Inaugural Meeting:

February 20, 2026 - February 21, 2026

Texas Tech University

Department of Philosophy

Texas Tech Dairy Barn
Lubbock 79409
United States

The Texas Area Workshop on Mind and Value aims to bring together philosophers working at the intersection of value theory with philosophy of mind. It promotes work exploring the relevance of consciousness, agency, desire, and other mental phenomena to what matters, as well as the contributions that value theory can make to understanding the mind.

The workshop will rotate around Texas universities annually, beginning with the inaugural meeting at Texas Tech University, on 20th and 21st February 2026. For any inquiries, please email us at texasmindandvalue@gmail.com.

Organizers:

Joe Gottlieb (Texas Tech University) 

Luke Roelofs (University of Texas: Arlington)

Speakers:
Olivia Bailey (UC Berkeley)
Bob Fischer (Texas State/Rethink Priorities)
Andrew Lee (University of Toronto)
Adam Pautz (Brown University) 

Charles Siewert (Rice University)
Declan Smithies (The Ohio State University)

Commentators:
Cristina Ballarini (Texas Tech University) 

Jacob Berger (Lycoming College)
Thomas Byrne (Texas Tech University)
Preston Lennon (Rutgers University)
Kenneth Williford (University of Texas: Arlington)
Peter Zuk (University of Texas: Arlington)

We invite interested philosophers from universities in Texas, or elsewhere, to register to attend at the link below: https://forms.gle/4AKCUdepixN28S2C7.

More information and schedule to follow.