SMS Summer School
July 18 & 20, 2026
(to be held virtually)
Additional dates TBD
Event Description
The SMS will host a summer school this summer over Zoom. There will be two streams available this year:
(A) Michael J. Raven(University of Victoria) and Asya Passinsky (Central European University) will focus on Essentialism in Metaphysics and Social Ontology.
→ Sessions held on Saturday July 18th and Monday July 20th.
(B) Heather Demarest (University of Colorado, Boulder) and Travis McKenna (North Carolina State) will focus on Laws Beyond the Humean/Non-Humean Debate.
→ Session dates TBD.
Each stream will consist of two three-hour workshops, each designed to introduce participants to the state of play in the given sub-discipline. See below for more information about each stream.
Application & Registration Information
Scholars at any stage of their career are welcome to attend. Level of instruction is at an advanced graduate level.
In order to apply, submit a C.V. to Jenn McDonald (jrc2266@columbia.edu) and include which stream(s) you would like to attend. There is no official deadline for applications, but attendance is capped at 20 participants.
A registration fee of $20 per stream ($35 for both) is required, which will be used to offset expenses. Accepted applicants will be asked to submit their registration fees via our Registration Page.
Essentialism in Metaphysics & Social Ontology
with Michael J. Raven & Asya Passinsky
Saturday July 18 & Monday July 20
Session Times:
TBD
Readings:
TBD
Laws beyond the Humean /Non-Humean Debate
with Heather Demarest & Travis McKenna
Dates TBD
Session Times:
TBD
Expected Readings:
TBD