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Call for Papers "Transformation and the Dynamics of (Radical) Change: Insights from Political Theory and Philosophy" Interdisciplinary Conference School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy, Queen's University Belfast Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK) 28-29 November 2008 __________________________________________________ The School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy at Queen's University Belfast is seeking paper proposals for a two-day conference (28th-29th November 2008) on the subject of Transformation and the Dynamics of (Radical) Change Insights from Political Theory and Philosophy Transformation is a seemingly ubiquitous concept within the field of political theory and philosophy. Whilst some idealize transformation as a source for progress and the improvement of the human condition, others frame it as a disruptive and unsettling process which can damage the social, political and natural elements of our world. Paper proposals should include a tentative title, an abstract (200-300 words) and details of the author's institutional affiliation and contact information. Proposals should address any of the following issues/topics: - Factors and actors in transformation: Pluralism, nationalism, individualism, collectivism, recognition, complexity. - Forces of transformation: Globalization, economic change, social change, processes, transformation of conflict. - Objects and subjects of transformation: ideas; norms; values; ideology; the concept of transformation itself; state and sovereignty; government; governance; social structures and processes; environment and nature; human beings, including the self. - Evaluations of transformation: theories, approaches, critiques and the possibility of a broader discourse on transformation. All papers should make an explicit contribution to the establishment of a broader discourse on transformation and the dynamics of (radical) change. The organizing committee welcomes papers from scholars in all fields and also encourages submission from early-stage academics, as well as from postgraduate students. The deadline for submissions is June 15th, 2008. Please send your submission to: [email protected] For further information, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofPoliticsInternationalStudiesandPhilosophy/Events/Transformations/#d.en.94863 Contact: Fabian Schuppert Conference Organizing Committee School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy Queen's University Belfast 21 University Square Belfast BT7 1PA Northern Ireland UK Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofPoliticsInternationalStudiesandPhilosophy/Events/Transformations/#d.en.94863 __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
