In his recent paper, "Restricted nominalism about number and its problems," Stewart Shapiro (Ohio State University), a past fellow of the IIAS and member of the “Computability: Historical, Logical, and Philosophical Foundations” research group, , along with colleagues Eric Snyder and Richard Samuels, delves into a critical analysis of Thomas Hofweber's thesis of "internalism" concerning discourse on natural numbers.
Professor Menahem Kister, a former fellow of the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies, has recently released his latest book, "Ahor Va Kedem." This groundbreaking work delves into the intricate relationship between Second Temple literature and Rabbinic literature, focusing on the evolution of shared traditions, particularly in biblical interpretation.
Professor Tsevi Mazeh, a former fellow at the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies and organizer of the "Big Data and Planets" research group, has been awarded the prestigious Israel Prize in the field of physics research for 2024. This esteemed recognition comes in light of his significant contributions to the discovery of the Milky Way's second-largest known black hole.
Simha Gross, a fellow at IIAS and part of the "Judæo-Persian and Persian Textual Landscapes: Towards an Intellectual History of Medieval Iranian Jewry" research group, just published a significant work titled "Babylonian Jews and Sasanian Imperialism in Late Antiquity" through Cambridge University Press.
James Pryor, a philosopher at New York University and a member of the "Practical and Theoretical Rationality: A Comparative Study" research group at the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies in 2012, grapples with the elusive concept of justification in his paper, "Is There Immediate Justification?" Immediate justification, as Pryor discusses, refers to the idea that beliefs can be justified without relying on other beliefs or evidence.
Prof. Ronit Ricci, a former IIAS fellow and recipient of the prestigious Michael Bruno Memorial Award, presents her latest edited volume, "Storied Island: New Explorations in Javanese Literature."
"Storied Island" offers a fresh perspective on Javanese literature, a rich yet often overlooked tradition spanning over a millennium. Ricci, both editor and contributor, delves into the nuances of Javanese literary expression, examining its evolution, cultural influences, and relationship with traditional arts like puppetry and dance.
Dr. Roi Baer, a former fellow at IIAS during the 2011-2012 academic year and the organizer of the Jerusalem Nonadiabatica conference in 2018, has contributed to a significant study recently published in The Journal of Chemical Physics.
In this study, Dr. Baer and his team delved into the intricate relationship between light and molecules, with a focus on a molecule called [2,2]-paracyclophane (PCP). Their objective was to uncover the mechanisms behind the formation of "excimers" within PCP—instances where molecules forge unique bonds when exposed to light.
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Hodder Press is set to release "Synchronized: The Science of How and Why We Bond," the debut book by psychologist and neuroscientist Ruth Feldman, a former fellow at the IIAS and part of "The Influential Child: The Role of Children's Psychobiology and Socialization in Development" research group.
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Omer Bartov, a former fellow at the IIAS and participant in the "Galicia: Literary and Historical Approaches to the Construction of a Jewish Place" research group, delves into the resurgence of Holocaust references in public discourse in his Essay "Weaponizing Language."
Highlighting the alarming rise in antisemitism and violent actions against Jews, Bartov explores the misuse of terms like genocide and Holocaust, particularly within the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern, Ukrainian-American historian, artist, former fellow at the IIAS and part of the "Cultural Archaeology of Jews and Slavs: Medieval and Early Modern Judeo-Slavic Interaction and Cross-Fertilization" and " Cosmopolitan Spaces in an Urban Context: A Case Study of Odessa, 1880-1925" research groups, has launched his "Confronting Catastrophes" exhibition in Chicago.
