The Causality in the Sciences conference series brings together philosophers and scientists to explore various
aspects of causality. This 15th conference in the series will focus on the relationship
between epidemiology and causality.
The Conference will be held at the Johannes Kepler University (JKU) in Linz, Austria, May 2-4, 2024.More information on our website.
The conference focuses on causality in the science of epidemiology and the methods
needed to assess public health claims. The conference aims to bring together scholars
from multiple disciplines, including (but not limited to) epidemiology, public health,
statistics, and philosophy. Papers addressing issues concerning the epistemology,
semantics and metaphysics of causality in epidemiology are welcomed. We offer some
suggested topics of interest but encourage submission of abstracts on all related
topics:
What counts as evidence for causal claims in epidemiology?
What is the role of experiments and simulations in causal inferences in epidemiology?
How do or should new developments in methods of causal inference play a role in epidemiology?
Is there a hierarchy of evidence in epidemiology? Is it defensible?
What is the role of evidence-based medicine in causal inferences in epidemiology?
What characterises the notion of causation in epidemiology?
Are different notions required for different methods?
Are there differences in the notions that are explicitly and implicitly assumed in
the methods employed?
What role is played by information of interventions and physical mechanisms in identifying
causal claims in epidemiology?
