From Philosophy to Mathematics: Intelligence That’s Not So Artificial

As part of the “Le Collège à la Bibliothèque” lecture series, Professor Stéphane Mallat, holder of the Data science chair , will deliver a lecture titled “From Philosophy to Mathematics: Intelligence That’s Not So Artificial” on December 15, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Introduction

The philosophy of knowledge has been shaped by the opposition between rationalists and empiricists, which lies at the heart of artificial intelligence. The revolution in artificial intelligence driven by neural networks is rooted in Kant’s philosophy. It has opened up a new field of mathematical inquiry into knowledge, challenging many preconceived notions.

The lecture series is presented in partnership with Pour la Science magazine .