InterPhil: CFP: Beyond Imperial Centre and Colonial Periphery
Call for Papers Beyond Imperial Centre and Colonial Periphery: Reconnecting the Global and the Local Interdisciplinary Conference Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Cambridge Cambridge (UK) 11-12 March 2005 This conference seeks to explore new ways of understanding the global movement of ideas and information. Moving beyond the problematic ideas of the 'centre' and 'periphery' which have dominated the recent historiography of the extra-European world, it will explore exchanges between colonisers and colonised, and between Atlantic, African and Asian colonial spheres. As well as questioning current conceptions of the geography of knowledge, we hope to present work challenging conventional chronological divisions between the colonial and the post-colonial. Part of the 'Conversation' theme coordinated by the Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Cambridge (http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk), the conference will discuss dialogues and conversations between cultures, media, knowledge systems, geographies and chronologies. The conference aims to highlight the work of graduate students and scholars at an early stage in their careers. While its focus is historical, we welcome papers from historians, anthropologists, social scientists, geographers, and other disciplines. Particular focuses will be: - The limits of imperial reach: how ideas associated with empire have been reshaped by the social and cultural practices of individual communities; and how ideas and knowledge move beyond national and imperial borders - 'Trans-imperial' ideas: the movement of ideas between different imperial systems, both within the same geographical area, and between Africa, Asia and the Atlantic - Bridging the colonial and the post-colonial: continuities between colonial and post-colonial experiences, whether through the retention of ideas, policies, and personnel; or through the emergence of 'post-colonial' ideas within colonial states - Science and medicine: encounters between different knowledge systems; tensions between European science's ideal of universal knowledge, and the difficulties of science's geographical and cultural extension - Modernity and knowledge: how connections between ideas and information have been expanded and reshaped by new technologies of media, commerce and transport; and by distinctively modern spaces, from new cities to factories Call for Papers Deadline: 15 November 2004 Contact: Rachel Berger University of Cambridge rb...@cam.ac.uk or Michael Lewis University of Cambridge mh...@cam.ac.uk Abstracts may be sent to: conference2...@world.history.britishlibrary.net Website: http://pages.britishlibrary.net/world.history/ _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: UNESCO's History
Call for Participants UNESCO's History International Symposium Paris (France) November 2005 On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the adoption of UNESCO's Constitution, (16th November 1945), UNESCO is organizing an international symposium in Paris, in November 2005, in cooperation with the Institute for Political Sciences in Paris, the University Panthéon-Sorbonne (Paris I) and the Centre for History and Economics at Cambridge University (United Kingdom). This symposium is part of a larger programme to support research on UNESCO's history and encourage critical and multidisciplinary reflection on the history of the Organization and its past orientations, activities and results. This programme, the UNESCO History Project, was launched by the Director-General of UNESCO on 30th April 2004. For more information, please consult: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/ulis/circulars/cl3710.pdf The History Project is a five-year programme; its orientations will be influenced by the expressions of interests and ideas, in particular those coming from the research community. Project description The objective of the symposium is to inspire and catalyze research on topics relating to the history of the Organization. Rather than providing official answers and final conclusions, the symposium aims at multiplying approaches to UNESCO's history in a critical and pluralistic spirit. Furthermore, the symposium will try to foster a better understanding of the way in which the Organization's action, seen from the periphery rather than from the centre, has been perceived and experienced by the different actors concerned. UNESCO therefore invites students and researchers with backgrounds in different disciplines, including history, political sciences, the study of international relations, cultural studies, international law, anthropology and sociology, to express their interest by suggesting papers, themes or approaches for the symposium or in the wider context of the history project. Examples of themes and issues that could be raised at the symposium are: the origins of UNESCO, the role of the Organization in broader contexts, such as the Cold War and the process of decolonization, human rights, normative and standard-setting actions, cultural diversity, sustainable development, cultural and natural heritage, education for all and reflections on the mandate, values and philosophy of UNESCO. All suggestions for themes and topics are welcome. Please send your response, preferably before 20th September 2004, to the coordinator of the UNESCO History Project, Mr. Jens Boel, Chief Archivist, UNESCO (e-mail: j.b...@unesco.org). Replies received after this deadline, but before 1st December 2004, can still be taken into consideration in the planning of the symposium. Programme of work The symposium is expected to last for two days. It could include four main sessions, three of which would focus on the institutional, political and intellectual history of UNESCO, respectively. The topic of the fourth session would be the identification of new, major research themes. This final session would be the conclusion of the Symposium and should therefore aim at opening perspectives for research works during the period 2005-2010. The proceedings of the symposium will be published as the first volume of a series of publications that will present the results of the History Project. With this end in view, a scientific committee will be established after the symposium to ensure the follow up on the activities, promote historical research on the Organization and, depending on the resources available, award study grants to students and young researchers. An oral history programme could also be launched. UNESCO will attempt to mobilize extrabudgetary resources from Member States and foundations in order to finance these research and publication activities. A presentation of results and a general evaluation of the outcomes of the project could take place at the International Congress on Historical Sciences in 2010. Jens Boel UNESCO History Project 7, place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07 SP FRANCE Email: j.b...@unesco.org _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Border//Crossings: Culture - Media - Economy
Call for Papers Border//Crossings: Culture - Media - Economy 6th Interdisciplinary, International Graduate Conference The Departments of German Studies, American Studies, English Literature, Political Sciences, Economics and Sociology at the University of Erlangen/Nuremberg Erlangen (Germany) November 5-7, 2004 Keynote Speakers: Giorgio Agamben (to be confirmed) Elena Esposito The concept of 'border' is - paradoxically? - gaining new relevance in the wake of what is usually described as 'globalization', including such diverse phenomena as migration, inter-cultural communication, transformation or hybridization. This concept is equally important for those theories centering around identity and those centering around difference. In trying to cross national as well as disciplinary borders we are looking for contributions with current theoretical and/or empirical perspectives, critically analysing the concept and/or the construction of borders. We would like to confront different angles on the subject and are hoping to create space for productive discussions. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: - Oikos/Nomos - Production/Distribution/Consumtion - Constructions of Knowledge - Biopolitics - GenderTransitivities - Discourse Analyses - Power Structures - Marxologics Criticism of Ideology - LanguageRituals Representations - Hybrid Cultures - Ethics after Postmodernism - Postcolonialisms - BodyFormations - MediaExperiences and MediaPerspectives - Free and Open Source-Software Development Please register using our online submission form at http://www.gradnet.de The deadline for paper proposals (1-3 page abstracts) is August 31, 2004 (registration for other participants until October 31, 2004). Panels with three to five speakers will last two to two and a half hours. The time allocated for each paper is about 10 minutes, in order to permit ample time for discussion. Before the conference, each contribution (3 to 10 pages) will be posted on our web page in order to facilitate discussion and scholarly exchange. The deadline for submitting these short contributions is October 15, 2004. Please send abstracts and short papers in Rich Text Format (.rtf) or Portable Document Format (.pdf) to: gradabs...@arno.franken.de Selected papers will be published in the conference proceedings. The conference fee is 20 EUR. For further information please do not hesitate to contact us at: gradi...@arno.franken.de Conference organizers: Michael Popp M.A. Gerd Sebald M.A. _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Private Military Companies and Global Civil Society
Call for Papers Private Military Companies and Global Civil Society: Ethics, Theory and Practice Interdisciplinary Conference KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) 14-16 July 2005 While the history of mercenary forces stretches back at least 4000 years, recent events in Africa, Iraq and elsewhere have highlighted the fact that private military forces are now being employed to a degree that is arguably unprecedented in the era since the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648. Also unique is the degree to which 'Private Military Companies' (PMC's) are demanding recognition as legal and morally legitimate entities. These developments raise important moral, ethical, and policy questions. Despite this, there has been little focused attention on this phenomenon, nor has there been any sustained investigation into the relationship between Global Civil Society and Private Military Companies. This conference provides a forum for an interdisciplinary engagement with this important topic. Papers on related topics will also be considered for inclusion in the conference programme. Likely conference speakers include: - Doug Brooks (International Peace Operations Association) - Kevin O'Brien (RAND Europe) - MB Ramose (University of South Africa) - Joseph Runzo (Chapman University and Clare Hall, Cambridge) - Nancy Sherman (Georgetown University) Negotiations with other possible keynote speakers are currently under way. Further details will be included in later versions of this call for papers. Submissions are invited from representatives of a broad range of fields, including (but not limited to) history, legal theory, international relations/strategic studies, philosophy and applied ethics. Submissions from representatives of NGO's, PMC's and other affected organisations will also be welcomed. Those interested in presenting a paper at the conference should e-mail a detailed abstract of approximately 1000 words, in Word or rtf format, to Deane Baker at bake...@ukzn.ac.za, by the 1st of December 2004. Participants will be selected on the basis of the submitted abstracts. Abstracts should be submitted in a form suitable for blind review. The conference is being coordinated by Deane Baker (School of Philosophy and Ethics, University of KwaZulu-Natal) and Natashia Chhiba (Department of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand). Informal inquiries should be directed to Deane at the e-mail address listed above. Contact: Deane-Peter Baker University of KwaZulu-Natal School of Philosophy and Ethics Pietermaritzburg Campus Room 344a, New Arts Building Private Bag X01 Scottsville 3209 South Africa Phone: +27-033-2605582 Fax: +27-033-2605092 Email: bake...@ukzn.ac.za _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Mobile Boundaries / Rigid Worlds
Call for Papers Mobile Boundaries / Rigid Worlds: The Contemporary Paradox 2nd Annual Conference Centre for Research on Social Inclusion, Macquarie University Sydney (Australia) 27-28 September 2004 'Mobile Boundaries/Rigid Worlds' is a two-day conference dedicated to the examination of our mobile world, and how it intersects with new and continuing forms of inclusion/exclusion. Presenters will address this theme from a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives, covering topics such as global and local media, new economies and global exchange, transnationality and identity, postcolony, biotechnics and bodies. We live in a world of change and movement. People, money and things are in a constant state of flux. There is movement from place to place. Our identities are ever-changing. Nothing seems fixed. As Manuel Castells has observed, we live in a 'space of flows'. Despite the fluidity of things, the world order is marked by segregations and forms of exclusion, both new and old, global and local. The contemporary condition is one of paradox, torn between and general trend towards increased fluidity and the disappearance of boundaries, and the opposing trend that sees the thriving of old orders and the emergence of new boundaries of containment and exclusion. Parallel presentations are arranged into the following streams: - Changing Bodies, Changing Worlds - Identities: Race, Community, Citizenship - Poverty Amid Affluence - Social Justice and Spaces of Containment - Imagining Globalisation: Media, Culture, Information and Exchange - Biotechnics, Bodies and Belonging Registration: $100 (waged), $50 (student, includes lunch), $10 (student, excludes lunch) Registration form and further info at the web address below. Contact: Obelia Modjeska Centre for Research on Social Inclusion Division of Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy Macquarie University NSW 2109 Australia Phone: +61 02 9850 9171 Email: omodje...@scmp.mq.edu.au Website: http://www.crsi.mq.edu.au _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Orality and New Dimensions of Orality
Call for Papers Orality and New Dimensions of Orality: Intersections in Theories and Materials in African Studies Interdisciplinary Conference University of Leiden Leiden (Netherlands) 26-27 November 2004 Keynote speaker: Professor Karin Barber (University of Birmingham) Orality is an essential means for mental and emotive exchange as well as for artistic expression. However, oral communication in African languages has taken on new dimensions given by the increasing presence of literacy and technical media. Therefore, in this conference we intend to address the actual forms that African Orality takes in present contexts of communication and literary creation marked by the diffusion of print, radio, television and more recently the Internet. We ask attention for oral communication in rural, urban and new international spaces (created by electronic media) as well as for interactions between languages and styles. Linguistic, literary and anthropological researches have contributed to explore African orality from different methodological and theoretical perspectives as we can see in the studies concerning the shift from orality to literacy, the construction of identity (and gender), and the creation of new genres and styles. We suggest that an interdisciplinary approach can shed light on the complexity of oral communication in the present technological environment. E-mail the below address for the full text of the call for papers and send your abstract before 30 September 2004. Conference convenors: Mena Lafkioui and Daniela Merolla, University of Leiden Daniela Merolla African Literatures, Languages and Cultures of Africa (TCA) University of Leiden Postbox 9515 NL-2300 RA Leiden Mena Lafkioui Languages and Cultures of the Middle East (TCMO) University of Leiden Postbox 9515 NL-2300 RA Leiden Email: menalafki...@hotmail.com Website: http://www.leidenuniv.nl/let/nieuws/index.html _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Jus in Bello: The Conduct of War
Conference Announcement Jus in Bello: The Conduct of War International Conference Institute of Applied Ethics, University of Hull Hull, England (UK) 27-28 September 2004 The conference will examine the ethics of the conduct of war (jus in bello). Key speakers include: - Professor James Turner Johnson, Rutgers University (Author of 'Can Modern War be Just?') - Major General (Retd) Patrick Cordingley (Commander of 7th Armoured Brigade in the Gulf War 1991) - Professor Asa Kasher, Tel-Aviv University (Author of the Code of Ethics of the Israeli Defence Forces) - Professor Paul Gilbert, University of Hull - Professor Michael Schmitt, George Marshall Centre, Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Professor Henry Shue, Merton College, Oxford Other speakers will include both academics and members of the UK and US military. Subjects of conference papers will include: the definition of excessive force; the limits of force in the War on Terror; the ethics of air power; non-combatant immunity; and case studies. For further information, or to offer a paper or to attend the conference, please contact Dr Paul Robinson at: paul.robin...@hull.ac.uk _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Menschenrechte zwischen Wirtschaft, Recht und Ethik
Tagungsankündigung Menschenrechte zwischen Wirtschaft, Recht und Ethik: Theoretische und praktische Perspektiven Internationale Konferenz Wiener Gesellschaft für interkulturelle Philosophie (WiGiP) Institut für Wissenschaft und Kunst (IWK) Österreichische UNESCO-Kommission Liga für Menschenrechte Wien (Österreich) 3.-4.12.2004 Auf die Frage, wie das Menschenrechtssystem auf die zunehmende Bedeutung von Global Players als Gestalter der Lebensumstände der Menschen reagieren kann, sollen aus theoretischer, juristischer und praktischer Sicht Antworten gefunden werden. Es geht daher um Fragen nach Globalität und Regionalität, nach der Rolle und Wirkungsweise von Wirtschaft und Recht sowie nach konzeptueller Weiterentwicklung des Menschenrechtssystems. Pro Halbtag sind drei Hauptreferate mit jeweils einem vorbereiteten Kommentar vorgesehen. Nach jeder solchen Einheit findet eine Diskussion mit Moderation statt. Freitag, 3. Dezember 2004, 9.00 - 13.00 Uhr: Theorie Zu Fragen der Theorie von Menschenrechten heute referieren: Univ. Prof. Dr. Pavel Barsa (Philosoph, Karls-Universität Prag) Kommentar: Univ. Prof. Dr. Christian Stadler (Rechtsphilosoph, Universität Wien) Univ. Prof. Dr. Herlinde Pauer-Studer (Philosophin, Universität Wien) Kommentar: N. N. Univ. Prof. Dr. Gregor Paul (Philosoph, Universität Karlsruhe) Kommentar: PD Dr. Thomas Göller (Philosoph, Universität Karlsruhe, angefragt) Freitag, 3. Dezember 2004, 14.00 - 18.00 Uhr: Recht Zu Fragen der internationalen Rechtsentwicklung im Zusammenhang mit Menschenrechten referieren: Prof. Dr. Yersu Kim (Philosoph, koreanische UNESCO-Kommission, Seoul) Kommentar: Univ. Prof. Dr. Franz M. Wimmer (Philosoph, Universität Wien) Prof. Dr. Ann Elisabeth Mayer (Rechtstheorie, Legal Studies Department, Pennsylvania) Kommentar: Univ. Ass. Prof. Dr. René Kuppe (Institut für Recht und Religion, Wien, angefragt) Univ. Prof. Dr. Manfred Nowak (Boltzmann Institut für Menschenrechte, Wien) Kommentar: N. N. Samstag, 4. Dezember 2004, 9.00 - 13.00 Uhr: Praxis und Wirtschaft Zu Möglichkeiten der Zivilgesellschaft und Fragen der Arbeitsbedingungen in internationalen Zusammenhängen referieren: Prof. Mgr. Andrea Barsova (Menschenrechtsabteilung der tschechischen Regierung, Prag) Kommentar: Dr. Dieter Schindlauer (Boltzmann Institut für Menschenrechte, Wien, angefragt) Univ. Doz. Dr. Paul Kolm (Gewerkschaft der Privatangestellten, Wien) Kommentar: Univ. Prof. Dr. Eva Kreisky (Politikwissenschaftlerin, Universität Wien, angefragt) Univ. Prof. Dr. Ursula Schneider (Internationales Management, Universität Graz) Kommentar: N. N. Veranstaltungsort: Städtische Büchereien - Hauptbücherei Urban Loritz Platz 2a A-1070 Wien Das genaue Programm wird noch bekanntgegeben. Konzept und Organisation: Dr. Hakan Gürses: hakan.guer...@univie.ac.at Mag. Mathias Thaler: mathias.tha...@aon.at Univ. Prof. Dr. Franz M. Wimmer: franz.martin.wim...@univie.ac.at _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: migration, ethical and political aspects
From: Raffaele Marchetti raffamarche...@tiscali.it Dear all, Migration is to be one of the key themes at the ECPR-WISC Istanbul conference in August 2005 (you may find additional info below). The breadth of such a theme is an invitation to step back and take a fresh look at a phenomenon that is older than politics or international relations, and one which currently is at the top of national and international agendas. We would like to invite you to participate in a set of panels convened to examine migration and the issues it raises from first principles. At this early stage our intention is question whether political regulations and controls of migration are necessary, if so - whether they can be just and humane and if not, what an alternative might look like. We propose 3 panel: The Ethical-Political Nexus. Equality and universalism, whether as thick or thin concepts, are among the founding principles of democratic ideologies. Migration policies are founded on discrimination - the right of states to choose from among potential non-citizen entrants. This panel will offer a forum where scholars can examine the ethics of the current regime, question the basis of =91managed migration=92 model, or propose alternative principles of migratory justice. The next two panels offer platforms for the development of two different responses to the questions posed by panel 1: A Humane and Just Migration Regime is Possible. In this panel, migration experts are asked to outline different systems (national, regional, intergovernmental and supranational) for managing the migratory phenomenon that takes into account the interests of all actors involved: migrants (for whatever reason or combination of reasons), non- migrants (in sending, receiving and transit states), states and institutions. Open Borders is a Feasible and Desirable Option. This panel moves beyond some of the arguments raised in panel 1 for Open Borders and asks - how would it work? Among the questions to be raised might be - what are the challenges (politically, socially/culturally, economically) and how could they be addressed? What we envisage are 3 papers per panel, with a discussant chosen to question the arguments presented in each. Our goal is to move the debate beyond the well-known critiques of current regimes and to offer alternatives that challenge and stimulate. As you will see below, it seems there is likely to be a shortage of places, so we would like to put something together well before the February 2005 deadline. If you are interested, could you please email brief paper proposals to both of us (r.marche...@lse.ac.uk and liza.schus...@compas.ox.ac.uk) by September 30 (before term starts but when people are back from holidays). Please feel free to forward this email to anyone else you think may be willing to join the panels. We look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Raffaele Marchetti and Liza Schuster In 1938, the League of Nations issued a call for a global convening of all IR scholars to come to grips with the nature of international relations, including theories, and methodologies. Instead, World War II began, and the call was never executed. However, 67 years later, we are going to convene a global meeting of IR scholars, and start this process all over again. It is occurring under the auspices of WISC, an umbrella organization of ISA's, of which our own ISA is a major partner. The conference will occur in Istanbul, in August of 2005. It is being co- sponsored by no fewer than a dozen different organizations, representing virtually the entire globe, with co-program chairs from Latin America, Europe, Asia, and North America. Our contribution is through Bob Kudrle, who will not only help program ISA participants but has also agreed to coordinate the program activities of the other program chairs. I hasten to add that this is not primarily an ISA project. We are only one of the partners, and as such, we don't want to or plan to overwhelm the global nature of participation. Therefore, we would like to limit the participation of our ISA members to no more than 300. So, if you are interested, either in proposing a panel or a paper, I would urge you to apply as soon as possible. We will limit according to quality of proposals, but also quantity of ISA members as well. ISA members with especially limited incomes, including some senior graduate students, we will have a limited number of travel grants available. They will not likely cover the entire cost of attendance, but will assist those in most need. However, for this international conference, our travel grants are available only to ISA members. If you are interested in participating in this unique venture, please look at the call for proposals at: http://www.essex.ac.uk/ecpr/events/wisc/proposals.aspx _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy
InterPhil: CONF: Is Multiculturalism Bad for the Welfare State?
Conference Announcement Is Multiculturalism Bad for the Welfare State? International Conference Research Group on Nationalism, Ethnicity and Multicultural Citizenship (RGONEMC) Forum for Philosophy and Public Policy and the School of Policy Studies, Queen's University Kingston, Ont. (Canada) October 29-30, 2004 The conference will bring together experts on multiculturalism and the welfare state in Europe and the Americas, to discuss drafts of papers for a forthcoming volume on the topic, to be edited by Keith Banting and Will Kymlicka, and published by Oxford University Press. Contributors include: Willem Assies (Colegio de Michoacán) Geoffrey Evans (Oxford) H.B. Entzinger (Erasmus) Rodney Hero (Notre Dame) and Rob Preuhs (University of Denver) Matt James (Victoria) Peter Kraus (Humbolt) and Karen Schoenwaelder (WZB) Nicola McEwen (Edinburgh) David Miller (Oxford) John Myles (Toronto) Anne Phillips (LSE) Stuart Soroka (McGill) and Richard Johnston (UBC) Donna Lee Van Cott (Tulane) For further information about the workshop, contact the co-organizers: Keith Banting (banti...@post.queensu.ca) Will Kymlicka (kymli...@post.queensu.ca) Website: http://www.queensu.ca/politics/rgonemc/conferences.html _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/ _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Constructing World Order
Conference Announcement Constructing World Order 5th Pan-European Conference Standing Group on International Relations (SGIR) European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) The Hague (Netherlands) September 9-11, 2004 Main Themes: - International Relations Theory meets International Law The Fifth Pan-European Conference on International Relations will take place in The Hague - the Legal Capital of the World. The Peace Palace hosting the International Court of Justice, the Yugoslav Tribunal, the International Criminal Court, Europol and other international law serving institutions symbolise the construction of a world order in which ideas matter as much as material power. With the international courts around the corner, the Netherlands Congress Centre offers a fine setting for a new round in the debate about the intertwinement of International Relations Theory and International Law. In the late 19th Century, the International Peace Conferences in The Hague set the stage for the first wave of international relations studies. Drowned in good intentions and the Second World War, this mainly legalistic wave of International Relations was labelled Idealism. Nevertheless, more than a hundred years later, international cooperation is beyond original dreams - but nightmares of major warfare are back as well. What did we learn over the past century? Are we still in a fruitless debate between Idealism and Realism? Can new approaches, notably Social Constructivism, shed new light on the analysis? How will International Relations Theory meet International Law in the historical setting of The Hague? - The European Union meets New Members On May 1st, 2004, the European Union intends to enlarge its membership with ten states. Chairing the EU in the second half of 2004, the Netherlands will have to play a strong coordinating role in organizing the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) of Heads of State and Government at which the outcome of the European Convention will be sealed. The Fifth Pan-European Conference will provide a timely input in both academic and public debates about Europes future. Additionally, the conference will present an early opportunity to evaluate the enlargement process that started fifteen years ago, in Berlin in 1989. Scholars from both sides of the table can discuss the negotiations on the basis of their outcomes. This conference wants to be pan-European indeed, in order to analyse the societal, economic, political, legal and military consequences of Europes new deal. We welcome panels that combine both academics and practitioners. - Anarchy meets Hierarchy The final theme combines the others at a higher level of abstraction. How do traditional and new schools of thought in International Relations cope with the variety of politically relevant structures in the present world society, such as the international system, the world economy, international society, and the fruits and perils of globalisation? What does the English School have to say about failed states in well-ordered subsystems? How does International Political Economy accommodate to changes in the mutually constitutive nature of state and markets? Will Strategic Studies and Security Studies grasp the transformation of war? Can International Relations survive without an echo of inside/outside logic? (And should it try?) Conference Programme Convenors: - Prof.Dr. Richard Higgott (Director, UK ESRC Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation and Professor in International Politics at the University of Warwick) - Prof.Dr. Jaap H. de Wilde (Director, Centre for European Studies at the University of Twente and Professor in European Security Studies at the Free University Amsterdam) - Dr. Eleni Tsingou (Research Fellow, UK ESRC Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation and Lecturer in International Politics at the University of Warwick) To contact the Conference Organisers, send an e-mail to: conference2...@sgir.org Conference Website: http://www.sgir.org/conference2004/ _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: ANN: Mailing list on ethics and global justice
Mailing list on ethics and global justice To those concerned Many thanks for the 80 or so replies I received to my call for expressions of interest in establishing a contact list for those working on ethics and global justice. I have now set up a listserve which you can subscribe to. I have left it open to those interested in subscribing rather than subscribe all those who replied, this way you can choose yourself when and how to join. Can I ask all those wishing to subscribe to bear in mind usual e-etiquette and only post those messages and announcements directly relevant to the topic of international ethics and global justice. I look forward to hearing from you all again online Cheers Richard To subscribe to the list, send an email to: majord...@lists.uq.edu.au with the following text in the BODY of the message: subscribe globaljustice end To unsubscribe, send an email to the same address: unsubscribe globaljustice end Contact: Dr Richard Shapcott Senior Lecturer in International Relations School of Political Science and International Studies University of Queensland St Lucia, 4072 Australia Phone: +61 7 33653290 Email: r.shapc...@uq.edu.au _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Technology and the Changing Face of Humanity
Call for Papers Technology and the Changing Face of Humanity International Conference Canadian Jacques Maritain Association University of Western Ontario London, Ont. (Canada) May 29-30, 2005 As technology rapidly changes, so too must its relationship to humans. Of course the very idea of what it means to be human has changed throughout history. The objective of this conference is to explore issues such as what it means to be human as well as how technology influences our understanding of ourselves as persons. The ways in which humans understand themselves have had enormous influence on social structures, political, educational and so on. This conference will also consider the impact of technology on human rights. As new technologies appear, such as biometrics, it remains unclear as to their effects on the concept, for instance, of privacy rights. Many hold that new technologies enhance our security, but it remains unclear as to how this will affect our thinking about individuals and their rights? Finally, given that new technologies are ever more invasive in terms of the body, one of the great philosophical problems again rears its head: what does it mean to be human? Some suggested topics for papers: - Technology, genetic engineering and human rights - Technology and the changing views on privacy - Technology and the individual - Historical views on the relationship between techné and the nature of the person - Transhumanism, Posthumanism and Humanism Other relevant suggestions are welcome. Please send a 250 word abstract, by October 15, 2004, to either of the following addresses: Professor Chantal Beauvais St Paul University Ottawa, Ontario cbeauv...@ustpaul.ca Professor Richard Feist St Paul University Ottawa, Ontario rfe...@ustpaul.ca The University of Ottawa Press is interested in publishing the results of this conference. ___ La technologie et le paradigme émergent de lhumain Conférence International Association Canadienne Jacques Maritain University of Western Ontario London, Ont. (Canada) 29-30 mai, 2005 Les innovations technologiques incessantes propres à notre époque modifient le rapport que l'humain entretient vis-à-vis la technologie. On sait par ailleurs que la manière dont l'être humain se comprend n'a cessé d'évoluer au cours des âges. L'objectif de cette conférence est d'explorer l'impact mutuel de ces évolutions. La manière dont nous nous comprenons en tant qu=être humains influe considérablement sur nos structures sociales, politiques, pédagogiques, etc. Cette conférence se penchera également sur l'impact qu'exerce la technologie sur les droits humains. Il n'est pas facile de préciser les effets des technologies nouvelles, comme la biométrie, dans des domaines comme le droit à la vie privée. Si certains estiment que les technologies émergentes augmentent notre sécurité, il est légitime de s'interroger à propos de leur impact sur notre manière de penser les individus et leurs droits. Enfin, le fait que les nouvelles technologies sont de plus en plus intégrées à la corporéité fait émerger à nouveaux frais cette formidable interrogation philosophique : que signifie être humain ? Quelques suggestions de thèmes qui pourraient être abordés: - La technologie, lingénierie génétique et les droits humains - La technologie et les conceptions différentes de la vie privée - La technologie et lindividu - Histoire de la relation entre la technè et la nature de la personne - Le transhumanisme, le posthumanisme et lhumanisme Dautres suggestions pertinentes seront acceptées. Veuillez envoyer votre résumé de communications (250 mots) avant le 15 octobre à lune des personnes suivantes : Professor Chantal Beauvais St Paul University Ottawa, Ontario cbeauv...@ustpaul.ca Professor Richard Feist St Paul University Ottawa, Ontario rfe...@ustpaul.ca Les Presses de lUniversité dOttawa ont manifesté leur intention de publier les articles émanant de cette conférence. _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: ANN: Human Development and Capability Association
From: Ingrid Robeyns i.robe...@uva.nl Announcement/Press Release: Human Development and Capability Association Pavia, Italy. September 6th, 2004 Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen, eminent philosopher Martha Nussbaum and over 200 scholars from 36 countries launched a new academic association entitled the Human Development and Capability Association (HDCA). The HDCA was launched during the 4th International Conference on the Capability approach, which was on the theme, Enhancing Human Security. At this conference 120 papers were presented on fields ranging from philosophy to economics to gender studies to ecosystems. Professor Enrica Chiappero- Martinetti from the University of Pavia and Sabina Alkire were the co- organisers of the conference. Previous conferences were at the Von Hügel Institute, University of Cambridge (2001, 2002) and Pavia (2003). The Launch was hosted in the Castello Visconteo, and was attended by the Rector of the University, the Prefect of Pavia, and the Mayor of Pavia among others. The Human Development and Capability Association shall promote high quality research in the interconnected areas of human development and capability. It shall be concerned with research in these areas across a broad range of topics where the human development and capability approaches have made and can make significant contributions, including the quality of life, poverty, justice, gender, development and environment inter alia. It shall further work in all disciplines - such as economics, philosophy, political theory, sociology and development studies - where such research is, or may be, pursued. While primarily an academic body, the HDCA shall bring together those primarily involved in academic work with practitioners who are involved in, or interested in, the application of research from the fields of human development and capability to the problems they face. All members of the Association will receive the Journal of Human Development: Alternative Economics in Action. This Journal, founded in 2000, publishes original work across disciplines that expand the concepts and measurement tools for human development and challenge traditional views of economics. It also acts as a conduit for members and critics of human development. The HDCA gratefully acknowledges financial support from the International Development Research Centre, Canada (IDRC) and from the law firm Ropes Gray, Boston. For more information or to join the HDCA please visit the website at: www.hd-ca.org _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: JOB: Fellows in Peace Studies
Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies Visiting Fellows Program, 2005-2006 University of Notre Dame The Kroc Institute brings together outstanding pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and senior scholars for a semester or year to conduct research in peace studies, broadly defined. In connection with our Rockefeller Fellows program in 2005-2006, we encourage applications from scholars who specialize in the Middle East. The Kroc Institute provides fellows with a stipend ranging from $20,000 to $40,000 per semester and housing. Application materials must be postmarked on or before November 1, 2004. For further information and the application form, see: http://kroc.nd.edu For questions, contact: Dr. Martha Merritt Associate Director 100 Hesburgh Center University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA email: mmerr...@nd.edu _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Epistemological Contextualism
Conference Announcement Epistemological Contextualism International Conference Amsterdam Free University Amsterdam (The Netherlands) 19-20 October 2004 Conference theme: Contextualism is one of the most widely discussed topics in contemporary epistemology. The purpose of this conference is to evaluate whether contextualism is an acceptable position and to investigate whether there are alternatives to it that are perhaps more plausible (and still do the work that the contextualist thesis is supposed to do). Speakers: 1. Peter Baumann (University of Aberdeen, UK) 2. Martijn Blaauw (University of Aarhus, Denmark) 3. Jessica Brown (University of Bristol, UK) 4. Igor Douven (University of Rotterdam, the Netherlands) 5. Duncan Pritchard (University of Stirling, UK) 6. Jonathan Schaffer (University of Massachusetts-Amherst, USA) 7. René van Woudenberg (Amsterdam Free University, the Netherlands) Registration: The conference will be held at the Amsterdam Free University, the Netherlands. The registration fee will be EUR 80,-. This will include a buffet lunch on the Wednesday, coffee/tea/biscuits during the breaks, as well as the conference booklet. For more information on the conference, or to register for the conference, please e-mail the conference organizer, Martijn Blaauw, at the following address: kul...@hum.au.dk For the conference homepage, go to http://www.wijsbegeerte.vu.nl/Onderzoek/news_content.cfm/newsid/F9CBD6B3%2DCE97%2D4BFE%2D80C65848CCA8AB7F ** Martijn Blaauw Department of Philosophy University of Aarhus Denmark Office address: Martijn Blaauw Center for Kulturforskning Bygning 451 Jens Chr. Skous Vej 3 DK-8000 Aarhus C 0045 8942 6309 kul...@hum.au.dk ** _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Conflict in Identities, Identities in Conflict
Conference Announcement Conflict in Identities, Identities in Conflict 4th International Conference School of Social Studies, Masaryk University Brno Brno (Czech Republic) October 21-23, 2004 The conference is held by the Department of Sociology, Masaryk University Brno and the Institute for Study of Culture and Ethnocentrism (ISKE). The aim of the conference is to present and discuss some recent concerns with the concept of identity in a broad variety of contexts (nationality, religion, ethnicity, gender, generation, class, etc.), and to test the concept's analytical power and weaknesses. We believe that the wide contextual range and prospective critical approaches will contribute to this latter goal. Those who attended in the last year will be familiar with the unique spirit of the dialogue. More information: http://www.fss.muni.cz/soc/conference/ _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Mending the Past: Memory and the Politics of Forgiveness
Conference Announcement Mending the Past: Memory and the Politics of Forgiveness International Conference Centre de recherche sur l'immigration, l'ethnicité et la citoyenneté (CRIEC), Université de Quebec à Montreal Montreal (Canada) October 13-15, 2004 The conference will study the philosophical, social and ethical issues relating to historic memory, reconciliation and dialogue, with speakers from Latin America, the US, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It proposes a critical analysis of the issues that are related to the duty of memory and policies of forgiveness. These will include particular measures of reparation such as meaningful recourse, legal avenues, reparations and compensation, and other measures at the national, regional and international levels. Without excluding the set of universal situations arising from these issues, the conference will focus on post-colonial situations in the context of the Americas Aboriginal Peoples and people of African descent. As such, the conference is in line with the Durban Declaration and current efforts to counter racism and discrimination. Conference Website: http://www.criec.uqam.ca/colloquememoire/en/index.htm Contact: Sabrina Bertrand Conference coordinator Centre de recherche sur l'immigration, l'ethnicité et la citoyenneté (CRIEC) Université du Québec à Montréal C.P. , succursale Centre-Ville Montreal, H3C 3P8 Canada phone: +1(514) 987-3000 2233 fax: +1 (514) 987-4638 email: bertrand.sabr...@uqam.ca _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Bringing International Studies Together
Call for Proposals Bringing International Studies Together: Contrasting Approaches and Agendas First Global International Studies Conference World International Studies Committee (WISC) Bilgi University Istanbul (Turkey) 2427 August 2005 Description: The theme of the Conference is intended to be inclusive of different approaches, methodologies and conceptions of International Studies. We want to look at global problems through different lenses and regional and local problems from varying perspectives. Our aim is to bring together for the first time scholars from all parts of the world to examine the contrasting approaches and agendas of international studies, broadly conceived. The Conference Committee is chaired by A J R Groom (Kent, Canterbury) and formed by the four Programme Chairpersons, Robert Kudrle, (Minnesota, USA), Bertrand Badie (Sciences-Po, Paris), Chung-in Moon (Yonsei, Seoul), Diana Tussie (Flacso, Buenos Aires) together with Ilter Turan (Bilgi, Istanbul), Clare Dekker (ECPR) and Tom Volgy (ISA). There will be a plenary to be addressed by the Turkish Foreign Minister and the Committee will organise three plenary roundtables on the themes of Multilateralism Facing Unilateralism, Neoliberal Economics and its Critics and The Crisis of the State in International Relations with participants drawn from different quarters of the globe. The Committee wishes particularly to encourage panels or papers on the following themes: 1. Weapons of mass destruction 2. New wars and soft security 3. Human rights and needs 4. Regional integration 5. Ecological and environmental questions 6. Global civil society 7. The UN at 60 8. Identity issues and fundamentalism 9. Cutting edges in International Relations theory 10. New trends in diplomacy and foreign policy 11. Imposition of democracy 12. Ethics in International Relations 13. Migration This list is in no sense restrictive. The Committee invites submissions for panels or papers on other themes or topics as well. The Programme Chairpersons email is rkw...@hhh.umn.edu The Conference is open to all members of any WISC member organisation and to others with like interests in the scholarly and practical aspects of international studies. The Conference Committee reserves the right to refuse permission to participate without giving a reason. Proposals: Individuals may propose linked panels, panels or papers by completing the attached form to be available very soon on this website. A linked panel consists of a number of panels (up to 10) on a particular theme. A panel consists of three papers, a discussant and a chairperson or it can take the form of a Round Table. Each panel lasts for 90 minutes. Paper givers will have 15 minutes for presentation, as will the discussant. Both panels and Round Tables should leave 30 minutes for discussion from the floor. Papers will normally be given in English. It is expected that paper givers will circulate their paper to all other participants on their panel. The only equipment provided is an overhead projector. A paper will be allocated to an appropriate panel, tabled or rejected. Panel proposals should include an international element among its participants or the Committee may exercise its prerogative to include such an element. A tabled paper is an official contribution to the Conference but one which will not be discussed in a panel due to the exigencies of time, space or topic. Such papers may be placed in the paper room. Submission of proposals must be via the online system on this web site (see button on the left hand side of this page). Papers: WISC takes no responsibility for the production and distribution of papers. However, there will be a paper room where paper givers may deposit copies of their work (25 copies are recommended) available gratis to other participants. The Conference is NOT distributing papers and participants must NOT send them in advance to Bilgi University. Neither WISC nor Bilgi will pay any charges. All the arrangements for delivery and distribution of papers are a paper givers responsibility. However, use may be made of the facility where paper givers may bring their papers and deposit them in the paper room from the opening of registration (not before). Arrangements are in hand to enable participants to post an abstract of their paper on the website, along with their email so that others may request a copy of the paper. Deadlines The submission of panels and papers will be accepted until 1 February 2005. The deadline for responding to submissions is 1 March 2005. The Programme Committee will, however, confirm acceptance of submissions before the deadlines so that early submission is recommended. For more information, see: http://www.essex.ac.uk/ecpr/events/wisc/proposals.aspx _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: The Challenge of Multiculturalism in the Eastern and Central Europe
Call for Papers The Challenge of Multiculturalism in the Eastern and Central Europe International Workshop Society for the Research of Religions and Ideologies (SACRI) Al. I. Cuza University Iasi (Romania) 28-30 October 2004 Description: The topic and issues of multiculturalism represent the research object of several categories of disciplines, such as political science, sociology, philosophy, history and so on. In the same time, it constitutes the basic theory for many practitioners, ranging from politicians to representatives of NGOs. Through this project, we attempt at facilitating the encounter and the dialogue among all these types of people, in a 3-day workshop and consequently in a volume with the texts and discussions. In this way, we expect to benefit from an interdisciplinary meeting where both the theoretical framework and the concrete cases should be put face to face. The invitation of specialists from the whole CEE region is meant to open up the discussion and to bring about the consolidation of a network of people connected by their topic of investigation. In the same time, we intend to disseminate and multiply the information and the practical knowledge on these issues. This is why we plan to invite representatives of mass media to participate during the whole event, and to a press conference. It represents another reason for publicizing the results of the workshop in a volume. Sections of the workshop: 1. Multicultural/ intercultural politics. Theoretical framework, challenges and opportunities 2. The challenge and the reality of multiculturality in the CEE region. Case studies, threats and solutions 3. Multicultural education. Achievements and prospects Conference Website: http://www.sacri.ro/files/multicult.htm Project Coordinators: Assoc. Prof. Sandu Frunza Babes-Bolyai University President of SACRI Email: sfru...@yahoo.com sfru...@hiphi.ubbcluj.ro Phone: + 40 (741) 676936 Assoc. Prof. Nicu Gavriluta Al. I. Cuza University SCIRI Iasi coordinator Email: nico...@uaic.ro Phone: +40 (740) 545234 _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Moral Pluralism and Universalism
Conference Announcement Moral Pluralism and Universalism 51st Annual Meeting American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy (ASPLP) Boston, MA (USA) December 29-30, 2004 The topic for this year's annual meeting of the American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy is Moral Universalism and Particularism. The meeting will be held at the Marriot Hotel in Boston on 29-30 December 2004, in conjunction with the meetings of the American Philosophical Association. Program: Panel I/ APA Panel GX-2: Wednesday, December 29, 7:00-9:00 pm Chair: Melissa Williams (University of Toronto) Speaker: Barbara Herman (Philosophy, University of California-Los Angeles) Commentators: Frank Michelman (Law, Harvard University) Seyla Benhabib (Political Science, Yale University) Panel II/ APA Panel GXI-1: Thursday, December 30, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Chair: Henry Richardson (Philosophy, Georgetown University) Speaker: Benedict Kingsbury (Law, New York University) Commentators: Gopal Sreenivasan (Philosophy, University of Toronto) William Scheuerman (Political Science, University of Minnesota) Panel III/ APA Panel GXII-1: Thursday, December 30, 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Chair: Jacob Levy (Political Science, University of Chicago) Speaker: William Galston (Public Affairs, University of Maryland) Commentators: Daniel Weinstock (Philosophy, University of Montreal) Robin West (Law, Georgetown University) For more information, visit the ASPLP website at: http://www.political-theory.org/asplp.html _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Human Rights in Crisis
Call for Papers Human Rights in Crisis Interdisciplinary Conference Human Rights Initiative, Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA (USA) February 18-19, 2005 The conference will explore the theory and practice of human rights from historical and contemporary perspectives, including in the area of women's rights, social and economic rights, culture, technology, medicine, globalization and the 'War on Terror'. Please submit abstracts for proposed papers, not longer than one page, as well as a short CV, to Human Rights Initiative. Proposals are due by September 25, 2004. Contact: Human Rights Initiative School of History, Technology and Society Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0345 USA email: humanrig...@inta.gatech.edu _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: First Nations, First Thoughts
Call for Papers First Nations, First Thoughts Interdisciplinary Conference Centre of Canadian Studies Edinburgh, Scotland (uk) 5-6 May 2005 This interdisciplinary conference will explore the significance of Aboriginal peoples in the development of cultural and intellectual thought in Canada. The conference is designed to bring Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal scholars together to consider the development and transmission of Indigenous thought and the impact of Aboriginal perspectives on cultural, political, environmental, historical, legal, philosophical and anthropological thought in Canada. Papers might address the following themes: - Indigenous knowledge and its intergenerational transmission - Aboriginal cultural production and its impact on Canadian identity - Indigenous perspectives on kinship - Aboriginal approaches to sustainable development - Indigenous ethics - Debates about Aboriginal sovereignty, nationalism and self-determination - The inclusion and exclusion of Indigenous perspectives in Canadian historiography, cultural theory, jurisprudence and political economy - The impact of Aboriginal ideas on political and constitutional thought in Canada - The influence of Indigenous perspectives on Canadian feminist thinking - Reconciling Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal perspectives in practise It is planned that papers will be considered for publication in a peer-reviewed volume. Please send paper proposals (250 word max.) and a short curriculum vitae by 30 November 2004 to: Grace Owens Centre of Canadian Studies 21 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LD Scotland Email: grace.ow...@ed.ac.uk Website: http://www.cst.ed.ac.uk/conferences.html _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: 'Klick!' Eine gespaltene Welt?
Tagungsankündigung 'Klick!' Eine gespaltene Welt? Der Zugang zur Technik in der Wissensgesellschaft 7. Interdisziplinäres Hochschulkolloquium Forum Technik und Gesellschaft, RWTH Aachen Aachen (Deutschland) 3.-4. November 2004 Mit der Herausbildung der Wissensgesellschaft verändert sich unsere Welt gravierend. Obschon die Ressource Information prinzipiell ubiquitär verfügbar ist, droht ein Großteil der so genannten Entwicklungsländer den Anschluss an die entstehende Wissensgesellschaft zu verlieren. Doch durchzieht der 'digitale Graben' nicht auch die Wissensgesellschaft selbst? Verläuft er zwischen den Gestaltern und Nutzern von Technik nicht ebenso wie zwischen den Generationen? Und welche Rolle spielt in diesem Kontext die Technik: Ist sie die Ursache der Spaltung, oder eröffnet sie vielmehr Chancen, die 'digitälen Gräben' zu überbrücken? Das Forum 'Technik und Gesellschaft' wird in seinem siebten Hochschulkolloquium diesen und ähnlichen Fragen nachgehen. Im Dialog mit Vertretern unterschiedlicher technik- und kulturwissenschaftlicher Disziplinen werden wir einerseits fragen, wie eine Partizipation an den Schlüsseltechnologien der Wissengesellschaft möglich ist und auf welchen sozialen und kulturellen Voraussetzungen dieses Wissen beruht. Zum anderen möchten wir diskutieren, wie Technik gestaltet werden kann, damit sie den kulturellen, sozialen und generationellen Lebenswelten ihrer Nutzer angemessen ist. Das Kolloquium setzt sich damit das Ziel, den Blick für die vielfältigen Wechselwirkungen zwischen Technik und Gesellschaft zu schärfen und Impulse für eine verantwortungsvolle und nachhaltige Technikgestaltung in der globalisierten und digitalisierten Welt zu geben. Die Tagung steht allen Interessierten offen. Da nur eine begrenzte Anzahl von Plätzen zur Verfügung steht, wird eine rechtzeitige Anmeldung empfohlen. Kontakt: Thomas Müller, MA Forum Technik und Gesellschaft Kármánstr. 11 D-52056 Aachen Deutschland Tel. +49 (241) 809 40 30 Fax +49 (241) 809 23 63 E-Mail: thomas.muel...@zvh.rwth-aachen.de Website: http://www.klick.rwth-aachen.de _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Borderlands and Boundaries
Call for Papers Borderlands and Boundaries 4th Annual Race and Place Conference Department of History, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL (USA) March 10-12, 2005 The University of Alabamas Department of History invites single paper and panel proposals for the 4th Annual Race and Place Conference: Borderlands and Boundaries, to be held March 10-12, 2005 on the universitys campus in Tuscaloosa. The conference seeks to promote cutting-edge scholarship on the study of race and ethnicity, broadly defined, in a global context. We especially encourage papers examining how power and difference are imagined, configured, and contested, as well as critical explorations of collective cultural identities (including notions of race, ethnicity, nation, clan, lineage, family, and so forth) as these are created and negotiated across geographical, temporal, and ideological boundaries. Ideally, papers and panels will embrace a variety of theoretical and disciplinary perspectives beyond the narrowly historical. For more information, and examples of past Race and Place programs, please refer to our website (web address given below). Those interested in presenting a paper should submit a one-page abstract and a one-page c.v., by October 31, 2004, via mail or e-mail. Contact: Dr. Gregory M. Dorr University of Alabama Department of History Box 870212 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0212 (205) 348-1854 Fax: (205) 348-0670 Email: gd...@bama.ua.edu Website: http://www.ua.edu/academic/colleges/raceandplace/ _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Jews, Empire and Race
Call for Papers Jews, Empire and Race International Conference Parkes Institute for the Study of Jewish/non-Jewish Relations, University of Southampton Southampton (UK) 27-29 July 2005 This international conference has two parts: I. Jews and Empire The first two days of the conference will aim to develop literary, historical and theoretical approaches to the study of the various roles played by both Jews and the Jew in the rise and fall of European empires, from the early modern period to decolonization. While recent years have seen a burgeoning critical literature on European imperial cultures, as well as some important work on the history, culture and representation of the Jewish minorities in Europe, there has been little attempt to connect these two fields of enquiry. The conference will bring together scholars working in both fields to study the representation and self-representation of Jews and Judaism as actors in the imperial apparatus as well as objects in the imperial imaginary. Possible themes could include: - Jews and the Black Atlantic - Evangelicalism, Millennialism and Missions to the Jews - Imperialism and the imagery of Chosen People - Jewish emigrants and immigrants - Global networks of communication - Jewish and imperial historiographies - Semitism and Orientalism - 'The Jew' in Imperial Gothic narratives - Zionism and imperial culture - Anti-Semitism and imperialism - Representations of the Wandering Jew - Jews as colonists, colonial administrators or colonized people - Diaspora, globalization and the Jews II. Jews, Racialisation and the Anglo-American World The third day of the conference will develop further, through theoretical work and case studies, considerations of how Jews have been subjected and responded to processes of racialisation from the late eighteenth century onwards. In particular, it will focus on the role of 'race science' and how it confronted/constructed Jewish 'difference'. The geographical scope wil be Britain (including the British Empire and Commonwealth) and America. Papers are particularly welcome from those working in a comparative framework, situating the construction of 'the Jew' in relation to other minority groups. We seek to encourage multi- and inter-disciplinary approaches. Strands will include: - theories of racialisation - Jews and Afro-Caribbeans/Afro-Americans - Jews and other minorities - contemporary asylum seekers and processes of racialisation' - the continuation of 'race science' through genetic mapping? self-construction of minorities and processes of racialisation - the impact of Empire and its aftermath Sponsored by the 'Jews and Literary Representation' and the 'Race, Ethnicity and Memory' projects of the Parkes-AHRB Research Centre for the Study of Jewish/non-Jewish relations, University of Southampton and the journal Patterns of Prejudice. Please send 200 word proposals for papers for either part of the conference, with a brief CV, by 10 December 2004 to: Dr Steve Taverner AHRB Parkes Centre Department of History University of Southampton Southampton, SO17 1BJ United Kingdom Email: par...@soton.ac.uk Website: http://www.parkes.soton.ac.uk/race.htm _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Imperialism, Slavery, Race and Genocide: The Legacy of Hannah Arendt
Call for Papers Imperialism, Slavery, Race and Genocide: The Legacy of Hannah Arendt Volume of essays on Hannah Arendt A call for papers has been issued for a forthcoming volume of essays on Hannah Arendt. The volume will be entitled Imperialism, Slavery, Race and Genocide: The Legacy of Hannah Arendt. It will seek to use Arendt's insights as a source for further investigation into the ways in which race, imperialism, slavery, and genocide are linked, and the ways in which these terms have affected the United States, Europe, and the colonised world in different ways. The volume is meant not as another set of essays exploring Arent's thought, but rather as an experiment in intellectual history that uses Arendtian terms and concepts to explain the racialization of the enlightened west. Proposals (500-1000 words) should be sent by September 30, 2004, to: Richard H. King email: richard.k...@nottingham.ac.uk and Dan Stone email: d.st...@rhul.ac.uk _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: JOB: Chair in Nationalism, Ethnicity and Multicultural Citizenship
Fulbright Chair in Nationalism, Ethnicity and Multicultural Citizenship Department of Political Studies, Queen's University Kingston, Ont. (Canada) The Department of Political Studies at Queen's University has recently established the Fulbright Chair in Nationalism, Ethnicity and Multicultural Citizenship, which will be awarded annually to a visiting scholar from the United States. This Chair is part of the Canada-U.S. Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs Program. Applicants are welcome from scholars working on such issues as immigrant integration, multiculturalism and multicultural education, indigenous peoples, policing and minorities, affirmative action, minority nationalism, or normative theories of accommodating ethnic diversity. For details on the chair, including how to apply, visit the Fulbright website at: http://www.cies.org/award_book/award2005/award/Que5511.htm. Contact Prof. John McGarry Canada Research Chair in Nationalism and Democracy Dept. of Political Studies Queen's University Kingston, Ont., K7L 3N6 Canada Tel: +1 (613) 533-6237 email: mcgar...@post.queensu.ca _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: PRIZE: Ethnicity and nationalism
Prize in Ethnicity and Nationalism Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism (ASEN) Nations and Nationalism The Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism (ASEN) and the journal Nations and Nationalism have established a prize to encourage young researchers to publish original scholarship in the area of ethnicity and nationalism. The prize will be awarded for the best article submitted, and the winning article will be announced at 15th Annual ASEN Conference, to be held in April 2005. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2004. The prize includes a sum of £250, and 2 years' free membership in the ASEN, and potential publication of the winning article in Nations and Nationalism. Submissions may be made by currently enrolled post-graduate students and those with theses submitted not more than two years prior to the deadline. Submissions and enquiries should be forwarded to: Managing Editor Nations and Nationalism ASEN - 2nd Floor - Old Building London School of Economics Houghton Street London, WC2A 2AE UK email: nati...@lse.ac.uk _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Understanding Nationalism: Identity, Empire, Conflict
Call for Papers Understanding Nationalism: Identity, Empire, Conflict 10th Annual World Convention Association for the Study of Nationalities (ASN) Columbia University New York (USA) 14-16 April 2005 Earlier submission deadline: 4 November 2004 Contact information: proposal submission: da...@uottawa.ca exhibitors, advertisers: gn...@columbia.edu *Proposals sought for Panel, Individual Paper, Individual Discussant, and Innovative Format* 100 panels on the Balkans, the Baltics, Central Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Turkey, Greece, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kurdistan, China, and Mongolia **INCLUDING a Special Section on Theoretical Approaches to Nationalism** AS WELL AS thematic panels on Islamic Movements, Genocide and Ethnic Violence, Anthropology of Identity, Citizenship and Nationality, Conflict Resolution, Demography, and EU Expansion AND the screening and discussion of new ** Films/Documentaries** The ASN Convention, the most attended international and inter-disciplinary scholarly gathering of its kind, welcomes proposals on a wide range of topics related to national identity, nationalism, ethnic conflict, state-building and the study of empires in Central/Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Eurasia, and adjacent areas. Disciplines represented include political science, history, anthropology, sociology, economics, geography, socio-linguistics, and related fields. For the second consecutive year, the 2005 Convention will feature a new section devoted to theoretical approaches to nationalism, from any of the disciplines listed above. The papers in this section do not necessarily have to be grounded in an area of the former Communist bloc usually covered by ASN, provided that the issues examined are relevant to a truly comparative understanding of nationalism-related issues. In this vein, we are welcoming theory-focused and comparative proposals, rather than specific case studies from outside Central/Eastern Europe and Eurasia. The 2005 Convention is also inviting submissions for documentaries or feature films made within the past year and available in VHS or DVD format. Most videos selected for the convention will be screened during regular panel slots and will be followed by a discussion moderated by an academic expert. The 2005 Convention invites proposals for INDIVIDUAL PAPERS or PANELS. A panel includes a chair, three presentations based on written papers, and a discussant. Proposals using an INNOVATIVE format are also particularly encouraged. Examples of new formats include a roundtable on a new book, where the author is being engaged by three discussants; a debate between two panelists over a critical research or policy question, following rules of public debating; or special presentations based on original papers where the number of discussants is equal or greater than the number of presenters. The 2005 Convention is also welcoming offers to serve as DISCUSSANT on a panel to be created by the program committee from individual paper proposals. The application to be considered as discussant can be self-standing, or accompanied by an individual paper proposal. There is NO APPLICATION FORM to fill out in order to send proposals to the convention. All proposals must sent by email to Dominique Arel at da...@uottawa.ca. INDIVIDUAL PAPER PROPOSALS must include the name and affiliation of the author, the title of the paper, a 500 word abstract and a 100 word biographical statement. PANEL PROPOSALS must include the title of the panel; a chair, three paper-givers, and a discussant; and the name, affiliation and 100 word biographical statement of each participant. PROPOSALS USING AN INNOVATIVE FORMAT must include the title of the panel; the names, affiliations, and a 100 word biographical statements of each participant and a discussion on the proposed format. INDIVIDUAL PROPOSALS TO SERVE AS DISCUSSANT must include the name, affiliation, and areas of expertise of the applicant and a 100 word biographical statement. All proposals must be included IN THE BODY OF A SINGLE EMAIL. Attachments will be accepted only if they repeat the content of an email message/proposal, and if all the information is contained IN A SINGLE ATTACHMENT. Participants are responsible for covering all travel and accommodation costs. ASN has no funding available for panelists. An international Program Committee will be entrusted with the selection of proposals. Applicants will be notified in December 2004 or early January 2005. Information regarding registration costs and other logistical questions will be communicated afterwards. The full list of panels from last year's convention, for the geographical and thematic sections, the video screenings, and the new section on Theories of Nationalism, can be accessed at http://www.nationalities.org/ASN_2004_Final_Program.pdf.The programs from past conventions, going back to 2001, are also online. Several dozen publishers and
InterPhil: CFP: Simposio de Estudos Interculturais
Convocatória Simpósio de Estudos Interculturais Associação Sul-Americana de Filosofia e Teologia Interculturais (ASAFTI) Unilasalle Canoas, RS (Brasil) 24 e 25 de janeiro de 2005 Objetivo: Propiciar intercâmbio e troca de experiências entre pesquisadores, acadêmicos e lideranças engajadas em questões sociais de cunho intercultural, abrangendo os eixos temáticos: Culturas Ibero-americanas, Ameríndias, Afro-americanas, Migrantes, e Emergentes Comunicações até 20/12/2004 Contato: Neusa Vaz e Silva Unilasalle e-mail: neusa...@cpovo.net _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Globalisation and Representation
Call for Papers Globalisation and Representation. Politics, Visuality, Performance, Construction, Reception 3rd International Conference on Globalisation and its Discontents School of Historical and Critical Studies, University of Brighton Brighton (UK) March 12-13, 2005 Key speakers include: Mike Davis, Susan Buck-Morss, Achille Mbembe, Charles Harrison, Lindsey German, Terry Eagleton, Sue Gollifer, John McKean, T.J. Clark, Kate Soper, Geoff Eley, Alex Callinicos. Bringing together academics, practitioners and activists, this two-day interdisciplinary conference investigates the implications of one for the other - the Global City, International Relations, Democracy and Economics, Virtuality and Representation, Texts and Locations, Globalised Identities, Objects and Spaces, Architecture and Design, Culture Industry Revisited, Imaging the Globe, Cognitive Mapping Today, Art and Ethics. Proposals for twenty-minute papers, or for complete panels (of three or four papers delivered within 60 minutes) in these or in related areas, should be submitted in the form of a 250 word abstract by 10th January, 2005. Further details at www.brighton.ac.uk/globalisation/ Contact: Anita Rupprecht a.ruppre...@bton.ac.uk Mark Devenney m.deven...@bton.ac.uk _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Chinese Perspectives on Culture and Society
Call for Papers Chinese Perspectives on Culture and Society Interdisciplinary Conference Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) International Cultural Research Network (ICRN), University of Alberta Fort Myers, FL (USA) February 24-27, 2005 Florida Gulf Coast University, in association with the International Cultural Research Network at the University of Alberta, is planning a conference on Chinese Perspectives on Culture and Society to be held on February 24-27, 2005 in Fort Myers, Florida, USA. The social, economic, educational and political in modern China create reverberations that are positively or deleteriously affecting global policies. Wider academic discussion can alleviate some of unanswered questions that these changes have engendered. Sino-scholars and others whose research focuses on China, as well as persons interested in China, teachers, policy makers, NGO's, interested people from Taiwan, and consultants are invited answer this call for papers at this conference. The focus of the program will include the following four categories: (1) Environment; (2) Education; (3) Economics; and (4) Historical Evolution of Chinese Perspectives Abstracts that clearly state one of the conference categories should be 250 words or less and are due on 15 November 2004. A 150 word biography should accompany the abstract submission. Abstracts should be sent via email to i...@telusplanet.net. Acceptance will be acknowledeged within six weeks of the initial submission. Papers developed for this event will be peer reviewed and considered for publication in a book of the same name to be published by ICRN in early 2006. The conference language is English. Registration, hotel accommodation and information about the various conference activities can be found at our website at http://www.interculturalexchange.org. Contact: Prof. Pamella A. Seay ps...@fgcu.edu or Annette Richardson, Ph.D. i...@telusplanet.net ICRN 551 Ed. South University of Alberta Edmonton, AB T6G 3G5 Canada Website: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/icrn/CFP_Florida.html _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: PUBL: International Journal on Multicultural Societies
The International Journal on Multicultural Societies (IJMS) has a new web address: http://www.unesco.org/shs/ijms/ The International Journal on Multicultural Societies (IJMS) is a scholarly and professional journal, published by UNESCO. It provides a platform for international, interdisciplinary and policy-related social science research in the fields of migration, multiculturalism, and minority rights. Established by UNESCO's social sciences research and policy division in 1998, it aims at improving the linkages between academic communities in various regions and accross different social science disciplines. One of its particular features is to promote the policy-relevance of social science research. Each issue is devoted to a coherent thematic debate on a key issue in the field of migration and multiculturalism. All articles published in the IJMS are refereed in external peer-review. Current Issue of the IJMS: Multilingualism on the Internet Volume 6, Number 1, February 2004 Edited by Sue Wright in cooperation with the Initative B@bel. Up-coming issue: # Migration and Multiculturalism in the Asia Pacific Region Vol. 6, No 2 (2004) Guest-Editor, Christine Inglis (Sydney University, Australia) # The Links Between Academic Research and Public Policies in the Field of Migration and Ethnic Relations: selected national case-studies Vol. 7, No 1 (2005) Guest-Editor: Marco Martiniello Eric Florence (Université Liège) # National Identity and Attitudes Towards Migrants Findings from the ISSP Vol. 7, No 2 (2005) Guest-Editor: Juan-Díez Medrano (International University Bremen) # Transnational Communities International Knowledge Networks Vol 8, No 1 (2006) Guest-Editor: Sami Mahroum Call for Papers: IJMS is organizing a special thematic issue focusing on transnational communities, scientific diaspora and international knowledge networks and their relationship to local and national scientific and technological development. Paper submissions related to these topics are welcome and should be send to Dr. Sami Mahroum, Joint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto. For more information please see: http://www.unesco.org/shs/ijms/ _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: JOB: Fellowship in Politics, Culture, and Identity
Two-Year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Politics, Culture, and Identity Watson Institute for International Studies, Brown University The Watson Institute for International Studies of Brown University seeks a recent PhD for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in the Institutes Research Program on Politics, Culture, and Identity (PCI), beginning July 1, 2005. The PCI program seeks to advance the qualitative study of cultural processes at work in contemporary international relations. We seek a social scientist with substantial ethnographic or other empirical research experience and commitment to multi-disciplinary collaboration, and whose work fits into any of the following broad themes: Transnationalism and foreign aid, The politics of empire and military power, and/or Peace and human rights movements. The successful candidate will also teach one senior undergraduate seminar per year in his or her area of specialty. Salary: $37,500 (12-month), plus individual health benefits and access to research and travel funds. Closing date for applications: January 3, 2005. Brown University is an AA/EEO employer and especially welcomes applications from women and minority candidates. All Applications must be submitted online. For further information and a link to the application form, see http://watsoninstitute.org/front_page_more.cfm?id=12 Contact Info: Deborah Healey Brown University 111 Thayer Street, Box 1970 Providence, RI 02912 USA Email: deborah_hea...@brown.edu Website: http://www.watsoninstitute.org/front_page_more.cfm?id=12 _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: The Wisdom of Love
Call for Papers The Wisdom of Love 2nd Biennial Conference Society for Continental Philosophy and Theology (SCPT) Wheaton, IL (USA) March 18-19, 2005 Keynote Speakers: John D. Caputo (Syracuse University) Amy Laura Hall (Duke University Divinity School) Continental philosophy of religion has recently turned to issues concerning love. We welcome papers that address such questions as: What is the difference between eros and agape? How do we practice love hermeneutically? Must a phenomenology of the other address love to be truly complete? Does love or charity reverse or radicalize intentionality? What is the relation of the three Christian virtues of faith, hope, and love? Are knowledge and love related? We encourage papers that draw on such figures as Chrétien, Derrida, Irigaray, Kierkegaard, Levinas, and Marion; such philosophical traditions as deconstruction, feminist philosophy, hermeneutics, and phenomenology; and such religious traditions as Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Only complete papers with a maximum of 3,000 words will be accepted. Papers should be prepared for blind review and sent to shane.m.wilk...@wheaton.edu as email attachments. DEADLINE: January 7, 2005 The Society for Continental Philosophy and Theology seeks to promote inquiry at the intersection of philosophy and theology. For more information about SCPT, visit http://www.scptonline.org. For further information regarding the conference, contact bruce.ellis.ben...@wheaton.edu. Bruce Ellis Benson, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Philosophy Wheaton College Wheaton, Illinois 60187 USA Phone +1 (630)752-5617 Fax +1 (630) 752-5617 Email: bruce.ellis.ben...@wheaton.edu _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Contemporary Human Rights Issues
Call for Papers Contemporary Human Rights Issues The Essex Human Rights Review (EHRR) December 2004 The Essex Human Rights Review (EHRR) is now accepting submissions for its December 2004 issue. EHRR welcomes articles, book reviews and other contributions on contemporary human rights issues, primarily (but not exclusively) in the areas of law, political science, sociology, and philosophy, covering both the academic and the practical aspects of human rights. For our next issue, we would particularly welcome submissions that focus on the following topics: - Implementing the Right to Health - From the Rules of War to the Rule of Law? Iraq at the Crossroads - The Rule of Law in Central Asia and Former Soviet Union All submissions should be in English. The contributions must be original, previously unpublished material. Submissions must not already be under consideration for any other publication. The length of submissions should not exceed 8,000 words for articles and 3,000 words for other items (e.g. book/conference reviews), including footnotes. Submissions exceeding the word limit will be considered only in exceptional circumstances. The initial appraisal of all submissions will be carried out on an anonymous basis; the final decision on the publication of a paper rests with the EHRR's Editorial Board. Please e-mail your submissions in Microsoft Word format, together with full contact details, to the e-mail address shown below, by 1 November 2004. The subject line of your e-mail should include the title of your article. All submissions have to follow the EHRR style sheet, available on our website, or else they will not be considered for publication. Visit the Essex Human Rights Review website: http://www.ehrr.org.uk Email: e...@essex.ac.uk _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: On Our Own Terms: African Feminist Epistemologies in a Transnational Frame
Call for Papers On Our Own Terms: African Feminist Epistemologies in a Transnational Frame Quest: An African Journal of Philosophy We will continue to define ourselves and our concerns on our own terms, thus concludes Oyeronke Oyewumis thought provoking introduction to her recently edited volume, African Women and Feminism (2003). The assertion underscores one of the most enduring predicaments of African feminist epistemologies: the inevitable alterity of dominant Western knowledge formations and their compulsive will to universality. Although the detotalizations and despatializations of postmodernism, coupled with the postcolonials privileging of cultural pluralism, intermeshings, and contingencies, have unsettled the bases of cultural/epistemological authenticity, Oyewumis phrase on our own terms suggests that epistemological authenticity remains an atavism, easily invoked as resistant praxis in the face of misrepresentation, appropriation and/or occlusion by dominant, foreign knowledge systems. Although African feminist knowledge systems, such as Obioma Nnaemekas negofeminism and Molara Ogundipes stiwanism, emerged out of the necessity of addressing African female subjecthood and agency in the context of transnational pressures and mediations, the persistence of authenticist inclinations, even in the face of cyber-powered and media-induced immediacy of global contact zones, necessitates a renewed inquiry into the meaning, nature, modalities, possibilities, and even, desirability, of an African feminist epistemology, fashioned on its own terms in an unavoidably transnationalist context. To this end, the Holland-based Quest: An African Journal of Philosophy, seeks theoretically grounded and cross-disciplinary submissions for its Fall 2005 special issue on African feminisms. Essays of between 6000 8000 words (MLA style) could address any of the following necessarily inexhaustive areas: * African feminist epistemology as travelling theory modalities, politics of insertion, and terms of deployment in Western academe; * African feminism on its own terms meaning, problems, prospects; * The space of African feminisms in Third World feminist discourses in relation to Asian (especially Indian) and Africana feminisms; * African feminisms and the competition for space with imported Western theories in African Universities. Submissions should reach the guest co-editors by May 31, 2005. Co-editors: Pius Adesanmi Department of Comparative Literature The Pennsylvania State University, USA Email: piusadesa...@fastmail.fm Sanya Osha Centre for Civil Society The University of Natal, Durban, South Africa Email: babao...@yahoo.com ** ** Pius Adesanmi, Ph.D Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature The Pennsylvania State University 311 Burrowes Building University Park, PA 16802 USA 814 863 4933 (office) _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: On the Rational Legitimization of Political Norms
Conference Announcement On the Rational Legitimization of Political Norms under Conditions of Cultural Pluralism and Cultural Changes International Conference Department of Philosophy, SFB 485 'norm and symbol' and 'Philosophy, Probability, and Modeling' research group, University of Konstanz Konstanz (Germany) 10-11 December 2004 Organizer: Jörg Kühnelt (joerg.kuehn...@uni-konstanz.de) Website (including program and abstracts): http://www.uni-konstanz.de/ppm/norms-conference/ Main speakers: Christopher Morris (Philosophy, University of Maryland) Philip Pettit (Philosophy, Princeton University) Russell Hardin (Politics, New York University) Matthias Kaufmann (Philosophy, University of Halle) Michael Baurmann (Sociology, University of Duesseldorf) Reinhard Zintl (Politics, University of Bamberg) Wilfried Hinsch (Philosophy, University of Saarland) Aim of the conference: States can use their legal coercive power to motivate their citizens to obey political norms. However, existing states do not necessarily have a foundation in basic moral or cultural values to legitimize these norms. The project of a rational justification of political norms tries to legitimate norms only by reference to the benefit maximizing behaviour of individuals and some basic and universal interests. Therefore it appears to be interesting especially for pluralistic or multicultural societies. Within the conference several suggestions for a rational legitimization will be discussed. The conference focuses on the empirical conditions that are relevant for a rational legitimization. Examples for these empirical conditions are assumptions about the behaviour of individuals and the functioning of certain possible societies. Therefore they appear to be relevant for the conditions and possibilities of an advantageous and stable state. Several scholars from sociology, politics and philosophy are invited to discuss the critiques and the potential of possible modifications of a rational justification of political norms. Participation: Seats are limited. Please send an email to sebastian.schleid...@uni-konstanz.de if you would like to participate as a guest. Informal deadline is 25.11.2004. We expect places to fill up quickly. There is no conference fee, but if you would like to eat at the conference, you have to expect costs around 17 Euros a day. (Conference dinner will be additional 35 Euros) Further information: Konstanz, Department of Philosophy: http://www.uni-konstanz.de/FuF/Philo/Philosophie or conference website: http://www.uni-konstanz.de/ppm/norms-conference/ _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Private Military Companies, States, and Global Civil Society
Call for Papers Private Military Companies, States, and Global Civil Society: Ethics, Theory and Practice Interdisciplinary Conference University of KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) 14 - 16 July 2005 While the history of mercenary forces stretches back at least 4000 years, recent events in Africa, Iraq and elsewhere have highlighted the fact that private military forces are now being employed to a degree that is arguably unprecedented in the era since the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. Also unique is the degree to which 'Private Military Companies' (PMC's) are demanding recognition as legal and morally legitimate entities. These developments raise important ethical, theoretical and practical questions for those who contract PMC's, whether they be states or the organisations that, in part, make up Global Civil Society. Despite this, there has been little by way of in-depth focus on these questions. This conference provides a forum for an interdisciplinary engagement with this important topic. Papers on related topics will also be considered for inclusion in the conference programme. Confirmed conference speakers thus far include: Kevin O'Brien (RAND Europe) Marina Caparini (Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces) Mervyn Frost (Kings College, London) Asa Kasher (Tel-Aviv University) MB Ramose (University of South Africa) Joseph Runzo (Chapman University and Clare Hall, Cambridge) Nancy Sherman (Georgetown University) Financial support for the conference has generously been made available by: - The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces - The Unilever Ethics Centre, University of KwaZulu-Natal - The School of Philosophy and Ethics, University of KwaZulu-Natal Negotiations with other possible funders and invited speakers are currently under way. Submissions are invited from representatives of a broad range of fields, including (but not limited to) history, legal theory, international relations/strategic studies, philosophy and applied ethics. Submissions from representatives of NGO's, PMC's and other affected organisations will also be welcomed. Those interested in presenting a paper at the conference should e-mail a detailed abstract of approximately 1000 words, in Word or .rtf format, to Deane Baker at bake...@ukzn.ac.za, by the 1st of December 2004. Participants will be selected on the basis of the submitted abstracts. Abstracts should be submitted in a form suitable for blind review. An edited book on the conference topic will be published, for which conference papers will automatically be considered. The conference will be held at the Spionkop Lodge in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The Lodge overlooks the Spionkop battlefield, one of the bloodiest of the Anglo-Boer War. The conference fee has not yet been finalised, but is likely to be in the region of R3000 ZAR (US$500, 270GBP) for the two and a half days of the conference (the fee includes 3 nights accommodation and food for the duration of the conference). Some limited funding may be available to assist postgraduates and South African participants in meeting the cost of the conference fee (but NOT for travel), but this has yet to be confirmed. The conference is being coordinated by Deane Baker (School of Philosophy and Ethics, University of KwaZulu-Natal) and Natashia Chhiba (Department of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand). Informal inquiries should be directed to Deane at the e-mail address listed above. Contact: Deane Baker School of Philosophy and Ethics University of KwaZulu-Natal email: bake...@ukzn.ac.za _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Globalization, Violent Conflict, and Peacebuilding
Globalization, Violent Conflict, and Peacebuilding IDRC Research Competition For further details, please consult the Call for Proposals and the Application Kit at: http://www.idrc.ca/peace The Peacebuilding and Reconstruction Program of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is inviting research proposals on the theme Globalization, Violent Conflict, and Peacebuilding. The purpose of the competition is to identify and support promising new research that sheds light on the various conflict-related impacts of globalization, seen as a complex and wide-ranging phenomenon with political, economic, as well as socio-cultural ramifications. Specifically, the competition wants to encourage research around the following four themes: - Conflict-Related Impacts of Economic Liberalization - Methodologies for Assessing the Conflict-Related Impacts of Globalization - Revisiting the Role of the Private Sector - The Role of Migration in Building Peace and Preventing Conflict The competition is aimed at researchers based in the developing world, but partnerships with researchers in developed countries are possible. Comparative, multi-country research projects are particularly welcome. Up to two grants with a maximum value of $400,000 (four hundred thousand Canadian dollars) will be available. Location: Online Deadline: December 17, 2004 Website: http://www.idrc.ca/peace _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Social Justice in a Changing World
From: Sonja Wrobel swro...@gsss.uni-bremen.de Last Call for Papers Social Justice in a Changing World Interdisciplinary Conference Graduate School of Social Sciences at the University of Bremen (GSSS) Bremen (Germany) March 10-12th, 2005 A growing number of experts in economics, political science and sociology believe that the freedom of action of the nation- state in coping with issues of distributive justice is waning. Current processes of economic privatisation and globalization shift power over distribution from the state toward capital and markets. What are the implications for social justice? The conference will explore the risks and options of privatised markets and transnational regimes for social justice on different levels. On the individual level, we experience an increasing mismatch of individual life course risks like unemployment, poverty or marital separation and state protection, and the emergence of new forms of social inequality. In this conference, we may address the distributional outcomes and developments of different social groups. Who are the winners and losers in times of globalization? What kind of social justice do people expect? On the domestic level, we witness the disintegration of the collective bargaining process, the scaling back of social insurance and the resulting bourgeoning of mixed and private forms of social provision. Does distributive justice continue to be a central goal of welfare state activity? What could be the features of a new social contract? On the international level, trade is the main area in which regulatory processes occur. Transnational regimes increasingly constrain the environmental, agricultural, health and food safety rules of democratic constitutional states, and thus affect the fundamental welfare of citizens. How can social rights and distributive justice be guaranteed in the international legal framework? What role do non-governmental actors play in the regulatory processes? Can the recognition of social rights open avenues towards ensuring the legitimacy of transnational governance? The conference will consist of plenary sessions as well as of thematic panels for which we invite abstract submissions. The abstract deadline is November 30th, 2004. The conference venue will be the Atlantic Hotel Bremen close to the campus of the University of Bremen. For more information on registration, panels, accommodation etc. please visit the conference website: www.gsss.uni-bremen.de/socialjustice. Best regards, Sonja Wrobel --- -- - - - -- - --- - - sonja wrobel universität bremengraduate school of social sciences fvg-west wiener strasse/ ecke celsiusstrasse postfach 330 440 28334 bremen tel: 0049 (0)421 218 4155fax: 0049 (0)421 218 4153 home: www.gsss.uni-bremen.de _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Postmodernism, Globalisation and the Media
Call for Papers Postmodernism, Globalisation and the Media International Conference in Science and Humanities Kogakuin University (Tokyo Urban Tech) University of Limerick Mudra Institute of Communication (MICA) Ahmedabad (India) March 5-7, 2005 Even though the terrain of this conference is vast, the basic purpose of this seminar is to engage in a dialogue to touch upon all sides to this phenomenon. The purpose is to bring in scholars from science and humanities for an interface. The other need for this conference is in its context. There is a need to get into such inquiries primarily because of its potential to bring in a range of scholars for a dialogue. The idea of holding this conference is also to forge stronger academic links with the participant universities for joint research. The first International conference on Postmodernism was held at the Kogakuin University, Tokyo, Japan in March 2004. The University of Limerick (Ireland) was also an active participant in the conference. It was at this conference that it was proposed that the follow up conference be held in India. This proposal was accepted by the Mudra Institute of Communication (MICA), Ahmedabad, India. It is now proposed that the conference be held between March 5th -7th, 2005 at MICA. The Tokyo conference was an overview of postmodernism with respect to science and humanities. The MICA conference would be an extension to the same with a focus on the arts and the media in the context of globalization. Papers are also invited from related areas. Given the global scenario today and the interplay of postmodernism in academic discourses, it is necessary to delve deeper into the realm of social sciences. The underlying themes of the India conference would be: 1. An enquiry into postmodernism in the realm of science and humanities in the context of globalisation. 2. How the various dimensions of arts, cinema and the media are linked to the process and, 3. It is also proposed that there be a one day focus on the south Asia region; as the conference is being held in this region. Research Papers are invited from scholars, academic and doctoral students. Even though there is a specific focus with the keywords being postmodernism, globalisation and media, papers with related focus in the realm of social sciences are also invited. For instance the list could include the areas of: 1. Architecture 2. Artificial Intelligence 3. Business Studies 4. Environmentalism 5. Feminism 6. Film 7. Information Sciences 8. International Relations 9. Literature 10. Modern European Languages 11. Philosophy and Art 12. Applied Physics 13. Physics 14. Politics 15. Music 16. Robotics 17. Sociology All papers will be refereed. The last date for submission of abstracts is January 15th, 2005. Full papers have to be submitted by February 15th, 2005. Please send abstracts and subsequently the papers to the following address which in turn will be send to the area chairs. Contact: A.F.Mathew Asssitant Professor Mudra Institute of Communication (MICA) Shela, Ahmedabad 380058 India Fax: +91-2717-237945 Phone: +91-2717-237946 Email: mat...@mica.ac.in postmodern...@mica.ac.in Website: http://www.mica-india.net/seminars/icsh.htm _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: WWW: Revista Cubana de Filosofia
Revista Cubana de Filosofía Edición Digital http://www.filosofiacuba.org Estimados amigos y colegas, Queremos invitarle a visitar las páginas de una nueva revista digital creada y puesta a disposición del amplio público de Internet. Esta revista de filosofía estará en www.filosofiacuba.org y cada cuatro meses aparecerán en ella nuevos trabajos, ensayos, artículos, debates, que muestran parte de los rumbos que el mundo de la filosofía tiene en Cuba. Bien podría ser -si su acogida es favorable- una vía de intercambio, de estímulo al debate mediante la red. Usted puede navegar por ella como si se tratara de un libro, página a página, pero si no desea estar conectado todo el tiempo, o quiere leer de un tirón cada trabajo, en un solo documento, imprimirlo, descargarlo, enviarlo por correo a un amigo, puede entrar al Dossier de la revista y abrir el trabajo de su interés en un documento único en formato html. En este primer número incluimos: Editorial: - La ausencia de una revista especializada en temas de filosofía, nos hace concebir este proyecto. Crear una revista digital que... Artículos y ensayos: - Luis Suárez: El método de Marx en las redes de la racionalidad moderna (Mención en el concurso Temas de ensayo 2003) - Yohanka León del Río: Contribución de la educación popular a la socialización y creación de sentido común contra la hegemonía cultural imperial - Lino Morán Beltrán: Reflexiones en torno a la construcción de una ética intercultural - Juan Eduardo Bernal Echemendía: La permanente resurgencia Filosofando... En torno a la diversidad: - Gilberto Valdés: La controversia en torno de la diversidad (fragmentos) - Georgina Alfonso: Diversidad, valores y vida cotidiana (Fragmentos) Estudios de pensamiento cubano: - Felix Valdés García: Sin hacer del monte orégano. Jorge Mañach en la filosofía cubana. (Mención en el concurso Temas de ensayo 2003) De archivos: - Carta de Fernando Ortiz a Miguel de Unamuno. 25 de abril de 1910 - Carta de Jorge Mañach a José Ferrater Mora. 18 de mayo de 1949 - Carta de Jorge Mañach a José Ferrater Mora. 11 de marzo de 1952 Encuesta: El estado actual de la filosofía y sus perspectivas para el siglo XXI Ante la petición realizada a conocidos filósofos y amigos por la naciente revista digital sobre: El estado actual de la filosofía y sus perspectivas en el siglo XXI, recibimos las consideraciones que más abajo listamos. Envie la suya... - Esther Días de Kobila (Rosario, Argentina) - Alvaro Márquez (Maracaibo, Venezuela) - Yamandú Acosta (Montevideo, Uruguay) Estamos abiertos a su colaboración y sugerencias. Participe de la encuesta. Envíenos su opinión y póngala al alcance de los lectores de la revista. Puede enviarnos sus comentarios a estas direcciones de correo: r...@filosofiacuba.org ó encue...@filosofiacuba.org Muchas gracias, Colectivo de la Revista _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: TOC: Satya Nilayam. Chennai Journal of Intercultural Philosophy No. 6
Announcement Satya Nilayam: Chennai Journal of Intercultural Philosophy No. 6, August 2004 ISSN: 0972-5016 Editor: Anand Amaladass Focal Theme: Role of Committed Intellectuals Role of Intellectuals Lawrence Surendra ... 5 Dalit Intellectuals and Dalit Discourse Prakash Louis ... 17 Popular Religiosity, Eighteenth Century Religious Reformers and Religious Communalism A. Marx ... 32 Muslim Women: The Way Ahead Syeda Hameed ... 43 Tribal Intellectual Activists Virginius Xaxa ... 52 Another World is Necessary and Possible: Reflections on the Mumbai Social Forum Joseph Xavier ... 60 Europes Image as Seen from the Romanian Periphery Mdlina Diaconu ... 78 Viewpoints: Does Religion Promote Violence? Augustine Perumalil ... 102 Animal Sacrifice in Tamil Nadu A. Sivasubramanian ... 119 Book Reviews ... 128 Satya Nilayam: Chennai Journal of Intercultural Philosophy is published bi-annually in February and August. Subscription Rates: Rs.150 for India, Nepal and Bhutan. Other countries (Air Mail): US $ 20. Subscriptions from India could be sent either by Money Order or Demand Draft. For cheques add Rs.15 as encashment fee. All payments are to be made in the name of Satya Nilayam Chennai Journal. All correspondence (requests for subscription, manuscripts, books for review, exchange copies of Journal, advertisements etc.) to: Satya Nilayam Chennai Journal The Editor 201, Kalki Krishnamurthy Road P.B. 8665 Thiruvanmiyur Chennai-600041 India Tel. O44-24483654 E-mail: snc_jour...@hotmail.com Web: http://www.sncresearch.com _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Popper und die Menschenrechte
Einladung Popper und die Menschenrechte Symposium Sir Karl Popper Society Afro-Asiatisches Institut (AAI) Wien (Österreich) 10.-12.12.2004 DAS SYMPOSIUM Das Leben und das Werk Sir Karl Poppers bietet zahlreiche Anknüpfungspunkte zum Thema Menschenrechte, auch verschiedenste aktuelle politische und wirtschaftliche Ereignisse und Entwicklungen bieten reichhaltigen Diskussions- und Analysebedarf. Popper ist der Schöpfer des kritischen Rationalismus. In seinen zahlreichen Werken kämpfte Popper gegen Intoleranz, Dogmatismus und gegen jede Form der Diskriminierung. Er war ein Humanist und als solcher blickte er über die Naturwissenschaften hinaus, bis hin zu Möglichkeiten, die sozialen Probleme zu lösen. Er war mit den Regimen Hitlers und Stalins konfrontiert, was ihn schließlich zur Unterscheidung von Offenen und Geschlossenen Gesellschaften brachte. Menschenrechte und demokratische Regeln charakterisieren die Offenen Gesellschaften, welche wünschenswert und anzustreben sind. Das Fehlen von Menschenrechten, persönlichen Freiheiten und Demokratie findet sich in Geschlossenen Gesellschaften wieder. Poppers Hauptinteresse galt auch der Methodologie bei der Lösung sozialer Probleme, welche durch eine Politik der kleinen Schritte, mit einem Trial and Error-Approach zu lösen sein sollten, und nicht mit radikalen ideologischen Konzepten. Radikale ideologische Konzepte mit einem absoluten Wahrheitsanspruch bringen zumeist menschliches Leid hervor. In diesem Zusammenhang verlangen die aktuellen nationalen und internationalen Entwicklungen zum Thema Menschenrechte geradezu nach einer kritischen Aufarbeitung im Stile Sir Karl Poppers. Die Konferenz soll am Beispiel des Lebens und Wirkens von Sir Karl Popper neue Wege aufzeigen und das Thema Menschenrechte in diesem Kontext darstellen. Das Symposium umfaßt drei verschiedene Sektionen, wobei der interdisziplinäre Charakter seines Wirkens und die behutsamen Ansätze von Sir Karl Popper im Sinne der Menschenrechte hervorgestrichen werden: Sektion 1: Allgemeine Betrachtungen zu den Menschenrechten Sektion 2: Migration, Minderheiten und Menschenrechte Sektion 3: Individuelle und kollektive Menschenrechte Ebenso findet eine Podiumsdiskussion zum Thema mit Vertretern von politischen Parteien und Menschenrechtsorganisationen statt. Eine Filmpräsentation, Fotoausstellung, Collagen, Autorenlesung und Musik begleiten das Programm. PROGRAMM Freitag, 10.12.2004: 13.00 Eröffnung der Veranstaltung Vorstellung des Symposiums, Einführung in das Thema 14.15 Impulsvortrag Rektor Mag. Spiegelfeld: Zur historischen und gegenwärtigen Situation der Menschenrechte; Gedanken im Sinne Sir Karl Poppers 14.45 Sektion 3: Dr. Martin Potschka, kollektive Menschenrechte in Abgrenzung zu individuellen Menschenrechten am Beispiel Chinas 16.15 Sektion 1: Dr. Wolfgang Caspart, Psychologie und Menschenrechte 17.15 Vernissage: Projekt Transformazija - Leben in Bulgarien nach 1989. Ljuben Stoev (Bulgarien) Collagen, Doris Peter (Schweiz) s/w Fotografie, Ulli Gladik (Österreich) Fotografie - Laudatio: Fr. Maria Wiech - Bildungsreferentin AAI Samstag, 11.12.2004: 09.00 Eröffnung 09.15 Sektion 2: Boris Pancevsky, Migration und Menschenrechte 10.15 Projekt Transformazija - Dokumentarfilm Drei Cent von Ulrike Gladik 11.15 Autorenlesung: Dr. Peter Kaiser Nicht nur in Begleitung meines Körpers 11.45 Mag. Raimund Weiß, Rote Khmer-Tribunal: Geschichte einer gescheiterten Menschenrechtspolitik? 14.30 Sektion 3: DDr. Gerald Schmidt, Menschenrechte und Nachhaltigkeit, verknüpfe Zukünfte 15.00 Podiumsdiskussion zur aktuellen Situation der Menschenrechte mit Vertreter/Innen politischer Parteien und Nichtregierungsorganisationen: - Matthias Ellmauer, Menschenrechtssprecher ÖVP - Walter Posch, Menschenrechtssprecher SPÖ - Nurten Yilmaz, Integrationssprecherin und Labg. SPÖ Wien - Mag. Terezija Stoisits, Menschenrechtssprecherin Grüne - Alexander Zach, Bundessprecher Liberales Forum - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Karl Garnitschnig, Liga der Menschenrechte - Obrad Jovanovic, Romavertreter Verein Romanodrom - Moderation und Einleitungsreferat Die Erosion der Menschenrechte von Dr. Haimo L. Handl 17.30 Zusammenfassung, Schlussworte Sonntag, 12.12.2004: 09.00 Eröffnung 09.45 Sektion 1: Mag. Karin Lukas, Menschenrechte und Konzerne 10.45 Sektion 2: o.Univ.Prof.Dr. Christian Brünner, Menschenrechte und religiöse Minderheiten 11.30 Sektion 3: Dr. Charlotte Spitzer, Menschenrechte in der modernen Psychiatrie 12.15 Sektion 1: Bertold Lünse, Ein neuzeitliches Verständnis der Menschenrechte 14.00 Sektion 2: Mag. Johann Sebastian Kann: Migration - Changes arising from European Enlargement 14.45 Sektion 3: Michael Pand, Verschiedene Konzeptionen von Menschenrechten am Beispiel Kambodschas 15.45 Zusammenfassung, Diskussion über die Ergebnisse der drei Sektionen 17.00 Sektion 1: Dr. Christian Pippan: Gibt es ein Menschenrecht auf Demokratie? 18.00 Zusammenfassung, Ende der Veranstaltung 18.30 Autorenlesung:
InterPhil: CFP: Gender Across Borders
Call for Papers Gender Across Borders Graduate Student Conference History Department, Brown University Providence, RI (USA) May 13-14, 2005 In May of 2005 the Brown University History Department will hold a two-day conference for graduate students of history and other disciplines on issues relating to gender. Titled Gender Across Borders, the conference will examine how gender functions as a category of analysis by examining the thematic, methodological, and theoretical continuities between all scholars of gender and women. To that end, the conference will stress cross-temporal conversations and organize panels around thematically similar but temporally or geographically diverse papers. Panels will feature three papers and one commentary by an advanced student or professor. The conference will offer graduate students opportunities for participation usually reserved for faculty. Potential panel topics include: * Gender and Conflict * Gender and the Nation-State * Intersections of Gender and Sexuality * Gender and Labor * Dialogues of Gender across Class and Race * Gender and Literature * Gender, Human Rights, and Development * Influential Scholars of Gender * Gender and Place * Gender and Media * Gender and the Environment Students are encouraged to submit their own ideas for panels with the goals of the conference in mind. The list of possible topics above is by no means intended to be exhaustive. The Conference Planning Committee and the Brown University History Department are pleased to welcome Joan Scott as the Marjorie Harris Weiss keynote speaker for 2005. Joan Scott's work has challenged the very foundations of historical analysis through her pathbreaking examination of gender. Her most recent work focuses on the vexed relationship of the particularity of gender to the universalizing force of democratic politics. She is currently the Harold F. Linder Professor in the School of Social Science at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. Submission Guidelines: All submissions must be received by January 15, 2005. To submit a paper, please email an attachment in Word format containing an abstract of no more than 250 words and a one-page curriculum vitae. To submit a panel, please email only one attachment containing all of the abstracts and curriculum vitae. The subject of the email must read Conference Proposal and should be sent to the e-mail address given below. We cannot be responsible for submissions that do not meet these requirements. For more information please contact the Planning Committee or visit our website (web address and e-mail address provided below): Planning Committee Graduate Student Conference Brown University History Department, Box N Providence, RI 02912 USA Email: history_grad_confere...@brown.edu Website: http://www.brown.edu/Departments/History/ _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Imagining the Asia-Pacific
Call for Papers Imagining the Asia-Pacific Graduate Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies Vol. 3, No. 1 The Asia-Pacific with its vast assortment of interwoven peoples, places and cultures has long been a site of fascination for academics and artists alike. Characterized by fluidity, diversity and the coexistence of contrasting visions and interpretations of the past, present and future, the region and its many component parts offer fertile ground for the imaginative process. Those who observe and attempt to interpret for others the myriad symbols, rituals and stories that exist within the region inevitably participate in the ongoing imagination and construction of individual and collective identities. At the same time such attempts to explain and describe often reveal as much about the imaginative processes and priorities of those who produce the discourse as they do about the Asia-Pacific itself. The Graduate Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies invites submissions from all humanities and visual arts disciplines which offer a creative articulation of how some or other part of Asia-Pacific existence is imagined. Contributors are actively encouraged to be innovative in their use of theory, methodology and/or the visual and multimedia possibilities of electronic publishing. Deadline for submissions is 31 January 2005. Contact: Michael O'Shaughnessy Editor Graduate Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies Tel: +64-4-971-7510 Email: m.oshaughne...@auckland.ac.nz Website: http://www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/gjaps _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Teaching in Translation
Call for Papers Teaching in Translation Transformations, Special Issue Teaching in Translation refers to pedagogies that cross boundaries - language, nationality, culture, class, race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality - as well as teaching that questions traditional disciplinary and hierarchical limits. Translation raises questions of authenticity, authority, legitimization, subjectivity, and objectivity. How can we theorize translation so that it serves as a tool to present experience with respect for the integrity of the other? What is the relationship between the different subjects involved in the process of translation? What is the role of translation in the validation of the narratives of marginalized communities and indigenous cultures? What are the ethics of translation? What does the process of translation teach us about power and inequality? The editors of Transformations seek articles (3,0008,000 words) and media reviews (books, film, video, performance, art, music, etc. 1,000 to 3,000 words) examining approaches to teaching translation as a broadly understood concept in a variety of contexts: creative writing (for example, multilingual texts), literature, womens and gender studies, anthropology, history, psychology, sociology, art, photography, geography, religion, philosophy, working-class studies, ethnic studies, cultural studies, science, and others. Multidisciplinary approaches that focus on - or include - discussions of non-western cultures are especially encouraged. Autobiographical criticism, narrative scholarship, photo-essays, and experimental work are welcome. Topics might include, but are not limited to: - Explorations of the translation process at all levels of education, from K-12 to universities - Hybrid genres and hybrid languages - The politics of bilingual education - Immigration, assimilation, nationalism, and transnationalism - Teaching non-traditional students, in non-traditional setting and/or teaching as non-traditional faculty - How teaching in translation can be relevant to progressive education - How to formulate and incorporate translation theories into pedagogical practice - Teaching ethical research methodologies (in sociology, anthropology, the sciences, etc) Transformations relies on blind peer review. Send two hard copies in MLA format (6th ed.) to the editors or email inquiries and submissions (attachments in MS Word or Rich Text) to the e-mail address provided below. Deadline: 15 January 2006 Contact: Jacqueline Ellis and Edvige Giunta Editors Transformations New Jersey City University Grossnickle Hall Room 303 2039 Kennedy Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07306 Email: transformati...@njcu.edu Website: http://www.njcu.edu/assoc/transformations _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Clausewitz in the 21st Century
Conference Announcement Clausewitz in the 21st Century International Conference Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford Oxford (UK) 21-23 March 2005 In the 1990s a series of high-profile books in English argued that Clausewitzs On War had ceased to be a helpful guide to war today. They included: John Keegan, A history of warfare (1993); Martin van Creveld, The transformation of war (1991); and Mary Kaldor, New and Old Wars (1999). Keegan argued that war is more a matter of culture than politics; van Creveld and Kaldor that future wars are more likely to be waged by non-state actors. Defenders of Clausewitz have emphasised that his work constitutes a continuous dialectic, embracing many areas of war, but presenting no easy solutions. It is tempting to conclude that On War would never have been finished, even if Clausewitz had survived his bout of cholera of 1831. They further suggest that his critics have focused on one proposition to the exclusion of its counter, and, above all, have confused what is real with what Clausewitz sees as normative. Yet defenders of On War then tend to restate what they take to be eternal truths - they are too ready to tell us why Clausewitz is still relevant, but not how. Both sides seem to agree, however, that Clausewitz is important. Certainly the underlying military, historical, and philosophical issues about which the controversy swirls are crucial ones. Yet these two camps seem to be arguing past one another, in an increasingly sterile and unproductive debate. Accordingly, this conference, and its resulting volume, will focus on the application and realisation of Clausewitz today. Programme Speakers and Provisional Programme: 21 March 2005 CONCEPTS AND INTERPRETATIONS 1. Clausewitz and the dialectics of war - Hew Strachan 2. Problems of text and translation Jan Willem Honig 3. Primacy of policy vs the trinity Chris Bassford 4. Aims and objectives in war Daniel Moran 5. Clausewitzs methodology and its relevance for today Beatrice Heuser 6. War as art. Aesthetics and Politics in Clausewitz´ social thinking - José Fernandez Vega 22 March 2005 CLAUSEWITZ AND THE REALITIES OF WAR TODAY 7. Clausewitz and small wars Christopher Daase 8. Clausewitz and the privatisation of war and violence Herfried Münkler 9. Clausewitz, ethics and war Jon Sumida 10. Clausewitz and the war on terror Antulio Echevarria 11. Clausewitz and the nonlinear nature of warfare Alan D Beyerchen 12. Clausewitz and information warfare David Lonsdale 23 March 2005 CLAUSEWITZ AND THE REALITIES OF WAR TODAY (continued) 13. Limiting war and violence Andreas Herberg-Rothe 14. Civil-military relations and democracies Wilfred von Bredow 15. Clausewitz and the ethics of politics to be confirmed CLAUSEWITZ, WAR AND PEACE Panel discussion Conference Website: http://ccw.politics.ox.ac.uk/Clausewitz.asp _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Menschenrechte zwischen Wirtschaft, Recht und Ethik
Einladung Menschenrechte zwischen Wirtschaft, Recht und Ethik Internationale Konferenz Wien (Österreich) 3.-4. Dezember 2004 Ehrenschutz: Bundespräsident Dr. Heinz Fischer Projektleiter: Franz Martin Wimmer Konferenz Koordination: Hsueh-i Chen Gemeinsame Veranstaltung der Wiener Gesellschaft für interkulturelle Philosophie, der österreichischen UNESCO-Kommission, der Österreichischen Liga für Menschenrechte, des Instituts für Wissenschaft und Kunst und den Wiener Städtischen Büchereien In den freien Wirtschaftszonen herrschen zumeist menschenunwürdige Arbeits- und Lebensverhältnisse; die Grundrechte werden von zahlreichen Staaten mit der Ausrede auf wirtschaftliche Entwicklung oder kulturelle Werte verletzt; um die Migrationsströme zu dämmen oder die nationale Sicherheit zu schützen, werden die Menschenrechte in den Aufnahmeländern zunehmend über Bord geworfen; Kriege werden neuerdings im Namen der Menschenrechte geführt ... Wie kann das Menschenrechtssystem auf diese neuen Entwicklungen reagieren, wie kann es sich konzeptuell weiter entwickeln? Die Konferenz wird aus theoretischer, juristischer und praktischer Sicht Antworten auf die Fragen nach Globalität und Regionalität, nach der Bedeutung von global players sowie der Rolle von Wirtschaft, Recht und Ethik suchen. Freitag, 3. Dezember 2004, 9.00 Uhr: Begrüßung Dr. Johann Marte (Präsident der Österreichischen UNESCO-Kommission) Bm. a. D. Dkfm. Ferdinand Lacina (Präsident der Österreichischen Liga für Menschenrechte) Ao. Univ. Prof. Dr. Franz M. Wimmer (Präsident der Wiener Gesellschaft für Interkulturelle Philosophie) Freitag, 3. Dezember 2004, 9.00 - 13.00 Uhr: Philosophie Moderation: Hakan Gürses (Institut für Philosophie, Universität Wien) 9.00 Uhr: Jan Sokol (Fakultät für Humanwissenschaften, Karl-Universität, Prag): Woher kommen die Menschenrechte? Kommentar: Mathias Thaler (Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen, Wien) 10.30 Uhr: Herlinde Pauer-Studer (Institut für Philosophie, Universität Wien): Menschenrechte - zwischen moralischem Anspruch und politischer Instrumentalisierung Kommentar: Franz M. Wimmer (Institut für Philosophie, Universität Wien) Pause 11.45 Uhr: Pavel Barsa (Institut für Politikwissenschaften, Karls-Universität, Prag): Wage a War in the Name of Human Rights? Kommentar: Christian Stadler (Institut für Rechtsphilosophie und Rechtstheorie, Universität Wien) Freitag, 3. Dezember 2004, 14.00 - 18.00 Uhr: Recht Moderation: Dilek Cinar (Europäisches Institut für Wohlfahrtspolitik und Sozialforschung) 14.00 Uhr: Yersu Kim (Koreanische UNESCO-Kommission, Seoul): Expanding the Grounds of Universality of Human Rights Kommentar: Benedikt Wallner (Rechtsanwalt, Wien) 15.00 Uhr: Ann Elisabeth Mayer (The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, USA): Clashing Human Rights Priorities: How the United States and Muslim Countries Selectively Use Provisions of International Human Rights Law Kommentar: Jameleddine Ben-Abdeljelil (Institut für Orientalistik, Universität Wien) Pause 16.15 Uhr: Stefan Hammer (Institut für Staats- und Verwaltungsrecht, Universität Wien): Menschenrechte als Schutzansprüche gegenüber wirtschaftlicher Macht Kommentar: Konrad Pleterski (Österreichische Liga für Menschenrechte) Samstag, 4. Dezember 2004, 9.00 - 14.00 Uhr: Praxis Moderation: Max Koch (Österreichische Liga für Menschenrechte) 9.00 Uhr: Andrea Barsova (Human Rights Unit, Government Office, Tschechien): Possibilities and Limits of the Civil Society in Human Rights Protection Kommentar: Dieter Schindlauer (ZARA, Zivilcourage und Anti-Rassismus-Arbeit, Wien) 10.00 Uhr: Ursula Schneider (Institut für Internationales Management, Karl-Franzens-Universität, Graz): Governance statt Government? Kommentar: Dragana Damjanovic (Institut für österreichisches und europäisches öffentliches Recht, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) Pause 11.15 Uhr: Paul Kolm (Gewerkschaft der Privatangestellten, Technische Universität Wien): BürgerInnenrechte im Betrieb - ein blinder Fleck in der öffentlichen Wahrnehmung Kommentar: Volker Frey (Wiener Integrationsfond) 12.15 Uhr: Gregor Paul (Institut für Philosophie, Universität Karlsruhe): Der Krieg gegen den Terrorismus: Eine grundsätzliche Kritik Kommentar: Ingvild Birkhan (Institut für Philosophie, Universität Wien) Veranstaltungsort: Hauptbücherei am Gürtel / Veranstaltungssaal (3. Stock) A-1070 Wien, Urban Loritz-Platz 2a Biografien, weitere Details zu den Vortragenden und Abstracts der Referate: www.humanrightsconference.at Kontakt: Wiener Gesellschaft für interkulturelle Philosophie Institut für Philosophie der Universität Wien Universitätsstr. 7 A-1010 Wien Tel. +43 / 1 / 42 77 / 474 11 Fax: +43 / 1 / 42 77 / 474 93 E-Mail: franz.martin.wim...@univie.ac.at WWW: http://www.polylog.net _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Difference, Borders, Others
Call for Papers Difference, Borders, Others 6th Essex Graduate Conference in Political Theory University of Essex Colchester, Essex (UK) 13-14 May 2005 Guest Speakers: Bonnie Honig (Northwestern University) David Owen (University of Southampton) Ernesto Laclau (University of Essex) Aletta J. Norval (University of Essex) The Department of Government (www.essex.ac.uk/government), in collaboration with the Centre for Theoretical Studies (www.essex.ac.uk/centres/TheoStud/) and the Doctoral Programme in Ideology and Discourse Analysis (www.essex.ac.uk/ida), is pleased to invite you to the Sixth Essex Graduate Conference in Political Theory to be held at the University of Essex between the 13th and 14th of May 2005. The conference has achieved a renowned reputation for the quality of the papers presented and the large number of international participants. Previous guest speakers have included Wendy Brown, Judith Squires, Quentin Skinner, Joan Copjec, James Tully, Fred Dallmayr, David Campbell and Chantal Mouffe, among others. The conference provides an important opportunity to engage with the contemporary challenges and possibilities of social and political theory and to exchange views on ongoing research. Papers are encouraged from a wide variety of backgrounds in the field of social and political theory. Broad themes include: - Issues in Political Theory - Inclusion, Exclusion and Representation - Consensus, Agonism and Democracy - Immigration, Ethnicity and Race - Identity Politics and Mobilisation - Modes of Subjectivity and Psychoanalysis Please send proposed paper abstracts of 300-400 words to the e-mail address given below by Friday 25th March 2004. Registration form and general information available at: http://www.essex.ac.uk/government/research/conferences.shtm Conference fees: £25 (Attendance Only); £20 (Paper Givers) Contact: Jonathan Dean and Michael Strange Department of Government University of Essex Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ UK Email: pol...@essex.ac.uk Website: http://www.essex.ac.uk/government/Graduate%20Conference/sixth_graduate_conference_in_pol.htm _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Re-ethnicize the Minds?
Call for Publications for the forthcoming book: Re-ethnicize the Minds? Tendencies of Cultural Revival in Contemporary Philosophy (Amsterdam, New York: Rodopi: 2005) Contributers should send us an abstract as quickly as possible. The final versions of the papers should be ready by June 30, 2005. So far we have received papers dealing with Africa, Japan, Russia, India, Finland, Northern Siberian Peoples... New contributions about these regions are still welcome. We would be particularly happy to receive contributions that consider China, Iran, the Arab speaking world, Lat. America or Rabbinistic philosophy, but also of other regions. For details please click here: http://www.freewebs.com/botzbornsteinethno/ Thank you very much. Thorsten Botz-Bornstein thorstenb...@hotmail.com _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: JOB: Fellowships in 'Fundamentalism(s) in a Multicultural Society'
Postdoctoral fellowships: Fundamentalism(s) in a Multicultural Society Rockefeller Humanities Residency Program California State University Los Angeles Postdoctoral fellowships available for research or creative work focusing on the Greater Los Angeles area and Fundamentalism(s) in a Multicultural Society. The fundamentalism focus encompasses a variety of mindsets advocating strict adherence to cultural norms and traditions. We are particularly interested in work exploring how fundamentalisms operate within/between the diasporas of this multi-ethnic metropolis. Two fellowships: September-June ($35,000) and February-June ($17,500). Fellows receive health insurance, $1,000 research/travel, $2,000 relocation (if applicable), graduate research assistant, office space, computer, CSU system-wide library privileges. Fellows will work on a project for publication or exhibition, attend Rockefeller events, deliver final presentation, and return to participate in the 2006 conference. For more information, see the web address below. Submit proposal (5 page maximum), C.V., two letters of recommendation, and writing sample or creative portfolio to: Rockefeller Humanities Residency Program Co-Directors College of Arts and Letters California State University Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032 USA Email: amar...@exchange.calstatela.edu Website: http://www.calstatela.edu/rockefeller _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Redefining Europe
Call for Papers Redefining Europe: Federalism and the Union of European Democracies 2nd Global Conference Ashburn Institute University of Northern Virginia Prague campus EuroAtlantis Society of Prague Inter-Disciplinary.Net Prague (Czech Republic) 29 April - 2 May 2005 This inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary conference is the second in an annual series of research projects which seeks to focus on methods of evaluating the implications and opportunities posed by the expansion of the European Union over the last year. In particular, the conference will assess the development of the proposed EU constitution with reference to federalist and democratic principles and ideals. Additionally, the need to address the impact of an enlarged EU on its relations with the United States will also be explored. As a result of these studies, we hope to build a road map to (1) a stronger EU; (2) a stronger Euro-Atlantic partnership; and (3) an EU in which the newly accessed can play a key role in the decision-making process as well as relations within and outside this growing international organization. Papers, short papers, and workshops are invited on issues related to any of the following themes: * The proposed constitution of the EU and the impact of federalist and/or democratic principles * The opportunities and implications the EU expansion has had or will have on democracy, liberty and international cooperation * The role or impact the expanded EU has or will have on relations with the United States * A study on the issue of equal representation of all members of the EU * The issue of sovereignty in the development of the EU * Implications for European and state systems of educational institutions, political organizations, judicial organs, and social welfare * The future process of state accession to the European Union Papers will be considered on any related theme. 500 word abstracts should be submitted by Friday 21st January 2005. If accepted for presentation, 8 page draft conference papers should be submitted by Friday 5th April 2005. 500 word abstracts should be submitted to the Organising Committee; abstracts may be in Word, WordPerfect, PDF or RTF formats. Please send abstracts to both: Dr Joseph Drew University of North Virginia - Prague Email: jdrew.ad...@unva.edu Marielle Reiss Ashburn Institute Email: marielle.re...@ashburninstitute.org The conference is sponsored by the Ashburn Institute in partnership with the University of Northern Virginia Prague campus, the EuroAtlantis Society of Prague, and Inter-Disciplinary.Net. It aims to bring together people from different areas and interests to share ideas and explore various discussions which are innovative and exciting. One ISBN eBook has been published and one themed hard copy volume is in preparation from the previous meeting of this conference project. All papers accepted for and presented at this conference will be published in an ISBN eBook. Selected papers will be developed for publication in a themed hard copy volume. For further details about the project please visit: http://www.inter-disciplinary.net/AUD/aud.htm For further details about the conference please visit: http://www.inter-disciplinary.net/AUD/AUD2/a2cfp.htm _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Authoritarianism and Democracy in the Age of Globalization
Call for Papers Authoritarianism and Democracy in the Age of Globalization 2005 Middle East and Central Asia Politics, Economics, and Society Conference The University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT (USA) 8-10 September 2005 The third annual multidisciplinary Middle East Central Asia Politics, Economics, and Society Conference will be held on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, USA, during Sept. 8-10, 2005. The objective of the conference is to bring together academics, analysts, and policy makers interested in the Middle East and Central Asia who wish to network and share their research endeavors. The three-day event will include as many as four prominent guests and keynote speakers: Two renowned experts on the Middle East and Central Asia, and two Ambassadors to the US from the two regions. There will be an estimated 32 conference sessions, as many as 140 paper presentations and a special plenary discussion panel on: 'An End to Authoritarianism or Democratization?' Other attractions include three complimentary meals, an evening of Middle Eastern and Central Asian music and art, and optional viewing of recently released films and documentaries on the Middle East and Central Asia. THEMES: Specific themes covered by the conference encompass interdisciplinary social science approaches to analyses and problem solving in the Middle East and Central Asia and may fall within, but not limited to, the following: # Authoritarianism and Democracy # Impacts of Globalization # Problems of Economic and Democratic Transitions # State and Society Relations # Religion and Politics # Islam and Islamism # Challenges of Post-Communism # Culture, Gender, and Ethnicity # Natural Resources, Conflict, and Sustainability # Media, Cinema, and Film # Migration, Refugees, the Displaced, and Diaspora # Human Rights and Minorities # Post-9-11 Regional and International Affairs # Nation-building Projects in Afghanistan and Iraq # Politics of External Actors (US, Russia, EU, China, etc.) # Israel and Palestine Studies # US-Iran Relations # Xinjiang and Uyghur Nationalism # Terrorism and State Violence # Conflict Prevention and Resolution # Regional Organizations and Cooperation # Civil Society Selected papers from the conference will be submitted to a refereed academic journal for likely publication by fall 2005. If interested in presenting a paper in the 2005 MIDDLE EAST CENTRAL ASIA POLITICS, ECONOMICS, and SOCIETY CONFERENCE, please submit ONLY the following: # YOUR FULL NAME # INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION # E-MAIL ADDRESS # TELEPHONE NUMBERS (work, cell, home) # POSTAL ADDRESS # PAPER TITLE # 500-WORD-MAX PAPER ABSTRACT # ONE-PAGE-MAX ACADEMIC CV # Indicate willingness to serve as a session MODERATOR or DISCUSSANT Kindly save the above in NO MORE THAN 2 PAGES in ONE WORD FILE and name your file as your last name in capitals, a hyphen and then your first name (e.g. if your name is 'Fatima Baghdadi', your 2-page Word application should be named: BAGHDADI-Fatima). Furthermore, as the 'Subject' of your email, please type: 'MECA 2005 Proposal'. Send your completed application to: middle-e...@utah.eduorcentral-a...@utah.edu DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: FEB. 15, 2005 BOOKS, EXHIBITS, ADVERTISING: If you are a publisher or organization and would like to reserve an exhibition space at the conference or if you would like to purchase an advertisement for publication in the conference brochure, please contact: Mr. Kristian Alexander at k.alexan...@utah.edu or +1-801-581-6047. Note that the Conference Committee is unable to provide for participant travel and lodging expenses. Participants are expected to seek funding from their own institutional and organizational affiliations. With regard to overseas participants whose paper proposals have been approved, we will send official letters necessary for acquiring entry visas into the United States. All participants will be required to provide a conference participation fee of $50 ($80 late fee). Other important information including due dates and suggested lodging venues will be forthcoming. Updates will also be included in the conference website: http://www.utah.edu/meca/ Contact: 2005 Middle East Central Asia Conference Committee c/o Dept. of Political Science 260 S. Central Campus Dr. OSH Building, Room 252 The University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 USA Tel: +1-801-581-6047 _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: ANN: Foundation For the Future Research Grant Award
Foundation For the Future Research Grant Award Choose one of the subjects below for your application for a Foundation For the Future Research Grant Award Preliminary Grant Applications, in this cycle, will be considered for funding only if they pertain to one of the four specific subject areas described below: 1. How will global changes in birth rates, mortality rates, and reproductive technology affect the human genome over the long-term future? 2. What effect will the current global immigration and emigration of populations have on the demography of the planet over the long-term future? 3. What are likely to be the major global driving forces/initiatives/issues for humanity through the new millennium? 4. Are mechanisms of biological and cultural evolution in sync with our systems of governance and economy? How are they likely to evolve and develop over the long-term future? Conditions for Consideration of the Preliminary Grant Application The following conditions must be met for applications to be considered for funding: 1. Preliminary Grant Applications must be submitted between January 1 and April 30 of a given year to be considered for funding awarded in that year. 2. Preliminary Grant Applications must be complete and the proposed work must relate specifically to one of the subject areas listed above. 3. Research time frames may take past, present, and the immediate future into account, but must be focused on the 50- to 200-year (or longer) future time horizon. 4. The researcher must document and demonstrate the suitability of his or her background, ability, resources, and competence to conduct the research for which funding is sought. 5. Research proposals spread over multiple phases and extended periods of time will not be funded. The maximum term for completion of Foundation grant projects is 24 months. 6. The Foundation For the Future does not fund experimental or laboratory scientific research in the micro sense, unless such research is clearly demonstrated to be relevant for the long-term future of humanity in the macro sense. As an example, a project focused on one geographic region of the world, or a single culture, would be rejected unless the applicant clearly demonstrates relevance for the long-term future of humanity as a whole. Deadline: preliminary applications accepted from January 1 to April 30; invited formal proposals August 1, 2005 Foundation for the Future 123-105th Avenue, SE Bellevue Washington 98004 USA Tel: +1-425-451 1333 Website: http://www.futurefoundation.org/ _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Consciousness, Self-Consciousness and Cultural Identity
Call for Papers Consciousness, Self-Consciousness and Cultural Identity International Interdisciplinary Conference Society for Indian Philosophy and Religion Calcutta (India) July 27-30, 2006 The Society for Indian Philosophy Religion will hold an International Interdisciplinary Conference in Calcutta July 27-30, 2006. The Conference theme is Consciousness, Self-Consciousness and Cultural Identity. The theme can be addressed critically, reflectively and creatively by the philosophical, religious and scientific traditions of the World's great civilizations. The program will include plenary addresses, volunteered papers, invited papers and panel discussions. Registered participants who are members of professional associations or societies are encouraged to submit proposals for holding meetings in the conference on behalf of their associations or societies. The organizers are committed to upholding the highest academic standards with emphasis on the exchange of ideas and dialogues among thinkers drawn from a wide range of the world's cultural traditions and movements. Possible topics include: Self-Consciousness and Personal Identity, Qualitative Aspects of Consciousness, Phenomenology of Consciousness, Theories of Action and Agency, Time Consciousness and Memory, Self-Consciousness and Language, Consciousness, Knowledge and Reality, Social and Political Dimensions of Consciousness, Ethics, Alterity and the Phenomenology of Obligation, Technology and Consciousness, Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness of Self and Other; Imagination, Dreaming and Altered States of Consciousness, Consciousness and Cognition, Physicalist/Reductive vs. Non-Physical/Non-Reductive Accounts of Consciousness, Atomistic and Holistic Aspects of Consciousness, Race, Gender and Ethnicity, Post-modern Selfhood, Relativism and Absolutism , Cultural Relativism, Culture and Meaning, Singularity of Culture, Tradition and Modernity, Culture: Descriptive and Normative Approach, Values, Customs and Culture, Culture and Hermeneutics, Text and Interpretation, Globalization of Culture, Sociology of Knowledge, etc. This list is illustrative and not exhaustive. The Program Board comprises: Elysabeth Agnew (USA), David Blanks (Egypt),Victoria Harrison-Carter (U.K), George Berry (Australia), Elysabeth Koldzak (Poland), Richard Libendorfer (USA), Craig Matarrese(USA), Devasish Mukherjee (India), Nityananda Saha (India), Joel Wilcox(USA). Registration: The advance registration fee for the conference is $100 and on site registration fee is $140. Conference events are currently expected to include a reception and an evening cultural program. We welcome your participation and suggestion. The deadline for submission of abstracts is May 25, 2005. The advance registration fee of $100 (due by October 31, 2005) should be paid by check drawn in favor of the Society for Indian Philosophy and Religion mailed to the Secretary, Society for Indian Philosophy and Religion , 1210 Jamestowne Drive, Elon, North Carolina 27244, USA. If you would like to contribute a paper to this event please send an abstract of about 150 words to: Dr. Chandana Chakrabarti Society for Indian Philosophy Religion E-Mail: chakr...@elon.edu Phone: (336) 524-9349 _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: JOB: Africana Philosophy
Position in Africana Philosophy Africana Studies Department, Brown University The Africana Studies Department at Brown University is pleased to announce an open rank search for a position in Africana Philosophy to begin July 1, 2005. Combinations of interests and teaching capabilities such as African and Afro-American philosophy, or African, African American and Native American, will be particularly competitive. Candidates should send a letter of application and CV to Chair, Africana Philosophy Search Committee, Department of Africana Studies, Box 1904, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912. Junior applicants should also submit three letters of reference; senior applicants should supply the names and addresses of five referees. Review of applications will begin Date. To assure full consideration applicants should submit their materials by that date. Brown University is an EEO/AA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about this search, please contact paget_he...@brown.edu or by telephone (401) 863-3137. Contact: Paget Henry Professor of Africana Studies Sociology Chair, Search Committee Africana Studies Department Brown University P.O. Box 1904 155 Angell Street Providence, Rhode Island 02912 USA Tel: +1 (401) 863-3137 Fax: +1 (401) 863-3559 Email: paget_he...@brown.edu Internet: http://www.brown.edu/Departments/African_American_Studies _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Religion and Politics of War: Colonization and Globalization
Call for Papers Religion and Politics of War: Colonization and Globalization International and Interdisciplinary Conference Asian Studies Program, Elon University Elon, NC (USA) March 3-5, 2005 The Asian Studies program will hold an International and Interdisciplinary conference at the Elon University, Elon, NC, March 3-5, 2005. The theme of the conference is Religion and Politics of War: Colonization and Globalization. The conference is co-sponsored by the Elon University International Programs Office, International Studies Office, Department of Politics, and the Society for Indian Philosophy and Religion. The conference theme can be addressed critically, reflectively, and creatively from interdisciplinary perspectives. The program will include plenary addresses, volunteered papers, invited papers, and panel discussions. Participants who are members of professional associations or societies are encouraged to submit proposals for holding meetings in the conference on behalf of their associations or societies. The deadline for submission of abstracts is February 15, 2005. If you would like to contribute a paper to this event, please send an abstract of about 150 words to: Dr. Chandana Chakrabarti 1210 Jamestowne Drive Elon, NC 27244 USA Email: chakr...@elon.edu _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Philosophy, Ideology, and Civil Society
Call for Papers Philosophy, Ideology, and Civil Society XI Annual Conference International Society for African Philosophy and Studies (ISAPS) Bigard Memorial Seminary Enugu (Nigeria) March 10 - 12, 2005 The International Society for African Philosophy and Studies (ISAPS) invites proposals for the 11th ISAPS Annual Conference to be held March 10-12, 2005 Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Nigeria. This conference focuses attention on the role of philosophy in society in general and African/Africana societies in particular. It explores the philosophical underpinnings of civil society, and their real effects in ordering the life of people especially on the African continent and among Africans in diaspora. Mindful of the many difficulties besieging African societies today, we encourage participants:;to go beyond the apparent order and often artificial structures of the societies; to explore the presumptions, attitudes and values that generate these dysfunction, and to expose their philosophical and ideological relevance and superfluity. The conference aims to analyse the actual context of the African societies and to highlight their positive characteristics, while indicating possible solutions to various problems The themes include the following: 1. The nature and evolution of civil society. 2. The Philosophical/Ideological Foundations of Civil Society. 3. Determininism, Relativism, Other Ontological and Methodological Issues int he Study of Civil Society. 4. Civil Society, Ideological Diversity and Multiculturalism. 5. Ethnic,Religious Diversity and Social Conflicts and Cohesion. 6. Poverty and Social Disorder. 7. Ideology, Civil Society and Development (political, economic, socio-cultural, etc). 8. Democracy and the Taming of Power. 9. Philosophical and Ideological Issues in the Development for Civil Society in Specific African Countries, Regions. 10. Civil Society, AU, NEPAD, Pan-African Organisations, World Bodies and Globalization. Please note that paper presentations which do not directly address the main theme of the conference, but are relevant to African Philosophy or African Studies always are welcome. The organizers therefore welcome the submission of abstracts on topics related generally to the African and Africana contexts. We welcome other topics of interest. Selected conference papers will be published in Journal on African Philosophy africanphilosophy.com. Conference registration fee Members: $35 USD (Naira 3,500) Students: $15 USD (Naira 1,500) Membership dues Members: $25 USD (Naira 2,500) Students: $15 USD Abstract Deadline: January 31, 2005. Confirmation letters will be sent out in the beginning of February 2005. Addresses for submission of abstracts: (1) For Participants from Nigeria and Other African Countries: Dr. J. Obi Oguejiofor Bigard Memorial Seminary P.O. Box 327 Enugu Nigeria Email: obioguejio...@yahoo.com (2) For Participants from the Caribbean, Europe, U.K., and the U.S., etc. Dr. Kola Abimbola, Secretary International Society for African Philosophy and Studies (ISAPS) Lecturer in Law University of Leicester Leicester LE1 7RH UK Email: k...@leicester.ac.uk Conference Website: http://www.africanphilosophy.com/afphil/conference.htm _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Configurations of the Third
Call for Papers Configurations of the Third: 1800 to the Present. Third Agents and the Missing Links of Modernity International Conference St. Johns College, University of Cambridge Cambridge (UK) 29-31 August 2005 Organisation Department of German, University of Cambridge Research Group Figur des Dritten, University of Konstanz Keynote Addresses Zygmunt BAUMAN, Leeds (Sociology) Andrew BOWIE, London (Philosophy) Rüdiger GÖRNER, London (Literary Theory) Ann HARDY, Wellcome Institute, London (History of Medicine) George HUNSINGER, Princeton (Theology) Judith RYAN, Harvard (Comparative Literature), tbc Webpage: http://people.pwf.cam.ac.uk/bfm22/conference.html Parasites, miasmata and missing links; dialectics, the unconscious and chiliasm; Hermes figures, rivals and tricksters all these catchphrases refer to third agents or tripartite agencies. The figure of the third often takes the form of a privileged entity or space which overcomes binary oppositions and effects transformation. Post-Cartesian intellectual and scientific enquiry has witnessed an explosion in attempts to move beyond the dichotomy of mind vs. matter and develop and criticise triadic structures of thought. This has unleashed modes of thinking which relate the figure of the third to fundamental questions of subjectivity and self-consciousness. With this conference we want to create an opportunity to engage in an interdisciplinary debate on continuities and discontinuities between tripartite configurations during the last 200 years. Linking the imaginative and theoretical implications of these structures to post-Enlightenment cultures unease with both ambivalence and binary oppositions has been a central preoccupation of cultural theory (e.g. the Frankfurt School, J. Habermas, N. Elias, Z. Bauman). The conference will pursue this further and ask whether the modern human condition can be adequately captured as an unfinished project of invoking third agents to reconfigure ambivalence and binarity. We are inviting contributions in the following fields: 1. Philosophy and Theology: · 1800 and all that? The late 18th century as a paradigm shift · Idealism and Materialism · German philosophy - French theory: the migrations of thirdness · Configurations of the Third in Modern Theology · Chiliasm, millenarianism and utopia in the 19th and 20th centuries 2. History Philosophy of Science: · Third bodies · Parasites, epidemics, infections: configurations of the Third in the history of medicine · The dialectics of evolution · The uncertainty principle and metareflexivity in modern science 3. Social and Political Sciences: · Third ways · Money, circulation, acceleration: reflections on modernity · Concepts of time and space in postcolonial discourse · Jürgen Habermas and the public sphere · Giorgio Agambens concept of homo sacer 4. Literary Studies: · The Third as a literary theme: demigods and angels, rivals and voyeurs, pícaros and tricksters · Theories of metaphor · Reader-response criticism and the author-text-reader triangle · The sublime, the uncanny, the individual: psychoanalysis and literature 5. Media Studies / Cultural Studies: · Intertextuality, Intermediality · Tertiary models in media studies and communication theory · Configurations of the uncanny in media studies · The Third in cultural studies (eg cultural materialism, postcolonial theory) · The notion of 'ecology' in cultural theory Papers are welcome in English, French and German. Abstracts should be sent to Ulrich Bröckling (ulrich.broeckl...@uni-konstanz.de), Ian Cooper (id...@cam.ac.uk), and Bernhard Malkmus (bf...@cam.ac.uk) by 15 January 2005. A selection of papers will be published. _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Knowledge and Science in Africa
Call for Panels Knowledge and Science in Africa International Conference African Studies Association in Germany Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Africa Frankfurt/Main (Germany) July 13-16, 2006 The African Studies Association in Germany meets every two years to discuss current developments and the status of research in Africa within the framework of an international conference. At the conference planned for 2006, various conceptions of knowledge in the broadest sense are to be dealt with, whereby local concepts of knowledge are to play just as much a role as the knowledge accumulated and institutionalized by academics. Central topics are the production, dissemination, and preservation of knowledge. But also questions concerning the power to define what knowledge is and how this knowledge has changed in the history of African studies are to take center stage at the conference: Which questions are posed by African and nonAfrican scholars/scientists, and which thematic priorities condition their research? Under what political and economic conditions is scholarship conducted in Africa, and what attempts have been made to achieve forms of cooperation in terms of equal partnership? Does Africa need more scholarship/science to solve its problems and what role can be played by the research on Africa pursued at universities? In addition to the thematic focus on the networking of local and academic conceptions of knowledge, interdisciplinary panels are to receive special attention in Frankfurt. The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Africa (CIRA) will host the conference. The conference will be divided into panels with a relatively variable scope. In contrast to the last VAD conference in Hannover (June 2004), an organizational uniformity among the sessions will be foregone. Panel coordinators are more or less free to organize their panels as they see fit (presentations, podium discussions, film, performance, etc.). A small panel covers a maximum of two hours (including a break), which corresponds to approximately three presenters plus discussion. A standard size panel consists of a half-day event with a double program. Larger panels are to a great extent dependent on room capacities and the demand expressed for them. Decisions concerning the acceptance of panels will be made at a meeting of the executive committee and board of the VAD on April 4, 2005. German, English, and French are allowed as conference languages. Out of consideration for foreign guests, all presenters will be required to submit an English abstract, which is to be no longer than one page. For presentations in French, a more detailed English abstract modeled on the outline of the presentation will be required. Please submit your proposals for panels no later than March 20, 2005 to Dr. Stefan Schmid (e-mail address given below) with the following information: - Classification under a topic heading - Estimated duration (2/4/6/8 hours) and estimated number of presenters - Short description (half a page) Please note that panels can only be proposed in cooperation with a german partner. Once a panel is accepted, each panel coordinator will have the opportunity to post a call for papers on the VAD homepage (web address shown below). The panel coordinators are urged to give special consideration to young scholars when organizing their panels. They are emphatically encouraged to invite African presenters, in which case early correspondence with the conference coordinator is necessary. In order to complete the DFG application to finance the costs for foreign guests, all relevant information must be submitted to the conference organizer no later than May 15, 2005, even if such information has only a provisional character. Suggested Topics: - Production, communication and adaptation of knowledge - Changing 'sites' of knowledge - Knowledge, development and shaping the future - Transmission of knowledge - Environmental Changes and Environmental Knowledge - Generation and Transfer of Religion-Knowledge - Knowledge and Action in the Context of Disease and Poverty - International Science/Scholarship Cooperation and International Knowledge Exchange - African studies in Europe: A by-product of the (post) colonial experience? Contact: Dr. Stefan Schmid Leiter der Geschäftsstelle/Koordinator Zentrum für interdisziplinäre Afrikaforschung (ZIAF) Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Grüneburgplatz 1 60323 Frankfurt/Main Germany Tel.(004969) 798 32097 Fax (004969) 798 32098 Mobil 0049179 / 2136059 Email: s.sch...@em.uni-frankfurt.de Website: http://www.vad-ev.de _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Religious Diversity: Global Challenges and Local Responsibilities for the Commonwealth
Conference Announcement Religious Diversity: Global Challenges and Local Responsibilities for the Commonwealth 3rd Diversity Matters Forum Australian Multicultural Foundation Commonwealth Policy Studies Unit Commonwealth Foundation The Statesman Monash Institute for the Study of Global Movements Kolkata (India) February 28 - March 2, 2005 The First Diversity Matters Forum was held in Brisbane, October 2001. It was a bi-partisan approach between the Commonwealth Institute and the Australian Multicultural Foundation. The forum successfully concluded with a number of resolutions and a Statement of Principles, which was forwarded to the CHOGM meeting in March 2002. More than 80 participants from Commonwealth countries took part in the three-day forum designed to promote dialogue and encourage practical solutions fostering and celebrating cultural diversity. The forum focused on issues relevant to members of the Commonwealth. The Second Diversity Matters Forum, hosted by the Australian Multicultural Foundation, the Commonwealth Policy Studies Unit and the Commonwealth Foundation, was designed to follow up and further develop themes and ideas that were initiated by participants in the first forum. In addition, the second forum was designed to develop and implement pragmatic approaches that Commonwealth countries can take on board as they work towards promoting social cohesion through acceptance and understanding between community and religious groups. The third forum will specifically look at identifying multi-faith initiatives, issues and challenges for the Commonwealth with a view to recommending the establishment of a Commonwealth Multi-Faith Advisory Group. The Australian Multicultural Foundation, in partnership with the Commonwealth Policy Studies Unit, the Commonwealth Foundation, The Statesman, and the Monash Institute for the Study of Global Movements, will co-ordinate a gathering of international speakers and practitioners from relevant institutions and NGOs within the Commonwealth. Information and Registration: http://www.amf.net.au/events_inter_thirdDiversityConf.shtml Contact: Australian Multicultural Foundation PO Box 538 Carlton St. South VIC 3053 Australia Fax: +61 3 9347 2218 Email: i...@amf.net.au Website: http://www.amf.net.au _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Dual Citizenship: Rights and Security in an Age of Terror
Conference Announcement Dual Citizenship: Rights and Security in an Age of Terror International Conference Joint Initiative in German and European Studies, Toronto Social Science Research Council, New York Toronto, Ont. (Canada) March 17-19, 2005 The purpose of the conference is to identify global trends towards convergence and nationally- specific variations in approaches to dual citizenship. The keynote speaker is Seyla Benhabib, who will speak on Transformations of Citizenship. For further information contact: Thomas Faist Email: thomas.fa...@utoronto.ca _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Politics and Ethnicity: Communities, the State and Managing Changing Relationships
Conference Announcement Politics and Ethnicity: Communities, the State and Managing Changing Relationships International Conference 21st Century Trust Trudeau Foundation Merton College, University of Oxford Oxford (UK) 1-9 April 2005 Lord Durham famously described what would become Quebec as two nations warring in the bosom of a single state, a phrase which could apply in myriad locations worldwide. Durhams nineteenth-century solution assimilation has been widely resisted, especially by minority communities. The problem, however, remains and has become increasingly acute over the last 15 years in what, in some parts of the world, has been an era notorious for ethnic cleansing. The relationship between communities is of prime concern now as states are reconstructed after conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, and as the crisis in Darfur has unfolded. The relationship between the state and diverse communities is also under renewed scrutiny in many parts of the West. Even in countries such as the Netherlands, so long renowned for its liberal consensus, the political ground has been shifting on this issue. There is therefore renewed urgency in questioning how to balance the rights of diverse minority and majority religious and ethnic groups (nations, so to speak) within a state, in a world where the nation-state is still a fictive norm in and around which institutions are built. What are the problems and strengths inherent in the concept of minority rights as distinct from individual rights? When is multi-culturalism the best approach? Or how far are its critics right that it tends to institutionalize, or even increase existing divisions, and give power within communities to leaders who are not necessarily representative? Through case studies, the conference will consider different strategies both of the state and of groups as to claims on state attention and resources, and the impact of these on the country as a whole. This latter question is complicated in many states by a growing split between cosmopolitan urban areas and more mono-cultural rural ones, with even the possibility of the horizontal territory, the nation state, losing out to vertical conurbations, increasingly autonomous cities. Finally, the conference will assess the significance of hybridity - newly developing cultural syntheses, accepting neither the one-way street of assimilation into a majority culture nor the boundaries of multi-culturalism - and the set of issues which it in turn may bring to the fore. For more information, or for an application to attend this event, contact: John Lotherington, Director 21st Century Trust 25 Museum St. London, WC1A 1JT UK Tel. +44(0)207-323 2099 Fax: +44(0)207-323 2088 Email: tr...@21stcenturytrust.org Website: http://www.21stCenturyTrust.org _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: WWW: Just War Theory
Announcement JustWarTheory.com A new website in philosophical and empirical peace and war studies: http://www.JustWarTheory.com JustWarTheory.com is a free, non-profit aid to research and instruction in applied ethical, political and legal theories of armed conflict, peace-making, and international law. JustWarTheory.com is an annotated host of free internet-available resources covering such topics as just war theory, terrorism, counter-terrorism warfare, military strategy, military ethics, defense policy, pacifism, alternatives to warfare, international law enforcement, nationalism, humanitarian intervention, international war conventions, war crimes, U.S. foreign policy, and related current events. Contact: Mark A. Rigstad, Ph.D. Department of Philosophy Oakland University Rochester, MI 48309 USA Phone +1 (248) 370-2662 Email: rigs...@oakland.edu Website: http://www.JustWarTheory.com _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: JOB: Lecturer in General, European, Comparative Philosophy and Gender/Cultural Sudies
Job Announcement Position: Associate Lecturer (50% fractional) Type: Academic Staff Location: Launceston School/Section: Philosophy Appointment: Fixed Term Availability: Internal External Closing Date: Wednesday, 26 January 2005 Reference No: LA 3/05 Applications are invited for appointment to the above position, which will be offered on a 50% fractional-time fixed-term basis for a period of 2 years. The School has an established and developing range of programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and currently employs 14 staff on the Hobart and Launceston campuses. The School is interested in appointing a person with demonstrated teaching or research expertise in one or more of the following areas of philosophy: general philosophy, European philosophy (especially phenomenology), comparative philosophy and gender/cultural studies, especially relevant to the University's theme areas. The appointee will be expected to coordinate and teach two first-year units and contribute to research leading to scholarly publication. Although the appointee's principal duties will lie on the Launceston campus, some administrative contribution may be required that includes activity on other campuses. The appointment will be at Academic Level A and will have a total remuneration package of up to $32,269 per annum (comprising salary within the range $20,645 - $27,580 plus 17% superannuation). For further information about the position please contact the Head of School, Associate Professor Robyn Ferrell, on telephone (03) 6226 2256, fax (03) 6226 7847 or email robyn.ferr...@utas.edu.au. THE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The University has also implemented an Aboriginal Employment Strategy, and Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply for this and other University appointments. Dr James Chase School of Philosophy Launceston Campus University of Tasmania Locked Bag 340 Launceston Tas 7250 phone: +61 3 6324 3439 email: james.ch...@utas.edu.au _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Hegemonic Masculinities and International Politics
Conference Announcement Hegemonic Masculinities and International Politics International Conference Manchester University Centre for International Politics Manchester (UK) 5-6 May 2005 Key note speakers Cynthia Enloe and Michael Kimmel This two day conference aims to bring together scholars whose work engages with issues concerning the study of masculinities in International Relations/International Political Economy. The conference will be structured around the following core issues: (1) Bringing the concept of hegemonic masculinities into the study of global politics - The idea of global politics as a masculinised realm - Capitalism, globalisation and masculinities - Critical engagements with the concept of hegemonic masculinities within IR - The relationship between studies of hegemony and hegemonic masculinity - The relationship between feminist theorizing and the concept of hegemonic masculinities (2) Sites and sightings of hegemonic masculinities in global politics - Studies of masculinised actors within global politics (militaries, global corporations, foreign policy makers and diplomats, international financial institutions) - Global media/film/imagery and hegemonic masculine norms/values - Nationalism and masculinity - Men and political action in global politics (3) Recognising and resisting hegemonic masculinities - Alternative masculinities operating within global politics - The contribution of queer theory in challenging hegemonic masculinities - Feminities and resistances to hegemonic masculinities Conference website: http://les.man.ac.uk/government/events/hmc.htm Contact: Juanita Elias juanita.el...@manchester.ac.uk _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Dialogics of Cultural Encounters
Call for Papers Dialogics of Cultural Encounters Book Project Pepers are invited for a collection tentatively titled Dialogics of Cultural Encounters scheduled for publication by the end of this year. Papers should focus on points of cultural contact. A core group of papers for this volume will come from the presentations at the 7th international conference on criticism and theory held last December at Visakhapatnam, India. The theme of the conference, Dialogics of Cultural Encounters, is part of the ongoing debate of the Forum on the question of identity, which has acquired greater urgency and meaning today in the context of the recent events in Afghanistan and Iraq and the threat of international terrorism to the civilized world. The theme extends the scope of the debate on modernity, to encompass the larger dimension of the question involving dialogue between cultures, between civilizations, between religious and political ideologies, and between the present and the past. The idea of modernity, which was disseminated throughout the world under colonial dispensation, was both a spatial mode of intervention across cultures and a reflection on the nature of residual temporality of the past through the present. Through migration and displacement of people, through translations of works, through study of comparative literary perspectives and influences, and through expansion of regimes of control under colonialism and forms of globalization the world continues to be shaken and invigorated by spatial dynamics of cultural exchange. Temporal markers of disjunction and conjunction of cultural forces would include modernity's invocation of the past and its continued reworking of tradition through both conflicting and collaborative dialogues. The influx of modernity into the life-world of the countries influenced by the West could be seen as both a disturbing phenomenon for traditional cultures as well as a facilitation for a fruitful exchange of ideas for a healthy cross-fertilization of shared perspectives. Although some cynics have predicted a clash of civilizations and battles over ideological differences, there seems to have continued a subtle dialogue between systems of thought apparently opposed by their epistemic differences. The emergence of poststructuralist thinking and its profound impact on contemporary thought have made us aware that the old-fashioned dichotomies and polarities are no longer helpful in re-conceptualizing the nature of the human world; there is a need for a fresh look from the vantage point of the new century and new millennium, which is expected to offer us a vision of a new future. By using the term dialogics from Mikhail Bakhtin and implying its opposition to the Marxist term dialectics we have tried to understand the more complex but valuable interplay of ideas across cultures and time as a way of making sense of the intricate process of encounters between cultures, despite the more obvious signs of many forms of conflicts resulting in violent political and ideological clashes. The conference will try to examine through close studies of cultural forms as well as the nature of philosophical debates through history how there has been a persistence of dialogical impulses, even when conflicts among cultures have been more open and bloody. Papers, mostly on conceptual nature, supported by textual examples, are welcome. Mere textual analysis without any broad philosophical framework will not be entertained. Deadline: 30 April 2005 Publication date: December 2005 Average length of MS.: 6000-8000 words Style: MLA Handbook (Please keep notes to a minimum.) Manuscripts may be submitted electronically. Contact: Sura P. Rath, Director The William O. Douglas Honors College Central Washington University Language Literature Building, Ste. 103B 400 East University Way Ellensburg, WA 98926-7521 USA Phone: +1-509-963-1440 Fax: +1-509-963-1206 Email: ra...@cwu.edu _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Physiognomy of Origin: Multiplicities, Bodies and Radical Politics
Call for Papers Physiognomy of Origin: Multiplicities, Bodies and Radical Politics International Conference University of Sydney 4-6 May 2005 Keynote speakers: Antonio Negri, Adriana Cavarero This conference brings together two key figures in the contemporary reconsideration of the concept of origin. Radical theorist and activist, Antonio Negri has introduced a materialist perspective on the concept of origin through his investigations of constituent power and multitudes. Italian feminist philosopher, Adriana Cavarero has been engaged in reconceiving origin through the thought of sexual difference, an ethics of embodiment and more recently, the politics of vocal expression. In conversation with Negri and Cavarero, this conference reflects on the question of the physiognomy of origin. What forms does the concept of origin take as it progresses and changes? How does its changing character affect the constitution of life? What are the historical and (bio)political conditions of the transformation of origin? What are the sites of precariousness and potentiality to which this progression gives rise? How does the materiality of the origin disclose its inner character? And how does the concept of origin inform a conception of the human, in both its material and normative modes? Does embodiment necessarily entail a return to origin, or does the genealogical focus on conditions of emergence allow for alternative ways of understanding embodiment? In what ways can a democratic politics configure the social body to allow for diversity to take shape and qualify the powers of origin? Themes to be addressed may include: - biopolitics and potentiality - sovereignty and states of exception - constituent and constituted power - labour mobility, political movements, and exodus - creative labour and cognitive capitalism - democracy and forms of life - materiality and corporeality - the politics of the voice - biotechnology, genetics, and kinship - modernity, multiple modernities and temporality - metaphysics and post-metaphysical thought In addition to open panels, submissions are also requested for two themed panels. The first panel is entitled Moods of Modernities, and is led by Andrew Benjamin. This panel addresses issues such as: temporalities of modernity, the time of bodies, times of lived experience, the time of moods. The second panel is entitled Spinoza and Politics, and is led by Genevieve Lloyd. This panel explores the bearing of Spinoza's philosophy on contemporary political issues, Australian and international. Potential topics include: changing attitudes to borders, refugees and asylum seekers, issues of origin and belonging in the relations between non-indigenous and indigenous peoples, and issues of rights, freedom and security after September 11. Physiognomy of Origin is an interdisciplinary conference and invites papers from perspectives such as political theory, philosophy, anthropology, cultural studies, geography, European (and Italian) studies, sociology, literature, art history and theory, communication and performance studies, political economy, and gender studies. The event is also open to non-academic participants whose practice (creative and/or political) relates to the broad themes of the conference. Submission abstracts should be approximately 300 words long, clearly describing the topic and aims of the paper. If your abstract is directed toward one of the themed panels, please indicate this clearly with the title of the panel. Your abstract should also include a biographical note, indicating current institutional affiliation and research/practice interests. Please also indicate whether audio-visual equipment will be required. The extended date for the submission of abstracts is: 31st January 2005. Submit abstracts by email to: ori...@arts.usyd.edu.au Direct other inquiries to: timothy.ray...@rihss.usyd.edu.au For more information, see website: http://www.arts.usyd.edu.au/departs/rihss/origin.html Organising Committee: Paolo Bartoloni (International and Comparative Literary Studies, University of Sydney) Craig Browne (Sociology, University of Sydney) Catherine Mills (Philosophy, University of New South Wales) Brett Neilson (Centre for Cultural Research, University of Western Sydney) Timothy Rayner (Philosophy, University of Sydney) Robert Sinnerbrink (Philosophy, Macquarie University) _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Fronteras culturales y fronteras disciplinares
Convocatoria Fronteras culturales y fronteras disciplinares: El desafio de las identidades transnacionales y los límites del cosmopolitismo en antropología 1er Congreso Latinoamericano de Antropología Rosario (Argentina) 11 al 15 de julio del 2005 Los simposios tendrán un máximo de 15 ponencias que serán evaluadas (para su aceptación o rechazo) por los coordinadores. NORMAS PARA LA PRESENTACIÓN DE LOS TRABAJOS Los trabajos destinados a las mesas de comunicaciones tendrán las siguientes características y deberan ser enviados como ponencia terminada y los autores deberan aclararan si están de acuerdo en que el trabajo sea publicado en CD-Rom: a. Tamaño de papel: A4 b. Parámetros del texto: interlineado simple; fuente Times New Roman 11; justificado c. Márgenes: superior e inferior 3 cm; derecho, 2.5 cm. Izquierdo, 3.5 cm. Texto justificado. d. Extensión máxima: no podrán exceder las 10 páginas incluyendo gráficos, figuras, notas y comentarios, bibliografía y apéndices. e. Corrector de texto: sugerimos usarlo antes de enviar el trabajo f. Diagramación: a. Título: primer renglón. Centrado. Mayúsculas y negrita. b. Autor/es: segundo renglón. Apellido, nombre. Centrado. Mayúsculas y minúsculas. c. Pertenencia institucional: Tercer renglón. Lugar de trabajo. Centrado. Mayúsculas y minúsculas. Correo electrónico. d. Estructura del texto: Debe estar precedido por un abstracta de 250 palabras en castellano,portugués,inglés o francés . Sugerimos que adopten el esquema de: Introducción - Desarrollo - Conclusiones. e. Bibliografía: las citas bibliográficas tendrán la siguiente forma: autor/es, año de edición; Título (en negrita si es título de libro, en normal si es capítulo de compilación o artículo en Publicación Periódica); Lugar de edición; página/s si corresponde. Si es capítulo o artículo, se consignará en negrita su título. A título de ejemplo: Madrazo, G. 1968 Alfarería de Prehumahuaca de Tilcara. Etnia, 8: 16 - 18. Lischetti, M. (compiladora) 2003 Desafíos para la Integración Regional. Chilenos en Argentina. Una perspectiva antropológica. Editorial Antropología Buenos Aires. f. Citas bibliográficas en el texto: se consignarán el apellido del autor/es, año de edición y páginas si correspondiere. A título de ejemplo: (Lischetti, 2003: 25). g.Fotografías: serán scaneadas con resolución de 300 dpi o más y en escala de grises o en color, con formato de extensión jpg, indicando en el texto la referencia a cada una de ellas o al pie. h. El envio del trabajo será solo por correo electrónico, recordando enviar a los mails del congreso y a los coordinadores respectivos. LAS PONENCIAS SERÓN ENVIADOS A LAS DIRECCIONES ELECTRÓNICAS DEL CONGRESO: congresoala2...@yahoo.com.ar o antropologia2...@agatha.unr.edu.ar, especificando a qué simposio es enviado, y con copia a los coordinadores del simposio al que se solicita incorporar la ponencia. EL PLAZO DE PRESENTACIÓN DE LOS TRABAJOS COMPLETOS: 26 de febrero del 2005. ARANCELES DE INSCRIPCIÓN: Titulares con ponencia: - Residentes en Argentina: $ 150 (hasta 26/02/05); $180 (después del 26/2/05). - Residentes en el exterior: U$A 100 (hasta el 26/02/05); u$s 130 (después del 26/02/05). Titulares sin ponencia: - Residentes en Argentina: $ 100 (hasta26/02/05 ) 75; $ 130 (después 26/02/05) - Residentes en el exterior. u$s 75 (hasta 26/02/05); u$s 90 (después del 126/02/05) Estudiantes con ponencia: - Residentes en Argentina: $ 50 (hasta 26/02/05); $ 70 (después del 26/02/05) - Residentes en el exterior: u$s 35 (hasta 26/02/05); u$s 50 (después del 26/02/05) Estudiantes sin ponencia: - Residentes en Argentina: $ 25 (hasta 26/02/05); $ 35 (después del 26/02/05) - Residentes en el exterior: u$s 15 (hasta el 26/02/05); u$s 25 (después del 26/02/05) Adherentes: - Residentes en Argentina: $ 50 (hasta el 26/02/05); $ 70 (después del 26/02/05) - Residentes en el exterior: u$s 25 (hasta 26/02/05); $ 35 (después del 26/02/05) Los giros postales deben ser enviados a nombre de: Nélida F. E. De Grandis. L.C. 5.007.767 A la siguiente dirección postal: Paraguay 542 - 8BA piso - Dto. B 2000 Rosario - Argentina Para dar aviso del envío del pago: fax: 0054-341-4802675 e-mail: nellyi...@hotmail.com COORDINADOR Dr. Lorenzo Macagno ( lor...@domain.com.br) CO-COORDINADORES Dr. Gunther Dietz (gdi...@ugr.es) Dra. Silvia Montenegro (silviamontene...@arnet.com.ar) _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: What is Terror?
Call for Papers What is Terror? Joint Conference Society for European Philosophy Forum For European Philosophy University of Reading Reading (UK) 8-10 September 2005 Conference web site: http://www.philosophy-forum.org Two of the leading UK Societies for European Philosophy have decided to hold a joint conference in September 2005. The three-day event offers a new context for students, academics and others with an interest in Modern European Philosophy to meet and discuss their work and ideas. The intention is to make the final day something like a one-day conference on the theme: the first two days will be 'theme-thin' and the Saturday 'theme-rich'. There will be three themed plenary sessions on Saturday and only one panel session on the theme on Thursday and on Friday. There will be a range of non-theme plenaries and panel sessions on both Thursday and Friday. These sessions aim to offer students and scholars the opportunity to present their work-in-progress in any area of Modern European Philosophy. Abstracts of no more than 500 words - whether on the theme or not - to be submitted by May 1st 2005 to Catherine Lowe, either in electronic form or by mail. Contact: Catherine Lowe Forum for European Philosophy London School of Economics Room J105, Cowdray House Portugal Street London, WC2A 2AE UK Email: c.l...@lse.ac.uk _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Divination in Sub-Saharan Africa
Call for Papers Realities Re-Viewed / Revealed. Divination in Sub-Saharan Africa International Conference National Museum of Ethnology Leiden Leiden (The Netherlands) July 4-5, 2005 (Please note, for matters of organization, that this conference has been scheduled two days after the AEGIS conference at SOAS, London.) Organizers: Philip Peek (Drew University), Wouter van Beek (African Studies Center, Leiden), Jan Jansen (Leiden University), and Annette Schmidt (National Museum of Ethnology, Leiden) Among the sub-topics we hope to address are the roles of today's diviners as political leaders and healers, the fundamental epistemologies which divination articulates, and the complex processes by which underlying realities are revealed. We also encourage descriptions of previously unstudied divination systems. Selected papers from the conference will be published. If you want to attend the conference or to present a paper, please contact Jan Jansen at jans...@fsw.leidenuniv.nl Hosted by: the National Museum of Ethnology, Leiden Sponsored by: Leiden University, Research School CNWS, Netherlands Association for African Studies NVAS, African Studies Centre, Leiden, and Brill Academic Publishers PRELIMINARY PROGRAM JULY 4, 2005 9.00 - 10.00 Subscription and reception 10.00 - 10.15 Opening (Walter van Beek [African Studies Center, Leiden], Jan Jansen [Leiden University], Philip Peek [Drew University]) 10.15 - 11.00 Keynote Speech - Wim van Binsbergen (African Studies Center/ Erasmus University) Divination through Space and Time 11.00-11.15 Discussion 11.15-11.30 Break 11.30 - 13.00 Panel I Mediums, Codes, Principles Chair: Peter Geschiere (University of Amsterdam) - Adrien N. Ngudiankama (Princeton University) Kongo Divination Principles and Practices - René Devisch (Africa Research Centre, K.U.Leuven) Matrixial Intelligence in Yaka Mediumnic Divination - Jeanne-Francoise Vincent (Université de Clermont-Ferrand) Pouvoir du futur, pouvoir du present: le devin face au pouvoir politique chez les Mofu-Diamare 13.00 - 14.30 Lunch 14.30-16.30 Panel II (Break at 15.30) Mathematically Inspired Interpretations of Divination Chair: Peter Pels (Leiden University) - David Zeitlyn (Kent University) Almost the Real Thing - Using Computer Based Simulation to Study Mambila Divination - Ron Eglash (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute): An Ethnomathematics Comparison of African and Native American Divination Systems - Franklin Tjon Sie Fat (Leiden University) Binary models in Divination in Africa and Beyond - Jan Jansen (Leiden University) Maninka Sand Divination : a Formalized Teaching Trajectory in an Illiterate Context 16.30 - 21.00 Reception/Dinner JULY 5, 2005 9.00-11.00 Panel III Maraboutic and non-maraboutic divination in the Mande World Chair: Jan Jansen (Leiden University) Discussant: Benjamin Soares (African Studies Center, Leiden) - Knut Graw (Africa Research Centre, K.U.Leuven) Divinastion and Ttime: a Processual Analysis of Prospective Divinatory Praxis in Senegal and The Gambia - Amber Gemmeke (Leiden University) Marabout Women in Dakar: Islam, Divination, and Femininity - Ferdinand de Jong (University of East Anglia) People said: It is like 9/11. The Interpretation of a Senegalese Shipwreckage - Dorothea Schulz (Freie Universität, Berlin) Divination and Monetarisation; Marabouts in Mali - Trevor Marchand (SOAS, London) Fortifying Futures on Blessed Foundations: masons, magic and gaurantees in Djenne 11.00-11.15 Break 11.15 - 12.00 Keynote speech - Alfred Adler (CNRS, Paris) Retour au bâton de l' aveugle: les dynamiques de la divination Moundang 12.00-13.30 Lunch 13.30-15.00 Panel IV Divination as Codes of Behavior? Chair: Philip Peek (Drew University) - Koen Stroeken (Africa Research Centre, K.U.Leuven) Sensory Codes in Sukuma Divination - Anja Veirman (Gand University) Sandogo Divination chez les Senufo du Folona (Mali) - Walter van Beek (African Studies Center/Utrecht University) Predicting the past, foreseeing the future: choices in Dogon divination 15.00-15.15 Break 15.15-16.45 Panel V Divination and the Construction of the Self Chair: Benjamin Soares (Africa Studies Center, Leiden) - Philip Peek (Drew University) The Communal Self: Diviners, Twins, and Doubles - Rijk van Dijk (African Stdies Center, Leiden) Confession as Divination in Pentacostal Practice: Private Narratives in Changing Public Situations - Kai Kresse (St. Andrews University) Can research on African divination be made fertile for the field of African philosophy? 16.45-17.30 _ InterPhil List Administration:
InterPhil: CFP: The Thought of New World: The Quest for Decolonization
Call for Papers The Thought of New World: The Quest for Decolonization 4th Caribbean Reasonings The Centre for Caribbean Thought, University of the West Indies (UWI) - Mona Kingston (Jamaica) June 16-18, 2005 The New World Group (NWG) was established in the early 1960s, when Lloyd Best, Alister McIntyre, and other social scientists at the Institute for Social and Economic Research, UWI, Mona and later with others in Georgetown, Guyana, formed a loose discussion group for the purpose of examining economic and social problems in light of an analysis of West Indian history and society. They were committed West Indian integrationists and before the concept of the Third World became fashionable, were radical and innovative in their approach to and rejection of metropolitan intellectual and political hegemony. With an aim to transform the mode of living and thinking in the region, the Group rejected external dogmas while engendering an unfettered analysis of the experience and existing conditions of the region for future development. With the spread of ideas through Jamaica, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and the Windward and Leeward islands, the Group's membership was regional, formidable and made an indelible contribution to the discussions, ideas and activities surrounding nation- and region-building. Many of the ideas generated by the Group found an outlet through the New World Quarterly out of Jamaica, and the New World Fortnightly out of Guyana. The distinguished participants included Lloyd Best, George Beckford, Norman Girvan, David deCaires, Miles Fitzpatrick, James Millette, Owen Jefferson, Roy Augier, Mervyn Alleyne, Kari Levitt, Alister McIntyre, Vaughn Lewis, Havelock Brewster and Sylvia Wynter, among many others. In recognition of their seminal contribution to Caribbean thought and to stimulate evaluation of the saliency of many of their post-colonial ideas, The Centre for Caribbean Thought announces the call for papers, panels, roundtables and exhibitions related, but not limited to, the following themes: 1. The origins and structure of the NWG. 2. New World philosophy: The quest for epistemic sovereignty. 3. Theory of change: role of ideas in social change. 4. Political economy: the Plantation school and dependence. Questions of economic methodology. 5. New World and radical politics: Relationship to political movements and the experience of New World members in politics. 6. Doctor politics, crown colony political culture and constitutional reform. 7. New World and Marxism. 8. New World and literature: different ways of seeing and knowing. 9. New World and the Caribbean intellectual tradition. 10. Gender, political economy and change: Reflections on the era of New World. 11. New World and radical Caribbean journalism. 12. New World and the New World Order: The relevance of the NWG in changing times. 13. New World and Black Power. 14. The role of women in New World. 15. The NWG and UWI curricula (economics, politics, history and culture). 16. The impact of New World on Caribbean Economic policy. 17. New World, Pan Caribbeanism and Caribbean Integration. 18. New World Thinking on Race and ethnicity: Bestian and Beckfordian perspectives. All proposals for papers, panels, round tables and exhibitions will be considered. Please submit a 200 word abstract to sonjah.stan...@uwimona.edu.jm by February 28, 2005. If you do not have access to email, please send it by mail to: Sonjah Stanley Niaah, Centre for Caribbean Thought, Department of Government, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica W.I. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by March 1, 2005. All papers must be submitted by May 20, 2005. New World Group members, contributors and other interested persons are invited to attend. Undergraduate and graduate students are especially invited. Brian Meeks Rupert LewisAnthony Bogues Director Associate Director Associate Director _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Diasporic Encounters and Collaborations
Call for Papers Diasporic Encounters and Collaborations 3rd Biennial Conference Association for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora (ASWAD) Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) October 5-7, 2005 The Association for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora (ASWAD) was created as an avenue through which scholars, activists, policy-makers, and others can discuss ideas concerning the state of the global African Diaspora and connect these ideas with concrete concerns and actions. Recognizing both the unity and the diversity of the African Diaspora, ASWAD conferences facilitate, in workshops, roundtables and panels, the exchange of information and knowledge about issues confronting African Diasporan populations around the world. ASWAD has selected Brazil, the country with the largest African descendant in the Americas and the second largest African descendant population in the world after Nigeria, as the venue of its third biennial conference in recognition of both the historic place of Brazil within the Diaspora and the prevalent Africanity of its national culture. Brazil is traversing a most intriguing moment in Brazilian, South American and Lusophone history due to its population growth180 million soulsand its current racial policies that favor the interests of its substantial population of African descent. According to the national census, the African descendant population of Brazil is approximately 90 million people, 50% of the total, and the city of Rio has almost 6 million inhabitants, of whom 52% are of African descent. In addition, ASWAD is aware of the increasing involvement of the Brazilian government with present-day Africa, highlighting a whole range of issues including North-South trade, debt relief, and the fight against pandemic disease. The official conference languages will be Portuguese, English, and Spanish, and simultaneous interpretation will be provided for all major events. Conference Participation Abstracts of conference presentations or proposed panels should be double-spaced, 300 words or no more than 1page. These should be sent to drdan...@mpowercom.net by March 1, 2005. Conference Themes will include but are not restricted to the following: - Relationships and Connections between Africa and its Diasporas - Afrogenic Epistemologies and Hermeneutics: Conceptualizing the African Diaspora from the Inside - The Pre-Columbian African Presences in the Americas - The Diaspora as Imagined Community - Africa and the Development of the Americas and Europe - Twenty-First Century Pan-Africanism - Twenty-First Century Racism and Anti-racism - African and Diasporic Intellectuals and Discussions of a Black Atlantic - The Indian Ocean African Diaspora - Diasporic Migrations - Wars, Dysfunctional States, Refugees and Migration - Diasporic Languages and Linguistics - Expressive Culture as Boundaries and Linkages between Diasporic Populations - The Media and Diaspora Representations - Independent Film and the Reconstruction of the Black Image - African and Diasporic Oratures as Historic Sites of Struggle - Economies of the African Diaspora - Gender and Class in Trans-National Perspective - Non-governmental Organizations as Catalysts for Change or as Cultural Imperialists - Human Rights within the Diaspora: Issues of Autonomy and Interventions - African Diaspora Youth Attitudes and Behaviors - The Plight of Black Children Globally and its Implications for the Future - African and Diaspora Theologies and their Relationships with Ethics and Law - African Diasporan Spiritualities - Health Care Issues in African and African Diasporan Communities - Diasporic Collaborations - Reparations - Resistance and Marooning - Sustainable Development in the Diaspora - Education in and about the African Diaspora Conference Registration Registration for participation/observation is US$50 for participants from the US and Europe. Registration for participants and observers from Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa is US$30 (or equivalent in reais). _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Symbolic Meanings of Spaces/Places
Call for Papers Symbolic Meanings of Spaces/Places Inaugural Annual Conference International Association for the Study of Environment, Space, and Place Towson University Towson, MD (USA) April 29 - May 1, 2005 The International Association for the Study of Environment, Space, and Place will hold its Inaugural Annual Conference at Towson University, Towson Maryland, April, 29 - May 1, 2005. Our theme is Symbolic Meanings of Spaces/Places. Abstracts are invited from all those who are interested in the theme of the Conference. Some possible topics: - Symbolism in natural landscapes (forest, river, mountain, sky, rock, cloud, animal, beach, ocean, wilderness, earth, cave, etc). - Symbolism in human landscapes (nation, mall, skyscraper, restaurant, garden, hell, heaven, stadium, school, cemetery, prison, temple, pyramid, television, etc). Papers or presentations should not exceed 25 minutes. Because this is an interdisciplinary conference, speakers are requested to consider the audience diversity as they prepare their presentations. Accepted papers may be submitted for possible publication. Send abstracts of approximately 200 words by February 10, 2005. Send all abstracts by e-mail to: Gary Backhaus, program coordinator e-mail: sparks.gbackh...@prodigy.net For further information contact: John Murungi, chairperson Dept. of Philosophy and Religious Studies Towson University Towson, MD 21204 USA Tel: +1 (410) 704-2755 Fax: +1 (410) 830-4398 e-mail: jmuru...@towson.edu Persons who are interested in serving as session chairs should contact Gary Backhaus. Towson University is located at Towson, Maryland, which is approximately 4 miles North of downtown Baltimore, Maryland. _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Nationalism and National Identities in the Americas
Call for Papers Nationalism and National Identities in the Americas A Symposium of the 52nd International Congress of Americanists Association for Research in Ethnicity and Nationalism in the Americas (ARENA) Seville (Spain) July 17-21, 2006 ARENA, a new international organization, invites proposals for a symposium focusing on nationalism and national identity in the Americas. Our symposium will be open to a wide range of subjects and methodologies involving all nations of the Americas, but we are especially interested in comparative, transnational approaches to subjects of particular relevance to the formation of nations in the Americas: The Americas and the trans-Atlantic exchange of ideas and models Independence and liberation movements Nation-building and state construction: integration, unification, ethnic autonomy, and secession Nationalism and national identity in multi-ethnic immigrant nations Nationalism as a plural and contested identity The American nations of the New Millennium: plurality, sexual diversity, multiculturalism, democracy and recognition Deadline: February 21, 2005 (preliminary round). Final Deadline: September 15, 2005. Send proposals of 500 words (English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French) and a curriculum vitae to: ar...@sc.edu Coordinators: Don H. Doyle, University of South Carolina, USA don.do...@sc.edu Natividad Gutiérrez Chong, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, nati...@servidor.unam.mx Marco Antonio Villela Pamplona, Universidade Federal Fluminense e Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. pampl...@rdc.puc-rio.br For further information on ICA 52, see: http://www.52ica.com/index.html For further information on ARENA, see: http://www.cas.sc.edu/arena __ Convocatoria Nacionalismo e Identidades Nacionales en las Américas Un Simposio del 52o. Congreso Internacional de Americanistas Association for Research in Ethnicity and Nationalism in the Americas (ARENA) Sevilla (España) Julio 17-21, 2006 ARENA, una nueva organización internacional invita a presentar ponencias a su simposio enfocado al nacionalismo e identidades nacionales en las Américas. Nuestro simposio estará abierto a un amplio espectro de objetos de estudio y metodologías, pero nos interesa especialmente recibir contribuciones que discutan o hagan planteamientos comparativos y/o trasnacionales. Las Américas y el intercambio trasatlántico de ideas y modelos Independencia y Movimientos de Liberación Nacional Construcción del estado-nación: integración, unificación, autonomías étnicas y secesión Nacionalismo e identidad nacional en naciones multiétnicas e inmigrantes Nacionalismo como una identidad plural y en estado de contestación y cuestionamiento Las naciones americanas del nuevo milenio: pluralidad, diversidad sexual, multiculturalismo, democracia y reconocimiento Fecha límite de la ronda preeliminar: Febrero 21, 2005. Fecha limite final: Septiembre: 15, 2005. Favor de enviar título y resumen de la ponencia no mayor a las 500 palabras, así como un breve currículo vitae en Inglés, Español o Por tugués a ar...@sc.edu Coordinadores: Natividad Gutiérrez Chong, Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, nati...@servidor.unam.mx Don H. Doyle, University of South Carolina, don.do...@sc.edu Marco Antonio Villela Pamplona, Universidade Federal Fluminense e Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. pampl...@rdc.puc-rio.br Para mayor información, visite: ICA 52 http://www.52ica.com/index.html ARENA http://www.cas.sc.edu/arena _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Hear the Cries of the World
Call for Papers Hear the Cries of the World: Buddhists and Christians in Dialogue for Global Healing 7th International Conference Society of Buddhist-Christian Studies Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA (USA) 3-8 June 2005 Since its beginnings 25 years ago, the Society of Buddhist Christian Studies has brought together some of the foremost scholars, activists, and practitioners - both monastic and lay - engaged in the dialogue between these two great religions. The goals have been understanding and practice. The activities of the Society help to enhance one another's faith experience and address the troubling issues of our global community. The conference will take place June 3 - 8, 2005 at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California, conveniently located between LAX and Marina del Rey. It will open with a performance of From Prince to Buddha, the story of the Buddha's enlightenment, by the celebrated dance company of Viji Prakash. During the conference, select sessions will be held at: Wat Thai Buddhist Temple, North Hollywood Cathedral of Our Lady of The Angels, Los Angeles; and Hsi Lai Temple, Hacienda Heights. Confirmed speakers for the 2005 conference include: - Fr. Laurence Freeman, World Community for Christian Meditation - Dharma Master Hsin Dao, Founder, Museum of World Religions, Taiwan - Fleet Maul, Buddhist Prison Ministry - Sr. Mary John Mananzan, OSB, Manila, Philippines - Jan Chozen Bays, Abbess of Great Vow Zen Monastery - Dr. Christine Puchalski, Founder Director of George Washington Institute of Spirituality Health - Diana Winston, Founder, Buddhist Alliance for Social Engagement - Greg Boyle, S.J., Homeboy Industries - Fr. Peter Phan, Georgetown University The conference will also feature: Buddhist Christian meditation prayer workshops Presentations about socially engaged Buddhism Christianity Scholarly papers Dialogues between Buddhist Christian communities Working groups on dual practice, Buddhist Christian Information booths for local Buddhist communities Book vendors The program committee welcomes papers for: 1. Working Groups scheduled to meet in three successive morning sessions for two hours each, addressing a specific theme or issue, with one or two coordinators and five or more core-group meetings. Proposals on themes such as Religion and Ecology, Human Rights and Social Justice, Women and Religion, Toward a Global Ethic, Practice Across Traditions, Catholic-Buddhist Relations, Religious Responses to Violence, Religion and Globalization, and other relevant themes are welcomed. Working Group proposals should include the title or theme of the Working Group, a short 200-300 word description of the goal(s) of the Working Group, and the names and contact addresses (including phone, fax, and e-mail) of the coordinator(s) and at least five other core-group members. 2. Full Panels to be presented in one two-hour session on a specific theme with a moderator, three to four speakers, and one or two respondents. Proposals for Full Panels for a two-hour time slot, addressing specific themes, including issues in doctrine and theory, ritual, religious practice, methodology, and others, are encouraged. Full panel proposals should include the title of the panel, a short 100-200 word description of the theme and intent of the panel, and the names and contact addresses of the moderator, and three or four panel participants. 3. Individual Papers on a specific topic related to an issue or issues in Buddhist Christian dialogue. Individual paper proposals for a 30-minute presentation on various themes, including doctrinal, ritual, practical, ethical and other issues relevant to Buddhist Christian dialogue are also encouraged. Proposals should be sent to la2...@mkzc.org, with a copy to rhab...@mail.smu.edu, or by postal mail. The deadline for submission is February 28, 2005. Contact: Prof. Ruben Habito Perkins School of Theology Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX 75225 USA Email: rhab...@mail.smu.edu Web: http://www.lmu.edu/pages/11789.asp _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Pueblos y Culturas de las Americas
Convocatoria Pueblos y Culturas de las Américas: Diálogos entre Globalidad y Localidad 52° Congreso Internacional de Americanistas Sevilla (España) 17 al 21 de julio de 2006 SIMPOSIOS Propuestas, Aprobación y Desarrollo de los Simposios a) Los simposios deberán tener dos (2) coordinadores, preferentemente de países distintos. Los coordinadores, o al menos uno de ellos, deben disponer de los diversos medios de comunicación: correo-e, teléfono y fax. b) Es recomendable que una misma persona no coordine más de un simposio. c) Los coordinadores deberán: - Cuidar de la línea temática establecida y fijar las reglas técnicas de las ponencias. - Decidir la aceptación de las ponencias. - Atenerse al programa y horario asignados al simposio. - Decidir sobre la publicación de las memorias. - Eventualmente, lograr un patrocinio para el simposio. d) Los organizadores del 52 ICA se comprometen, en relación con los simposios, a: - Difundir la información antes de congreso y durante el desarrollo del mismo. - Asegurar el espacio físico y el equipamiento audio-visual y técnico para la realización del simposio. e) Un simposio deberá tener como mínimo 8 ponencias y como máximo 20, disponiendo en todo caso de 10 horas de una sala para desarrollarlas. f) Por razones prácticas sugerimos realizar los simposios en uno o más de los tres idiomas americanos más hablados: español, inglés y portugués. En el desarrollo del Congreso no se dispondrá de traducción simultánea. g) En relación con la presentación y aceptación de simposios en el Congreso conviene adelantar que: Las propuestas de simposios deberán ser presentadas a los organizadores del Congreso antes del 31 de marzo de 2005, incluyendo: nombre y dirección de los coordinadores, título del simposio, un resumen (de 3 á 5 folios) de su contenido, relación preliminar de participantes, así como título y resumen (de 1 folio máximo) de las respectivas ponencias, que para esa fecha deberán ser como mínimo 4. Su pre-aceptación será decidida por la Comisión Científica del 52 ICA y anunciada el 31 de mayo de 2005. Después de este trámite, para que un simposio sea aceptado definitivamente e incorporado al programa del Congreso deberá contar con un número mínimo de 8 ponencias inscritas, y todos los ponentes del mismo deberán haber pagado la cuota de inscripción al Congreso antes del 31 de diciembre de 2005. Sitio del congreso: http://www.52ica.com Inscripciones 52 ICA - Universidad de Sevilla Departamento de Historia de América C/ Doña María de Padilla, s/n E-41004 Sevilla España Correo-e: 52...@us.es _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: TOC: Ethnicities No. 5:1
Ethnicities Vol. 5, No. 1 (March 2005) URL: http://etn.sagepub.com/content/vol5/issue1/?etoc Editorial: Editorial - 5 Years On Stephen May and Tariq Modood Ethnicities 2005;5 5-8 http://etn.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/5/1/5?etoc Spanish nationalism: Ethnic or civic? Diego Muro and Alejandro Quiroga Ethnicities 2005;5 9-29 http://etn.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/5/1/9?etoc Mirror, mirror: Western democrats, oriental despots? S. Sayyid Ethnicities 2005;5 30-50 http://etn.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/5/1/30?etoc Kinship, ethnicity and religion in post-Communist societies: Russia's autonomous republic of Kabardino-Balkariya Galina M. Yemelianova Ethnicities 2005;5 51-82 http://etn.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/5/1/51?etoc Children's accounts of Wales as racialized and inclusive Jonathan Scourfield and Andrew Davies Ethnicities 2005;5 83-107 http://etn.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/5/1/83?etoc Liberal multiculturalism: A defence of liberal multicultural measures without minority rights Patrick Loobuyck Ethnicities 2005;5 108-123 http://etn.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/5/1/108?etoc The limited resources of liberal multiculturalism: A response to Patrick Loobuyck Avigail Eisenberg Ethnicities 2005;5 123-127 http://etn.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/5/1/123?etoc How do you split the difference when the difference can't be split?: A response to Patrick Loobuyck Daniel Weinstock Ethnicities 2005;5 128-131 http://etn.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/5/1/128?etoc A reply to Daniel Weinstock and Avigail Eisenberg Patrick Loobuyck Ethnicities 2005;5 132-135 http://etn.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/5/1/132?etoc VISIT http://etn.sagepub.com TO SIGN UP FOR CONTENTS ALERTS Bernie Folan Senior Marketing Manager SAGE Publications 1 Olivers Yard 55 City Road London EC1Y 1SP UK Tel: +44 (0)20 7324 8500 Fax: +44 (0)20 7324 8600 Email: bernie.fo...@sagepub.co.uk web: www.sagepublications.com _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Dominance of Cultures and Interculturality
Conference Announcement Dominance of Cultures and Interculturality VI. International Congress on Intercultural Philosophy Missionswissenschaftliches Institut Aachen Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Fachhochschule Lausitz Senftenberg/Niederlausitz (Germany) 2327 May 2005 Aims Objectives I. Context of the Congress: - Sorb (Wend) areas of settlement in Lusatia: minorities under the dominance of German language and culture - Economic and cultural concequences of the brown coal industry dominating for more than hundred years: Spreewald conversations and study trips into the Lusatia II. On the Phenomenology of Dominant Culture: - Culture and power - Dominant culture and capitalism - Dominant culture and patriarchy - Dominant culture and information - Dominant culture in comparison with cultures and religions III. On the Practice of Interculturality: - A different philosophy is possible - Folklore and cultural awareness - Interculturality and the Andean world - African and Asian cultures - Interculturality under the condition of dominant cultures IV. Province in Europe or Interculturality as a Chance for a Balanced Europe in the Globalized World: - Dominant culture and eurocentrism - Minorities in Europe - The dream of purity of culture: who does it want? - Intercultural architecture in Europe - Identity as a boundary or starting point for intercultural communication Programme Monday, May 23, 2005 17.00 - 19.00 Opening Session - Opening (B. Klotz) - Welcome Address - History and Objectives of the International Congresses on Intercultural Philosophy (G.-R. Hoffmann) - Dominance of Cultures and Interculturality (R. Fornet-Betancourt) - On the Dialectics of Leitkultur (Ch. Türcke) I. (A) Context of the Congress 19.00 - 20.00 - The Lusatian University of Applied Sciences will be introduced (B. Klotz) 20.00 Reception/Dinner Tuesday, May 24, 2005 II. On the Phenomenology of Dominant Cultures 09.00 - 10.30 Presentations and Discussions (Chairman: R. Fornet-Betancourt) - Culture and Power (M. Brie) - Dominant Culture and Patriarchy (H. Kim) 10.45 - 12.15 Presentations and Discussions (Chairman: G.-R. Hoffmann) - Dominant Culture and Capitalism (F.-J. Hinkelammert) - Dominant Culture and Information (K. Wiegerling) I. (B) Context of the Congress 12.30 17.30 Study Trips into Lusatia - Slawenburg Raddusch - Spreewaldmuseum Lehde - Internationale Bauausstellung Fürst-Pückler-Land Großräschen 18.30 - 20.00 Presentation and Conversation - Changing Landscape Changing Society (R. Kuhn) 20.00 Reception/Dinner Wednesday, May 25, 2005 III. On the Practice of Interculturality 09.00 10.30 Presentations and Discussions (Chairman: V. G. Furtado) - A Different Philosophy is Possible (D .V. Picotti) - Interculturality and Borderlines (D. Machado) 11.00 12.30 Presentation (Chairwoman: K. Rebling) - Artificial Sorb (Wend) Music Folklore and cultural Self-awareness (B. Greiner/G. G. v. Bimberg/R. Pfeiffer) 14.30 16.00 Presentations and Discussions (Chairman: R. O. Madu) - The Importance of African Philosophy in Intercultural Conversations (H. Kimmerle) - On the Position of the Other in African Philosophy (A. Tshibilondi Ngoyi) 16.30 18.00 Presentations and Discussions (Chairwoman: U. Klesing-Rempel) - Asian Cultures and Interculturality (H. Choe) - Interculturality and the Andean World (J. Estermann) - Traditions of Interculturality (A. Kasanda) 19.30 21.00 Public Meeting Thursday, May 26, 2005 IV. Province in Europe or Interculturality as a Chance for a Balanced Europe in the Globalized World 09.00 10.30 Presentations and Discussions (Chairwoman: A. Stickel) - Dominant Culture and Europe-centrism (E. Dussel) - The Dream of Purity of Culture: who does it want? (E. Tschernokoshewa) 11.00 12.30 Presentations and Discussions (Chairman: J. Wojcieszak) - Islam in the Context of the Dialogue of Cultures between East and West (N. Kirabaev) - Provincial Languages? Translation and Discourse in the East European Context (Y. B. Raynova) 14.30 16.00 Presentations and Discussions (Chairman: Ch. Beck) - The Modern Age, Colonialism and the Dominant Culture (W. Mignolo) - Eurocentrism a Structural Worldwide Phenomenon with Cultural Specifics (M.-Th. Albert) - Intercultural Architecture in Europe (R. Sommer) 16.30 18.00 Meetings between congress participants and local associations 19.30 21.00 Public Meeting - Reading with Raimon Panikkar - Concert with Collegium musicum Friday, May 27, 2005 Summary, Final Presentation and Closed-Door Meeting 09.00 10.30 Conclusions and Discussions I - I. Context of the Congress (A. Sidekum/C. Bürgelt) - II. On the Phenomenology of Dominant Cultures (E. Steffens/M. Massoni) 11.00 12.30 Conclusions and Discussions II - III. On the Practice of Interculturality (D. de Vallescar/J. C. K. Akenda) - IV. Province in Europe or Interculturality as a Chance for a Balanced Europe in the Globalized World (... /A.
InterPhil: CFP: A Multi-Voiced Dialogue on Global Society
Call for Research Proposals A Multi-Voiced Dialogue on Global Society Cortona Colloquium 2005 Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Human Development and Capability Association (HDCA) Cortona (Italy) 20-21 August 2005 The Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli, one of Europe's most important documentation and research centers devoted to the social sciences, history, political and social economics, and the study of modern societies, and the University of Pavia, in association with the Human Development and Capability Association (HDCA), an academic forum that promotes high quality research in the interconnected areas of human development and capability across a broad range of topics including the quality of life, poverty, justice, gender, development, and the environment invites PhD students working within the capability approach (CA) on the themes of global economy, global justice, global law and human rights, global culture, global sustainable development, and global society to participate in the 2005 Colloquium - A Multi-Voiced Dialogue on Global Society. Professor Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate in Economics (1998) and president of the HDCA, will be keynote speaker at this event, which will be held in Cortona, a beautiful medieval city in Tuscany close to Arezzo, Siena, and Perugia. Other prominent scholars working in these fields of research are also expected to participate. A limited number of PhD students (10-15) will be invited to attend the two-day colloquium. Those selected to participate will be given the opportunity to present their research projects, or a specific part of their research, within special workshops to be held on Sunday 21st August. The workshops will be chaired by prominent scholars from these fields of research. The working language will be English. The organizers of the Colloquium will cover accommodation costs (3-night stay) for the students invited to attend, as well as providing a lump-sum contribution that should be sufficient to cover a low-fare round-trip ticket within Europe. PhD students interested in participating must submit their research proposal (using the Application Form attached) no later than 15 April 2005 (NB: earlier submissions are welcome). A Committee will select the proposals and send notice of acceptance to those students invited to attend by 30 May 2005. Application forms should be sent to Enrica Chiappero Martinetti, University of Pavia, Italy at enrica.chiapp...@unipv.it. APPLICATION FORM FOR Ph.D. STUDENTS A Multi-Voiced Dialogue on Global Society 2005 Cortona Colloquium 20-21 August 2005 in Cortona, Italy This application form must be emailed no later than 15 April 2005 to the attention of Enrica Chiappero Martinetti, University of Pavia, Italy at enrica.chiapp...@unipv.it. First name: Last name: Title: Ms. / Mr. / Other: Please indicate: - Title and topic of your Ph.D. thesis/research project: - Name and institution of your supervisor: - Your academic institution: - Country: - Your full address: - Your email address: - Your daytime telephone number: Please provide a brief description (contents structure) of your research project and explain how it engages with the capability approach (400 words maximum): _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Digital Divide, Global Development and the Information Society
Call for Papers Digital Divide, Global Development and the Information Society World Forum on Information Society International Research Foundation for Development (IRFD) Tunis (Tunisia) 14-16 November 2005 World Forum on Information Society 2005 is a major international conference that will address the challenges posed by the accelerating convergence between telecommunications, broadcasting multimedia and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) that are driving new products and services, and also ways of conducting business and commerce. The major focus of the Tunis Phase is to find concrete ways of using ICT as tools for development, and to improve the quality of life around the world. It is noted that particular attention should be given to the challenges facing the Least Developed Countries and marginalized segments of the world population. Issues and considerations pivotal to three major areas: internet governance; financing mechanisms; and the issue of media which had difficulty during the Geneva Phase negotiations must be carefully examined and debated during the preparatory process of the Tunis Phase. Furthermore, IRFD recognizes the complex and intricate nature of these remaining issues and the importance of conducting continuous research and policy dialogues in the broad context of information technological revolution and global transformation. To this effect IRFD is organizing this World Forum to contribute to the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society, its preparatory process, and its aftermath effort of implementing the final plan of action. Therefore, IRFD invites all stakeholders, and provides a forum to examine all relevant issues and considerations pertaining to the information revolution and knowledge society in a comprehensive and scientific manner which will pave the way to commitments being made by all stakeholders to find solutions, share best practices and experiences, and launch new action programs. World Forum Themes: - Knowledge Economy, Knowledge Management, and Information Society - Information Communication Technology, e-Commerce and Business Environment - The Role of ICT in Economic Growth, and Socio-Economic Development - Information Science and Technology: Scientific Innovation and Information Society - Transfer of Information Technology and Knowledge: Development and Underdevelopment - Geographical Information System and Sustainable Information Society - Cities and Regions, and Community Empowerment in an Information Age - Information Society and e-Governance - Social Stratification and the Digital Divide - Culture and Politics in an Information Age - Issues and the Role of Media in an Information Age - Digital Divide: Development Policies and Action - Digital Education, Distance Learning and Creation of Information Society - Financing Mechanisms and International Cooperation for Information Society - Presentation of Case Studies: Best Practices and Experiences of ICT application for Development - ICT for Small Island Developing States, Least Developing Countries, Land Locked Developing Countries - The Role of ICT in women's participation in development Abstracts deadline: 31 March 2005 Contact: IRFD World Forum Secretariat 2830 S. Holly Street Cambridge, MN 55008 USA Phone: +1-763-689-2963 Fax: +1-763-689-0560 Email: wfis2...@irfd.org Website: http://www.irfd.org/events/wf2005 _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Reconciling Academic Priorities with Indigenous Realities
Call for Papers Reconciling Academic Priorities with Indigenous Realities Indigenous Knowledges Conference Victoria University Wellington (New Zealand) 22-25 June 2005 The 4 day conference brings together scholars from a range of disciplinary fields and nations to develop discipline-based responses to the real-world struggles of Maori and indigenous peoples. The purpose of Indigenous Knowledges Conference is to promote discussion and interaction between academics and indigenous communities focused in different disciplines as well as different nations. We are particularly interested in generating new thinking about academia and its role in indigenous communities and societies. We are providing a forum for established and emerging Maori and indigenous academics to map disciplinary and intellectual discourses from an indigenous perspective. The Conference will highlight the work of indigenous experts in a range of academic disciplines and offer a forum for the development of indigenous research priorities. Another aim and outcome of the conference is the production an edited book. The cultural dynamics that inform social and political transformations amongst indigenous peoples are crucial topics for academic and public discussion, and Victoria University of Wellington endeavours to fulfil its commitment to promoting understandings of these aspects of social and political life. During the conference, two essay prizes will be awarded to tertiary students who have written about the conference theme(s). We invite papers and poster presentations from people who are actively engaged in conducting participatory research alongside or within Maori and/or other indigenous communities. We are particularly interested in research that has been instigated in the first instance by indigenous communities. If you wish to present a paper or give a poster presentation email or mail the conference organiser your proposal, abstract or description no later than 11 March 2005. Abstract word limit: 500 word maximum. Conference Themes Conference papers and poster presentations should address at least one of the following conference sub-themes. I. Healthy and Sustainable Maori and Indigenous Communities Papers should highlight research that: - Contributes to creating healthy environments for Maori and/or indigenous communities - Strengthens the generations. Papers must address the aims of the conference and may include discussion about: - Maori and indigenous priorities and dilemmas - Academic priorities and dilemmas - The research process. II. Social, Political and Economic Transformation Papers should highlight research that: - Is geared towards improving the lives of Maori and/or indigenous peoples regionally and/or globally. Papers must address the aims of the conference and may include discussion about: - Maori and indigenous priorities and dilemmas - Academic priorities and dilemmas - The research process. III. New Frontiers of Knowledge Papers must address the aims of the conference and may include discussion about: - Traditional epistemologies and new knowledge - Transforming academic paradigms. We are looking for contributions on, but not limited to, the following topics: - Indigenous communities and legal scholarship - Globalisation, culture and the role of academic scholarship - Land, environment and indigenous territories - Health and well-being research initiatives in Maori and indigenous communities - Technology and indigenous peoples - Cultural identity, resistance and research. Poster Presentations Are scheduled for two conference afternoon sessions. You can find useful tips on effective poster presentations from the following website: http://www.psichi.org/conventions/tips.asp Contact: Gloria Clarke He Parekereke: Institute for Research and Development in Maori and Pacific Education School of Educational Studies Victoria University of Wellington PO Box 600 Wellington NEW ZEALAND Phone +64 04 463 7489 Fax +64 04 463 5349 Email: gloria.cla...@vuw.ac.nz Website: http://www.vuw.ac.nz/indigenousknowledges/index.html _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: JOB: Fellowship in International Studies
Center for International Studies Bryn Mawr College Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship Bryn Mawr College seeks a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow (one year renewable) in international studies with research interests in one of the following fields: future of democracy, transitional democracies, human rights in global economies, theories of global justice and of human rights, urban living in the global context and in relation to theories of human development, the challenges of global cultural conflict, and international institutions and non-governmental organizations committed to understanding globalization and its effects on people in the contemporary global context. The Fellow should have completed the Ph.D. with a specialization in political theory, philosophy, history, area studies, or one of the social sciences. The Fellow will be affiliated as a Lecturer with Bryn Mawr's Center for International Studies as well as with one of the College's humanities or social science departments and is expected to participate in Center activities and curricular planning for a major in international studies. The Fellow will teach an undergraduate course each semester and should be engaged in a publishable interdisciplinary research project. A strong background in theories of justice, rights, democracy, or development will be viewed as an asset. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, including a statement of research and teaching interests, and three current letters of reference by March 31st to: Chair, Mellon Postdoctoral Search Committee Office of the Provost Bryn Mawr College 101 N. Merion Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 USA N.B. The College does not provide financial assistance for costs related to immigration matters. _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: ANN: Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution
Invitation Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution at the European University Center for Peace Studies (EPU) Stadtschlaining (Austria) Website: http://www.aspr.ac.at We wish to invite you to join a select group of 40 students from around the world in an intensive course in peace and conflict studies at the European University Center for Peace Studies (EPU) in Stadtschlaining, Austria. All the courses are taught in English, by leading specialists in their field from around the world, including Johan Galtung, founder of the field of peace research. Studying with the founder of a new academic discipline is a rare opportunity, like studying medicine with Hippocrates, economics with Adam Smith, or relativity theory with Albert Einstein. EPU offers students a well-rounded program covering Peace with Security, Development, Freedom, Nature and Culture. The Program, established in 1991 by Dr. Gerald Mader, Founder and President of the Austrian Study Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution, received the 1995 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education. In addition to attending courses, students get to know each other closely and conclude friendships that last a lifetime. In the fall of 2004, we had 40 students from 27 countries. Many former students said that studying at EPU was the best time of their life. Peace Studies are a highly interdisciplinary and growing academic field. Our students who have successfully completed their studies are well grounded in both theory and practice to face the challenges of global conflict transformation. We are happy and proud that many of our former students now have thriving careers with international organizations, NGOs or work with their respective home governments. TOPICS INCLUDE: Introduction to Peace Studies, Cross-Cultural Communication, Peaceful Conflict Transformation, Human Rights, Governance, Participation, the Global Economy, Peacebuilding and Development, Demilitarization, Nonviolence, Security, United Nations Reform, Mediation, Peace Education, Peace and the Media, Reconciliation after Violence, Peace and Deep Culture. Fall term 2005: 2 October - 21 December (Apply by 15 March 2005) LOCATION: Stadtschlaining, a beautiful, small and quiet medieval town with a 700 year old castle hosting a peace museum, in the foothills of the Alps, between Vienna and Graz, surrounded by hiking trails, with a hot spring nearby. Classrooms and 44 single rooms with private bath are located in a new building. PEACE LIBRARY: next to the castle is a famous peace library with 25,000 books and some films, most of them in English. COSTS: Euro 2500 tuition + Euro 1400 room rent per semester, plus Euro 700 examination fee for the Master of Arts program. WHO SHOULD APPLY: Students from any discipline interested in peace and conflict resolution, young diplomats, government officials, NGO members, teachers, journalists, lawyers, social workers, psychologists, officers, and anyone interested in solving conflicts by peaceful means. A first university degree is required, and preferably some professional experience. DEGREES: Those who successfully complete one semester obtain an Advanced Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies. Those who complete two semesters (Fall/Spring or Spring/Fall) and write a thesis obtain a Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies, approved by the Austrian Ministry of Education. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY: see www.aspr.ac.at, and click on European University Center for Peace Studies, second on the left. If you have further questions, please contact Anita Flasch, EPU Secretary e...@epu.ac.at, Tel +43-3355-2498-515 (mornings). We will be happy to answer your questions, or help you apply. With best regards, Dietrich Fischer APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE FALL TERM 2005 IS March 15, 2005! We need to RECEIVE BY MARCH 15 a completed application form (available at www.aspr.ac.at), a curriculum vitae, and an essay of about 2-300 words explaining how you intend to apply what you learned. Please send it by email (no scanned documents, please!), fax or airmail. Recommendation letters, COPIES of transcripts and diplomas and proof of English proficiency can follow by airmail. The Peace Center Burg Schlaining also offers two-week courses by EPU's sister organization, the INTERNATIONAL CIVILIAN PEACE-KEEPING AND PEACE-BUILDING TRAINING PROGRAM (IPT). In the 1992 Agenda for Peace, then UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali encouraged the establishment of regional training centers for civilian peace-keeping and peace-building activities. Austria's government responded positively and supported the development of a training program for the preparation of civilian personnel. Established in 1993, IPT became the first program world-wide of this kind. CORE COURSES (Weeks 1 and 2) are offered three times a year, usually in February, June and September. They provide the participants with the basics
InterPhil: CFP: Cultural Dynamics of New World Visions and Representations
Call for Papers Cultural Dynamics of New World Visions and Representations International and Interdisciplinary Conference Centre d'Etudes sur les Modes de la Représentation Anglophone (CEMRA), Department of English, Université Stendhal Grenoble III Grenoble (France) 8-10 December 2005 Please send a 300- to 350-word abstract to the conference co-chairs helene.gre...@free.fr and donna.andreo...@u-grenoble3.fr plus a copy to the conference coordinator (e-mail address provided below). Abstract submission deadline is June 10, 2005. Candidates for papers will be informed of acceptance by September 15th. The full conference program will be available in October 2005. Cultural dynamics of New World visions and representations passed down through history in first-hand accounts, or shaped by writers and artists, what visions of the New World have been transmitted by the Anglo-Saxon culture? How does the British eye/I perceive the otherworldliness of the North Atlantic (the U.S. and Canada) and the Pacific (Australia and New Zealand)? How have immigrant and aboriginal populations sought to produce their own representations of the New World? Representations and visions of the New World have fuelled the motivations of Renaissance explorers, inspired colonists and social visionaries, and given impetus to the founding of distant, modern nations formerly under the yoke of colonial empires. Can the analysis of such philosophical, religious, political and economic aspirations lead to the uncovering of what may be called a New World syndrome characterized by the recurrence of preconceived images and emerging national stereotypes? The study of the highly diverse textual, iconographic, spatial and architectural creations springing from the New World syndrome may reveal the dynamics of how these societies forged new cultures which embrace, reject or redefine established cultural models. If certain characteristics are recognizable, and therefore easily assigned to the influence of the British Empire, to what extent is it possible to ascertain the limits of convergence or divergence? Papers (30 minutes maximum) may concentrate on one or several of the countries mentioned above, and focus on specific works (fiction, essays, institutional documents), periods or cultural strategies. In-depth discourse analysis of written documents and artefacts of all kinds and detailed study of the driving forces behind various art forms will be greatly appreciated. The fields of cinema and photography are not to be excluded. The conference theme will be divided into three different areas of research 1. Taming the Unknown; describing Otherworldliness and the Other The real, the exotic and the strange; culture clashes and the multiple voices of discourse 2. World-building: social projects as duplicates of European societies, New-World hybrids and original creations 3. Myth-making: grand narratives and national stereotypes; constructing and deconstructing national myths Keynote speakers at the plenary sessions will include: - Gérard Bouchard, professor at the University of Quebec/Chicoutimi and author of Genèse des nations et des cultures du Nouveau Monde - Michael Kammen, Newton C. Farr professor of American History and Culture at Cornell University and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1972 for his book People of Paradox: An Inquiry Concerning the Origins of American Civilization - Gerry Turcotte, Canadian-born associate professor at the University of Wollogong, Australia; author of fictional autobiographies and studies of Canadian-Australian relations. Contact: Agnes Vere Université Stendhal Grenoble 3 UFR d'Etudes Anglophones 1180 avenue Centrale BP 53 Grenoble Cedex 9 France Email: agnes.v...@u-grenoble3.fr _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: ANN: Summer University: Federalism, Decentralisation and Diversity
Federalism, Constitutionalism and Conflict Transformation in Multicultural Societies Summer University Institute of Federalism, University of Fribourg Fribourg (Switzerland) The Summer University of the Institute of Federalism is an annual three week course on the topic of Federalism, Decentralisation and Diversity. The Summer University is organised around three major modules. The first week addresses in a theoretical approach the major challenges that federalism and decentralisation face in multicultural societies. The second week addresses various institutional aspects of nation-state and supranational forms of federalism, including the European Union. The third week focuses on some of the major issues discussed in the first or second week. While in the first two weeks the work runs through interactive classes and workshops, in the third week the professors guide students' work in groups on given cases and the results are discussed in plenum. In 2004 over 51 participants from 35 countries attended the Summer University, including Ph.D. students, civil servants, constitutional advisors and a member of parliament. The members of the Summer University's faculty are internationally known scholars of law, political science, sociology and economy with expertise in the issues of post-modern challenges to nation-state and democracy, federalism, decentralisation and multiculturalism. The seventeenth session, with the theme of Federalism, Constitutionalism and Conflict Transformation in Multicultural Societies, will be held from 29 August to 16 September 2005. http://www.federalism.ch/ircc/esu/ _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Muslims Experiences of Globalization
Conference Announcement Muslims' Experiences of Globalization Interdisciplinary Conference Georgia State University Atlanta, GA (USA) April 1-2, 2005 The goal of this conference is to explore, on the one hand, how Muslim majority societies have been transformed by the processes of globalization, and how, on the other hand, Muslims have conditioned and informed these processes by their participation in or contestation of its institutions. The conference is also informed by a view that conceives globalization as a world historical event without a unidirectional flow and with paradoxical consequences. The main premise of this conference is to analyze different dimensions of globalization in the context of Muslims responses to it. More specifically, the conference will explore the political economy of globalization, its cultural productions and their dissemination through new technologies of networking, not as a unidirectional transformative event from the West towards the Rest, but rather as reciprocal and paradoxical processes of social change and cultural transitions. The conference is free to public and there are no registration fees. Please visit our website for the preliminary program. Contact: Prof. Behrooz Ghamari Georgia State University Department of Sociology Email: bgham...@gsu.edu Web: http://www.cas.gsu.edu/units/default.aspx?unit=mec2 _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Self and Identity in Translation
Call for Papers Self and Identity in Translation Postgraduate Symposium School of Literature and Creative Writing, University of East Anglia Norwich (UK) 4-5 February 2006 This two-day postgraduate symposium organised by the School of Literature and Creative Writing aims to explore notions of subjectivity and identity (be it cultural/historical, creative, sexual or other) in the translation event/text: the overall focus is on the diversity of ways identity (of translators, their cultures, or marginal communities) shapes the (ab)uses of translation, and what identities translations can assume as a result. How do different kinds of translating (from domestication to conference interpreting) affect the translators sense of identity? Papers are invited that range from literary, cultural, psychological, cognitive, linguistic or philosophical perspectives to considerations of how, in globalizing times, the person of the translator and the nature of the processes s/he is involved in can provide assertions of identity/subjectivity and can inscribe difference, endorse ideologies, re-adjust what is normally expected of translation, create new selves for writers or simply conform to, and echo dominant trends and narratives. Papers should also therefore engage with senses of selfhood in translation. Exploring such issues, this is a list of possible topics/directions: - translation as personal expression; issues of subjectivity in creative/poetic translations and the place of translation in the work of poets-translators; translation fostering identity/subjectivity within literary systems for instance issues of influence as issues of translation - problematic types of translation; e.g. self-translation, pseudotranslation - translation as auto/biography or self-writing, and/or instances of translation in life-writing - how are historical/cultural, sexual, collective or other identities transferred or transformed through translation? - psychological/cognitive contexts of the translator and/or psychology of the writer turning to translation - socio-political, ideological contexts of translation. Can translation be both involved and ethical/responsible? - relating translational processes/products/contexts to considerations of identity and identification - the translation of marginal and/or minority communities translating as voicing - how does globalisation provide new challenges for the translation of alternative/subversive/dissident narratives? - how does or can translation engage with textual markers of identity (e.g. dialects) in circumstances such as the ones outlined above? - visible and invisible translators. How can translation theory, from DTS to Derrida and interpreting studies engage with issues of identity? Keynote speakers: Mona Baker, Josephine Balmer, Jean Boase-Beier, Ian Mason, Clive Scott Abstracts of max 350 words (with bibliographical references) for 20 min papers should be sent by 12 June 2005 to: selfandident...@gmail.com Notification of acceptance of proposals will be given by the end of July 2005. Selected papers will be submitted for publication. Organising Committee: Maria-Venetia Kyritsi, Paschalis Nikolaou, Funda Isbuga-Erel For more details and information visit our website: http://www.uea.ac.uk/eas/events/self+identity/callforpapers.htm _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Experts and Mediators of Knowledge in the 20th Century
Call for Papers Experts and Mediators of Knowledge in the 20th Century: Transregional Perspectives Summer Academy Institute for Advanced Studies, Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin Schmoeckwitz, Berlin (Germany) September 4-11, 2005 Convenors: - Andreas Eckert, Professor of African History, University of Hamburg, Germany; - Marianne Braig, Professor of Political Sciences, Institute for Latin American Studies, Free University, Berlin, Germany; - Shalini Randeria, Professor of Social Anthropology, University of Zurich, Switzerland In conjunction with the research project Ways of Knowledge at the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin Participants in this Summer Academy will discuss the circulation of knowledge and cultural transfer processes in the tensile field of mutual relations and interconnectivity. Particular emphasis will be placed on interaction among non-European societies, Europe and the United States, as well as on interactions between non-European societies. We will proceed from the assumption that these contacts exerted a formative influence on all interacting parties, and that they are embedded in the process of social and cultural globalization. The aim of the Summer Academy is to examine and debate these processes without reproducing Eurocentric assumptions about the linear transfer of knowledge. The Summer Academy will focus on experts, translators and mediators of knowledge. These individuals and groups, including local teachers, government employees, mission catechists, traders and journalists, had to mediate and translate between different worlds in colonial and post-colonial societies. In the colonial period, these experts and mediators were able to gain a new authority as representatives of knowledge, and they increasingly benefited from the order of knowledge established by colonialism. In the process, they entered into competition with other, often religiously rooted orders of knowledge and their representativesand with European experts who claimed the exclusive monopoly on the right knowledge and tried to push it through. In this way, competing expert cultures and knowledge orders emerged that interacted in manifold ways. Thus more recently the experts in international development agencies increasingly refer to local knowledge and local experts. In this process, however, local experts and knowledge are often only just constructed as local. A closer look at experts and mediators of knowledge will enable us to reveal complex, interactive networks of competing orders of knowledge, orders which resulted not only from an often hierarchical communication between representatives of European and non-European societies, but also from communication among non-European societies only. Moreover, we seek to provide impulses for cooperation between regional research and the systematic disciplines. Candidates We welcome candidates from the disciplines of history, anthropology, literature, sociology, political sciences as well as area studies. Applicants should be at the doctoral or postdoctoral level. Ph.D. holders should have received their doctorate in the last five years. Proposed projects should employ a historical perspective and emphasize connections beyond the national state. Travel expenses and costs incurred during the stay in Berlin will be covered (pending the definite confirmation of funding). Application procedure: To apply, please send the following documents in English: 1. A curriculum vitae 2. A statement about current research relevant to the Summer Academys theme; length: up to 1,000 words (not counting cited references) 3. The names and addresses (incl. e-mail) of two references Application deadline: 30 April 2005 Candidates will be informed in mid-May whether they have been accepted. Participants will be asked to submit a full paper (10,000 words) in English by end of July to be distributed to the other participants. Please send your application to: Dr. Felicitas Hentschke Ways of Knowledge. Transregional Studies Institute for Advanced Studies Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin Wallotstr. 19 D-14193 Berlin Germany Email: f...@wiko-berlin.de Web: http://www.wiko-berlin.de/kolleg/projekte/wegedw/wdwsaexperts?hpl=2 _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Humanitarian Responses to Inflicted Suffering
Call for Papers Humanitarian Responses to Inflicted Suffering International Conference Humanities Institute and Human Rights Institute, University of Connecticut Storrs, CT (USA) 13-15 October 2006 We invite scholars from the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Law to submit papers that analyze humanitarian responses to narratives of suffering inflicted by states, political groups and/or social, economic, or cultural forces. Panels will address: - Slavery and Abolition - Apartheid - Colonialism and Decolonization - Genocide - Legal Institutions and Human Rights Commissions - Media and Visual Representations The Foundations of Humanitarianism program will pay panelists expenses. Please submit a one-page abstract and current c.v. (up to 3 pages) by March 1, 2006 to either of the e-mail addresses provided below. Contact: Richard Brown Director, Humanities Institute University of Connecticut Unit 4234 215 Glenbrook Road Storrs, CT 06269-4234 USA Email: richard.d.br...@uconn.edu Richard A. Wilson Gladstein Chair of Human Rights Director, Human Rights Institute University of Connecticut U-1205, Storrs, CT 06268 USA Email: richard.wil...@uconn.edu Web: http://www.humanrights.uconn.edu/conf_2006.htm _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Einheit in der Vielheit
Kongressankündigung Einheit in der Vielheit VIII. Internationaler Leibniz-Kongress Universität Hannover Hannover (Deutschland) 24. bis 29. Juli 2006, Leibniz' historische Stellung in der Philosophie und den Wissenschaften sowie seine Bedeutung für die Gegenwart stehen im Mittelpunkt des Kongresses. Seit dem letzten Kongress sind sechs Bände der Leibniz-Akademieausgabe erschienen; drei weitere werden noch bis zum nächsten Kongress erscheinen. Hinzu kommen eine größere Anzahl von bisher unveröffentlichten Texten, die von den Editoren vorab im Internet zur Verfügung gestellt wurden. Darüber hinaus sind in den letzten Jahren auch grundlegend andere Interpretationen bekannter Texte vorgestellt worden. So wird zur Zeit die Frage erörtert, ob Leibniz' Rationalismus nicht vielgestaltiger ausgefächert und weniger ausschließlich an Deduktion orientiert ist, als es vom Projekt der Characteristica universalis her erscheint. Auch die bisher gängige Identifizierung von Monade und individuellem Begriff ist in Zweifel gezogen worden; die zeitliche Entwicklung von Leibniz' Denken ist offenbar weniger klar, als man noch vor kurzem geglaubt hat. All dies gibt Anlass, die bisherigen Untersuchungen zusammenzuführen und zu konfrontieren, das Erreichte festzustellen sowie eventuelle Lücken in der Forschung erkennbar werden zu lassen. Das Thema Einheit in der Vielheit soll einen Schwerpunkt des Kongresses bilden. Um Einheit und Vielheit, Monaden und Körper bewegen sich nach Leibniz' eigener Aussage seine fundamentalen Überlegungen. Wie die Perzeption der Ausdruck der Vielheit in der Einheit ist, so sind Vollkommenheit und Harmonie als identitas in varietate bestimmt. In der Perspektivität der Monaden, im Umgang mit anderen Kulturen (insbesondere der chinesischen) und in der mühevollen Arbeit an der Reunion der Konfessionen entwickelt Leibniz eine Konzeption von Einheit und Vielheit, die auf ihre Relevanz für die aktuelle Diskussion um Toleranz und ihre Grenzen zu befragen ist. Wenn Leibniz, wie es in der augenblicklichen Forschung anklingt, über ein Bündel von Rationalitätskonzeptionen verfügte, so ist doch die Frage nach ihrer Einheit unabweisbar. Die Gottfried-Wilhelm-Leibniz-Gesellschaft lädt alle interessierten Forscher, Sachkenner und Freunde zur Teilnahme ein, Vortragsanmeldungen erbitten wir bis zum 1. Dezember 2005. Bis zum 1. März 2006 wird von den angenommenen Beiträgen eine Datei oder reproduktionsfähige Papiervorlage (camera ready, maximal 8 Seiten) erbeten, da die Texte zum Kongress als Band vorliegen sollen. Detaillierte Erläuterungen zum Kongressablauf und zur Gestaltung der Beiträge folgen in weiteren Rundschreiben, Anfragen sind zu richten an die Gottfried-Wilhelm-Leibniz-Gesellschaft. Kontakt: Gottfried-Wilhelm-Leibniz-Gesellschaft Waterloostr. 8 D-30169 Hannover Deutschland Tel.: +49 (511) 1267 331 oder 327 Fax: +49 (511) 1267 202 E-Mail: kongr...@gwlb.de Web: http://www.gwlb.de/Leibniz/Gesellschaft/Veranstaltungen/Kongress/Rundschreiben/ _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Writing Lives: Mixed Race, Hybrid, Transnational
Call for Papers Mixed Race, Hybrid, Transnational: Writing Lives in National and Global Frames Special issue of Life Writing (September 2006) The editors invite articles that theorize and read mixed race, hybrid, and transnational subjects represented in all forms of life writingautobiography, memoir, biography, diaries, letters, autobiographical novels, other forms of creative non-fiction, and more. We are open to new research on hybridity, multiple subjectivities, interculturalism, flexible citizenships, and all forms of crossings and overlapping identities and narratives, and are particularly interested in studies that recuperate historical and neglected texts and that move their interpretative perimeters to include experimental and mixed life writing genres. Counter-academic and creative non-fiction work on these subjects will be considered for the Reflections section of this special issue. We welcome submissions from diverse territories in the Americas, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, Pacific-Oceania, and Europe. All articles will be peer-reviewed. Please send submissions to guest-editor Shirley Geok-lin Lim or associate guest-editor Caroline Hong by December 30, 2005, for a publication date of September 2006. Contact: Shirley Geok-lin Lim, Guest-Editor s...@english.ucsb.edu Caroline Hong, Associate Guest-Editor carolh...@umail.ucsb.edu Department of English University of California Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USA _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: JOB: Fellow in International Relations / Political Theory
Job Announcement Post-doctoral Fellow in International Relations / Political Theory University of Bremen (Germany) The Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS) at the University of Bremen is seeking a post-doctoral fellow in international relations / political theory. Candidates should have a background in either political science or political philosophy and some specialization in normative aspects of international relations. The fellow would be expected to contribute to teaching and doctoral supervision at the GSSS. The participation in research projects is possible. Good knowledge of English is required, German an asset. Candidates should have completed a doctorate / PhD by the time of their appointment. Some teaching experience is an asset. The post is tenable from 1 August 2005 to 30 September 2008. Salary according to the German public service pay scale (BAT IIa). As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science, women are particularly invited to apply. In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification disabled persons will be given priority. For more information please contact: Werner Dressel Phone: +49 (421) 218 4150 Email: wdres...@gsss.uni-bremen.de If you wish to apply please send a letter of intent, a full CV and a list of publications to: Prof. Dr. Karin Gottschall Director Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS) University of Bremen Postfach 330 440 D-28334 Bremen Germany _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CFP: Mundos religiosos: identidades y convergencias
Convocatoria Mundos religiosos: identidades y convergencias XI Congreso Latinoamericano sobre Religion Popular y Etnicidad Asociación Latinoamericana para el Estudio de la Religión (ALER) Sao Bernardo do Campo (Brasil) 3-8 de Julio de 2006 Introducción 1. La ALER (Asociación Latinoamericana para el Estudio de la Religión) fue fundada en 1990 en la ciudad de México, en el marco del III Congreso Latinoamericano sobre Religión y Etnicidad, y agrupa a conocidos docentes e investigadores sobre del fenómeno religioso que proceden de América Latina y especialistas de Europa, Estados Unidos que trabajan en la Región. La ALER organiza congresos cada dos años. Los primeros fueron en México, pero desde 1996, para facilitar una mayor participación de otros países, los congresos han tenido otras sedes: en 1996, Bogotá, en 1998, Buenos Aires, y en 2000, Padua, Italia, Lima, 2002. Además, la ALER, con la finalidad de fome ntar más aún el intercambio entre los estudiosos del fenómeno religioso, ha iniciado la organización, en los años impares, de Coloquios Latinoamericanos sobre Religión y Sociedad: el primero se tuvo en 1999 en México, D.F., el segundo en 2001 en Jerez de la Frontera, España. Aunque desde 2001 y atendiendo al acuerdo de la Asociación de Cientistas Sociales de la Religión del Mercosur prefiere dedicar los años impares para actividades de los distintos grupos nacionales, fortaleciendo de ese modo los proyectos alternativos como es el caso de las Jornadas que organizan los colegas del Mercosur. 2. El XI Congreso de ALER tendrá lugar Brasil, entre del 3 al 8 de julio de julio de 2006. El lugar sede será la ciudad de Sao Bernardo do Campo. 3. Temática del Congreso. El tema general del XI Congreso es Mundos religiosos:identidades e convergencias lo cual nos permitirá abordar desde una perspectiva, antropológica e histórica, con enfoques contemporáneos y compara tivos la dinámica de los sistemas religiosos, simbólicos e identitarios en los procesos sociales, permitiendo recibir aportes interdisciplinarios y multidisciplinarios de otras disciplinas sociales y humanas. Este congreso funcionará, como es usual, a base de varios simposios temáticos que agrupan las ponencias sobre un mismo tema. Se invitan a los estudiosos a proponer simposios a partir de los grandes apartados, que tratan de recoger los temas y las preguntas más importantes sobre las religiones latinoamericanas. 3.1. Temáticas: I. TEORIA, ENFOQUES Y METODOS DE LA RELIGION: Las ciencias de las religiones y sus distintas disciplinas - métodos y técnicas de investigación - problemas de investigación en sociedad es complejas - la ética en la investigación - posibilidades y límites del estudio interdisciplinar de la religión - Filosofía y Teología. El o los objeto(s) -Sujeto(s) de estudio de las ciencias sociales y humanas en la cuestión religiosa. II. LAS DIMENSIONES DEL HECHO RELIGIOSO: Magia, ciencia y religión - religión y mito - religión y rito - religión e iglesia - sacerdotes y chamanes - la experiencia y la ética en el estudio de la religión - experiencia religiosa y religión - éticas religiosas y éticas seculares - las éticas del catolicismo latinoamericano, religión y política - la ética protestante, las nuevas éticas y sus religiones a los distintos evangelismos y religiones paracristianas. III. LAS DIMENSIONES SIMBÓLICAS DE LAS RELIGIONES Y LAS ETNICIDADES: Ritos y rituales. Mitos. Simbolismo y sistemas de representaciones. Religión e ideología. Chamanismo. Curanderos y especialistas religiosos. El interaccionismo simbólico. Los símbolos de la etnicidad y las identidades confesionales. Los sistemas multiétnicos. Las identidades nacionales y las propuestas religiosas. IV. LOS CAMBIOS RELIGIOSOS: El pluralismo religioso - los sincretismos y los eclecticismos postmodernos - naturaleza y vigencia de los distintos tipos de secularización - ateísmos y agnosticismos - religión y género - integrismos y fundamentalismos - mesianismos y milenarismos. V. LA EVANGELIZACION DE AMERICA LATINA: Las religiones indígenas de las altas culturas y de las sociedades tribales - modelos de evangelización de las Iglesias coloniales (España, Portugal o Francia) - sínodos y concilios provinciales - evangelización inculturada y liberadora - las etapas de la evangelización según las regiones - métodos de evangelización y formas de resistencia indígena - resultados de la evangelización y apropiac ión del catolicismo por los indios - esclavitud negra y religiones africanas - los métodos de evangelización de población negra y aparición de religiónes afro -americanas - impacto de la Independencia sobre el catolicismo latinoamericano - catolicismo y movimientos migratorios - renovación pastoral a partir de los 50 e influjo de las conferencias del episcopado en Medellín, Puebla y Santo Domingo. VI. LA HERENCIA DE LA EVANGELIZACION: EL CATOLICISMO LATINOAMERICANO: Desafíos de la definición del catolicismo 'popular' - la imagen de Dios de los católicos
InterPhil: JOB: Lecturer in Human Rights and Global Ethics
Job Announcement Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Human Rights and Global Ethics School of Politics University of the West of England (Bristol, UK) The Faculty of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences provides high quality education, supported by research and scholarship, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It has an excellent reputation for teaching and a growing reputation for research, which it wishes to enhance further. A permanent full-time post is available in the School of Politics which achieved a 4 in the last RAE. You will need experience of teaching in higher education along with a specialist knowledge of human rights and global ethics. Salary will be in the range £23,600 - £36,400. Visit our Website to see full details and to complete an on-line application form, or telephone our 24 hour answerphone service on 0117 32 82890 to request documents by post. Closing date for applications is 12 July 2005. Please quote reference number: L/0394/JAC. We are an equal opportunities employer. If you apply for this position, please say you saw it on jobs.ac.uk URL of this document: http://jobs.ac.uk/jobfiles/TH379.html _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Racism, Violence and Human Rights
Conference Announcement Racism, Violence and Human Rights National Conference The Monitoring Group London (UK) 27-28 October 2005 Organised by The Monitoring Group, this Conference offers a unique opportunity to discuss and debate policies and practice on tackling racism, violence and promoting human rights. The conference will for the first time bring together a broad range of key eminent speakers and practitioners who have been championing the cause of tackling racism over recent years. Speakers have been invited from the Government and statutory agencies; lawyers and journalists; academics and students; community groups and victims. The Aims of the Conference: - to acknowledge and discuss effective strategies to combat race hate crime and institutional racism - to share information on best policy and practice in the public and voluntary sectors - to support and develop effective anti-racist initiatives in Europe - to analyse the efficacy of current legislative framework and practice in dealing with racism and human rights - to develop real and effective partnerships - to tackle race hatred - to analyse the future of race relations in Britain Contact: The Conference Secretariat The Monitoring Group 14 Featherstone Road Southall, Middlesex UB2 5AA UK Phone: +44 (20) 8843 2333 Fax: +44 (20) 8813 9734 Email: ad...@monitoring-group.co.uk Web: http://www.monitoring-group.co.uk _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
InterPhil: CONF: Dialogue and Deliberation
Conference Announcement Dialogue and Deliberation Canadian Conference on Dialogue and Deliberation (C2D2) Ottawa, Ont. (Canada) 27-30 October 2005 The Canadian Conference on Dialogue and Deliberation plans to bring together up to 300 community activists, concerned citizens, public involvement practitioners, policy - and decision-makers, academics and researchers in Canada, and beyond, for a unique learning and networking experience. The conference will provide participants with interesting and exciting activities. Objectives: - Enhance skills in organizing face-to-face and on-line dialogue and deliberation - Build a Canadian community of practice for dialogue and deliberation - Increase effective use of dialogue and deliberation in policy formulation and policy research - Highlight research on key questions and current issues related to dialogue and deliberation Topics: - Building communities and organizations - Increasing effectiveness, impact and outcomes of dialogue and deliberation - Addressing democracy and democratic renewal - Using methodologies, methods and tools to enable dialogue and deliberation - Sustaining and institutionalizing dialogue and deliberation Conference website: http://www.c2d2.ca/ _ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
