We invite submissions for the 21st-annual conference of SPCW to be held at San Jose State University, July 18-22, 2014. We welcome papers on all topics, from any and all philosophical traditions. The society fosters and supports productive philosophical exchange in a constructive environment. New members are always welcomed!
Standard submissions: papers with a maximum length of 3,500 words, and an abstract of 100 words or less. Alternative presentation and creative proposals will be given consideration.
Electronic submissions are preferred.
Submissions are due March 1, 2014
Questions and submissions (prepared for blind review) should be sent to:
Carlos Sanchez at carlos.sanchez@sjsu.edu or Geoffrey Pfeifer at gpfeifer@WPI.EDU
We welcome and encourage papers on any topic related to philosophy in the contemporary world (broadly construed). Of particular interest this year, are papers that engage the debate over online learning, MOOCs (massive online courses), and the corporatization of the university. However, other possible topics might include any of the following, many of which have been themes of conferences over the past 20 years.
Multiculturalism and Philosophy Philosophy of Race
Back to the things themselves Literary Theory and Philosophy
Contemporary Culture Philosophy and Everyday Life
Democracy and Democratic Theory Intersubjectivity: Self, Other, and Lifeworld
Sport, Play and Leisure Time, History, and Social Change
Place and Space Philosophy and Humanistic Studies
Culture and Ethics
Philosophy of Place Tradition and Memory
Bridging Analytic and Continental Philosophy Power, Law and the Possibility of Peace