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Call for Papers Theme: Ethics in a Globalizing World Subtitle: Debates and Dilemmas Type: 9th International Conference Institution: Asia Association for Global Studies (AAGS) Shantou University Location: Shantou (China) Date: 22.–23.3.2014 Deadline: 30.11.2013 __________________________________________________ As transnational and crosscultural exchanges become increasingly commonplace in our rapidly shrinking world, conflicts over values and beliefs are bound to arise, despite efforts to the contrary. Issues and crises in individual nations meanwhile can have implications that traverse borders and even span the entire globe. Labor exploitation by multinational corporations, human trafficking, wars, famines, environmental degradation, racial discrimination, and other pressing concerns subsquently require not only local but also global responses. In such a global context, what ethical values should inform regulatory frameworks, decision-making processes, political/economic/humanitarian interventions, and general interactions? What responsibilities and rights can we speak of in our globalizing world, if any? Is a global ethic possible or needed in a world of diversity? These and other questions will be explored at the 9th international conference of the Asia Association for Global Studies (AAGS) on March 22-23, 2014 at Shantou University. AAGS invites scholars from all relevant fields to discuss the role of ethics in the globalizing world of today. Participants are encouraged to submit proposals on such themes as those below (though others will be considered): - Cultural and religious perspectives - NGOs and IGOs - Rights and responsibilities - Philosophical debates - Environmental issues - Historical perspectives - Economy and business - Other Proposals should be between 150 to 200 words and include the paper's title and the author's name, affiliation, and contact information. A bio of 100 to 125 words describing the author's background, accomplishments and research interests should also accompany the proposal. Both proposals and bios should be written using the templates provided at: http://asia-globalstudies.org/templates Applications should then be submitted as email attachments to: [email protected] Documents not using the templates or following the specified format will not be accepted. Please note that we cannot offer travel support or funding to participants. Thus, please only submit a proposal if you are certain you will have your own financial means to attend the conference. Papers meeting sufficient scholarly standards and adhering to AAGS and APA guidelines (see the following URL) will be published online in the conference proceedings section of the AAGS website. Papers from the proceedings will in turn be assessed by referees for possible publication in AAGS' official journal, the Asia Journal of Global Studies. Important deadlines: Submission of abstract: 30 November, 2013 Notification of proposal result: 23 December, 2013 Deadline for early bird registration: 1 February, 2014 Deadline for presenters' registration: 1 February, 2014 Deadline for visa application processing: 1 January, 2014 Submission of full paper: 17 March, 2014 Conference event: 22-23 March, 2014 Contact: Rab Paterson Asia Association for Global Studies (AAGS) 143-11 Hirato-Ooaza Hanno-shi, Saitama-ken 357-0211 Japan Email: [email protected] Web: http://asia-globalstudies.org/aags_2014 __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
