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Call for Applications Theme: Citizenship in a Globalized World Type: International Workshop Institution: Stellenbosch Institute of Advanced Studies (STIAS) Department of Philosophy, University of Fort Hare Location: Stellenbosch (South Africa) Date: 2.–4.4.2020 Deadline: 30.10.2019 __________________________________________________ The workshop will take place on the 2nd - 4th April 2020 in Stellenbosch at the Stellenbosch Institute of Advanced Studies (STIAS). The workshop will include a one day workshop on Christine Hobden's draft book manuscript and one day mini-conference with presentations from international and local participants on related themes. The workshop is hosted by Dr Christine Hobden. PhD and Masters researchers in Political Philosophy and Political Theory interested in themes of citizenship, collective responsibility, and global & international justice are invited to apply for a funded opportunity to participate. Selected participant(s) will be expected to read the draft manuscript and participate fully in the workshop discussions. Maximum two places available. Confirmed participants include: Andrew Mason, Ashwini Vasanthkumar, Amy Hondo, Rutger Birnie, Stephanie Collins, Samantha Vice, John Sanni, Laurence Piper, and Uchenna Okeja. Book Abstract: Citizenship in a Globalized World This book presents a globally-oriented, state-based conception of citizenship. This conception responds to both the increasing polarization between nationalists and those who view themselves as citizens of the world, and the expanding responsibility gap between states that perpetuate global injustices and the citizens in whose name they act. The book argues that citizens of liberal democracies can be held collectively morally responsible for the unjust acts of their state in the international realm. As such, while citizenship is state-based, citizens have duties of global justice that are grounded in virtue of their citizenship of a particular state. As a result of this responsibility, the collective can be blamed, punished (within limits), expected to apologize, and held liable for remedial duties. Individual citizens can be expected to ‘do their bit’ in fulfilling these collective remedial duties, as well as the collective duty of holding their state accountable. The book explores how this conception of citizenship approaches the conditions of contemporary societies: citizens of vastly differing wealth and education; states that often act beyond the realm of their mandate; semi-democratic regimes; and the rise of non-citizen residents. It advocates for an active citizenry, with obligations to make use of a wide-range of democratic channels in the pursuit of justice, including social media and consumer activism. Application deadline: Wednesday 30th October 2019 More details and application available here: https://forms.gle/VcCCAwi3964R6qgn9 Contact: Dr Christine Hobden Department of Philosophy University of Fort Hare East London, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)43 704 7315 Email: chob...@ufh.ac.za __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: https://interphil.polylog.org InterPhil List Archive: https://www.mail-archive.com/interphil@list.polylog.org/ __________________________________________________
