CaL2019 (Cognition and Lying) was an academic conference organized by BRAK (Brno Analytic Circle) in cooperation with the Department of Philosophy and the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic.
The conference explored the relationship between cognitive science and traditional philosophical questions, focusing specifically on lying, deception and the ways in which people understand and interpret dishonest communication.
Following the earlier CaL2017 conference, dedicated to Cognition and Language, the 2019 edition continued the discussion of how findings from cognitive science can contribute to established philosophical debates.
Conference Theme: Cognition, Lying and Deception
Lying and deception are familiar features of everyday human interaction. Although they are often discussed in connection with morality and personal responsibility, they also raise important questions about human cognition, communication and social behaviour.
CaL2019 brought together different academic perspectives to examine these phenomena. The conference aimed to present a broad range of approaches, combining philosophical analysis with insights from psychology and neuroscience.
Topics surrounding lying and deception offer opportunities to investigate how people communicate false information, recognize dishonest statements and understand the intentions behind misleading behaviour.
By bringing together researchers from different disciplines, CaL2019 provided a setting for discussing these questions from both theoretical and empirical perspectives.
Keynote Speaker: Professor James Edwin Mahon
James E. Mahon served as Dean of Arts & Humanities at Lehman College, City University of New York. His academic work focuses primarily on the philosophy of lying and deception, alongside several areas of applied ethics, metaethics and normative ethics.
His research interests also include the ethical theories of Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill.
Keynote Lecture Details
- Date: 28 November 2019
- Time: 16:30–17:30
- Venue: Assembly Hall C33 (Aula)
- Institution: Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University
- Building: Building C, 3rd floor
- Address: Arne Nováka 1, Brno, Czech Republic
The keynote lecture was a central part of the conference programme and addressed the philosophical questions surrounding lying and deception.
Conference Resources and Academic Materials
The original CaL2019 materials provide further information about the conference programme, research contributions and keynote presentation.
- Poster – James E. Mahon Keynote Lecture
- CaL2019 Book of Abstracts
- Call for Papers – CaL2019
These documents preserve the original academic materials and provide additional context for the topics discussed during the conference.
Conference Organizers
CaL2019 was organized through cooperation between academic and philosophical institutions in Brno.
Participating Organizations
BRAK, z. s. – Brno Analytic Circle
The independent philosophical association involved in organizing academic activities and supporting discussion of contemporary philosophical topics.
Website: stalmet.cz
Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University
The Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University served as one of the academic partners of the conference.
Website: www.phil.muni.cz
Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University
The Department of Philosophy contributed to the academic organization of the event and its philosophical programme.
Website: Department of Philosophy
Main Organizers
The conference was coordinated by:
- Tomáš Ondráček – ondracek.t@gmail.com
- Michal Stránský
Further Information and Contact
Additional information about the original conference can be found through the archived event resources and the official communication channels of BRAK.
For conference-related enquiries, the original contact address was:
CaL2019 Conference Photo Gallery
The following photographs document the Friday programme and provide a visual record of the conference, its participants and academic activities.
Friday – Conference Photographs
Records of Conference Lectures
This section is intended for recordings and documentation of lectures presented during CaL2019. It provides an additional resource for visitors interested in the conference topics and academic contributions.