mirafiori <br>
via bus 90.<br>
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From Termini Station:<br>
Head to Piazza dei Cinquecento and board bus number 90 in the direction <br>
of "Labia." Ride for four stops and get off at "Nomentana/XXI Aprile." <br>
The journey takes approximately 15 minutes.<br>
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PREVIOUS MBR CONFERENCES<br>
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The conference continues the themes and scholarly traditions established <br>
by the previous nine editions of the MBR (Model-Based Reasoning) <br>
conference series:<br>
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* Model-Based Reasoning in Scientific Discovery (MBR'98), Pavia, Italy<br>
* Model-Based Reasoning: Scientific Discovery, Technological Innovation, <br>
and Values (MBR'01), Pavia Italy<br>
* Model-Based Reasoning in Science and Engineering: Abduction, <br>
Visualization, and Simulation (MBR'04), Pavia, Italy<br>
* Model-Based Reasoning in Science and Medicine (MBR06_CHINA), <br>
Guangzhou, P. R. China<br>
* Model-Based Reasoning in Science and Technology: Abduction, Logic, and <br>
Computational Discovery (MBR09_BRAZIL), Campinas, Brazil<br>
* Model-Based Reasoning in Science and Technology: Theoretical and <br>
Cognitive Issues (MBR12_ITALY), Sestri Levante, Italy<br>
* Model-Based Reasoning in Science and Technology: Models and Inferences <br>
Logical, Epistemological, and Cognitive Issues (MBR15_ITALY), Sestri <br>
Levante, Italy<br>
* Model-Based Reasoning in Science and Technology: Inferential Models <br>
for Logic, Language, Cognition, and Computation (MBR018_SPAIN), Seville, <br>
Spain<br>
* Model-Based Reasoning in Science and Technology: Inferences & Models <br>
in Science, Logic, Language, and Technology (MBR023_ROME), Rome, Italy<br>
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The proceedings from these conferences have been published in the <br>
following volumes:<br>
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- L. Magnani, N. J. Nersessian, and P. Thagard (eds.) (1999), <br>
Model-Based Reasoning in Scientific Discovery, Kluwer Academic/Plenum <br>
Publishers, New York. <a href="http://www.wkap.nl/prod/b/0-306-46292-3" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.wkap.nl/prod/b/0-306-46292-3</a> (Chinese <br>
edition, translated and edited by Q. Yu and T. Wang, China Science and <br>
Technology Press, Beijing, 2000).<br>
- L. Magnani and N. J. Nersessian (eds.) (2002), Model-Based Reasoning. <br>
Science, Technology, Values, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, New <br>
York. <a href="http://www.wkap.nl/prod/b/0-306-47244-9" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.wkap.nl/prod/b/0-306-47244-9</a><br>
- L. Magnani, N. J. Nersessian, and C. Pizzi (eds.) (2002), Logical and <br>
Computational Aspects of Model-Based Reasoning, Kluwer Academic, <br>
Dordrecht. <a href="http://www.wkap.nl/prod/b/1-4020-0791-4" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.wkap.nl/prod/b/1-4020-0791-4</a><br>
- P. Li, X. Chen, Z. Zhang, and H. Zhang (eds.)(2004), Science, <br>
Cognition, and Consciousness, JiangXi People's Press, Nanchang, China.<br>
- L. Magnani and Li. Ping (eds.) (2006), Philosophical Investigations <br>
from a Perspective of Cognition, Guangdong People's Publishing House, <br>
Guangzhou, (published in Chinese).<br>
- L. Magnani (2006) (ed.), Model-Based Reasoning in Science and <br>
Engineering. Cognitive Science, Epistemology, Logic, College <br>
Publications, London. <br>
<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Model-Based-Reasoning-Science-Engineering/dp/1904987230" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.co.uk/Model-Based-Reasoning-Science-Engineering/dp/1904987230</a><br>
- L. Magnani and P. Li (eds.) (2007), Model-Based Reasoning in Science, <br>
Technology, and Medicine, Series "Studies in Computational <br>
Intelligence", Vol. 64, Springer, Berlin/New York. <br>
<a href="http://www.springer.com/engineering/book/978-3-540-71985-4" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.springer.com/engineering/book/978-3-540-71985-4</a><br>
- L. Magnani, W. Carnielli, C. Pizzi (eds.) (2010) Model-Based Reasoning <br>
in Science and Technology Abduction, Logic, and Computational Discovery, <br>
Series "Studies in Computational Intelligence", Vol. 314, Springer, <br>
Heidelberg/Berlin. <a href="http://www.springer.com/us/book/9783642152221" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.springer.com/us/book/9783642152221</a><br>
- L. Magnani (ed.) (2014) Model-Based Reasoning in Science and <br>
Technology. Theoretical and Cognitive Issues, Series "Sapere", Vol. 8, <br>
Springer, Heidelberg/Berlin. <a href="http://www.springer.com/us/book/9783642374272" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.springer.com/us/book/9783642374272</a><br>
- L. Magnani and C. Casadio (eds.) (2016), Model-Based Reasoning in <br>
Science and Technology. Logical, Epistemological, and Cognitive Issues, <br>
Springer, Switzerland, Series "Sapere" <br>
<a href="http://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319389820" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319389820</a><br>
- A. Nepomuceno, L. Magnani, F. Salguero, C. Bar s and M. Fontaine <br>
(eds.) (2019), Model-Based Reasoning in Science and Technology - <br>
Inferential Models for Logic, Language, Cognition and Computation, <br>
Springer, Cham, Switzerland.<br>
- E. Ippoliti, S. Arfini, L. Magnani (eds) (2024). Model-Based <br>
Reasoning, Abductive Cognition, Creativity. Springer, Cham.<br>
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A selection of papers from previous MBR conferences has appeared in <br>
esteemed international journals, including Philosophia, Foundations of <br>
Science, and the Logic Journal of the IGPL.<br>
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Recent handbooks reflecting the research developed within the MBR <br>
community include:<br>
- L. Magnani, T. Bertolotti (eds.) (2017) Springer Handbook of <br>
Model-Based Science, Springer, Switzerland <br>
<a href="http://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319305257" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319305257</a><br>
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L. Magnani (ed.) (2022) Handbook of abductive cognition , Springer, <br>
Switzerland <br>
(<a href="https://link.springer.com/referencework/10.1007/978-3-030-68436-5" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://link.springer.com/referencework/10.1007/978-3-030-68436-5</a>).<br>
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