CFP: 2007 UK Kant Society Graduate Conference
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2007 UK Kant Society Graduate Conference
Theme: “Applied Kant”
Begins: Wed, 11 Jul 2007
Ends: Thu, 12 Jul 2007
Location:
Wolfson College
University Oxford
Last date for paper submission: Thu, 15 Feb 2007
Organizer: Francine Baker
Link: http://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/philosophy//kant/U.K.K.S.htm
Attendance at the conference is open to all.
Keynote Speakers
- THOMAS E. HILL, University of North Carolina
“Lies, Insults and Harm: Legislating Principles for Real-world Problems” - ADRIAN W. MOORE, University of Oxford
“What Is a Maxim?” - JEANNINE GRENBERG, St Olaf’s College, Northfield, Minnesota
“The Social Dimensions of Courageous Humility in Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park”
We invite papers from post-graduate students to be considered for presentation. We welcome papers on the application of Kant’s philosophy to modern ethical concerns, as well as on all aspects of Kant’s philosophy. We also welcome inquiries from potential commentators/session chairs.
Up to eight graduate papers will be selected for presentation.
Papers should be no more than 4,500 words for a reading time between 25-35 minutes. Up to 25 minutes will be allowed for discussion time.
Submission requirements
The conference will consider papers concerned with Kant’s philosophy from 1781 onwards. Papers will be subject to blind review and should be submitted in full with accompanying cover page with the title, abstract and personal details.
Please keep any identifying marks from the paper. All submissions will be reviewed by at least one academic and one graduate student. Please send submissions by email to: bakerfrancine@hotmail.com or
Dr Francine Baker
Wolfson College
Linton Rd.
Oxford OX2 6UD
Subject: Graduate Kant Conference Submission
The turn around for the review of submissions should be about 6 weeks. Notification on all submissions should be made by late March 2007.
We are also able to provide a number of subsidised rooms in the university halls for the night of Wednesday, 11th July 2007 which include breakfast.
Conference Organiser: Dr. Francine Baker, you may leave a message at, or post to Wolfson College, Linton Rd., Oxford OX2 or email bakerfrancine@hotmail.com or.
Please Note: UK Kant Society members will receive a 10% discount on the conference fee.
Sponsors: The UK Kant Society and the British Society for the History of Philosophy