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Call for Papers "Thinking (With)Out Borders: International Political Theory in the 21st Century" International Conference University of St Andrews St Andrews, Scotland (UK) 12-13 June 2008 __________________________________________________ Whether it is a matter of power, sovereignty, justice, citizenship or the political itself, international political theory is both constituted by and probing of borders, boundaries, and dividing lines of various sorts: territorial, conceptual, historical, social, legal, economic, intellectual, and ethical. With this broad theme in mind, this conference presents a major opportunity for scholars working in the interdisciplinary field of international political theory to discuss the past, present and future questions and challenges of this burgeoning area of study. Keynote Speaker: Seyla Benhabib, Eugene Meyer Professor of Political Science and Philosophy at Yale University Papers and panels are invited on any of the following indicative themes: - Global constitutionalism - Refugees and migration - Global practices of violence - Human rights and responsibilities - Environment, technology and development - Friendship and hospitality - International political thought beyond the West - Imperialisms and empire - Globalization and global civil society - Democracy and peace papers and panels are encouraged on other related topics. Proposals (200-300 words) should include: title of paper, full name(s), affiliation, current position, an email address and at least 3 keywords that best describe the subject of the submission. Proposal submission deadline is 4 January 2008. Selected papers accepted for and presented at the conference will be published in a supplementary issue of the new Journal of International Political Theory (Edinburgh University Press). Contact: Dr. Anthony Lang and Dr. Patrick Hayden School of International Relations University of St Andrews St Andrews KY16 9AX United Kingdom Email: [email protected] [email protected] __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
