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Call for Papers Theme: Postcolonial and Decolonial Reception of European Thought Type: MAP Bristol Conference 2019 Institution: Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) Department of Philosophy and the Department of Classics and Ancient History, University of Bristol Location: Bristol (United Kingdom) Date: 6.–7.6.2019 Deadline: 3.4.2019 __________________________________________________ Philosophers recently have become aware that there is a risk that Eurocentric biases in philosophical tradition may distort the scholarship of the broad academic theoretical work. To correct these biases – which have been critically denounced by the scholars from non-European continents – the post-colonial scholarship has made an effort in deconstructing the European theoretical referents, as well as developing new theories. The aim of this conference is to offer an opportunity for the discussion of broad issues concerning the reconsideration of the classical western thought in the post-colonial era, that is, a revision of the dialogues and tensions among European and peripheral epistemologies. With this purpose, we plan to center the discussion in two foci. On the one hand, the deconstruction of the global influence of the European classical and modern epistemologies during the past few centuries; and on the other hand, their present critical reception via a ‘non-Eurocentric’ or decolonial view. We hope that the conference will contribute to the good understanding of the post-colonial and decolonial standpoints. The questions that will be mainly addressed are as follows: To what extent does the post-colonial scholarship from different fields add to contemporary philosophy by offering new insights? How are the European classical and modern epistemologies received and understood by the different postcolonial/decolonial theoretical approaches? How is this criticism made? Or what are the basic ideas developed in this criticism? About the Conference The Conference will be located in room G16, Cotham House, University of Bristol. The Conference will be divided in four panels (two panels per day). Every panel will count on the participation of two PGR speakers (20 min talks), which will be followed by a general discussion. After a break, we will count on the presentation of two Keynote speakers (30 min talks), which will also be followed by a general discussion. - Panel 1: Decolonising Classics Here, we expect to receive abstracts regarding the Postcolonial/Decolonial reflection on the process of the reception of Classics in non-European contexts Keynote speakers: Dr. Mathura Umachandran, Department of Classics University of Oxford Dr. Justine McConnell, Department of Comparative Literature King´s College - Panel 2: Decolonising movements in Africa and South Asia Here, we would like to receive abstracts specifically focused on the intersection between African, South Asian and European thought. Keynote speakers: Dr. Foluke Adebisi, School of Law University of Bristol Dr. Su Lin Lewis, Department of History University of Bristol - Panel 3: Enlightenment revised Here we expect to receive abstracts focused on the Postcolonial/Decolonial criticism to the Enlightenment; or on the contrary, abstracts focused on answering, what could the Enlightenment offer to Postcolonial/Decolonial contemporary studies? Keynote speakers: Professor Gregor McLennan, School of Social Sciences University of Bristol Dr. Tzu Chien Tho, Department of Philosophy University of Bristol - Panel 4: About Reparation Here we wish to receive abstracts focused on ethical reflexions about reparation. Keynote speaker: Joanna Burch-Brown, Department of Philosophy University of Bristol Submissions To make an abstract submission, please send an anonymized abstract of no more than 500 words to mapbristolconfere...@gmail.com by the 3rd of April, 2019 with a separate document with author information. Please note that while catering and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Unfortunately, we are at the moment unable to reimburse any travel or accommodation costs for graduate conference attendees, but we hope to be able to offer some bursaries to make the participation more accessible (we are applying for extra funding for this purpose). Contact: Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) Bristol Chapter Email: mapbristolconfere...@gmail.com __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: https://interphil.polylog.org InterPhil List Archive: https://www.mail-archive.com/interphil@list.polylog.org/ __________________________________________________
