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Call for Papers Theme: Why War? Subtitle: Peace Studies in the 21st Century Type: International Conference Institution: Division of Peace Studies and Humanities, University of Bradford Location: Bradford (United Kingdom) Date: 1.–3.5.2014 Deadline: 14.2.2014 __________________________________________________ In 1931 and 1932, a correspondence occurred between two of the greatest intellects of the day, Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud, on the question, "Why War?" Einstein initiated the correspondence, as part of an initiative to promote the contribution of intellectuals to public life. The plan was to initiate debate amongst a network of intellectuals, whose ponderings would be published in the popular press, with the goal of exerting "a significant and wholesome moral influence on the solution of political problems". The project of harnessing theoretical and intellectual debate to the resolution of political and policy problems is one that has animated the Department of Peace Studies – now the Division of Peace Studies and Humanities – at the University of Bradford since its founding in 1973. Consequently, as the finale of our 40th anniversary year, we are proud to host an international conference examining the state of peace studies in the 21st Century and the contribution peace studies can make to public policy in the contemporary world. We are calling for papers to be delivered in panel sessions, which will be organised around eight themes: - Disarmament - War and Peace in Africa - Peace Education - Participation - Conflict Resolution - Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding - Philosophy and War - the Security-Development Nexus Within each theme, the aim is to generate discussion over the state of peace studies, future challenges and directions, and the relationship between theory and practice. The conference thus aims to emulate the spirit animating the Einstein-Freud correspondence, while focusing on contemporary theoretical and political issues. Paper abstracts of up to 250 words should be submitted to the organising committee by 14 February 2014. The submission must state the title, author(s) name and affiliation, and the relevant thematic stream. Applicants will be notified by 28 February if they have been accepted for the conference. Conference participation is free, but no travel or accommodation grants can be provided. Registration for the conference opens on 1 December 2013 and continues until 31 March 2014. Keynote speakers: - Dr Saeb Erekat, Chief Negotiator for the Palestinian Authority - Dr Helen Frowe, Director of the Stockholm Centre for Ethics of War and Peace, University of Stockholm - Ms Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Laureate and Peace Activist - Professor John Paul Lederach, Professor of International Peacebuilding, Kroc Institute, University of Notre Dame For all enquiries or to submit an abstract for consideration, please email: [email protected] For more information see conference website: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/ssis/events-and-podcasts/events/peace-events/peace-studies-international-conference-may-2014.php __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
