CFP: University of Memphis, 6th Annual Graduate Student Conference
Sixth Annual Philosophy Graduate Student Conference
University of Memphis
February 12-13, 2010
Submission Deadline: January 08, 2010
Keynote Speaker:
Daniel W. Smith (Purdue University)
“What is the postmodern [or contemporary philosophy]? …
It is undoubtedly part of the modern” — Jean-François Lyotard
Lyotard claims that contemporary philosophy has not gone beyond the tradition which was inaugurated by Descartes. As we stand at the beginning of a new century, we wish to inquire into the ways in which philosophy today is a confrontation with modern problems—either by providing solutions to the problems or by undoing the problems themselves. The aim of the conference is to consider the significance of grasping anew modern philosophers and/or their respective problems as they are discussed and rethought by contemporary philosophers.
We invite submissions of philosophical papers by graduate students focusing on any problem, question, concept, or figures, in which there is a clear focus on the relation between modern and contemporary philosophy. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, the following philosophical problems:
- Rethinking transcendental philosophy.
- The human/animal divide.
-? The question of world, the role of representation, and/or the place of the subject.
- ?The possibility of metaphysics or ontology.
- Philosophy of embodiment or the importance of the body.
Deadline for submission of papers is January 08, 2010. Papers should not exceed twelve double-spaced pages. Papers should be prepared in Word and made suitable for blind review. Also, please provide a separate cover page which includes the following information: paper title; university affiliation; email address; telephone number; abstract (200 words maximum). Title the attachment containing your paper with your paper’s title. Title the attachment containing your cover page with your last name followed by “cover page”. Email both files as separate attachments to all three members of the co-organizing and reviewing committee: Nicolás Garrera (ngarrera@memphis.edu), Arsalan Memon (amemon@memphis.edu), and Maia Nahele (mkhffwen@memphis.edu). Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact any one of the co-organizing/reviewing committee officers.