Call for Papers
The 11th Annual Meeting 

Society for Philosophy in the Contemporary World
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina
July 17th - 21st, 2004

 The Society invites submissions in which philosophical research engages issues of our time.  Diverse philosophical approaches and methodologies are welcome.

Please submit papers that bring philosophical reflection to bear on any of the following: 

·        Environmental Issues
·        Social Issues
·        Ethics
·        Politics
·        Feminism
·        Technology
·        Multiculturalism
·        Philosophical theory and practice

 Standard submissions: 3,000 word maximum paper. Alternative presentation formats and creative proposals will be given consideration.

 Submissions are due on February 1, 2004.

 All papers accepted for presentation will be considered for publication in the journal.

 Electronic submissions are preferred.

 Questions and submissions (prepared for blind review) should be sent to either of the program co-chairs:  

Siegfried Van Duffel Ghent University (Belgium) siegfried.vanduffel@pandora.be.

Andrew Fiala University of Wisconsin—Green Bay fialaa@uwgb.edu

 

 

About the Society for Philosophy in the Contemporary World (SPCW)

 

As a society, we are committed to the application of philosophy to understanding and solving contemporary social problems broadly conceived. At the same time, we are equally committed to a continuing dialogue about the best ways philosophy might be applied in the contemporary world. Hence, SPCW promotes work in applied philosophy, philosophy and public policy, philosophy of the professions, race, and gender studies, environmental philosophy, educational philosophy, and a range of multicultural issues. We are also committed to improving the way philosophy is conducted. For this reason, we invite original, creative, and unconventional thinking that crosses disciplinary boundaries or represents new departures. 

 

The Society has worked hard during the past decade to create an atmosphere of philosophical community that includes family, friendship, and interaction with the local environment.  In the past, we have met in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and in the High Desert of New Mexico.  This is our first meeting in the Smoky Mountains.  The meeting will include opportunities for hiking, sightseeing, and fellowship.  Participants are strongly encouraged to stay for the entire conference and to actively participate in the creation of a philosophical community.

 

For more information check our website: http://www.phil.stmarytx.edu/SPCWhm/index.htm