WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Department of Philosophy & Religion
Student Publication & Presentation Opportunities
(
version : November 2009 )
The following are potential resources for Philosophy students & Religious Studies students who wish to publish or present their work. For more information, or for help in preparing a submission, contact the journals directly, the professor/s for whom you produced your work, or the department's Student Publications Coordinator, Dr. M. J. Seidler (CH 322, 745-5756, michael.seidler@wku.edu).
Updates, additions, and corrections are reflected in the document as they are received, or perceived. Newer or more current presentation opportunities (i.e., with later deadlines) are at the top of each section, with older items retained for about a year for informational purposes only. If you are interested in a particular journal or conference, contact the persons indicated for current dates and requirements. Input is always welcome.
CONTENTS:
II. Off-Campus
Publishing Opportunities
III. Off-Campus Student Conferences
IV. Essay
Contests
(etc.)
V. Other Announcement Sites
I. On-Campus Publishing &
Presentation Opportunities
The Student Honors Research Bulletin
The Student Honors Research Bulletin, published each year, contains outstanding research papers and honors theses. The Bulletin is intended to represent Western's best student research and to inspire other students to strive for excellence in their scholarship and writing. Each honors student may receive a copy. The Bulletin includes papers nominated by faculty from across campus and selected by the co-editors. The following policies govern the selection of papers. Priority is given to papers which provide models of serious and sustained scholarship. Papers that are shorter than 15 pages must be unusually good to be considered. The student, with the aid of the faculty member nominating a paper, must carefully edit the paper for good grammar and writing style. All papers must be submitted on paper and on disk in Microsoft Word or in a word processing program which can be converted to Microsoft Word. However, papers are reviewed prior to receiving a disk copy if the student agrees to type the paper on disk as soon as the paper has been accepted for publication and the faculty member agrees to edit the disk copy quickly. For more information, contact the Honors Program at 270-745-2081 or honors@wku.edu. <top>
Zephyrus
Western's annual student literary publication. The goal of Zephyrus is to publish the best material we receive with an eye towards including as many new writers as possible. Submissions are judged anonymously by a student editorial board. Notification of all publication decisions will be mailed approximately six weeks after the submission deadline. In recent years, 7 - 10% of the submissions have been published. For more information, go to : http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Academic/AHSS/English/pub/zsubmit.htm. <top>
WKU Student Research Conference
Held annually each spring. Any science, humanities, educational, business, or community college project is welcome. Abstracts are usually due early in the year and should include: title, name, grad or undergrad status, faculty sponsor name, dept. of faculty sponsor, abstract text (250 word maximum). Also indicate preference for oral or poster presentation, and whether the presentation will be entered in the "best paper" competition. Direct questions about any part of the event to bruce.kessler@wku.edu at 745-4449 or larry.snyder@wku.edu at 745-2344. The conference is a collaborative effort by the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the Gordon Ford College of Business, the Potter College of Arts and Letters, the Ogden College of Science and Engineering, the Honors Program, the local chapter of Sigma Xi, the Office of Research and Economic Development, and the Provost's Office through a Provost's Initiatives for Excellence grant. More details at http://www.wku.edu/~bruce.kessler/student_research.html. <top>
II.
Off-Campus Publishing Opportunities
( also see U. Edinburgh & Earlham
College
)
Agora: An Online Undergraduate Journal of Humanities
Currently accepting submissions for summer issue. Deadline: March 31, 2002. In order to be considered for publication, all papers must have been written while authors were undergraduates. Printed papers will pertain to the humanities, which include but are not limited to cultural anthropology, fine arts, history, linguistic studies, literature, and philosophy. Agora is a fully refereed journal, and all papers submitted will be read and reviewed by scholars in the field. The publication is sponsored by the Center for Humanities Research, and it is also supported by the College of Liberal Arts , the Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs, and the Office of Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships. For more information about submission and format guidelines, please visit Agora's website at http://www.tamu.edu/chr/agora, or contact Amy Lepine, editor-in-chief, at agora_editor@hotmail.com , or 979-696-8264. <top>
Aporia: A Student Journal of Philosophy
Aporia is an undergraduate journal of philosophy at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Aporia is published twice yearly: an online edition in the fall, and a print edition in the spring. The staff of Aporia consists of philosophy students at Brigham Young University. Aporia is published twice each year, in the fall and in the spring. The fall issue is exclusively online; the spring issue appears in print. The deadline for submissions for the fall issue is usually in September and for the spring issue in late January or early February. Address: Aporia, 4086 JFSB, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602. Email: aporia@byu.edu. Website: http://aporia.byu.edu/site.php?id=current. Aporia is available free of charge as an Open Access journal on the Internet. <top>
AURORA : The Graduate Journal of Philosophy
The Graduate Center , City University of New York . Aurora invites graduate students to submit papers in any area of philosophy for publication. The length of the submissions should range between 4000 and 6000 words . The deadline for the first volume (Sept. 2006) is May 15, 2006. The aim of the journal is to publish quality papers by philosophers starting their career. Hence submissions should both be clearly written and present and maintain a defined thesis. Papers submitted will be reviewed by faculty members of the Graduate Center . Submissions should start with a 150-word abstract and a set of keyword describing the topic(s) of the paper. Submissions should be prepared for blind review: please ensure that there are no self-identifying references in the text. Submissions should be accompanied by a separate file containing the title of the paper, the name of the author and email address. Either .doc or .rtf files will be accepted. Please make all citations in-text and limit the number of footnotes. For more information, you can visit the new website for Aurora : http://aurora.gc.cuny.edu. All submissions should be done online, following the instructions to be found at the website. <top>
Auslegung: A Journal of Philosophy
(two issues per year, circulation: 200). Purpose: to provide a forum for the expression of any and all philosophical perspectives. Primarily interested in publishing the work of new PhDs and students pursuing the PhD degree, but all papers are considered. Sponsor: Graduate Association of Students in Philosophy, University of Kansas . Submissions to: Editor, Auslegung, Department of Philosophy, University of Kansas , Lawrence KS 66045 -2145. Phone: 913/864-3976. <top>
British Journal of Undergraduate Philosophy
The BJUP is the English-speaking world's only national undergraduate philosophy journal. We publish the best papers from BUPS' conferences, but also accept high-quality essays by direct submission. Our non-profit status keeps the cost of subscription to our print version down, and all BUPS members receive the electronic version of the journal for free. New issues go out quarterly. Website: http://www.bups.org/pages/bjup.shtml. <top>
Canadian Undergraduate Journal of Cognitive Science
An electronic journal published by the Cognitive Science Student Association at Simon Fraser University . Its aim is to provide a forum for students to share work among peers and to gain valuable experience in the process of getting an academic paper published. As a publication, CUJCS provides a unique reference for students, showcasing research by other undergraduate students, improving the contact and exchange of ideas between Canadian students and cognitive scientists alike, and illustrating interdiscplinary work. Although preference will be given to Canadian students, contributions from students elsewhere are strongly encouraged. Journal topics include: artificial intelligence, computational linguistics, natural language processing, neuroscience, philosophy of mind / psychology / language, cognitive & biological psychology. It encourages submissions that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries. Website: http://www.sfu.ca/cognitive-science/journal. E-mail: cogsci-journal@sfu.ca . Accepted papers will be published in full in electronic (PDF) format and be available free of charge at the following URL: http://www.sfu.ca/cognitive-science/journal. <top>
Common Sense : Intercollegiate Journal of Humanism and Free Thought
CommonSense is produced four times a year by and for college students. Articles are written by students across the country and examine issues of politics, philosophy, religion, and culture from a humanist's perspective. All CommonSense staff members are volunteers, and the organization survives on donations and the support of the Institute for Humanist Studies. If you are interested in helping with CommonSense, particularly in one of these ways (layout, writing, copy editing), please contact us. Submission Guidelines at: http://www.cs-journal.org/submit.html . Past issues archived at: http://www.cs-journal.org/archive.html . Contact : publisher@csjournal.org. Business, subscription and advertising queries: business@csjournal.org . Content and editorial queries: editor@csjournal.org . <top>
Carleton University Student Journal of Philosophy
The Editors invite papers from both graduate and undergraduate students on topics related to any area of philosophy. For more information, send e-mail to: cusjped@carleton.ca. Further details about the CUSJP are on the website at: http://rideau.carleton.ca/philosophy/cusjp. <top>
COGITO: Journal of Philosophy. A Peer Reviewed Student Publication
COGITO is a Journal that publishes philosophical articles, essays, and papers written by university students. The first issue was published in 1966. Submissions due: July 31, 2005. The 2005 edition will be jointly produced by the UNSW Socratic Society (http://www.no-big-bang.com/socsoc/), the USYD Russellian Society (http://www.geocities.com/russellian_society/), and the Macquarie University Platonic Society (http://au.geocities.com/platonicsociety/). The editors will also reply to a suggested topic or a summary of an article not yet written. Submissions to the Journal should meet these basic conditions: an original work by a student at any level of university study, on a philosophical topic or of philosophical interest, between 2000-6500 words in length, submitted typed on paper, or preferably as an email file attachment, having good spelling and punctuation. Submit by email to: guida_nolasco@hotmail.com , or by surface mail to: Russellian Society, SOPHI Offices, L3 Main Quad (near MacLaurin Hall), University of Sydney. <top>
Connexions
an interdisciplinary journal for philosophers of mind and cognitive scientists. Its primary aim is to serve as a forum for graduate research students. However, the Editors welcome contributions and comments from anyone interested in this broad and exciting area. Unlike traditional journals Connexions is not a showcase for finished work but a forum for the discussion of work-in-progress. Readers can comment on journal articles by way of a mailing list, which can be subscribed to by mailing listproc@sheffield.ac.uk and including "subscribe connex-l your name" in the body of the message. Visit the journal website, or contact the editor, Keith Frankish. <top>
Corvus
Call for undergraduate papers Dalhousie University’s (Halifax, NS, Canada) undergraduate journal of philosophy, Corvus, is now accepting submissions for its next issue (Volume 2 due in April) to tadler@dal.ca by no later than February 28, 2007. Please send papers which are no longer than 3500 words, and which are ready for blind review. In the email body please provide a mailing address, phone number and a short academic biography of no more than 30 words. Submissions must be in English and the paper must be sent as an attached file in Microsoft Word or Pdf. file format. <top>
Cyberphilosophy Journal
seeks to provide an electronic forum for students to exchange ideas, arguments and information related to the new field of cyberphilosophy. The aim of the journal is to foster and encourage discussion, research and exploration of the significant impact of the growth of educational, informational and recreational technology upon the modern world. Submissions in relevant areas including metaphysics (e.g., the nature of the online self, the development of virtual communities, technology versus nature), gender issues, artificial intelligence, computer ethics and socio-political philosophy (e.g., online democracy, universal access, creation of global village) are encouraged. Authors retain copyright on their own work; however, the journal reserves the right to electonically disseminate these same works. All authors are to acknowledge this agreement by placing the statement: "The author hereby grants permission to the Cyberphilosophy Journal to electonically disseminate this work in the journal as well as by other electronic means" at the bottom of their accepted submission. Contact: jmclaughlin@cariboo.bc.ca. Website: http://www.cariboo.bc.ca/cpj. <top>
Dear Habermas: a Journal of Postmodern and Critical Thought Devoted to Academic Discourse on Peace and Justice
According to the website below, "the Dear Habermas community provides sociological and philosophical discussions of peace and justice, the privileging of subjectivity, forgiveness in the interest of good faith public discourse, intertextuality and our role in the creation of texts, and narrative. We need the forums. We need to write for an audience, for in writing and publishing we clarify the intertextual struggles to make our voices heard above the orderly mask of the "administered" academy. The site serves as a journal on postmodern and critical thought, with special focus on Habermas, defender of whatever can be rescued from the broken illusions of the Enlightenment. Perspectives include race, class, gender, and both postmodern and critical theory analyses of institutional and interpersonal relationships.: Website: http://www.csudh.edu/dearhabermas . Contact: jeannecurran@habermas.org or takata@uwp.edu. <top>
De Philosophia
is currently accepting submissions from graduate students for its upcoming thematic issue on: "Philosophers and the Truth through the Centuries and Traditions." Deadline: April 1, 1998. The De Philosophia prize will be awarded to the best submission. De Philosophia is a bilingual journal which aims to foster excellence in graduate student research as well as encourage dialogue among diverse philosophical traditions. Consequently, articles that do not satisfy the criteria of both the Continental and Anglo-American traditions (originality, argumentation, erudition, historical knowledge of subject) will not be considered. Authors should send 3 copies of manuscripts (typed, double spaced, not exceeding 9000 words, prepared for blind review) along with an abstract of no more than 150 words to: The Editor, De Philosophia, Department of Philosophy, University of Ottawa, 70 Laurier Ave. East, Arts Building, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 (CANADA). For information (DO NOT send submissions as attachments): dephilo@uottawa.ca. <top>
The Dialectic
is an annually published undergraduate philosophy journal. It has been published since the early 1970s and will continue to be published, fmances permitting. Submissions may be written works, drawings, poems, or artwork relating to philosophy or of a philosophical nature. They may be of any length and may include clip-art, etc. The journal is run by student volunteers and paid for by UNH, although the author of a submitted work may be an undergraduate of any discipline in any college/university . The journal does not hold any rights for the works submitted, so that they may be submitted elsewhere as well. The journal is usually printed in March or early April, and an electronic version will be available on the www. Submissions either via e-mail to: the.dialectic@unh.edu, or via regular mail to: Editor, The Dialectic, Philosophy Department, Hamilton Smith Hall Room 27, University ofNew Hampshire, Durham NH 03824 . Please include an electronic form of the work (any standard DOS or Mac format is fme) as well as your name, address, phone number, etc. <top>
Dialogue
(semi-annual, circulation: 1300). purpose: publication of papers in all areas of philosophy by graduate or undergraduate students. Sponsor: Phi Sigma Tau. Manuscript info: papers and book reviews in all areas of philosophy are welcome. Address: Editor, Dr. Thomas L. Prendergast, Department of Philosophy, Marquette University , Milwaukee WI 53233-2289 . Phone: 414/288-5975. <top>
Discourse
The Discourse Editorial Staff is currently seeking submissions for the
2007 issue. The theme for this issue is contemporary issues in social and
political philosophy. While well-written work dealing with the aforementioned
topic is preferred, the Editorial Staff of Discourse remains open to the
possibility of accepting work outside of the year's suggested theme. The
Discourse Staff encourages not only essay submissions, but also poetry, short
stories, plays, photography, etc. DISCOURSE accepts original submissions
from any person below A.B.D. level. All submissions will be considered
under double blind peer review. Your name may not appear anywhere in the
text. Please include a cover page and
a short biography page. On the cover page, with the title, include the
following: name, phone number, mailing address, e-mail address, university
affiliation (if any), a brief (50 word max) biographical citation in the third
person. Submissions should not exceed 7,000 words or 20 double-spaced
pages. All submissions must be cited in Chicago Style with footnotes. All
submissions must be e-mailed to: discourse@usfca.edu
as a Word document or in Rich Text Format. You will be notified of the receipt
of your submission within three business days; if you are not notified please
email again. Submissions must be received no later than January 30,
2007. If you have any further questions please e-mail us at: discourse@usfca.edu. <top>
The Dualist: Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy
a publication dedicated to recognizing valuable undergraduate contributions in philosophy and to providing a medium for undergraduate discourse on topics of philosophical interest. Created by students at Stanford University in 1994, it features submissions from undergraduates around the world. The journal is published each spring and is distributed to philosophy departments across the nation. The Dualist accepts submissions every January and appears during the late summer. Archived copies of The Dualist are available online. The Dualist accepts papers on all topics of philosophical interest. Essays written for classes, honors theses, and independent work are welcome. Essays should be 10 to 30 pages in length. Submit both a paper copy and a disk copy (preferably formatted in MS Word for Windows) along with author contact information on a separate sheet. Do not include author information on the individual pages of the submitted paper. The author of the top paper submitted for the Spring 2002 issue will receive a $100 award. Authors of the other published papers receive $25 each. Submission deadline: February 1, 2002. Address: The Dualist, Department of Philosophy, Stanford University , Stanford, California 94305-2155 . Contact: dualist@turing.stanford.edu . Website: http://www.stanford.edu/group/dualist. <top>
EIDE: Transylvania University Online Journal of Philosophy
Submissions from those outside Transylvania University—student or non-student--are welcome. Email submissions to: bburnett@transy.edu. Deadline for submissions: Mar. 4, 2005. Last year’s edition: http://homepages.transy.edu/%7Ephilosophy/Eidemain.html. <top>
Eidos : The Philosophy Graduate Journal
published by students at the University of Waterloo since 1978. From its inception Eidos has been devoted to providing a forum for academic discussion on philosophical themes to graduate students in Canada and abroad. Eidos is listed in the Philosopher's Index and has a subscription base of individuals and institutions from Europe, Asia, South America and across North America . Each issue of Eidos is devoted to a single theme or topic, toward which all articles and critical notices are directed. As well, two special sections provide information pertinent to graduate students interested in the field. Although Eidos is edited and published by graduate students, for each issue the services of a guest editor are employed to ensure consistent quality. The guest editor is an expert in the field pertaining to the theme, and is primarily responsible for providing qualified referees and soliciting authors for "Developing themes" and "Philosophy in Canada ." The guest editor also renders a "blind" ranking of all articles submitted for publication, based on the referees' reports and his/her own judgment. Book reviews and solicited articles are not formally refereed. Referees' reports and the guest editor's comments are provided to authors. Address: Eidos, c/o Christine Freeman-Roth, Department of Philosophy, University of Waterloo , Waterloo , Ontario N2L 3G1 . E-mail : eidos@uwaterloo.ca . Website: http://watarts.uwaterloo.ca/PHIL/cpshelle/eidos.html. <top>
Ephemeris: An Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy
Ephemeris is an undergraduate journal of philosophy published, a student-run journal it is in its sixth year of publication. The purpose of EPHEMERIS is to harvest exceptional undergraduate writing grounded in the distinct value and interest of philosophical endeavors. We provide a showplace for quality undergraduate work in philosophy. Ephemeris welcomes work from undergraduates anywhere and in all areas of the philosophical discipline. Contributions should take the form of essay, article, or short note. Submissions should be in Word or RTF and can be emailed to singlaa@union.edu or to jacobsa2@union.edu or mailed on floppy disk or CD to: The Editors, Ephemeris, c/o Department of Philosophy, Union College , Schenectady , NY 12308 .. We offer a prize of $200 for the paper deemed best by the Editors of Ephemeris and a prize of $75 for the paper deemed next best. Ask to be placed on our mailing list. Website: http://www.vu.union.edu/~ephemeris. <top>
Episteme: A Journal of Undergraduate Philosophy
One volume per year, with submission deadlines in February or March. Episteme is an entirely student-run publication that aims to recognize and encourage excellence in undergraduate philosophy by providing both students and faculty with the best examples of work currently being done in undergraduate philosophy programs. Episteme considers papers written by undergraduate students in any area of philosophy. Papers are evaluated according to the following criteria: quality of research, depth of philosophical inquiry, creativity, original insight and clarity. Submissions should adhere to the following regulations: (1) Maximum of 4000 words (2) Combine research and original insight. (3) Provide a cover sheet that includes the following information: author's name, current address (mailing and permanent), email address, telephone number, college or university name, and title of submission. (4) Endnotes may be used, put please submit a "Works Cited" page in MLA bibliographic style as well. (5) Title page should bear the title of the paper only no name, address or university should appear on the submission itself. (6) Provide three double-spaced paper copies with numbered pages and one (electronic) copy formatted for Microsoft Word for Windows on a 3.5" floppy disk. Address: The Editors, Episteme, Blair Knapp Hall, Department of Philosophy, Denison University , Granville , Ohio 43023 , episteme@denison.edu. Departments currently not receiving Episteme can contact the above address to be put on our mailing list. <top>
Federal Governance : a Graduate Journal of Theory and Politics
is currently accepting essays, book notes and reviews on topics related
to federalism, multi-level governance and associated areas of political studies
and political theory. Federal Governance, a new journal published under
the auspices of the Canadian Network of Federalism Studies (CNFS) and the
Institute of Intergovernmental Relations at Queen's University, provides a forum for
graduate students and recent post-graduates engaged in research on these
important topics. Suggested topics: Nationalism and Multinational States ·
Politics of Devolution and Decentralization · Aboriginal Self Government ·
Cosmopolitanism and Global Governance · Citizenship and Federal Theory ·
Consociational Democracy · Regionalism · Language Rights · Mediation and
Reconciliation in Deeply Divided Societies · Diverse Constitutionalism ·
Governance and the European Union · Multilevel Governance and Ethnic · Conflict
Technology and Electoral Reform · Federalism and the Policy Process · North
American Integration. To view the Federal Governance website, visit: http://cnfs.queensu.ca/federalgovernance.
To contact the editors and to submit papers by email:
federalgovernance@cnfs.queensu.ca. <top>
Gnosis
Gnosis is a journal of philosophy published by students under the
auspices of the Department of Philosophy of Concordia University. Most authors
are graduate students, but submissions by undergraduates are welcomed. Gnosis
was founded in 1973 and provides student work with exposure it may not
otherwise receive. Gnosis is interested in publishing articles across the whole
range of philosophical topics and positions. Submissions may be in either English
or French. Gnosis is available free of charge as an Open Access journal on the
Internet. Address: Gnosis, Concordia University, Phil. Dept., 1455
de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H3G 1M8. Email: gnosis@alcor.concordia.ca. Website:
http://alcor.concordia.ca/~gnosis. <top>
The Hemlock Papers
The Hemlock Papers is produced through the Philosophy Department at the University of Idaho. This journal publishes work by any undergraduate student with an interest in philosophy. We are seeking papers on any philosophical topic. Submissions should be between three and five thousand words. Essays must be original, previously unpublished, and submitted while the author is an undergraduate. Editors may require revisions from authors of accepted submissions. Email submissions to hemlock@uidaho.edu. Submissions should include a title page with title of submission, author name, institution, email address, and postal address. For blind review, the rest of the document should only include the title and text. Email submissions in .docx, .doc, .rtf, .wpd, or .pdf formats. Any questions regarding submissions can be sent to the editors directly at the above email address. Authors of accepted submissions will receive a gratis copy of the Spring 2010 edition of The Hemlock Papers. <top>
The Interlocutor: Sewanee Undergraduate Philosophy Review
As a part of their Senior Seminar, the seniors in the Philosophy Department function as the editorial board for The Interlocutor. The Interlocutor solicits submissions from undergraduate philosophers around the country and seeks to publish undergraduate work of high-quality. Review of articles will be blind. Name of author should occur only on the title page. Those eligible to submit essays include undergraduate students or recent graduates not in graduate school (excluding present or former Sewanee Philosophy majors). Although there is no limit to the length of essay that will be considered for publication, there is a presumption that promising essays will not exceed twenty-five pages. Style should follow recommendations in Turabian. Essays must be submitted in both electronic form (on a disk) and hard copy. Word processing format requirement: MS Word. The deadline for essay submission is typically at the beginning of March each year; check the website for details. Address: Professor Jim Peterman, Philosophy Department, 735 University Avenue , Sewanee , TN , 37375 . Info: jpeterma@sewanee.edu. Phone: 931-598-1482. Website: http://www.sewanee.edu/philosophy/interlocutor. <top>
Journal of Applied Philosophy
The Society of Applied Philosophy offers an annual prize for an essay by someone who is NOT a professional philosopher. Graduate students are eligible. The prize is 100 pounds sterling + five-year subscription to the Journal of Applied Philosophy. The winning essay will be published in that Journal (published by Blackwells). This year's [1998] topic is "the market." Papers should be 3000-6000 words, and embody philosophical commentary on the problem addressed. Deadline: Dec. 1,1998. Send 3 copies, double-spaced, one side ofpaper, with full postal address of author, and an abstract of 150-200 words, to: Prof Stephen R.L.Clark, Dept. ofPhilosophy, University of Liverpool , PO Box 147 , Liverpool L69 3BX , United Kingdom . Please try to keep notes to the minimum required. Put the references in endnotes, following standard form: 1. DANGWILL, ALISON (1997) Reforming Higher Mammals ( London , Almagest & Wirtenberg). 2. COSGROVE, H. (1999) Sociology of the vampire: in T.POWERS (Ed.) Nineteenth-Century Perspectives in Education ( London , Routledge). 3. SHELLEY, PERCY BYSSHE (1988) The magus Zoroaster, my dead child, Evesham Review of Education, 4, pp.131-147 . Please give the following information on a separate sheet: name, address, occupation, title of paper. Information: Stephen R. Clark at srlclark~liverpool.ac.uk . Fax: +44 151 794 2789. <top>
Journal of Theta Alpha Kappa
a journal for student papers, is published twice a year by Theta Alpha Kappa,
the National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology.
Undergraduate and graduate students at schools with TAK chapters (like WKU) may
submit papers on any subject in religious studies and/or theology. In
addition, the Albert Clark Prize, which carries an award of $100, is awarded
annually to the best undergraduate and the best graduate student paper.
For further details contact Dr. Anthony J. Tambasco, Editor of JTAK,
Theology Department, Georgetown University , Box 571135 ,
Washington , DC
20057-1135. <top>
Kinesis: A Graduate Journal in
Philosophy
Kinesis occupies a unique
position among scholarly journals in that it is one of the few journals in the
world that is run entirely by and for graduate students. Kinesis strives
for the highest level of scholarship and we continue to hold the goal of
publishing quality graduate work as our highest aim. Contributions in any area of philosophical
investigation will be considered, provided they establish the viability of the
arguments and conclusions of the author. Response articles concerning works
previously published in Kinesis are encouraged. All submissions should be sent
via email to kinesis.journal@gmail.com
or mailed via surface mail to: Kinesis,
Department of Philosophy, Southern Illinois University, Mailcode 4505,
Carbondale, IL 62901-4328. Emailed
submissions should be saved in Microsoft Word format or rich text Format and
prepared for blind review. The author's name should not appear anywhere
in the main document. Please provide a second file with a cover sheet
containing the author's contact information and institutional
affiliation. Submissions mailed via post should include a compact disk with
the submission saved in Microsoft Word format or rich text format and prepared
for blind review and three paper copies of the submission also prepared for
blind review. Any submissions that have been published elsewhere or are
under consideration for publication elsewhere will not be considered for
publication in Kinesis. Additionally, Kinesis has recent books in philosophy
available for review by graduate students. Kinesis takes pride in
publishing high quality book reviews from the perspective of Graduate students.
Anyone is interested in writing a book review should send an e-mail to
kinesis.journal@gmail.com to inquire about books available for review. <top>
Koinonia: The Princeton Seminary Graduate Forum
published biannually at Princeton Theological Seminary; publishes papers by graduate students which explore emerging areas of interest in the study of religion and which are likely to foster interdisciplinary dialogue. Also publishes reviews of significant books. Papers in Spring issue are usually presented at Princeton during a Fall colloquium. For additional infonnation, including style sheets, contact: Editor, Koinonia, Princeton Theological Seminary, P.O. Box 821 , Princeton , NJ 08542-0803 , 609/921-8300. <top>
Kriterion: Zeitschrift für Philosophie
(for graduate and undergraduate students) Articles on all fields ofphilosophy, reviewed by an editorial team. In addition to scientific articles, humorous essays, and essays on the situation of philosophers or on a political problem seen from a philosophical perspective (not too spe(:ific, and of international interest) are welcome. No deadline. Editorial address is: Kriterion: Zeitschrift ft1r Philosophie, Franziskanergasse 1, A-5020 Salzburg, AUSTRIA. E-mail: huemerwo~edvz.sb2.ac.at. <top>
Lyceum
The Lyceum is a journal of
philosophy concentrating in traditional problems in metaphysics, epistemology,
ethics, and the history of philosophy. The Lyceum
publishes professional articles accessible to both professional and
undergraduate audiences, as well as a small number of articles by
undergraduates per issue. Lyceum is published by the Philosophy
Department of Saint Anselm College. It is available free of charge as an Open
Access journal on the Internet (in PDF format).
Current Issue: Volume X Number 1 Fall 2008. Website: http://lyceumphilosophy.com. Email: lyceum@lyceumphilosophy.com. <top>
Meteorite
the Student Journal of Philosophy at the University of Michigan ,
is seeking student submissions for upcoming issues. Meteorite is most
interested in papers that address the theoretical developments of the 20th
century or approach philosophy's historical concerns in a novel way. Deadline:
March 22, 1999. To Submit, send 1) Two HARD COPIES of your submission(s), 2) A
cover sheet with your NAME, E-MAIL, PHONE,and UNIVERSITY affiliation 3) A
DISKETTE w/ your submission in any common word-processing format. Address: Meteorite,
c/o Dept. of Philosophy, 2215 Angell Hall, 435 S. State Street , University of
Michigan , Ann Arbor , MI ,
48109-1003 , USA
. Submissions are accepted from any individual below the ABD (all but
dissertation) level and entered into blind peer review. Submissions may be of
any reasonable length. While no specific format is required, please include
full citations. English language is strongly preffered. We apologize in advance
for the inability to return submitted texts. Send questions to jyeastin@umich.edu,
or go to http://www.umich.edu/~meteorit. <top>
OtherWise: A Journal for Student
Philosophy
is seeking paper submissions for its 2008 issue. Undergraduate and
graduate submissions dealing with any philosophical topic are welcome. Although
all submitted works are considered, please note preferences will be given to
those focusing primarily on continental and comparative themes. Book reviews
relevant to these two areas are also welcome. All submissions to the Journal
are blind-reviewed and will be evaluated by a board consisting of both students
and professors. Authors may expect to hear from the editor about the
suitability of their submissions within several months. The publisher holds the
copyright of all articles published in the Journal. Send submissions via e-mail
in WORD format to Justin Downey at prometheus836@yahoo.com.
Papers should be no longer than 5,000 words and must include the following
information on a cover page: name, university affiliation and status
(undergraduate or graduate), paper title, and contact information (email,
phone, address). Papers must be received in Chicago Manual of Style (14th
edition) with in-text citations and minimal endnotes and must be double spaced
with 12 point Times New Roman font. Submissions must also include a References
section that immediately follows the conclusion. Explanatory footnotes rather
than endnotes are adopted. (For more information on Chicago Style citations,
please visit http://www.libs.uga.edu/ref/chicago.html#docnote.)
For more information, contact either Justin Downey, editor of OtherWise, at prometheus836@yahoo.com or Dr. David
Jones, head faculty advisor, at djones@atlas.kennesaw.edu. Website: http://otherwisejournal.org.
Pensees: Canadian Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy
Pensees began in 2000 and now publishes one volume per year. It accepts papers in either English or French from Canadian undergraduates. Send submissions to: The Editors, Pensees, c/o The Canadian Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, McGill University , Leacock Building , Room 908, 855 Sherbrooke St. W. , Montreal , Quebec , Canada H3A 2T7 . Website: http://pensees.homestead.com . Contact : cujp@hotmail.com. <top>
Percipi - A Graduate Philosophy Journal
Percipi is a free content, online, peer-reviewed graduate philosophical journal. It is edited and reviewed by graduate students from the Department of Philosophy of the Central European University (Budapest). The aim of the journal is to publish work of high quality by young scholars in the field. It is intended to foster the spirit of open and free inquiry, to promote the standards of academic rigor and to provide a forum for the communication of ideas within the international postgraduate community. PERCIPI welcomes articles in any area of philosophy and history of philosophy, in an analytical style, most broadly construed. PERCIPI accepts original papers (research articles, discussion pieces, reviews) in any area of philosophy. The language of the journal is English. Articles should generally be less than 7000 words, discussion notes and reviews less than 3000 words. To keep production costs down, all of the work is conducted electronically. The deadline for the first issue is June 1st 2007. The Editors, PERCIPI, c/o Department of Philosophy, Central European University, Nádor u. 9, H-1051 Budapest, Hungary. Website: http://www.personal.ceu.hu/percipi. <top>
Perspectives: An International
Post-graduate Journal of Philosophy
Theme: “The Body and Embodiment.” Perspectives will publish a special
edition on the theme of the “Body and Embodiment” in Summer 2008. We are
looking for papers and book reviews on this theme by post-graduate students
currently working in philosophy and related disciplines. Those who are
interested in submitting their papers please read carefully the following
submuission guidlines: Submissions should be no longer than 5,000 words. Works
should be typed and double-spaced. Format requirements: APA or MLA styles
(footnotes should be placed at the end of paper). Submit the work on CD and two
(2) paper copies to the address below. Your essay should include a brief
abstract (120 words or less). Also include a brief biography for the
contributors page, should your paper be accepted. Make sure to include all
relevant contact information, including a permanent e-mail address. Email
submissions will not be accepted. Book Reviews: Submissions should be no longer
than 1500 words and about a recently published book on the theme of embodiment
or the body. Works should be typed and double-spaced. Submit the work on CD and
two (2) paper copies to the address below. Also include a brief biography
for the contributors page, should your paper be accepted. Make sure to include
all relevant contact information, including a permanent e-mail address. Email
submissions will not be accepted. Deadline: Postmark of Mar. 1, 2008. Send submissions to: Perspectives Journal, c/o Helen Kenny, School of Philosophy, Newman
Building, UCD, Belfied, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Questions to: sheena.hyland@gmail.com, or luna.dolezal@gmail.com, or awnicholson@gmail.com
Perspectives: International
Postgraduate Journal of Philosophy
Perspectives: International
Postgraduate Journal of Philosophy is a peer-reviewed annual publication,
featuring articles, book reviews and interviews encompassing a broad range of
current issues in philosophy and its related disciplines. Perspectives reflects the broad range of
interests amongst the UCD postgraduate philosophy community, publishing work
from within both the analytic and continental traditions. Perspectives also
welcomes submissions addressing philosophical problems from related
disciplines. Perspectives
publishes the highest standard of postgraduate scholarship. We invite
submissions for the second issue of Perspectives
to be published in Autumn 2009. We are looking for papers that offer a
unique perspective on any philosophical topic. We also seek book reviews
on recently published work. Criteria for ESSAYS: Submissions should be 5,000-7,000
words. Works should be typed and double-spaced. Format requirements: MLA style
(footnotes should be placed at the end of paper). Submit the work on CD and two
(2) paper copies to the address below. Your paper should include a brief
abstract (120 words or less) and up to five (5) keywords. Also include a brief
biography for the contributors page, should your paper be accepted. Make sure to include all
relevant contact information, including
a permanent e-mail address. Email submissions will not be accepted. Criteria
for BOOK REVIEWS: Submissions should be 2,000-2,500 words and about a recently
published book. Works should be typed and double-spaced. Submit the work on CD
and two (2) paper copies to the address below. Also include a brief biography
for the contributors page, should your review be accepted. Make sure to include
all relevant contact information, including a permanent e-mail address. Email
submissions will not be accepted.
Website: http://www.ucd.ie/philosophy/perspectives/papers.html.
DEADLINE for submissions: 10 Jan 2009. Submissions to: Perspectives Journal, School of
Philosophy, Newman Building, UCD, Belfied, Dublin 4, Ireland. Questions to: perspectives@ucd.ie.
Philosophical Writings
a journal for advanced postgraduates and new academics, is currently accepting essays for forthcoming issues. Submissions are invited on any area of Philosophy so long as they are treated in an analytic style. Founded in 1996, Philosophical Writings is an international journal published tri-annually in the University of Durham 's Philosophy Department. Submission guidelines are available on our webpage: http://www.dur.ac.uk/philosophical.writings. Submissions should be as attachments to philosophical.writings@dur.ac.uk or sent to: The Editors, Philosophical Writings, Department of Philosophy, 50 Old Elvet, Durham , DH1 3HN . Tel: 0191 334 6550. Fax: 0191 334 6551. <top>
Political Perspectives
The new online journal for graduate students, Political Perspectives, is pleased to present a call for papers for its forthcoming special issue on New Perspectives in Political Theory. Based at the University of Manchester, the journal offers an exciting opportunity for any graduate student hoping to publish a peer reviewed journal article. Our aim is to contribute to academic research and debate in the field of political theory, as well as provide graduates with their first invaluable experience of publication. In addition, all successful authors retain their own copyright which enables them to submit the same article to other journals in the field. Manuscripts addressing any area within political theory will be considered. Possible themes include: Ethics and Politics, European Philosophy and Politics, Theories of Rights, Gender and Politics, History of Political Thought, Theory of International Relations, Theory of Democracy, Political Theory and Jurisprudence, Theories of Distributive Justice. Electronic manuscripts (in Microsoft Word format with Harvard style referencing and no more than 10,000 words) must be received by 20 July 2007 for consideration. Please submit manuscripts to: rebecca.reilly-cooper@manchester.ac.uk. See website http://www.politicalperspectives.org.uk for further details. <top>
Politikon - The IAPSS Journal of Political Science
The International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS) is proud to announce that Politikon - The IAPSS Journal of Political Science has reached its 11th issue. Politikon is an academic journal meant to offer a proper framework for students -under and postgraduate- who have a special interest in political science. It is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to the political science community by having your paper reviewed and published in our journal. The topic of this number is "The Future of the Transatlantic Relationship: What's next?" Its aim is to explore the nature of the transatlantic relationship in its broadest sense looking at its political, economic, and cultural dimensions. Contribution may address (but shall not be limited to) one of the following questions: What is the role, status and contribution of the 'new' member states in the transatlantic alliance? What is the future of European security in the broadest sense and what role do the United States and Canada play in it? What is the nature of the international system? Is it becoming more multipolar or rather unipolar? How can theories of international relations explain the paradigm shift that took place in the transatlantic relationship? Is it adequate, using Robert Kagan's analogy, to describe Europeans as being from Mars and American being from Venus? What other frameworks of analysis can be used to explain this complex relationship? The requirements for the papers are: English language. A half page abstract (not more than 125 words). A minimum of 15 pages and a maximum of 25 pages written in Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 lines. Bibliography - minimum 5 references, see the rules for references: www.iapss.org/downloads/politikon_references.pdf. The deadline for submitting the papers is the 30 January 2006. The articles should be sent at the following address: politikonjournal@iapss.org. Send questions and suggestions to: politikonjournal@iapss.org. <top>
The Postgraduate Journal of
Aesthetics [Britain]
The Postgraduate Journal of Aesthetics invites submissions of papers from
postgraduate students for its Spring 2009 issue. Papers may be on any subject
within the area of philosophical aesthetics and philosophy of art, and should
be no longer than 3000 words. Please send papers prepared for blind review and
in rich text format to
pgjeditor@british-aesthetics.org,
including a covering letter with your university affiliation and contact
details. For more information about the Postgraduate Journal of Aesthetics, and
to view the current issue, which includes a contribution from Professor Michael
Morris of Sussex University, please see the following link: http://www.british-aesthetics.org/postgradjournalofaestheticsonline.aspx.
Praxis – a Postgraduate Journal of Philosophy
Praxis is a new online postgraduate journal of philosophy edited by postgraduate students at the University of Manchester, offering an opportunity for research students and post-doctoral scholars to publish papers and reviews in a peer-reviewed journal. Our aim is to contribute to academic research and debate in all areas of philosophy, with a special emphasis on those which reflect the research specialisations of philosophy at Manchester, these being: metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind (including psychology and the emotions), aesthetics, ethics and the history of analytic philosophy. Every issue of Praxis will include papers, reviews and an interview. (For issue 1, Praxis will interview Ronald de Sousa.) We would like to invite you to submit your paper or review to be considered for publication in the first issue of Praxis. Electronic manuscripts should be sent as email attachments in MS Word format with Harvard style referencing to philosophy@praxisjp.org marking the subject line “Praxis submission.” Papers should be between 4000 and 6000 words and should be accompanied by a short abstract. Reviews should be between 1000 and 2000 words. Deadline for receipt of submission will be Friday, 2nd. October 2007. No direct or indirect references to the author should be included in the manuscript, making it suitable for blind review. Authors will retain copyright of published work. Please visit our website at www.praxisjp.org for further details or forward any questions to Vasco Castela or Paula Satne Jones at the above address. <top>
Prometheus: The Johns Hopkins Student Journal of Philosophy
The journal's mission is "to challenge academic boundaries, and to publish student work on controversial and unconventional ideas in the realm of philosophy." Submissions are sought from any scholarly field, as long as they have a demonstrated applicability to philosophy. Materials should be accessible to higher-level undergraduates. The three best submissions will receive prizes of $150, $100, and $50. All submissions must be in English. Two types of submission are possible: (1) an article -- ranging 2000-4000 words (12-20 pp.); 2) a discussion piece -- ranging from 750-2000 words. Deadline: Jan. 1, 2002. Send two hard copies, a 3.5" diskette in Word or RTF format, and an e-mail version. Pieces should be suitable for blind review. Citations should be in endnote format, and bibliographies in MLA style. Questions to: prometheusjhu@hotmail.com, submissions to: populationclick@yahoo.com. Mailing address: Prometheus, c/o Philosophy Department, Johns Hopkins University , 347 Gilman Hall, Baltimore , MD 21218. <top>
Reflections (journal of the Philosophy Society of California State University)
accepts work expressing philosophical opinions from thinkers, artists, poets, and others. The journal accepts submissions throughout the year, but for consideration in the upcoming issue, work should arrive no later than Jan. 30, 2000. Keep submissions to ten pages or less, and submit either a hard copy (including disk) or via e-mail. Place personal information on a removable cover sheet only. . Reflections is a refereed journal. Mailing address: Prof. Roberta Millstein, Philosophy Dept., Attn: "Reflections" Journal, California State University , Hayward , CA 94542 . E-mail address: rmillstein@csuhayward.edu. <top>
Richmond Journal of Philosophy
The Richmond Journal of Philosophy (RJP) has become an on-line publication. All current and past papers can be accessed free of charge and without registration at www.rutc.ac.uk/rjp. The Richmond Journal of Philosophy is produced by the philosophy department of Richmond upon Thames College in London . It was launched in 2002 with the aim of providing serious philosophy for students at an early stage in their philosophical studies. Articles are written by professional philosophers or advanced graduate students, and the content covers a wide range of philosophical questions, with an emphasis on classic philosophical themes and texts. The editors welcome submissions from faculty and post-graduate students. Please send papers as an attachment to rjp@rutc.ac.uk . Papers should be around 3,000 words in length and should be written as far as possible in a non-technical way. Please feel free to contact the editors by e-mail at rjp@rutc.ac.uk. <top>
Sophia: Journal of Undergraduate Philosophy
published in cooperation with the Philosophy Students' Union at the University of Victoria for students to share work amongst peers. We invite students who are presently registered as undergraduates at a Canadian university or college to submit works of a philosophical nature which are to be no more than 4000 words. Please include with your submission your name, e-mail address, home address, phone number, a title, date the essay was written, what class it was written for (if any), and your major. In order for us to consider your submission please provide us with a printed copy (double spaced, single sided, numbered pages) of your essay as well as a copy of your essay on a 3.5" disk (Microsoft Word format.) Submission deadline: Feb. 1, 2003. Submissions to: Philosophy Students' Union, Department of Philosophy, University of Victoria, PO BOX 3045 STN CSC , VICTORIA, BC V8W 3P4. E-mail: philweb@uvic.ca. Website: http://web.uvic.ca/philosophy/sophia/Sophia.html. <top>
STANCE: An International
Undergraduate Philosophy Journal
Stance is a peer-reviewed
academic journal that publishes papers by current undergraduate students. Authors of published papers will receive a
free print version of the journal and their article will be listed in The Philosopher's Index. Stance has a full digital presence: http://stance.iweb.bsu.edu. Via the
website, you can reach past issues in an open source format. Stance welcomes papers concerning any
philosophical topic. Current undergraduates may submit papers between 1500 and
3500 words in length (exclusive of notes and bibliography). Papers should avoid
unnecessary technicality and strive to be accessible to the widest possible
audience without sacrificing clarity or rigor. They are evaluated according to
the following criteria: depth of inquiry, quality of research, creativity,
lucidity, and originality. For more specific guidelines see the website at : http://stance.iweb.bsu.edu. Deadline for Vol. 2 submissions: Dec. 19,
2008.
CALL FOR EXTERNAL REVIEWERS: Stance is also looking for interested
undergraduate philosophy students to serve as external reviewers for this
year’s issue. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience working for a
groundbreaking journal in the field of philosophy, as well as a chance to hone
your skills in writing and reviewing philosophy papers. Participation in this
project will require a moderate level of experience in philosophy, strengths in
writing and editing, as well as a sufficient degree of self-motivation
necessary to complete the work by the given deadlines. We anticipate that each
external reviewer will be sent one or two papers to review in late December or
early January. It is possible that a reviewer will be asked to review one or
two further submissions later in the spring if a particular piece requires
further consideration. If accepted as an external reviewer, training material
will be provided that will explain what is expected in the formal review. Reviewers
will also be credited in both the print and electronic versions of the
journal. If you are interested, please
provide us with the following information: name, name of school, year in
school, major(s) / minor(s), philosophy courses taken, your specialty or
concentration. Also, what experience do
you have that would qualify you for this project? What goals do you have that working on Stance will support? What, in your opinion, are the makings of a
good philosophy paper? Along with this
application, we have provided a further application form to serve as a letter
of recommendation from a philosophy professor with whom you have worked. Please have both items returned to us by
e-mail at stance@bsu.edu or by surface mail
at: Stance, Department of Philosophy
and Religious Studies, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana 47306-0500. <top>
STOA: Undergraduate International Journal of Philosophy
an undergraduate journal of philosophy distributed on five continents. It is intended to: 1. Encourage and reward excellent undergraduate work in philosophy; 2. provide an educational tool to assist faculty in teaching undergraduates on how to write both philosophical and critical analysis papers and 3. support and nurture the traditional and educationally significant mentor relationship between professor and student. Published twice a year, STOA features undergraduate philosophy, or philosophically relevant papers nominated and mentored by faculty members from around the world. Each issue of STOA includes a QUIDDITAS selection which features an article written by a professional philosopher on a central philosophical problem, with the article directed to an undergraduate audience. STOA is not primarily intended as a research journal and encourages faculty to nominate outstanding papers from lower division as well as upper division students. Contact: Prof. Joseph P. White, at white@sbcc.net. Website: http://www.cpesbcc.net/stoahome.htm. <top>
Studies in Political and Social Thought
a journal published by students and faculty of the graduate program in Social and Political Thought, and in associated programs, at the University of Sussex . The journal aims to promote interdisciplinary work in social and political thought; to provide a platform for first publication, particularly for graduate and post-graduate writing; and to stimulate fruitful debate. SPT bridges the conventional divide between social theory, political theory and philosophy, the history of social and political theory, and the study of political and social ideologies and movements. It welcomes articles and reviews from current and former SPT students, and from others working in the areas mentioned above. To submit work, contact the editorial board at: Studies in Social and Political Thought, Arts D, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QN, UK, or by e-mail at: sspt@sussex.ac.uk. Website: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Units/SPT/journal. <top>
The Pittsburgh Journal: Graduate Research in Logic and the Philosophy of Science
Contact: Mark Shipman, Editor, Dept. ofPhilosophy, Carnegie Mellon University , Schenley Park , Pittsburgh , PA 15213-3890 . E-mail:mos@andrew.cmu.edu. <top>
Thinking Acts: The Undergraduate Journal of Social and Political Thought ( York University , Canada )
Thinking Acts is an interdisciplinary, electronic undergraduate journal focusing on a wide range of topics at the intersection of philosophy, politics, cultural studies and literary theory. Thinking Acts provides undergraduate students with a forum for the discussion of the theoretical legacy of classical thinkers today (from Plato to the twenty-first century) as well as for theoretical analysis of contemporary world events. The aim of the journal is to expand the space for interdisciplinary dialogue, critique, and innovation. Call for papers: Thinking Acts is pleased to announce its call for papers for the inaugural volume. We especially welcome article submissions that re-conceptualize the relation between thought and action, theory and praxis, knowledge-production and the techno-political apparatus. The deadline for submissions is February 1st, 2007, but feel free to submit papers any time between now and then. We plan on publishing the first volume in June 2007. All submissions must be formatted for blind review. Please include the author's name, email address, mailing address, university affiliation, and paper title on a separate cover sheet. Only the paper title should appear in the body of the paper. Papers written for classes or for senior theses are also accepted, though theses will likely need to be shortened or condensed. We accept papers ranging from 10 - 20 pages in length, though the lower and upper size limits are flexible. Please enclose an abstract for your paper. All papers should follow standard MLA formatting. Please send submissions to thinkingacts@gmail.com. <top>
University of Winnipeg Philosophy Journal for Undergraduates
Topic: "Education for Love and Friendship in the History of Philosophy." Deadline: February 15, 2001. Rationale: The reasoned study of love, friendship, and the education that they require is a subject that has been seriously undertaken by philosophers throughout the history of philosophy. Socrates himself claimed only to know two things: (1) that he was ignorant of the answers to the universal and enduring questions (Apology), save for (2) his knowledge of the science of eros (Symposium). Though the literature of the past is rich in the discussion of this most important subject, we have found that it receives little at tention in the journal articles published today. Qualifications: The paper submitted must be a philosophy paper, by an undergraduate student, of 2500-4000 words in length. Please ensure your paper has been thoroughly edited. Format: We will accept submissions by (1) email, (2) disk, or (3) typewritten hard copy. The preferred format is WordPerfect or Rich Text Format. Inquiries and all submissions to: Beth McLeod, vetabeth@excite.com, with subject line: "Journal Submission." Address: University of Winnipeg Philosophy Students' Association, Undergraduate Journal Committee, 515 Portage Avenue , Winnipeg , MB R3B 2E9 . Telephone: Lou Lépine, Department of Philosophy, U of Winnipeg ; (204) 786-9878; Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Website: http://www.liv.ac.uk/Philosophy/philos.html. <top>
The Warwick Journal of Philosophy
a journal run by graduate students, established in 1988 as a space for innovative philosophical writing. It has brought together the work of graduate students from around the world with writers such as Gianni Vattimo, John Sallis, Luce Irigaray, Jean-Luc Nancy, and Jacques Derrida. Contributions: a maximum of 8,000 words (@ 32 pp.); two copies (double-spaced with wide margins; a 3.5" MS-DOS diskette, preferably in Word6. MHRA style should be followed, with endnotes rather than footnotes. Further information: PLI, Dept. ofPhilosophy, Warwick University , CV4 7AL , England . Deadline for submission: January 1997 (for issue on "The Destruction and Rehabilitation of Reason" (on the resurgence of' intestine wars' between German Idealists and Romantics on the unity of reason and nature, the cosmos and the individual, and the central question of how the tribunal of reason can itself be justified). <top>
Yale Philosophy Review: An Undergraduate Publication
We would like to invite your undergraduate philosophy students, both majors and non-majors, to submit their work in philosophy for consideration for our 2007 issue. We publish undergraduate work in: metaphysics and epistemology; language, mind and logic; ethics and value theory; history of philosophy; continental philosophy. Submission guidelines (book reviews and interviews): If you are interested in writing a book review or an interview for The Yale Philosophy Review, please email the editors with a proposed book (published within the last twelve months) or interviewee. Final publication of book reviews and interviews is at the discretion of the editors. Paper and essay submission: Papers should be about 10-20 double-spaced pages in MLA format. Papers must be the original work of the author, with all sources and references properly cited. While we do not take previously published papers, we do accept simultaneous submissions, with the expectation that we will be informed immediately if the paper is being published elsewhere. Please include a cover page with the following information: name, university or college, major or degree, year of expected graduation, email, phone number, and address. Do not include any personal information on the paper itself. Please include a short (500 word max.) abstract at the beginning of your paper. All submissions for the Spring 2007 issue must be postmarked or emailed by February 1, 2007. Address: Yale Philosophy Review, PO Box 200145 , New Haven CT 06520. Email: Please send your submission as a MS Word or PDF formatted attachment to yalephilosophy@gmail.com. Website: www.yale.edu/ypr. <top>
III.
Off-Campus Student Conferences
** Mill’s On Liberty – 150th
Anniversary Conference **
April 24, 2010, Eastern Illinois University. Keynote address: Jo Ellen Jacobs (Millikin
U.), on "Who Really Wrote John Stuart Mill's 'On Liberty'?" Submit abstracts/papers on ALL topics in
social/political philosophy. Conference
papers will be organized into two categories: Category I for undergraduate
papers, and Category II for faculty and graduate student papers. An award
and a $250 cash prize will be awarded to the best paper in each category as
judged by a blind review committee. Please email abstracts/papers in electronic
format to Jason Waller at jwaller@eiu.edu.
Mention in your email if you are submitting the paper for Category I or
Category II. Abstracts are due no later than January 15th, 2010 and those
whose papers have been accepted will be notified by email no later than February,
15th 2010. <top>
** 2010 Syracuse Graduate Student
Conference **
April 16-17, 2010, Syracus University. Keynote Speakers: Ted Sider (NYU)
& Ben Bradley (Syracuse). Paper submission deadline: Jan 1, 2010. Send submissions to: suphilgradconf@gmail.com. Papers
should be suitable for a 25-30 minute presentation (no more than 4000 words).
Submissions must be prepared for blind review and sent as either a PDF or Word
file. In the text of your email, please include your name, contact information,
and short abstract (max 150 words). We welcome submissions in all areas of
philosophy. <top>
** 13th Annual CUNY Graduate
Student Conference **
April 16-17, 2010, CUNY Graduate Center.
Keynote speakers: Samuel Scheffler, and
TBA. Papers from graduate
students in all areas of philosophy are welcome. Submission deadline: Jan. 18, 2010. Papers should be approximately 15 pages (6000
words) in length. Include 3 copies of
each paper, suitable for blind review. Papers should have a detachable
cover page with the author’s name, school, address, phone number, and email.
Also, please include a brief abstract of the paper on a separate sheet. Send submissions to: The Graduate Student
Conference, Dept. of Philosophy, The Graduate Center, 365 5th Ave., New York,
NY 10016-4309; or by email to: cunygradconference@gmail.com
as a .doc, .wpd, or .pdf attachment. Use the subject heading, “Conference
Submission.” The conference organizers will arrange accommodations for visiting
participants with graduate students from the CUNY Graduate Center.
Further questions to: Katherine Mendis, Arina Pismenny, or Gina Campelia at cunygradconference@gmail.com.
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** 14th Annual Pacific University
Undergraduate Philosophy Conference **
April 16-17, 2010, Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon. Keynote talk by
Alvin Plantinga (Notre Dame). The 14th
annual Pacific University Undergraduate Philosophy Conference will be held
April 16-17, 2010 on the campus of Pacific University, in Forest Grove, Oregon.
The purpose of this conference is to provide a forum for the
presentation of philosophical work of undergraduates to their peers. Papers are
required to be of philosophical content, but there are no specific restrictions
on subject matter within the arena of philosophical discussion itself. Papers
should be approximately 3000 words (10-12 pages). Electronic submissions,
including paper and abstract (Word documents), should be sent to boersema@pacificu.edu. Submission
deadline : Feb. 1, 2010. Final decisions will be made by February 28.
Volunteers for paper commentators are also welcome. This is strictly an
undergraduate conference, with only undergraduates allowed on the conference
program. The single exception is the keynote speaker. Past keynotes speakers
have included: Paul Churchland, Hilary Putnam, John Searle, Keith Lehrer,
Catherine Elgin, John Perry, Hubert Dreyfus, and Jerry Fodor. Travel and
lodging information can be found by going to the conference web site, http://www.pacificu.edu/as/philosophy/conference/index.cfm.
Registration costs: $40, payable at the conference. Three meals will be
provided: Friday night banquet, Saturday breakfast and lunch. For further
information, contact Professor Boersema via email (boersema@pacificu.edu) or by phone (503
352 2150). <top>
** 12th
Annual Rocky Mountain Philosophy Conference **
April 9-11, 2010, U. of Colorado at Boulder. Keynote speakers: Nathan Salmon (UC Santa Barbara) and Penelope Maddy (UC Irvine). The purpose of the RMPC is to provide graduate students with a venue to present their scholarly work to an audience of their peers. Paper submissions should be in .pdf format, prepared for blind review, and should be of suitable length for a 20 minute presentation. Send submissions to hysom@colorado.edu. Conference webpage: http://www.colorado/philosophy/rmpc/home.html. <top>
** 4th Annual Texas Tech
University Graduate Student Philosophy Conference **
April 2-3, 2010, Texas Tech University.
Keynote speaker: Peter Carruthers (U. Maryland, College Park). We invite
submissions of quality philosophical papers (not to exceed
4,000 words) on topics in philosophy of mind, broadly construed (including
philosophical psychology, cognitive science, and other philosophically related
sub-fields). Papers should be suitable for blind review and include an abstract
(not to exceed 150 words). Please email papers as a .doc or .pdf attachment to ttugradphilconf@gmail.com. Include
in the body of the e-mail your name, institution, address, phone number, and
e-mail address. Please indicate in the subject line that it's a Graduate
Student Philosophy
Conference submission. For more information see http://www.philosophy.ttu.edu. Limited funds are available for participant
travel. Submission deadline: Feb. 1,
2010. Notification by Feb. 15, 2010. <top>
** 13th Annual University of Kentucky Graduate Student
Conference **
Mar. 27,
2010, Lexington, Kentucky. Conference Theme: “Manifestations of Freedom.”
Keynote Speaker: Donald Rutherford (UC San Diego). *Papers dealing directly with the conference
theme or papers dealing with the intersection of freedom in multiple
philosophical areas (e.g. metaphysics and political philosophy) will be given
preference; however, all philosophical papers will be considered. Submission
Guidelines: Papers should be prepared for blind review. Omit any
self-identifying information within the abstract and body of the paper. Please
include the following as separate attachments as a .doc Microsoft Word file.
Cover page with author’s name, title of paper, institutional affiliation, contact
information (including email, phone number, and mailing address), word count of
the paper, and the area of the paper (e.g. political philosophy or ethics). An
abstract with only the paper title that is no more than 300 words. A paper that
is no more than 3,500 words (10-12 pages, double spaced). Any Submissions NOT
adhering to these specifications will not be considered. Submit by: Feb. 1,
2010. Notification by: Mar. 1, 2010. Send submissions via email to: ukgradconference2010@gmail.com.
Additional information or questions: Clint Jones or Joshua Horn, at ukgradconference2010@gmail.com.
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** 3rd Annual Appalachian Regional
Student Philosophy Colloquium **
Mar. 26- 27, 2010, East Tennessee State University. Keynote speaker: David Hilbert (U. Illinois /
Chicago). Papers are now being accepted
for both undergraduate and graduate presentations. All papers will be
evaluated by blind review process. At the conference, the Keynote speaker
will choose the best presentation from the undergraduate and graduate
categories, awarding a $50 prize for each. A limited number of hotel accommodations
may be available at a discounted price. Papers on any philosophical topic
are welcome. Papers should be approximately 10 pages, or 20 minutes
presentation time. The papers should not contain any identifying
information, as they will be evaluated by blind review. Abstracts should be one
paragraph, approximately 150 words, double spaced, and should be attached to
the paper. The abstracts should not contain any identifying
information. Cover Sheets should be on a separate sheet, and should
contain the author’s name, the title of the paper, institutional affiliation,
address, phone number, and e-mail address. The deadline for papers submitted electronically is February 19th, 2010.
Papers submitted as hard copy must be
postmarked by February 15th, 2010.
Notification of acceptance will occur by Feb. 26, 2010. Send submissions to, or request further
information etsuphilosophyconf@gmail.com,
or Dr. David Harker, Dept. of Philosophy and Humanities, P.O. Box 70656,
Johnson City, TN 37614. <top>
** First Annual Graduate
Conference in History **
Mar. 26-27, 2010, Dept. of History, University of Rochester, Rochester,
NY. Theme: "Dissent and
History." Keynote speaker: Kevin Mattson (Ohio U.) Dissent, whether expressed through the
political process, cultural discourse, economic activity, or social upheaval
(to name a few modes), has always been a feature of human communal
existence. Strategies and narratives of dissent, while they may be
separated in time and space, are united in the challenges they pose to
normative formulations of collective identity and narrative
construction. Long of interest to us at Rochester, we believe that
this topic remains broadly important. Proposals on all historical aspects and
chronological periods involving "dissent" are welcome. Examples
of potential topics include examinations of individual dissenters,
theoretical exploration of dissent and its many meanings, hegemony and dissent,
religious dissent, gendering dissent, dissent and the "other," and,
finally, public order, dissent, and legal culture. The conference will consist
of afternoon and plenary sessions on Friday and sessions all day on
Saturday. We invite graduate students to submit abstracts (250 words max.)
for a twenty-minute presentation, along with contact information (affiliation,
email, and address), and a brief CV. The deadline for submitting
proposals is Jan. 1, 2010. Participants will be notified by
Jan. 20, 2010 of the status of their proposals. Send materials to the
conference email address: rochestergradconference@gmail.com.
Website: http://www.rochester.edu/College/HIS/Dissent.
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** 17th Annual “May 4th Philosophy Graduate Student Conference” **
Mar. 20, 2010, Kent State University, OH.
Keynote speaker: Nancy Tuana (Penn State), on “The Ethical Dimensions of
Climate Change.” Papers on all
philosophical topics are welcome. Submission deadline: Jan. 16, 2010. Further information from philconf@kent.edu or www.philosophy.kent.edu or
330-672-2315. <top>
** 2010 Southeast Graduate Philosophy Conference **
Mar. 19-20, 2010, University of Florida. We welcome the submission of
papers of high quality in any area of philosophy. Papers displaying work in the
analytic tradition are of particular interest. Paper Submissions should adhere
to the following guidelines. (1) Submissions should be sent via email to
southeast-philosophy-conference@phil.ufl.edu.
(2) The body of the email should contain the following information: a.
author’s name, b. title of the paper, c. institutional affiliation,
d. contact information (email, phone number, mailing address),
e. word count of the paper, f. the area of the paper (e.g.,
philosophy of mind). (3) Attached in either Microsoft Word or Rich Text
format should be a paper of no more than 4,500 words preceded by an abstract of
no more than 200 words. Papers should be submitted in blind review format;
please omit any self-identifying information within the abstract and body of
the paper. Submission deadline: January 5, 2010. Email address for the
electronic submission of papers: southeast-philosophy-conference@phil.ufl.edu.
Notification of acceptance will be sent no later than February 10, 2010. <top>
** Midsouth Philosophy Conference
& Undergraduate Philosophy Conference **
March 5-6, 2010, University of Memphis.
The thirty-fourth annual Midsouth Philosophy Conference is scheduled for
Friday afternoon and Saturday, March 5-6, at The University of Memphis. There will be a $25
registration fee, payable by cash or check at the conference (but not by credit
or debit card). Keynote address:
Alastair Norcross (Colorado at Boulder).
Papers in any area are welcome. Papers must not exceed a length of
3000 words. On the first page of your paper, include the following nine
items: (1) a word count - 3000 words maximum! (2) the
author's name (3) academic status (professor, unaffiliated,
graduate student) (4) institutional affiliation (if any)
(5) mailing address (6) email address
(7) telephone number (8) the paper's title (9) an
abstract - 100 words maximum! Submissions
which do not include all nine items will not be considered. No more than
one submission by the same author will be considered. Email a copy of your paper, as an attachment,
in Rich Text Format (RTF) or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) to midsouth@lclark.edu. Please title your
paper as follows: YourLastName_YourFirstName.rtf – for example, Locke_John.rtf.
Papers must be received by JANUARY 10. Papers will be reviewed by a
committee. Notification of acceptance will be made via email in early
February. Submissions whose authors cannot be contacted through email will be rejected.
Each paper will have a commentator. Those interested in commenting should
send a note to midsouth@lclark.edu by
January 15 of availability and areas of interest. Persons whose papers
are accepted will be expected to serve as commentators if asked. The UNDERGRADUATE PHILOSOPHY CONFERENCE will
have parallel sessions. Website: http://legacy.lclark.edu/~midsouth/MPC.html#undergrad.
Thomas Nenon has reserved rooms for Thursday (3/4) through Saturday (3/6)
nights at the Comfort Inn on 100 North Front Street. Call 901-526-0583
and identify yourself as a participant in the MidSouth Philosophy Conference by
February 15 in order to ensure availability and to receive the conference
rate. The airport shuttle goes to the Comfort Inn for about $15, taxis
for about $30. <top>
** Fordham Graduate Philosophy
Conference 2010 **
March 5-6, 2010, Fordham University, Rose Hill campus, Bronx, NY. Theme: “Aristotle in the 21st Century.” Keynote speakers: Michael Thompson
(Pittsburg) and John Drummond (Fordham).
The aim of the conference is to explore whether and how Aristotle’s work
might advance contemporary debates in action theory, philosophy of mind,
metaphysics, political theory and other areas as well as ethics. Graduate
students wishing to submit a paper for consideration are asked to email their
submissions by Jan. 1, 2010 to: fordham.graduate.conference@gmail.com. Conference website: www.fordhamphilosophy.org. <top>
**
2nd Annual LSU ‘Mardi Gras’ Philosophy Conference **
Feb. 19-20, 2010, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Keynote
Speakers: Edward Casey (SUNY Stony Brook) on “A Matter of Edge: Border
vs. Boundary at La Frontera”; and David Wood (Vanderbilt) on “Can Art Save the
Earth?” The conference is open to all
undergraduates and graduates. However, we will be looking for graduate-level
work and only the best papers will be selected for presentation. This
conference is open to any topic, but creative philosophical work in encouraged.
Submit papers intended for 30 minutes of
presentation/questions (do not exceed 15 pages). Send papers as an attachment
in Word, but remove your name to facilitate blind review. Include name, paper
title, university affiliation, level of education and contact information
(phone and email) in your email. Please email papers to ajoh147@tigers.lsu.edu
by Dec. 15, 2009. Questions to Andrew
Johnson at ajoh147@tigers.lsu.edu ; Megan Lann at meganlann@gmail.com, or Gary Williams at orestesmantra@gmail.com. <top>
** Third Annual Southeast Philosophy Congress **
Feb. 12-13, 2010, Clayton State
University, Morrow, Georgia. Submissions
are invited from undergraduate and graduate students in any area of philosophy. Keynote speaker : George Rainbolt (Georgia
State). Presented papers will be published in online and print proceedings.
Talks run 20 minutes, followed by a 10 minute question/answer period. Please
email papers, accompanied by a brief abstract, to Dr. Todd Janke: ToddJanke@Clayton.edu. Submission
deadline is Jan. 31, 2010. To allow time to plan travel, speakers will be
notified immediately upon acceptance and selection will close when all slots
are filled. The registration fee of $45.00 includes lunch both days and a print
copy of the proceedings. <top>
** 7th Annual University of Miami
Graduate Student Conference in Epistemology **
Jan. 14-16, 2010, Miami, FL. Keynote Address: E.J. Lowe ((Durham, UK).
Submission deadline: November 13, 2009.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Miami invites
submissions for its next annual graduate student conference in epistemology. We
are especially interested this year in papers concerned with modal
epistemology, but welcome submissions from graduate students in any area of
epistemology. The Department will pay for accommodation and meals for all
speakers. Guidelines: 1. Papers should
be no more than 3000 words, or 30 minutes reading time. 2. Papers should be
prepared for blind review, and accompanied by a title page including: a)
author’s name, b) academic status and affiliation, c) contact information
(e-mail address preferably), d) 150 word abstract. 3.Send electronic copies in
.doc or .pdf format to n.wiltsher@umiami.edu
or send two paper copies to the following address: Nick Wiltsher, UM Philosophy
Department, PO Box 248054, Coral Gables, FL 33124-4670, USA. For more
information, email n.wiltsher@umiami.edu;
for information on previous conferences, visit http://www.miami.edu/phi/gradconference.
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** 3rd Annual Western Michigan
Graduate Philosophy Conference **
Dec. 4-6, 2009, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. Keynote speakers: Jesse Prinz (CUNY), and Kit Wellman (Washington U.). All students are given *one hour* slots for their presentations, and a respondent is assigned to each paper (followed by rebuttal, then general Q&A). All expenses but for travel to Kalamazoo are covered: no registration fees, free housing, free food and, insofar as university rules can be bent, free drinks. For more information, see the conference website at http://www.wmich.edu/philosophy/2009_conference_webpage/WMU_CFP.pdf, or contact the conference organizer, Joseph Spino (joseph.spino@gmail.com), or the organizing board (wmich.philosophy@gmail.com). <top>
** Virginia Tech Graduate
Conference **
Nov. 5-6, 2009. Theme:
“Contemporary Philosophy of Science.” Keynote speaker: James F. Woodward (CA
Inst Techn). The Graduate Philosophy
Club of Virginia Tech invites the submission of papers for its 5th annual fall
conference which is to be held in Blacksburg, Virginia, on November 6th and
7th, 2009. Submissions in any area of philosophy of science are welcome, though
contemporary topics are especially encouraged. Submissions should be prepared
for blind review (please include a separate cover sheet with the title and
author name(s), abstract, institutional affiliation, and contact information).
Papers should be limited to 3500 words and prepared without text identifying
the authors or affiliations. Submissions should be sent as a .pdf or .doc
attachment electronically to VT.GradPhilClub@gmail.com
Deadline for submission is September 30, 2009. Notification of acceptance will
be sent out in early October.
** Fourteenth Annual Focus
Graduate Student Conference **
Oct. 16-17, 2009, University of Cincinnati. Keynote Speaker: Sabine Wilke (U. Washington). Theme: "Morphing Identities and the Merging of Cultures in German Literature, Language and Film." In recent years, the number of publications with 'identity' in their titles has increased significantly. With the 20 year anniversary of the fall of the Wall, the year 2009 offers ample opportunity to look into the state and status of identity in united Germany. In addition to issues of East and West German identity, migrant literature, generational conflicts and gender issues further enrich the pool of 'identity research'. Group identities are as much en vogue as individual identities. A good number of authors and film makers concern themselves with quests for identity in their works. But can identity be the answer to so many different problems? Do we need to expand our approach beyond the identities we have been talking and writing about for the last 20 years? Might it even be the case that the fall of the Berlin Wall triggered the pursuit of identity research? This conference provides a platform for discussion of identity research but also of addressing the possible need to find new models for making sense of the modern world and of Germany twenty years after the wall. We invite graduate students from all disciplines to submit paper proposals responding to these or similar questions related to the forming of identities (or their rejection) in regard to its representations in literature, film and culture in modern or pre-modern time periods. Possible topics include, but are by no means limited to: identity and Heimat, gender and identity, sexuality and identity, the significance of identity research today, identity in reunited Germany, migrant literature and dual identity development, rejection of identity, memory and identity, new concepts of identity, beyond identity, language and identity formation. Revised conference papers can also be submitted for publication in our Focus on German Studies journal. Please send an abstract of 250-300 words in either English or German as a MS Word attachment by Sept. 15, 2009 to Marie Buesch and Joshua Arnold at fogs.editor@gmail.com. (ATTN: Focus on GS Conference). On a separate cover sheet, please list the proposed paper title, author's name, university affiliation and email address. Conference participants have the option of housing with UC graduate students. <top>
** 2009 Saint Louis University
Philosophy Graduate Conference **
Oct. 15-16, 2009. Theme: "Wrongdoing, Evil, and Moral Monsters." Keynote speaker: Harry Frankfurt (Harvard). High quality papers from graduate students on any philosophical topic will be considered. Preference will be given to those papers which show philosophical engagement with this year’s conference theme. Papers should be suitable for presentation in less than 30 min. (approx. 3,000 words) and be prepared for blind review. Email submissions (as an .rtf, .pdf, or .doc file) to sluphilosophygradconference@gmail.com and include the author's name, institutional affiliation and an abstract of no more than 250 words in the body of the email. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2009. <top>
** Experimental Philosophy Graduate Conference **
Oct. 2, 2009, University at Buffalo. Keynote Speaker: Stephen Stich (Rutgers). We invite submissions of high quality papers from graduate students and young professionals that apply experimental methods to any philosophically relevant topics. While special consideration will be given to papers in epistemology, articles in any area of experimental philosophy are encouraged. We also welcome critical discussions of experimental philosophy. Papers should not exceed 4000 words in length and be prepared for blind refereeing. Submission Deadline: August 15, 2009. Guidelines: send the following to BuffaloEERG@gmail.com as separate documents in .doc or .pdf format: (1) A cover letter containing the following information: author’s name, title of paper, institutional affiliation, contact information, word count, and an abstract of no more than 150 words. (2) The paper itself (with no identifying information). All questions related to the conference can be sent to BuffaloEERG@gmail.com. Please also see the website at http://eerg.buffalo.edu/ for more information. Following the conference all speakers are invited to attend the subsequent Experimental Epistemology Workshop on October 3, 2009, with host speaker James Beebe (Buffalo), and invited speakers Michael Bishop (Florida State), Ram Neta (UNC), Shaun Nichols (Arizona) and Jonathan Weinberg (Indiana). Workshop flyer here. <top>
** Second Annual Ohio State
University Undergraduate Philosophy Conference **
May 1-2, 2009, Ohio State University. Papers written by undergraduates on
any philosophical topic are welcome. Entries should be roughly 10 –20 pages in
length. Please remember to include contact information (e-mail and phone).
Submit papers via email to: osuphilosophyconference@gmail.com. The deadline for submissions: Mar 6, 2009.
All applicants will be notified by April 1, 2009. More information on website at http://philosophy.org.ohio-state.edu
or via e-mail address above. <top>
** Graduate Student Philosophy Conference : The Metaphysics of
Everyday Life: Themes from the work of Lynne Rudder Baker **
Apr. 24, 2009, University at Buffalo. Keynote Address: Lynne Rudder Baker (U-Mass). In her 2007 release, The Metaphysics of Everyday Life: An Essay on Practical Realism, Baker states, “Reality comprises everything there is. It is not the province solely of specialists, but is well known to all. Everything is part of it: the gardener and her tulips, the prisoner and his chains, the cook and his food processor are all real things that should be included in a complete account of what there is. The aim of The Metaphysics of Everyday Life is to present a theory that focuses on the familiar objects that we encounter every day – flowers, people, houses, and so on – and locates them irreducibly in reality.” (p.3) According to Baker, persons, bacteria, monkeys, mountains and computers are fundamentally different kinds of things—all constituted by, but not identical to, their aggregates of particles. Submissions should focus on metaphysical themes found in the work of Lynne Rudder Baker. This topic should be construed broadly and may among other things include: Constitution, Artifacts, Non-Reductive Causation, Mereology, Metaphysical Vagueness, Temporal Ontology/Three Dimensionalism, Personal Identity, Free Will. Submissions should be (i) no more than 4500 words in length (suitable for a thirty-five minute presentation), (ii) suitable for blind review (no identifying marks), and (iii) accompanied by a title page including the following: (a) Paper Title, (b) Author’s Name, (c) Academic Status and affiliation, (d) Contact Information (preferably e-mail). Send electronic copies in Word or PDF format to Cathy Ullman. (Please make sure to write “Baker Conference” in the subject-line). Submission Deadline: December 12, 2008. (accepted papers will be notified by Jan. 30, 2009). For Information, Please Contact Cathy Ullman or Adam Taylor. / Website: http://www.buffalo.edu/~jbeebe2; blog: http://corksandcurds.blogspot.com. <top>
** Second Annual UV History
Graduate Students Conference **
April 18-19, 2009, University of Virginia. The Graduate History Students Association at the University of Virginia is happy to announce the second annual History Graduate Students Conference, to be held in Charlottesville, Virginia. Keynote speaker: Allan Megill (Virginia). Theme: “Histories of Misunderstanding.” Misunderstandings, misinterpretations, misconceptions, and miscalculations are an inseparable part of people's lives. Yet only rarely do historians pay special attention to these phenomena in the study of the past. This conference will provide a forum for graduate students of history and related fields at all levels to discuss misunderstandings in history. Possible topics might include (but are not limited to) the following: miscommunications in battle and in the political arena, gendered misperceptions, cross-cultural misinterpretations (first contact between settlers and indigenous peoples, etc.), "distorted" memories, technological appropriations, media mistakes, unforeseen consequences. The papers should address the problem of distinguishing between unintended misunderstandings and intentional manipulation and misrepresentation. You are invited to submit paper proposals based on seminar papers, master's theses, or dissertation projects. Proposals should be no more than one page and include the scholar's name, e-mail address, the paper's title, and a short description of the proposed topic. Paper proposals must be submitted by Dec. 5, 2008. If selected, participants will be asked to submit a final version of their paper (no more than 20 minutes) two weeks prior to the conference. Submit abstracts and questions by email to Mike Caires at mtc2p@virginia.edu. <top>
** 12th Annual CUNY Philosophy
Graduate Student Conference **
Apr. 17-18, 2009, Graduate Center, City University of New York. Keynote speakers: April 17 (Elizabeth Harman, Princeton), April 18 (Ted Sider, NYU). Paper submissions are invited from graduate students in all areas of philosophy. Papers should be approximately 3,000–4,000 words, suitable for a 40–45 minute talk. Papers should have a cover page with the author's name, address, school, and email address. Please specify the philosophical area the paper falls under and include a brief abstract on the second page. Deadline for submissions: Jan. 15, 2009. Email submissions to CUNYgradconference@gmail.com as .txt, .rtf, .doc, or .pdf attachments. Use the subject heading 'Conference Submission'. The conference organizers will arrange accommodation with CUNY Graduate Center students for visiting participants. Questions to Jake Berger or Monique Whitaker, at CUNYgradconference@gmail.com. <top>
** Midsouth Philosophy Conference
& Undergraduate Philosophy Conference **
April 17-18, 2009, University of Memphis. The thirty-third annual Midsouth Philosophy Conference is scheduled for Friday afternoon and Saturday, April 17-18, at The University of Memphis. There will be a keynote address at the beginning of the conference on Friday afternoon. There will be a $20 registration fee, payable by cash or check at the conference. Papers in any area are welcome. Papers must not exceed a length of 3000 words. On the first page of your paper, include the following nine items: (1) a word count - 3000 words max, (2) the author's name, (3) academic status (professor, unaffiliated, graduate student), (4) institutional affiliation (if any), (5) mailing address, (6) email address, (7) telephone number, (8) the paper's title, (9) an abstract - 100 words max. Submissions which do not include all nine items will not be considered. No more than one submission by the same author will be considered. Email a copy of your paper, as an attachment, in Rich Text Format (RTF) or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) to midsouth@lclark.edu. Please title your paper as follows: YourLastName_YourFirstName.rtf – for example, Locke_John.rtf. Papers must be received by March1, 2009. Papers will be reviewed by a committee. Notification of acceptance will be made via email in late January. Submissions whose authors cannot be contacted through email will be rejected. Each paper will have a commentator. Those interested in commenting should send a note to midsouth@lclark.edu by March 9 of availability and areas of interest. Persons whose papers are accepted will be expected to serve as commentators if asked. The Undergraduate Philosophy Conference will have parallel sessions. Website: http://www.lclark.edu/~midsouth/MPC.html#undergrad. Rooms are reserved rooms for Thur (4/16) through Sat (4/18) nights at the Sleep Inn (901-522-9700) on 40 North Front Street, and at the Comfort Inn (901-526-0583) on 100 North Front Street. Make reservations directly, and as soon as possible. The airport shuttle goes to the hotels for about $15, taxis for about $30. <top>
** 13th Annual Pacific University
Undergraduate Philosophy Conference **
April 17-18, 2009, Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon. Keynote presentation: A live taping of the Public Radio program, “Philosophy Talk,” with hosts John Perry and Ken Taylor (Stanford University). The purpose of this conference is to provide a forum for the presentation of philosophical work of undergraduates to their peers. Papers are required to be of philosophical content, but there are no specific restrictions on subject matter within the arena of philosophical discussion itself. Papers should be approximately 3000 words (10-12 pages). Electronic submissions, including paper and abstract (Word documents), are preferred and can be sent to: boersema@pacificu.edu Hard copy submissions are also welcome. In this case, please send two copies of paper and abstract to: David Boersema, Department of Philosophy, Pacific University, Forest Grove OR 97116. (Phone: 503 352 2150; fax: 503 352 2242.) Group papers and suggestions for panel discussions are also welcome. Submission deadline is Feb. 1, 2009. Final decisions will be made by Feb. 28, 2009. Volunteers for paper commentators are also welcome. This is strictly an undergraduate conference, with only undergraduates allowed on the conference program. The single exception is the keynote speaker. Past keynotes speakers have included: Paul Churchland, Hilary Putnam, John Searle, Keith Lehrer, Catherine Elgin, John Perry, Hubert Dreyfus, and Jerry Fodor. This year¹s keynote presentation following the conference banquet is a live taping of the Public Radio program, “Philosophy Talk,” with hosts John Perry and Ken Taylor (Stanford University). The conference schedule will be as follows: Fri., Apr. 17: conference banquet 6-7 pm; keynote talk 7-9 pm. Sat. Apr. 18: breakfast 7-8 am; paper sessions 8:00 am – 1 pm; conference luncheon 1:00-2:00; paper sessions 2-6 pm. Website: www.pacificu.edu/as/philosophy/conference/index.cfm. Registration costs: $40, payable at the conference. Three meals will be provided: Friday night banquet, Saturday breakfast and lunch. For further information, contact Prof. Boersema at the address above. <top>
** First Annual Undergraduate
Ethics Conference, Pro and Contra
**
Apr. 4, 2009, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN. The Philosophy Club and Department of Philosophy and Religion, with the generous support of The GAGE Corporation, are hosting our First Annual Undergraduate Ethics Conference, Pro and Contra, on Saturday, April 4th, 2009. The Conference will be held on the University of Evansville campus in Evansville, Indiana. The purpose of the conference is to discuss and debate ethical issues in contemporary culture. We would like to extend an invitation to any of your undergraduate students to participate and to submit papers. Submissions are not limited to philosophy students. Students in other areas such as environmental studies, business, religious studies, and healthcare sciences are encouraged to make submissions. Interested students, in teams of two, should submit a one page summary statement of each of two conflicting positions on the topic of their choosing. The Conference will be set up as a debate with sides being determined by lot. Each team of students will make a 20 minute presentation of their position, a ten minute rebuttal followed by questions from a panel of judges as well as open questions from the audience. The debate will be scored by a panel of academic and community professionals. Submissions should be sent to Dr. William R. Connolly at dc25@evansville.edu. Include a title page which identifies the team members and their university or college affiliation. Be sure that no such information is included in the body of the statement as they will be blind reviewed. Submissions are due by Feb. 15. Selections for presentation will be announced by Mar 1, 2009. If you have any questions, please contact me at the address or email listed below. Mailing address: Dr. William R. Connolly, Professor of Philosophy, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN 47722, dc25@evansville.edu. Problems to be discussed include the following:
Business -- Responsibilities for Safety Overseas: You are the CEO of a modest business, ACME Furniture and Appliance Company, that contracts with a firm in Eastern Kaskasia. This country is an emerging industrial nation known for its inexpensive production costs. The per capita income level is low enough and the quality of workmanship high enough that it is an attractive choice for you to feel comfortable working with. This is a good deal for ACME Furniture and Appliances. So, your company has entered into an agreement with this Eastern Kaskasian firm to build wooden cabinets for your furniture line. Unfortunately, you learn that the legal standards for safety in the workplace in Eastern Kaskasia are not up to US standards. There have been reports that workers have lost limbs, fingers, eyes and hands working with saws without, by US standards, proper guards and without proper eye protection. While the conditions under which they work would not be allowed in the US, they do not violate any Eastern Kaskasian law. Should you continue this relationship? Would it be right for you to insist that standards of worker safety be up to US standards? Suppose doing so would make contracting with this firm no longer financially feasible? Were you to fail to renew the contract, there would be considerable loss of employment in this Eastern Kaskasian community. What should you do? Do you have a right to try to impose our standards of safety on them? Should your or the Eastern Kaskasian community's economic benefit be the deciding factor in your decision?
Religion in the Workplace: John is a member of a non-denominational Christian Church that encourages its members to evangelize. John works in the local J-Mart store. Aside from the complaints noted below, John has an excellent work record. However, recently management has received several complaints about John's evangelizing on the job, complaints originating from his co-workers and the store's customers. He frequently engages in conversations with his fellow workers whom he encourages to "get right with the Lord" and invites them to attend his church. In addition to initiating such conversations with customers, he also passes out church literature as well. J-Mart supervisors asked him to stop such activities, but John refused, claiming that not to evangelize was to betray his faith. As long as he continued to do his job well (which by all accounts he did), John claimed that to require him to stop evangelizing was an unjustified intrusion on his freedom of religious expression. Should John be terminated if he persists in his evangelizing? If he were terminated, would you consider this termination for cause, making him ineligible for unemployment benefits?
Environmental Ethics : In a state forest in the State of Confusion there are numerous trails for hiking, bird watching and general nature watching. ACME Entertainment Company has approached the state, a state sorely pressed for revenue, with a proposal to purchase the area. It plans to develop the area as a ski resort and entertainment community, complete with musical entertainment and gambling, legal in Confusion. Their offer is contingent on their being able to develop the area. The issue for you to consider is not whether to approve this sale, but what should be considered in your deliberations. On the one hand, one might argue that while the forest itself has no moral or legal standing, people's interests are affected and the decision should be made to further the interests of the affected people in the community. Will their interest be furthered by the sale or not? On the other hand, some might argue that, in addition to the interests of the people affected, the forest itself has interests that should be taken into account as well. Who should represent its interests? Which approach do you think is best?
Is Health Care a Right?
While there is much disagreement about how to "fix it", there
is wide agreement that the US health care system needs work. It seems to
be in crisis. It is expensive. We spend roughly 16% of GDP on health care twice
that of any other industrialized nation. Nearly 50 million people are without
health insurance and many more are underinsured. It is a significant expense
for businesses which provide health insurance for their employees, threatening
their competitiveness. Hundreds of thousands of Americans go bankrupt each year
due to health care expenses. Yet, for all that financial outlay, our health
outcomes, measured by things like longevity and infant mortality rank near the
bottom among industrialized countries. Clearly, something needs to be
done. Before this is tackled, however, we need to ask some fundamental
ethical questions. Do we have a right to health care? Is it a positive or
negative right? (A negative right is a right that others have an obligation not
to interfere with, like the right to free speech. If I have a right to free
speech, you may not interfere with my exercise of that right, but you are not
obligated to provide me the means to exercise that right. A positive right is a
right that others have a duty to provide me the means to exercise. The right to
basic education is, in the US, a positive right. Others, through taxes, are
obligated to provide that basic education to all citizens.) If we have a right
to health care, is it a positive right? Does the state have a duty to provide,
through taxes, a basic level of health care?
Physician Assisted Suicide: Modern medicine,
with its technological and pharmaceutical miracles, has provided the means to
extend human life well beyond that possible in past ages. We live longer and
healthier lives than ever before. However, this often turns out to be a mixed
blessing. With devices that can breathe for us and nourish us and with drugs
that can prevent disease from taking its final payment, we are often left to
live under circumstances that few of us would choose. In the light of
these developments, there is interest in legalizing physician assisted suicide.
Would you support such a move? What restrictions and regulations should such a
provision for assisted suicide include?
Access to Genetic Information: With the exponential growth in information about the human genome, we are learning more and more about the genetic bases of many diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and Huntington's disease. Thanks to the advances of genetic science, we are learning about the genetic predisposition people have to various forms of cancer as well as cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease. The future promises even more information. Such information would be especially valuable to employers and insurers. It might implicate both the costs of health insurance and the prospects of a person's being able to be an effective and economically efficient employee. The health of their workers is of grave concern to employers. On the other hand, we have a long tradition of respecting peoples' right to protect the privacy of their medical information. Should employers and insurers have access to genetic profiles of its prospective employees and clients? If so, what information do they have a right to?
Almost, But Not Quite, Genetic Matches : Every state in the US collects a DNA sample from convicted felons and forwards the sample to the FBI which loads the results into a national database. When crime detectives later investigate a crime scene and obtain a DNA sample, the sample if forwarded to the FBI to check for matches. If there is a match, the FBI informs the police and this piece of information becomes a valuable piece of evidence. However, sometimes the match isn't perfect, but is so close that the DNA is almost certainly that of a close family member. Should the FBI inform the police of this? With this information, should the police investigate close family members of the convicted felon on the basis of this genetic information? This is a two edged sword. On the one hand, it seems to threaten the privacy of innocent people. Should you become a suspect in a crime simply because your brother or sister is a convicted felon? Isn't that an important civil liberties issue? On the other hand, such information has been used to solve serious crimes. In England, for example, a serial killer was arrested and convicted based on a close match with his sister who had been convicted of drunk driving and whose DNA was in the British database. There is no way the police would have known to investigate this person but for the DNA evidence. In the US this information has also been used to free innocently convicted people upon learning that the crime had been committed by another person, based on a close match with a convicted felon. <top>
** 3rd Annual Texas Tech
University Graduate Student Philosophy Conference **
April 3-4, 2009, Texas Tech University. Theme: "Metaethics." Keynote speaker: Geoffrey Sayre-McCord (UNC, Chapel Hill). We invite submissions of quality philosophical papers (not to exceed 3,500 words) on relevant topics in metaethics. Submissions suitable for blind review should be e-mailed as a .doc or .pdf attachment to ttugradphilconf@gmail.com. Include in the body of the e-mail your name, institution, address, phone number, and e-mail address and indicate in the subject line that it's a Graduate Student Philosophy Conference submission. For more information see http://www.philosophy.ttu.edu. Limited funds are available for participants’ travel expenses. Submission deadline: Jan. 31, 2009, with notification of acceptance by Feb. 20, 2009. <top>
** Graduate Conference in
Metaphysics **
Mar. 28, 2009, U Mass at Amherst. Keynote speaker: Stephen Yablo (MIT). The organizers of the UMass Amherst Graduate Conference in Metaphysics invite graduate students to submit excellent papers in metaphysics, broadly construed. This includes metaphysics proper, as well as topics in philosophical logic, philosophy of mind, and meta-ethics. Papers should be no more than 4'000 words, be prepared for blind review, include an abstract of no more than 150, together with a separate cover page with full contact information and a word count. Submissions should be sent via e-mail to umassmetaphysics@gmail.com (PDF, DOC or RTF format) no later than Dec. 1, 2008. For a printable call for papers (PDF), click here. <top>
** First Episteme Undergraduate Philosophy Conference **
Mar. 27-28, 2009. The first Episteme Undergraduate Conference will take place at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, on Mar. 27-28, 2009. Episteme will consider for the conference papers written by undergraduate students in any area of philosophy. Papers will be evaluated according to the following criteria: quality of research, depth of philosophical inquiry, creativity, original insight and clarity. Submissions to the March 2009 conference should adhere to the following guidelines: 1. Maximum of 5,000 words. 2. Include a cover sheet with author's name, mailing address (current and permanent), email address, telephone number, college or university name, and submission title. 3. Include a Works Cited page in Chicago style. And please use endnotes rather than footnotes. 4. For the purposes of blind review, please remove all references to the author's name on the paper itself. 5. Submit papers electronically as Microsoft Word attachments to episteme@denison.edu. Submissions to the 2009 conference must be sent by Nov. 14, 2008. All papers submitted prior to Nov. 14, 2008, will also be considered for publication in the 2009 journal. Please direct all questions to the student editor, Denison senior Megan Henricks, at episteme@denison.edu. The conference website is at: http://www.denison.edu/academics/departments/philosophy/episteme.html. <top>
** 5th Annual Graduate Student
Conference in Philosophy **
Mar. 27-28, 2009, University of Ottawa. Keynote Speaker: Lucas A. Swaine (Dartmouth). Submission Policy: In order to best reflect the tradition of philosophical pluralism upheld both by De Philosophia and the greater philosophical community at the University of Ottawa, papers from all areas of philosophy will be considered for the conference. We are simply interested in high quality, innovative philosophical research. Submissions in French or English from graduate students are welcome. Manuscripts should be able to be read in 30 min. (approx. 12-15pp, double spaced, standard type, e.g. Times New Roman 12 pt). Authors submitting manuscripts should attach in an email a copy of their text and an abstract of no more than 150 words. Attachments should be in either .DOC or .RTF format. Manuscripts should be double spaced with no identifying references. Notes should be single spaced at the bottom of each page. On a separate sheet, authors must include their name, institutional affiliation, e-mail address and the title of their submission. On this sheet, the author may indicate whether he/she would also like to be considered for giving commentary on other papers. Deadline for submissions: February 8, 2009. Address all correspondence and submissions to: dephilosophia@gmail.com. <top>
** 2009 Graduate Student
Conference at the New School For Social Research **
Mar. 26-27, 2009, New School of Social Research. Theme: “The Phenomenological Body, its Spaces and Limits.” Keynote Speakers: Jay M. Bernstein (New School), Hubert L. Dreyfus (UC Berkeley). This year’s conference invites explorations of phenomenological approaches to the body, the spaces that these approaches open up and the limits they face. We welcome papers on phenomenological accounts of the body, both from a historical perspective and within contemporary debates, as well as papers that offer alternative accounts of the body and embodiment that engage with or criticize the phenomenological approach. Phenomenology counters the marginalization of the body resulting from Cartesian mind/body dualism by addressing the body’s role in understanding such issues as intentionality and human agency. These issues continue to play a key role in contemporary interdisciplinary debates that take place on the threshold between phenomenology, philosophy of mind and cognitive science. Although the fruitfulness of these debates demonstrates the relevance of phenomenological approaches to the lived body, alternate accounts open up questions about its possible limits. For example, psychoanalysis, postmodernism, and feminist and gender theory have helped refine our understanding of the body, focusing on themes such as the body’s vulnerability, sexual identity, violence, and bodily integrity—issues which some believe are neglected in phenomenological approaches. This year’s conference aims to facilitate conversations that contribute to an understanding of phenomenological accounts of the body as well as its relation to alternative accounts. Submission deadline: Oct. 15, 2008. Submission Guidelines: papers ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 words should be submitted in blind review format via NSSRphilconference2009@gmail.com and should include the following in the body of the email: i. author's name, ii. title of paper, iii. institutional affiliation, iv. contact information (email, phone number, mailing address). Omit any self-identifying information within the body of the paper. Notification of acceptance will be sent no later than Dec. 19, 2008. Questions to: NSSRphilconference2009@gmail.com. <top>
** Western Canadian Undergraduate
Conference of Philosophy **
Mar. 14, 2009, University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C. Sophia, the University of Victoria's Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy, is also accepting submissions for publication in our 2009 issue. This year's edition will feature an interview with Simon Blackburn. The submission deadline for both the conference and Sophia is Jan. 28, 2009. All papers must be philosophical in content, be accompanied with an abstract, and must not exceed 4000 words. Submissions will automatically be considered for both the Sophia and the conference unless you indicate otherwise. Please do not include any identifying information within the body of the paper itself. Papers may be sent electronically to sophiajournal@gmail.com or in paper form to: Sophia Journal, Philosophy Students' Union, Department of Philosophy, University of Victoria, PO BOX 3045 STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 3P4. Website: http://www.theviriditas.net/; email: sophiajournal@gmail.com. <top>
** Columbia / NYU 9th Graduate
Conference in Philosophy **
Mar. 7, 2009, New York University. Keynote Speaker: Karen Bennett (Cornell University). The graduate students and faculty of the Philosophy Departments of Columbia and New York Universities invite papers by all graduate students in any area of philosophy. Submission deadline: Dec. 31, 2008. Papers must meet the following requirements: 1. All papers must be between 3,000 and 5,000 words in length and suitable for a presentation of 30-40 min. 2. Papers must be submitted with an abstract no longer than 300 words; 3. Papers must be submitted electronically in blind-review format to: www.philcolumbia.com/gradconf . No submissions by mail or e-mail will be accepted. For more information please visit our website at www.philcolumbia.com or email us at: pal305@nyu.edu. <top>
** Hegel and German Idealism :
Graduate Student Conference **
Mar. 6-8, 2009, University of Notre Dame. Guest speakers: Robert Brandom (Pittsburgh), Paul Franks (Toronto). Graduate students of the Notre Dame philosophy department invite papers relating to the philosophy of Hegel and the tradition of German Idealism. This conference, sponsored by the Nanovic Institute for European Studies, is designed to provide graduate students in philosophy and all areas of the humanities the opportunity to present research on issues related to the philosophical and historical roots, development, and impact of Hegel’s philosophy and German Idealism. Papers should be suitable for 20-minute presentation (10-12 pages) and should be submitted in blind review format. Deadline for submission is December 15, 2008. Please include author’s name, title, and institutional affiliation in email. Notifications will be made no later than February 1, 2009. Selected presenters will be provided with meals and campus hotel accommodations for the conference. Submissions and questions should be emailed to hegel.graduateconference@gmail.com. Conference website: http://nanovic.nd.edu/hegel.html. <top>
** Paul Lucas Graduate Conference
in History **
Mar. 6-7, 2009, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. The History Graduate Student Association at
Indiana University invites paper submissions by graduate students for its 2009
conference entitled "Making Memory, Making History: Ideas and Identities
Beyond Borders." The year’s conference seeks to engage with a variety of
sources and perspectives related to the movement of ideas and identities,
whether figurative or literal, across and beyond borders. Addressing themes
that are particularly relevant to a contemporary audience, both inside and
outside the academy, our hope is to engage with historical topics that not only
cross disciplinary boundaries, but that reach within and beyond the social and
academic borders that influence our understandings of self and society. We
welcome submissions from various disciplines, time periods, and geographic
focus. The conference is intentionally broad and invites multiple
interpretations of complex issues such as national and transnational
identities, migration, globalization, media and visual culture, urban studies,
material culture, memory, violence and trauma. This year, in accordance with
our themes, we are integrating our conference with an exciting public arts and
media event. The conference will coincide with the opening reception of a
photography exhibit by artist Jonathan Moller at the Mathers Museum followed by
a presentation by the artist and guest note speaker from Indiana University.
The exhibit, accompanied by the publication of a book entitled *Our Culture is
our Resistance*, has received international attention and acclaim. Please
submit the items and information below no later than Monday, Dec. 21, 2008. The
HGSA Conference Committee will evaluate abstracts and inform participants by
January 5, 2009 of their acceptance and panel assignment. Full papers are
expected by the Feb. 16, 2009. For
visiting graduate students, we will organize accommodations with IU graduate
students participating in the conference. The conference is free to IU graduate
students in any field. Non-IU students must submit a registration fee of $30.
Conference website: http://www.indiana.edu/~hgsaconf/.
Please submit the following information via e-mail as an attachment to hgsaconf@indiana.edu: 1. Paper abstract
and title (no more than 250 words); 2. institutional affiliation and
title/position; 3. vontact information: name, e-mail address, postal
address, telephone/fax numbers. Contact:
Jennifer Boles and Heather Vrana, The Paul Lucas Conference in History, History
Department, Indiana University, 742 Ballantine Hall, Bloomington, IN
47405-7103, USA. Email: hgsaconf@indiana.edu.
** Second Annual University of
South Florida Graduate Student Conference **
Feb. 27-28, 2009. Keynote Speaker:
Shaun Gallagher (Philosophy and Cognitive Science, Central Florida). We are
accepting papers in any area of philosophy, but will give special consideration
to those papers focusing on embodiment and cognition, from either the analytic
or phenomenological tradition. Papers must be suitable for blind review and
should not exceed 3000 words (20-25 minute reading time). Deadline for submission: Dec. 15, 2008. Send a file (pdf, doc, or docx) containing
just the body of your paper with no identifying information and a separate file
with a title, abstract, contact information, and your affiliation to: usfphilosophyconference@gmail.com.
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** 5th annual University of Memphis Philosophy Graduate Student Conference **
Feb. 20-21, 2009, Memphis, Tennessee. Theme: The Sacred and the Secular: Philosophy and Religion in the 21st Century. Keynote Speaker: John D. Caputo (Syracuse). The conference will explore the relationship between philosophical and religious thought in the 21st century. The question of “religion” has long been central to philosophy; every canonical figure in the history of philosophy—from Plato to Aristotle, Augustine to Ockham, Descartes to Kant, and Hegel to Derrida—has recognized the central significance of questions of faith. This legacy provides the contemporary philosopher with a unique opportunity: the hope of a world unified under “secular reason” is in question and religion has once again come to the forefront of political and academic controversy. Philosophers must now confront these challenges by offering perspectives utilizing the rich resources at our disposal. We seek philosophical papers investigating and interrogating the difficult terrain of religion, politics, and ethics. Deadline for submission of papers is January 3, 2009. Papers should not exceed twelve double-spaced pages. Papers should be prepared in Word and made suitable for blind review. Also, please provide a separate cover page which includes the following information: paper title; author name; university affiliation; email address; telephone number; abstract (200 words maximum). Title the attachment containing your paper with your paper’s title. Title the attachment containing your cover page with your last name followed by “cover page.” Email both files as separate attachments to Michael Burroughs (mdbrrghs@memphis.edu) or to Adam Lockridge (amlckrdg@memphis.edu). For more information, please contact Michael Burroughs (mdbrrghs@memphis.edu). <top>
** The Second Annual Southeast
Philosophy Congress **
Feb. 13-14, 2009, Clayton State University, Morrow, GA. Keynote speaker: Jack Zupko (Emory). Submissions are invited from undergraduate and graduate students in any area of philosophy. Presented papers will be published in online and print proceedings. Talks run 20 minutes, followed by a 10 minute question/answer period. Please email papers, accompanied by a brief abstract, to ToddJanke@Clayton.edu. Submission deadline: Jan. 31, 2009. To allow time to plan travel, speakers will be notified immediately upon acceptance and selection will close when all slots are filled. The registration fee of $45.00 includes lunch both days and a print copy of the proceedings.
** Nature and Structure: Philosophy
of Physics Graduate Student Conference **
Nov. 15, 2008, SUNY at Buffalo. Keynote address: "The Wave-Function for Primitive Ontologists," by Gordon Belot (Pittsburgh). Papers are welcome on any subject pertaining to the philosophy of physics, including quantum mechanics, quantum field theory, spacetime physics, the relations among physics and traditional areas of philosophy, and the relationships between mathematics, models and nature. Papers of high quality in other areas of philosophy of science will also be considered. Deadline: September 15, 2008. Submissions should adhere to the following guidelines: Papers must be suitable for a 30 minute presentation, i.e., about 4000 words. Papers must be free of any potentially identifying information, e.g., name, affiliation, or acknowledgements. Submissions must include, as a separate document, a cover page with the author's name, affiliation, e-mail address, and abstract of no more than 200 words. Submissions (in .doc or .pdf format) may be sent via e-mail to ubgradconference@gmail.com. Website: http://www.buffalo.edu/~jbeebe2. <top>
** Eleventh Annual “Building
Bridges” Graduate Student Philosophy Conference **
Nov. 14-15, 2008, SIU Carbondale. Theme: “Ethics in Cross Cultural Philosophy.” Keynote Speaker: Henry Rosemont (visiting at Brown): “U.S. and World Poverty: A Confucian Critique.” The aim of this conference is to open a space in which the ethics of the East Asian and South Asian philosophical traditions can be brought into dialogue with the ethics of the 19th century to contemporary Continental and American philosophical traditions. We welcome the submission of any paper that brings together at least one thinker from either the East or South Asian philosophical traditions and at least one thinker from the 19th century to contemporary Continental or American traditions, which deals with an issue in ethics from a comparative perspective. Deadline for Submission: Sept. 7, 2008. Guidelines: Papers should not exceed 3000 words and should be prepared for blind review. On a separate cover page include the following items: The paper’s title, author’s name, institutional affiliation, email address, phone number, word count (3000 words max); abstract (150 word max). Email a copy of the paper and your personal information as attachments, in .doc or portable .pdf format to phildept@siu.edu. Title the file of your paper with an abbreviated paper title and title the file of your contact information with your last name and first initial. <top>
** 70th Annual Meeting of the
Southwestern Philosophical Society **
Nov. 14-16, 2008, Sheraton Suites Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO. Papers on any theme or problem in philosophy are welcome. Presented papers are published in the winter issue of the Society's journal, Southwest Philosophy Review. The Society gives an annual award of $100 to the best paper accepted for the program written by a graduate student or recent Ph.D. degree granted within three years of the meeting). Authors who are eligible for the prize should indicate this on the cover page of their submission. Papers may not exceed 3000 words in length; submissions should include a word count on the title page. Papers exceeding this length will not be considered. Papers should not contain any information identify their authors. Author's name, affiliation, email address and phone number should be on a separate page. If submitting electronically, any identifying information must be on a separate file. Please include an abstract of the paper (150 words maximum) on a separate page. You must be a member to present. To join the society, send inquires to: Randy Auxier, Secretary/Treasurer, Department of Philosophy, Southern Illinios University, Carbondale, IL 62901-4505. E-mail: drauxier@yahoo.com. Deadline: Papers must be received by July 1, 2008. Electronic submissions to swpssubmissions@gmail.com are strongly preferred. They MUST be in Word, or RTF format; papers submitted in any other format cannot be processed. If submitting hard copy, please submit 3 copies of the paper and if possible a copy on disk (IBM compatible). Please direct any other questions or comments to robert.talisse@vnaderbilt.edu. Those unable to submit electronically should send their papers to the Program Chair: Robert Talisse, Department of Philosophy, 111 Furman Hall, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37240. E-mail: robert.talisse@vanderbilt.edu. Phone: 615-343-8671. <top>
** 8th Annual Stephen Humphrey
Student Philosophy Colloquium **
Nov. 14, 2008, University of Louisville. Undergraduate papers in any area of philosophy are welcome. Papers should be no more than ten pages (20 min. reading time) in length. Submission deadline: Oct. 20, 2008. Papers should be suitable for blind review. Send papers to: Dr. Robert Kimball, Philosophy, U. of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, or email to: robert.kimball@louisville.edu (doc, rtf, or pdf format). Some student scholarships may be available for travel and lodging. Website: http://louisville.edu/philosophy/ugreshumphrey.html. <top>
** Ninth Annual Undergraduate
Philosophy and Religion Conference **
Nov. 8, 2008, Truman State University.
We invite all undergraduate students
who have a variety of philosophical and religious interests, from the novice to the maturing critical scholar,
to submit papers to the Nineteenth Annual Truman State University
Undergraduate Philosophy and Religion Conference. We ask that faculty help us
publicize this event by spreading the word
to your colleagues, encouraging talented students to submit papers, and displaying the enclosed poster. We ask students
to take the challenge of submitting their original work to the conference with the potential of sharing
their thoughts with other interested intellectuals from different areas of the country and different areas of
expertise. We cannot stress enough that this conference is unique in that it places the undergraduate as a
central focus and demands strongly that there is scholarly activity at the
undergraduate level worthy of presentation and praise. Papers
from any area of philosophy and/or religion are welcome. Papers should be no
longer than thirty minutes reading
time (approximately ten to fifteen pages), including time to respond to
questions. A review panel of Truman
State University undergraduates will select the program. Submissions should be
sent to: Undergraduate Philosophy and
Religion Conference, Department of Philosophy & Religion, Truman State University, 100 East Normal,
Kirksville, MO 63501 (attn: Dr. Ashcraft), and must be postmarked by September 30, 2008. Authors should
include their name, address, title of paper, telephone number, email address, and institution on a
separate cover sheet. Include a hard
copy of the paper without any identifying information except for the
paper's title. If a student's paper is accepted, he or she will be notified by email, and we will require a 100-word abstract
of the paper be sent as a confirmation of the student's intention to present at
the conference. Participants will be notified by Oct. 14, 2008. For more information, contact: Michael Bova Conti
(e-mail mjb439@truman.edu) or Dr. Michael Ashcraft (660) 785-7531 (washcraf@truman.edu). Website
: http://phre.truman.edu/conference. <top>
** Graduate Conference on “Mongrel
America” **
Oct. 2-3, 2008, University of Texas at Austin. Keynote speaker: Dick Hebdige. Constructions and representations of America and American identity are fluid and contested. Our conference theme, "'Mongrel' America," interrogates ideas of hybridity and melange, boundaries and transgressions, authenticity and artificiality. The term "mongrel" is an admittedly powerful one and the conference committee wishes to acknowledge its sensitive and potentially offensive nature. In its more literal context, it refers to individuals or entities produced from the mixture of various strains and origins. But more than a term connoting mixture, it elicits the painful history of America's past. The ominous threat of "mongrelization" provided and still serves as a pretext for the institutionalization of legal and social subjugative practices against people of color, immigrants, the poor, and those otherwise classified as "undesirable." Our intention with the use of this term is to grapple with various discourses produced around notions of mixture. Thus, as scholars, we seek to promote serious and critical dialogue around a subject which far from being simply "provocative" carries very real and potent meaning. Whether being used in its historical context or as a recuperative term, "mongrel" evokes powerful sentiments regarding relationships of identity and power. In order to complicate the term "mongrel," we seek papers which look at ideas and aspects of America in the literary, musical, artistic, religious, political, visual, psychological, natural, built, social, and transnational realms, including work which looks beyond the political borders of the United States to the "Americas" and beyond. In addition to standard conference papers, we also invite other presentation formats and creative works, such as short films and poetry/fiction/drama readings. Though our conference program committee will primarily be assembling the panels out of individual submissions, we also will consider pre-formed panels. Jointly-authored presentations are acceptable. We also invite any graduate students collaborating with community partners on service, activist, educational, artistic, or other projects to present in conjunction with those partners. To propose a presentation, please submit an abstract of no more than 200 words and a brief CV of no more than one page to the American Studies Graduate Committee by email at utamst08@gmail.com no later than August 15, 2008. Submission text may be embedded in the email or included in a Word attachment. If accepted, each graduate student presenter will be asked to pay a $15 registration fee to help cover conference expenses. Website: http://studentorgs.utexas.edu/amsgsa/index.html. <top>
** Virginia Tech Graduate
Conference **
Nov. 7-8, 2008. Virginia Tech University. Theme: 20th Century Ethics. Keynote Speaker: Simon Blackburn. The Graduate Philosophy Club of Virginia Tech invites the submission of papers for its 4th annual fall conference which is to be held in Blacksburg, Virginia, on November 7th and 8th, 2008. We welcome submissions by graduate students in metaethics, normative ethics and applied ethics. Also welcome are papers dealing with any philosophical topic relating to developments in ethics through the 20th Century (e.g., the implications that cognitive psychology or evolutionary biology have for ethics). Papers should be no longer than 3500 words, must be presentable in 20-30 minutes, and should include a short abstract (200 -250 words). Please do not include identifying information in the abstract or body of the paper. Instead, attach a separate cover sheet with the submitter's name and paper title, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone number, and institutional affiliation. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 1, 2008. E-mail your paper, abstract, and cover page as .doc files to Heather Oldham at: VT.GradPhilClub@gmail.com. <top>
** Graduate Conference on
Essentialism **
Sept. 26-27, 2008, U.C. Davis. Keynote Speaker: L.A. Paul (Arizona). Submission Deadline: 1 July 2008. The conference is directed primarily at graduate students who are ABD and who are writing in metaphysics. The aim of the conference is to facilitate the exchange of ideas among graduate students working in metaphysics. Authors of accepted papers will be expected to present, not read, their papers. There will be six graduate papers presented. Participants will be expected to pre-read accepted papers. Topic: Papers on any area of metaphysics will be reviewed. However, preference will be givento papers addressing topics within essentialism or ontology. Length: 4000 - 6000 words. Cover Letter: name, paper title, email address, abstract (max. 500 words). Submit in PDF form to: essentialism.conference@gmail.com . Please ensure that papers are suitable for blind review. If you are interested in participating in the conference via chairing or commenting, please email Dana at essentialism.conference@gmail.com. <top>
** Postgraduate Essay Prize, 2009 (Res
Publica: A Journal of Moral, Legal and Social Philosophy) **
For the fifth year running, Res Publica (the journal of the Association for Legal and Social Philosophy) will be awarding a prize for the best paper submitted by a current postgraduate student in 2009. This may be in any area falling within the journal's aims and scope, described below. Entries should conform to the normal requirements for submissions - please see the website address below for details. All entries must be received by 1 October 2009, with the winner to be announced in January 2010. The winner will receive £100 and a year's subscription to the journal. The winning essay will be published in Volume 16 (2010). The prize will be judged by a panel of referees, along with the journal editors. Entries should be submitted via the journal's website -- http://www.editorialmanager.com/resp/ -- and labelled ‘Postgraduate Essay Prize’. For more information contact: Gideon Calder (gideon.calder@newport.ac.uk) or Jonathan Seglow (j.seglow@rhul.ac.uk), co-editors, Res Publica. <top>
** The Brian Michael Goldberg Memorial
Award **
The impact of research in Computational Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Formal Models of Learning, and Agent-based Simulations on the discipline of Philosophy has been profound. Contemporary discussions of epistemology, ethics, theory of mind, and philosophy of language have all benefited from lively, interdisciplinary debates over the relation between computational and formal models, and traditional philosophical questions. These debates have found their way into scholarly publications and textbooks, as well as into a growing number of Masters and Ph.D. theses. In order to recognize outstanding achievements by Graduate Students in this area of research and scholarship, the International Association for Computing and Philosophy is proud to offer the "Brian Michael Goldberg Memorial Award" for presentations in any category listed above. This Award, which carries a $500 USD stipend, will be presented each year at one of the North American Computing and Philosophy conferences. Nominees and applicants are welcome from around the world. The department of philosophy at Carnegie Mellon is the sponsor of this award and will serve as the site for submissions. The department will establish an international committee to review applications and, in conjunction with NA-CAP, will announce the yearly winner. Each year's winner will be expected to make a presentation at a NA-CAP conference as part of the Award Ceremony. Submissions are due on the same date as the regular submission deadline for North American CAP Conferences (Feb 1st, 2009). A complete submission consists of the following: * Presentation (length should be appropriate for a one-hour presentation). * Presentation abstract, including your name and gradute program (200 words). * Email sent to mharrell@cmu.edu with the above two items as attachements. The Subject should be "Goldberg Award yourLastName". The Body should consist of your full name, graduate program, and a copy of the paper abstract. Both documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and composed in English. Be advised that CAP discourages mere paper reading during the presentation. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Harrell at mharrell@cmu.edu. <top>
** Post-graduate Essay Prize, 2008
-- Res Publica: A Journal of Moral, Legal and Social Philosophy **
For the fourth year running, Res Publica (the journal of the Association
for Legal and Social Philosophy) will be awarding a prize for the best paper
submitted by a current postgraduate student in 2008. This may be in any
area of moral, legal or social philosophy, and should conform to the normal
requirements for submissions - please see the website address below for
details. All entries must be received by 1 October 2008, with the winner
to be announced in December 2008. The winner will receive £100 and a
year's subscription to the journal. The winning essay will be published
in Volume 15 (2009). The prize will be
judged by a panel of referees, along with the journal editors. For more information please contact: Gideon
Calder, gideon.calder@newport.ac.uk,
or Jonathan Seglow, j.seglow@rhul.ac.uk,
co-editors, Res Publica. Website: http://www.springer.com/11158. <top>
** PIKSI (Philosophy in an Inclusive Key) ’08 Feast / APA **
PIKSI Summer Institute for Undergraduates, summer 2008, Rock Island Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, July 20-26, 2008. Theme: “Living Philosophy: Experience and Transformation.” Director: Shannon Sullivan (Penn State), faculty: Mariana Ortega and Ladelle McWhorter. Designed to encourage undergraduates from underrepresented groups to consider future study of philosopy, PIKSI emphasizes the on-going project of greater inclusiveness that is transforming the discipline, inviting students to be participants in the conversation. Along with nontraditional scholarship such as feminist, critical race, and disability theory, students will read standard texts that show how different human experiences have helped shape philosophical reflection. In addition, writing assignments, visiting lecturers, and mentoring will help students learn that their own perspectives matter to philosophy. Undergraduate women or men from underrepresented groups including racial ethnic and sexual minorities, and people with disabilities are urged to apply. All students will receive a stipend, free transportation, and lodging. Applications due: Apr.15, 2007. For more details, see: http://rockethics.psu.edu/piksi. <top>
** Charles Schmitt Prize in
Intellectual History **
As the result of generous donations from an anonymous donor, the Istanbul Bilgi University, and Routledge, the International Society for Intellectual History is offering, on an annual basis, a prize to honour the contribution of the late Charles Schmitt to intellectual history. The prize is £500, £50 worth of Routledge books, and a year's free membership of ISIH (International Society for Intellectual History) with a subscription to Intellectual History Review. The paper awarded the prize will be published in Intellectual History Review. Submissions will be accepted in any area of intellectual history, broadly construed, 1500 to the present, including historiography of intellectual history. Because it is a condition of the award that the paper awarded the prize will be published by IHR, submissions should not have been accepted for publication elsewhere. Eligibility is restricted to graduate students and those who have submitted their PhD within two years of the closing date for the prize. The paper should be forwarded as an e-mail attachment to stephen.gaukroger@arts.usyd.edu.au and to s.clucas@bbk.ac.uk. The e-mail itself should state that the paper is being entered for the prize, and should confirm eligibility at the time of submission, as well as availability of the paper for publication (since it is a condition of award that the paper be published in IHR). The closing date for the prize is 31 December 2008, and an announcement of the award will be made in early 2009. <top>
** Colorado Summer Seminar in
Philosophy **
July 9 - 27, 2007, Boulder, Colorado. For the eighth summer running, CU/Boulder will hold a three-week intensive seminar for undergraduates considering graduate school in philosophy. This summer's topic is Philosophy of Science. The seminar is intended for outstanding undergraduates who are considering graduate school in philosophy. The aim is to introduce students to the atmosphere of a graduate-level seminar, giving them a chance to explore their philosophical abilities and interests before they commit to a graduate program. In addition to offering the experience of a graduate seminar, we hope participants will benefit from meeting other students with similar interests and from interacting with prominent faculty in the field. Seminars in previous summers have attracted students from all over the country and abroad. All kinds of schools have been represented, from prestigious to liberal arts colleges to major research universities. We especially encourage applications from students who do not have the opportunity to take high-level courses at their own institution, and from students coming from institutions with modest reputations in the philosophical community.
We are aiming for a class size of 15. The course will be highly intensive, meeting five times a week for three weeks, for three hours a day. The readings will be dense and difficult, and students will be expected to participate extensively. Several papers will be required. Applicants should have done substantial work in philosophy, including exposure to contemporary analytic methods. Preference will be given to students who have not yet applied to graduate programs. Successful participants will receive three credit hours at the graduate level, which may be applied either to undergraduate or to future graduate study. The topic of the Seminar changes every summer. In 2007, the Seminar's topic will be the philosophy of science. We will be looking at both historical and contemporary texts, and discussing a wide range of issues where philosophy and science intersect, such as: *Problems of induction *Historical vs. predictive sciences *The nature of space and time *Laws of nature *Interpretations of quantum mechanics *Science and values.
Participating Faculty: The seminar will be jointly taught by the faculty of the Department of Philosophy, along with several distinguished visitors. Scheduled instructors include: Carol Cleland (Brown, Ph.D. 1981), Michael Huemer (Rutgers, Ph.D. 1998), Mitzi Lee (Harvard, Ph.D. 1994), Bradley Monton (Princeton, Ph.D. 1999), Graham Oddie (London, Ph.D. 1979), Robert Pasnau (Cornell, Ph.D. 1994), Robert Rupert (Illinois-Chicago, Ph.D. 1996), Michael Tooley (Princeton, Ph.D. 1968). Visiting faculty: Isabelle Peschard (University of Twente, Netherlands), Bas van Fraassen (Princeton University).
The seminar will take place on the campus of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Located at the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains, 25 miles northwest of Denver, Boulder is perhaps the most attractive college setting in the country. Participants will be encouraged to explore the city of Boulder and the nearby mountains. Weekend outings will be organized. Tuition: $650; housing: approximately $400. Applicants should collect the following: 1. A cover letter including your name, mailing address, email address, and an account of who you are and why you are interested in the program. 2. A letter of recommendation from someone who has taught you philosophy. 3. A copy of your college transcript. (Unofficial copies are fine.) Mail this information to : Summer Seminar, Department of Philosophy, University of Colorado, 232 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0232. To receive full consideration, applications must be received by April 1st. Decisions will be made within a month. For more information, contact Robert Pasnau at pasnau@colorado.edu or go to http://www.colorado.edu/philosophy/course_sumsem.html. <top>
** The BSHP Graduate Student Essay
Prize **
The British Society for the History of Philosophy (BSHP) prize is awarded biennially to the writer of an essay that makes a significant contribution to the history of philosophy. In exceptional cases, more than one essay may be jointly awarded the Prize. The competition is open to postgraduate students who are in full- or part-time education for at least six months in the year prior to the deadline for submission. The Prize is worth £500. Where the winning entry or entries are deemed of sufficient quality and significance, they may also be published in the British Journal for the History of Philosophy. The winner is chosen by a subcommittee of the BSHP Management Committee. This subcommittee consists of the Chair and Secretary of the BSHP and the Editor of the BJHP. The subcommittee has powers to request specialist opinion on the entries. The Journal Editor's decision on publishing the winning essay(s) is final. Entry is open to students of any age or nationality registered at any university in any country. The competition is not restricted to philosophy students, but is open to any student with research interests in any aspect of the history of philosophy. Entry is not limited to members of the BSHP. The Prize may be awarded to the writer of one outstanding essay, or may be divided between two or more entrants. The Prize is presented at the BSHP annual spring conference. Requirements: Entries should be in English, and should not exceed 10,000 words in length (including footnotes and abstract). Each entry must be accompanied by an abstract of between 300 and 500 words. Entries that are too long or without an abstract will not be considered. Each entry should be prepared for blind refereeing: there should be no reference to the author, either by name or department. Any references to the author's own work, for example, should be given in such a form as not to identify the author. Each entry should contain a separate title page (if emailed, then this must be sent as a separate file) giving the name, institution and address of the author. Candidates should supply proof of their postgraduate student status, including details of the university at which they are registered, and the name(s) of their supervisor(s). Submissions for the next Prize will be accepted by either email (Word or RTF files), or snailmail, and should arrive not later than 31 October 2006. If snailmail is used, please enclose a floppy disk or CD containing an electronic copy of the essay (Word or RTF file). Electronic submissions (which are preferred) should be sent to: mfs10@cam.ac.uk, with the words 'BSHP Essay Prize' in the subject line. Snailmail entries should be sent to Dr Marina Frasca-Spada, Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge , CB2 3RH , United Kingdom , with the words 'BSHP Essay Prize' clearly written on the envelope. Any questions concerning the Essay Prize should be directed to the BSHP Chair: Prof. Martin Bell, Department of Politics and Philosophy, Manchester Metropolitan University , Manton Building , Rosamond Street West, Manchester , M15 6LL , UK . Email: j.m.bell@mmu.ac.uk . <top>
** Institute for Humane Studies
(IHS) Essay Contests **
There are three separate essay contests for undergraduate and graduate students, on globalization, the environment and civil liberties, with top prizes of $2,500. See the respective websites for details: globalization: www.aWorldConnected.org/essay; environment : www.aBetterEarth.org/essay; and civil liberties: www.iLiberty.org/essay . The contests are designed to encourage students to visit our 'Think For Yourself' websites, tools for making sense of current issues. <top>
** The Nation Student Writing Contest **
We're pleased to announce the new Nation Student Writing Contest sponsored by the BIL Charitable Trust to recognize and reward the best in student writing and thinking. We're looking for original, thoughtful, provocative student voices to tell us what issue is of most concern to their generation. Essays should not exceed 800 words and should be original, unpublished work that demonstrates fresh, clear thinking and superior quality of expression and craftsmanship. We'll select five finalists and one winner, who will be awarded a $500 cash prize and a Nation subscription. The winning essay will be published in the magazine and featured on our website. The five finalists will be awarded $100 each and subscriptions, and their entries will be published online. The contest is open to students at American high schools and to undergraduates at American colleges and universities. Entries (only one per student) will be accepted through March 31. A winner will be announced by May 31. Please send entries to studentprize@thenation.com. <top>
** Kentucky Philosophical
Association Student Essay Contest
Eligibility: Any undergraduate student who attends a college or university in the Commonwealth of Kentucky . Topic: The essay may be on any topic within the field of philosophy, or may consist of the application of philosophical principles to some other field. Only one essay may be submitted by each entrant. Manuscript Guidelines: limit of 4,000 words; typed, double-spaced, 1" margins in 12 pt. Times New Roman, prepared for blind review - only the title should appear on the paper. Author’s name should appear with title of paper only in cover letter. For hard copy submissions, send three (3) copies. For electronic (e-mail) submissions, include paper as a file attachment in .doc or .rtf format. Deadline: All entries must be postmarked or emailed by MARCH 1, 2006. Judging: Entries will be judged by a committee chaired by Kentucky Philosophical Association Vice President Dr. Jerome Langguth. Awards: The first place winner will receive $100 and the author will read the essay at the KPA Spring 2006 meeting to be held on Saturday, April 1st at Eastern Kentucky University . The author of the second place essay will receive a letter of recognition from the Kentucky Philosophical Association. Both winners will be recognized in the KPA newsletter and website. Submissions to: Dr. Jerome Langguth, Chair, KPA Essay Competition, Thomas More College, Department of Philosophy, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills, KY 41017, jerome.langguth@thomasmore.edu. <top>
** The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics
-- Essay Contest 2006
Dec. 9, 2005 (postmark deadline). Now entering its 17th year, the Prize in Ethics Essay Contest is an annual competition designed to challenge college students to analyze the urgent ethical issues confronting them in today's complex world. Full-time juniors and seniors at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the US are welcome to enter the Essay Contest and compete for $10,000 in prizes and the opportunity to meet Elie Wiesel in New York City . Entry forms and additional information about the Contest is available at http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org. This year's suggested topics are as follows: (1) Reflect on the most profound moral dilemma that you have encountered and analyze what it has taught you about ethics and yourself. (2) Examine the ethical aspects or implications of a major literary work, a film or a significant piece of art. (3) What is the relation between religion and ethics in today's world? (4) How can ethics transform for the better a community, institution, or nation? (5) What is the relationship between genocide and ethics? Address: The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest, The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, 529 Fifth Avenue, Ste 1802 , New York , NY 10017 . Phone: 212-490-7777. Fax: 212.490.6006. <top>
** The Hegel Society of Great
Britain - Graduate Essay Prize **
The Hegel Society of Great Britain invites submissions to be considered for a Graduate Essay Prize. Applicants must be full-time or part-time MA or PhD students, PhD students in their continuation year, or PhD students who have submitted their theses during the academic year, 2002-03. Submissions are welcome from students in any discipline and from any country, but all essays should be written in English. Essays may deal with any aspect of Hegel’s philosophy or his relation to other philosophers. They should be approx. 6,000 words long. No student may submit more than one essay. The submission deadline is October 1, 2003. Four copies of each essay should be sent by this date to: Professor Stephen Houlgate, Department of Philosophy, University of Warwick , Coventry CV4 7AL , United Kingdom . The winner will receive £200 and his or her essay will be published in the Bulletin of the Hegel Society of Great Britain. The winner may also be invited to present his or her paper at the annual conference of the Hegel Society of Great Britain. Enquiries should be sent to: Stephen.Houlgate@warwick.ac.uk. The essays themselves should be submitted as typescripts, not as e-mail attachments. <top>
V. Links to Other Announcement Sites
Also
check the following sites for information:
** Undergraduate Philosophy Journals, Conferences, Essay Contests ** (at Peter Suber's "Guide to Philosophy on the Internet," on the Earlham College server). <top>
** Calls for Papers in Eng1ish
& American Literature **
The English Department at the University of Pennsylvania maintains a collection of calls for papers, conference announcements, etc. at http://www.english.upenn.edu/CFP. This list reflects their Listserv mailing list, cfp@english.upenn.edu , which interested parties may join in order to receive up to date announcements. The principle of inclusion is quite broad and comprehensive, and the list is worth consulting by anyone in the humanities disciplines. The information is not focused specifically on student opportunities. <top>
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