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Stefanie Rixecker
ECOFEM Coordinator
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From: Lisa Heldke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
CALL FOR PAPERS:
THE FIFTH BIENNIAL RADICAL PHILOSOPHY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
DEADLINE JANUARY 31, 2002
CONFERENCE THEME: "Activism, Ideology, and Radical Philosophy"
CONFERENCE DATES: November 7-10, 2002
The Radical Philosophy Association Conference Program Committee invites
submissions of talks, papers, workshops, roundtables discussions, posters
and other kinds of conference contributions, for its fifth biennial
conference, to be held at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island on
November 7-10.
In the spirit of collaboration, and in the recognition that radical
philosophy is often done outside traditional philosophical settings, we
invite submissions not only from philosophers inside and outside the
academy, but also from those who engage in theoretical work in other
academic disciplines-such as ethnic studies, women's studies, social
sciences and literary studies-and from those engaged in theoretical work
unconnected to the academy.
We especially welcome contributions from those often excluded from or
marginalized in philosophy, including people of color, glbt persons,
persons with disabilities, poor and working class persons.
CONFERENCE THEME
The Radical Philosophy Association is approaching its 20th year. It is
appropriate that we reflect on radical philosophy-the endeavor that has
brought members of the RPA together for a generation. Accordingly, the
theme for its sixth national conference will be radical philosophy itself,
its relation to social and political activism, and its potential to
contribute to one or more counter-hegemonies.
Despite (and often because of) differences in the kinds of activism in
which we engage, in our philosophical styles and emphases, and even in our
far-reaching goals, we in the RPA seem still to have an affinity that makes
collaboration fruitful. We are all concerned about oppression-generating
inequalities, about the limits of reform that is oblivious to the need for
structural change, and about philosophies that leave no room for reflection
on their own roots.
But is this affinity strong enough to be the basis for cooperating both
among ourselves and with other broad social groups to create an effective
movement? Or is this affinity so unsuited for that kind of cooperation that
we can only wish each other luck in our separate struggles?
Does the conception of "radical philosophy" travel intact across borders,
or does it have a distinctive meaning in the US? What sort of meaning, for
example, does radical philosophy now have as a practice in Eastern Europe?
Or China? Or the former Soviet Union? Or Cuba? When Marxist philosophy
has been the establishment philosophy of state socialism, what has that
meant for the concept of radical philosophy in that context?
Does radical philosophy have to be inclusive (i.e. address all forms of
social domination, such as racism, class exploitation, male dominance,
heterosexism, able-ism, etc.), or can someone be a radical philosopher if
they critique only one kind of social domination? Must radical philosophy
support identity politics or must it insist on a solidarity politics beyond
identity?
As radical philosophers, we face with particular urgency the barrier
between the theoretical work of philosophers and the practice of activists.
How can we expand and continue our efforts-in classrooms, but also in the
press, in politics, in popular culture-to create spaces for our engaged
critical perspectives? We must, for example, address the lack of interest
in theory exhibited by the press and politics-vital agencies for
communicating with large numbers of people. As radicals we must take up
the task of developing counter-hegemonies. How are we doing so? How might
we do so?
What does radical philosophy mean to those of you who are students? What
does it mean to persons trying to find a job?
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS
In keeping with the spirit of radical thinking embodied by the RPA, we
encourage submissions that employ formats and media that challenge the
standard conference presentation. For instance, we urge presenters to use
formats that allow for greater interaction between participants and
audience (e.g. presenting an outline, rather than reading a paper), and
that emphasize collective inquiry (e.g. organizing a workshop).
Please note that participants will be selected for at most one
presentation (talk, workshop, poster session, etc.) during the conference;
submissions should be presented with this in mind. (This limit does not
include chairing sessions.)
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Please submit all the information requested.
A. INDIVIDUAL TALK/PAPER/WORKSHOP/POSTER SESSION/OTHER PRESENTATION
Please submit all and only the following information:
1. Name
2. Address
3. Affiliation-or independent scholar, activist, educator, etc.
4. Title of proposal
5. Nature of proposal (talk, workshop, other)
6. Abstract of 250-500 words only
7. Equipment needs
B. GROUP SESSION
Note: Due to the length of sessions, we will only consider panels of NO
MORE THAN three persons. Please submit all and only the following
information:
1. Name of panel contact person, and of each panel member
2. Address of all panel members, including email
3. Affiliation-or independent scholar, activist, educator, etc.-for each
4. Title of panel proposal
5. Nature of proposal (talk, workshop, other)
6. Abstract of 250-500 words only
7. Titles of individual papers
8. Abstract of 250-500 words for each paper (if relevant)
9. Equipment needs
C. CHAIRING A SESSION
If you would be willing to serve as a session chair, please indicate this
on your submission form. Session chairs are responsible for timing
presentations, and ensuring that each presenter gets her or his fair share
of the available time.
MAILING ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSIONS
Please send paper, workshop, poster, and other proposals to RPA PROGRAM
COMMITTEE, c/o Lisa Heldke, Department of Philosophy, Gustavus Adolphus
College, St. Peter, MN 56082. You may also submit them as an email
attachment: send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Please do NOT submit complete
papers.
DEADLINE
All submissions must be postmarked by January 31, 2002.
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Information about local arrangements will follow.
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Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker, Senior Lecturer
Environmental Management & Design Division
Lincoln University, Canterbury
PO Box 84
Aotearoa New Zealand
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