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Call for Papers Theme: Rethinking Development Type: International Conference Institution: Satya Nilayam Research Institute of Philosophy and Culture (SNRI) Location: Chennai (India) Date: 23.–25.7.2020 Deadline: 20.3.2020 __________________________________________________ Aim A critical engagement of the notion of ‘development’ from interdisciplinary perspectives Description Rethinking development is a critical engagement of questioning, debating, analysing, and evaluating the various developmental models that are in place today. Such a rethinking is necessitated by changing social structures and the need for alternative holistic models of development. The idea of development down the history lane has kept on evolving and the contexts in which we find ourselves today lead us to rethink development, against the background of SDGs of UN, de-growth movements, minimalist movements etc on the one hand and exploitative tendencies of the corporates and the markets on the other hand. Amidst the rift between right wing ideologies that contain fundamentalist and nationalist tendencies and the liberal left, the idea of development swings accordingly. Development is not an isolated concept and is the result of various ideologies, economies, historicity, hierarchies, politics and governance, social conventions, religious influences, global interventions, neo-imperialistic activities, etc. The effects of development thus so far in history has been lopsided, leaving behind a massive population of the poor, and the subaltern, at the mercy of a few that seek an uncontrollable power to exploit, even to the point of self-destruction. In the light of ‘modern development’, there is an urgent need to question and clarify notions of development: - Basic questions such as what development is, who defines development, the stakeholders of development, whom it reaches, etc. - The ethical implications such as the reachability of development, the care of the environment, the dignity of humanity, etc. - Social and cultural implications such as humanization, rights and freedom, identities, etc. - Philosophical frameworks operational behind current or future models of development, such as capitalism, social economy, degrowth, minimalism Themes - Philosophical Perspectives - Gender Perspectives - Economical Perspectives - Political Perspectives - Religion Perspectives - Historical Perspectives - Developing Countries Perspectives - Ecological Perspectives - Subaltern Perspectives - Moral Perspectives - Sociological Perspectives - Cultural Perspectives - Anthropological Perspectives - Feminist Perspectives - And other related themes Participation This International Conference attempts to bring together researchers, scholars, academicians, social engineers, religious leaders, economists, political analysts, ethicists, policy makers, and others to critically engage in current models of development and propose ideas for inclusive development. Participation is open to all. Registration All registrations are done online. Fill in the registration form online or download it and send it to the snric...@gmail.com. Registration opens on 1 March 2020 and closes on 1 July 2020. Registration Fee: INR 1000 for Indians, USD 30 for SAARC countries, and USD 50 for all other nationalities. The registration fee can be paid on arrival. The Registration fees are charged for Conference kit + 3 day lunch + conference dinner. Accommodation The organizers can assist you in booking nearby hotels (Holiday Inn and Hotel Turyaa). The charges here are not too expensive. Staying within the campus is also possible for a limited number who prefer a simple and modest room. Dates Submission of abstract: 20 March 2020 Notification of acceptance: 30 March 2020 Online registration opens: 1 March 2020 Registration closes: 1 July 2020 Submission of complete paper: 1 June 2020 Conference dates: 23, 24, 25 July 2020 Ethos As a professional courtesy to fellow participants, all those who wish to participate in this international conference are required to participate in the proceedings in all the three days. If you are unable to do so, we request you not to apply for this conference. Organizing Committee Convener: Robin S. Seelan SJ, Director Coordinators: Anthony Joseph Yesu Antony, Anudeep Antony Das Stalin Contact: Robin S. Seelan SJ, Director Satya Nilayam Institute of Philosophy and Culture Chennai - India Mobile/Whatsapp: +91 9962303182 Email: snric...@gmail.com Web: http://snri.satyanilayam.com/events/rethinking-development/ __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: https://interphil.polylog.org InterPhil List Archive: https://www.mail-archive.com/interphil@list.polylog.org/ __________________________________________________
