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The MAP is a Research Master on
Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, Logic, and Philosophy of Physics We also sometimes share philosophy memes (life is hard).

Welcome to the MAP page 👋

On this page, we share some pics of our daily life at the MAP and keep you updated with the main philosophical events taking place in Lugano (Switzerland). The MAP is a research-oriented master focusing on theoretical analytic philosophy, and in particular on:
• metaphysics,
• philosophy of mind,
• logic,
• philosophy of science. On top of many courses on cutt

ing-edge research topics, the MAP offers Masterclasses with eminent philosophers and seminars in the historical development of such topics. The MAP aims at preparing students for the most demanding PhD programs in the world. The success of our students makes us very proud! For more information about the MAP, events, admission, and scholarships please visit http://www.map.usi.ch/ and like this page!

21/05/2026

May 21: Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Giovanni Valente!

On Thursday, May 21, at 5:00 pm (CET), Giovanni Valente (Politecnico di Milano) will give the talk “Approximations that matter: virtual particles as carriers of interactions” as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia.

To attend, come to Room Multiuso, FTL Building or participate online by asking for the Zoom link to [email protected]

You can find the abstract of this and the other talks here:
www.usi.ch/en/feeds/34003

If you want to stay updated on our upcoming events, please visit www.usi.ch/en/education/master/philosophy/news or subscribe to our mailing list.

For any questions, please don’t hesitate to write to [email protected]

18/05/2026

MAP Course Spotlight: Study Philosophy of Physics with Tim Maudlin!

What is called “quantum theory” is not actually a physical theory, i.e. a specification of a clear physical ontology and dynamics. This conceptual failure manifests itself in many ways, perhaps the most prominent of which is called the “measurement problem” (but which Philip Pearle has accurately called a “reality problem”). We will investigate the structure of quantum mechanics as it is usually presented and then look at several distinct physical theories that can recover—or nearly recover—the predictions made by using the quantum formalism in the usual way. We will pay particular attention to general results about physical reality, particularly Bell’s Theorem and the PBR theorem.

For more information on next year’s programme:
www.usi.ch/en/feeds/33918

We remind you that the Application Deadline for Fall Semester 2026 is June 30th (for those who don’t need a visa).

Check out our website to know more about the MAP:
www.usi.ch/map

16/05/2026

📌 Framed Moments

Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Damiano Costa!

May 6, 2026

14/05/2026

MAP Course Spotlight: Study Metaphysics with Timothy Williamson!

In this course, students will explore the current logico-metaphysical debate between intensionalist and hyperintensionalist frameworks, discussing topics such as essential properties, metaphysical explanation, impossible worlds, propositions, the Russell-Myhill paradox, and more!

For more information on next year’s programme:
www.usi.ch/en/feeds/33918

We remind you that the Application Deadline for Fall Semester 2026 is June 30th (for those who don’t need a visa).

Check out our website to know more about the MAP:
www.usi.ch/map

30/04/2026

May 11: Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Lorenzo Lorenzetti!

On Wednesday, May 6, at 5:00 pm (CET), Lorenzo Lorenzetti (USI) will give the talk “A Relational General Relativistic A-theory” as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia.

To attend, come to Room Multiuso, FTL Building or participate online by asking for the Zoom link to [email protected]

You can find the abstract of this and the other talks here:
www.ftl.usi.ch/it/feeds/15142

If you want to stay updated on our upcoming events, please visit www.usi.ch/en/education/master/philosophy/news or subscribe to our mailing list.

For any questions, please don’t hesitate to write to [email protected]

30/04/2026

May 6: Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Damiano Costa!

On Wednesday, May 6, at 5:00 pm (CET), Damiano Costa (USI) will give the talk “The Instant of Change and Metaphysical Indeterminacy” as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia.

Applying Wilson’s account of metaphysical indeterminacy, the lecture explores an indeterminacy solution to the puzzle of the instant of change.

To attend, come to Room Multiuso, FTL Building or participate online by asking for the Zoom link to [email protected]

You can find the abstract of this and the other talks here:
www.ftl.usi.ch/it/feeds/15142

If you want to stay updated on our upcoming events, please visit www.usi.ch/en/education/master/philosophy/news or subscribe to our mailing list.

For any questions, please don’t hesitate to write to [email protected]

27/04/2026

📚 The MAP is proud to announce its Metaphysics courses for a.y. 2026-27:

- Prof. Claudio Calosi and Prof. Fabrice Correia will teach next year’s course “Metaphysics” on Mereology and Location.

- Prof. Stephan Leuenberger will teach next year’s elective course “Topics in Metaphysics” on Grounding.

- Prof. Achille Varzi and Prof. Claudio Calosi will teach next year’s elective course “Philosophy of Physics and Metaphysics” on Formal Ontology and the Metaphysics of Physics.

- Prof. Thomas Sattig will teach next year’s elective course “Mind and Metaphysics” on Metaphysics and Experience.

- Prof. Øystein Linnebo will teach next year’s elective course “Topics in Philosophy of Mathematics” on potentialist and generative approaches to the philosophy and foundations of mathematics.

- Prof. Kathrin Koslicki will teach next year’s elective course “Seminar in Social Ontology” on Rules, Artworks, and Games.

- Prof. Peter Simons and Dr Byron Simmons will teach next year’s elective course “Seminar in Contemporary Philosophy” on Categories and Ways of Being.

- Prof. Anna Marmodoro will teach next year’s elective course “Metaphysics and Ancient Philosophy” on Essentialism.
- Prof. Timothy Williamson will teach next year’s elective course “Advanced Logic and Metaphysics” on intensionalism and hyperintensionalism.
- Prof. Franz Berto will teach next year’s elective course “Logic and Metaphysics” on the methodology of ontology.
For more information on next year’s programme: www.usi.ch/en/feeds/33918
We remind you that the Application Deadline for Fall Semester 2026 is June 30th (for those who don’t need a visa). Check out our website to know more in general about the MAP: www.usi.ch/map

01/04/2026

The MAP offers students lots of opportunities to support themselves financially in the form of merit-based and need-based scholarships! For example, students may apply for the Contributo Sociale scholarship, which gives students a tuition fee waiver. Students may also apply to become a Student Assistant and be able to support themselves financially. There are also a lot of external funding opportunities available, such as the Leonardo Foundation scholarship.

For more information, please visit: https://www.usi.ch/en/education/master/fees-and-grants

26/03/2026

📚 Master Meeting! Our Master’s in Philosophy will open its doors to prospective students on April 13th and 14th! Experience what it is like to be a MAP Student!

Prospective students will have the opportunity to attend lectures and speak with current students.

You can register at join.usi.ch/en/master-meetings

Lectures’ descriptions:

Topics in Philosophy of Physics - Francesca Vidotto
The course is meant to initiate the students to the path toward the construction of a quantum theory of gravity, from a conceptual perspective.

Advanced Logic and Metaphysics - Alessandro Giordani
The aim of this course is to introduce this framework and investigate its main features and instantiations, with a special emphasis on the logics characterized by state spaces satisfying different constraints.

Philosophy of Mind - Kevin Mulligan
This course analyses and describes some of the main types of mental acts and states – belief, judgment and acceptance; perception; memory & expectation; the will, choice, desire and intentions; imagination; love, hate, moods and the emotions; preference; interest and attention; knowledge and acquaintance.

❗The lectures will be held in person (not online)
❗Registration is mandatory!

More questions? Write to [email protected]

24/03/2026

📌 Framed Moments
Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Béatrice Lienemann!
March 20, 2026

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