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Chaos, Unpredictability and the Evolution of Mathematical Ideas

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Forum for European Philosophy dialogue

Date: Tuesday 18 October 2011 
Time: 6.30-8pm
Venue:  Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building
Speakers: Professor Paul Glendinning, Dr Charlotte Werndl
Chair: Dr Simon Glendinning

Chaos research has been hailed as having led to revolutionary scientific advances. This dialogue between a philosopher and a mathematician will highlight the insights gained from research about unpredictability and the evolution of mathematical ideas.

Paul Glendinning is professor of applied mathematics at the School of Mathematics, University of Manchester.

Charlotte Werndl is lecturer in philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at LSE.

Suggested hashtag for this event for Twitter users: #FEPchaos

This event is free and open to all with no ticket required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. For any queries email j.cardinale@lse.ac.uk or call 020 7955 7539.

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