Philosophy of Life, Durham, January 23rd and 24th
https://www.dur.ac.uk/ias/events/events_listings/?eventno=37564
Graduate Conference – Dublin – Dialogue
Dublin Graduate Philosophy Conference 2018
‘Dialogues in Philosophy’
Trinity College Dublin/ University College Dublin
4-5th May 2018
Deadline for abstracts: 9th February 2018
Keynote Speaker: Michela Massimi (University of Edinburgh)
Most of philosophy, whether historical or contemporary, can be seen to be dialogical; very rarely is philosophical enquiry carried out in isolation. Sometimes this is explicit, when a philosopher is motivated to produce a direct response to an argument, idea or position. In some cases, thinkers might respond to an established tradition. In other cases, it may be an as yet under-developed position that either needs encouraging or else might be seen to be problematic. Furthermore, the dialogue form is popular throughout the history of philosophy, reflecting the sense that philosophers’ arguments are best understood when it is clear what they are arguing against.
For this year’s Dublin Graduate Philosophy Conference, we are looking for papers that address the theme, broadly construed, of ‘Dialogues in Philosophy’. Abstracts might address explicit dialogues between contemporary thinkers, historical figures, or both. They might include different contributions to the state of historical or current debates in Philosophy (e.g. philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, continental philosophy etc.). However, we would be equally interested in less explicit dialogues and debates. Issues to be considered might include (but are by no means limited to):
• The extent to which philosophy ought to be dialogical (questions concerning different methodologies in philosophy are of direct relevance).
• The most influential dialogues in both the history of philosophy and contemporary philosophy.
• The merits/ flaws of the dialogue form (e.g. Plato, Hume) in philosophy.
• Any potential restraints or restrictions that might come from seeing philosophy as dialogical.
We do not wish the conference theme to be restrictive, and are open to various approaches to the issue. We would welcome abstracts of 250 words max. from graduate/postgraduate students in any institution. The deadline for abstract submissions is 9th February 2018, and we will notify successful applicants by the end of February.
Abstracts and queries should be sent to either Peter West (westp@tcd.ie) or Rana Bizri (rana.bizri@ucdconnect.ie).
PhilEvents page: https://philevents.org/event/show/39610
Philosophy/Phenomenology Podcasts
Some podcasts offered by the British Society for Phenomenology:
New Year!
Philosophy Events, 2018
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 2–4pm (unless otherwise stated)
Room: BSTC 2.39 (Barbara Strang Teaching Centre), Newcastle University
Semester II
Week
1 31/1/2018 Dan Koczy (Newcastle/Sunderland), Introduction to Deleuze
2 7/2 David Rose (Newcastle), Introduction to Posthumanism
3 14/2 Sinéad Murphy (Newcastle), Introduction to Judgement
4 21/2 Peter Wolfendale (Newcastle), Introduction to German Idealism
5 28/2 Prof. Andrew Ballantyne (Newcastle), ‘Architectural and Urban Reflections after Deleuze and Guattari’
6 7/3 Adam Potts (Newcastle), Introduction to Blanchot/Sound Studies
7 14/3 Lisa Foran (Newcastle), ‘Translation in the History of Philosophy’
[Easter Break]
8 18/4 Andrea Rehberg (Newcastle), Introduction to Anti-Humanism I
9 25/4 Andrea Rehberg (Newcastle), Introduction to Anti-Humanism II
16/5 Robert Bernasconi (Penn State)
Other, extra-mural events, organised by Bigg Books/Blackwell Books/Newcastle Philosophy Society
{Locations and times to be confirmed}
April 24th: Markus Gabriel
May 15th: Keith Ansell-Pearson
May 19th: Andres de Saenz Sicilia
June 5th: Gregory Claeys
— Introductions are primarily for MLitt students and interested undergraduates.
—‘Talks in apostrophes’ are Work in Progress talks to which all, including staff, are invited.
— Monday events open to all
(Please note, as the Wednesday sessions are part of a course of teaching for our MLitt students, priority must be given to them in the debates and questions (and seating); for the same reason, these Wednesday sessions are not open to members of the public without special dispensation.)
History of Philosophy without gaps
A nice website devoted in particular to the neglected backwaters (or supposed backwaters) of the history of philosophy is The History of Philosophy Without Gaps https://historyofphilosophy.net/ (run by a proper professor, hence respectable.)
Not a substitute for real work, but a good way to get acquainted with parts of the history of the philosophy that you wouldn’t otherwise meet, in a preliminary kind of way.
Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP)
I would be grateful if you would draw the attention of your best students to the postgraduate scholarships being offered by the Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP) at Kingston University London, for 2018–19.
MA SCHOLARSHIPS
Continue reading Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP)
Book of Change Database
The Book of Change (your abstracts and “adverts” from stages 2 and 3) for your dissertations is online. You can access it by clicking here. The address is: http://bookofchange.ncl.ac.uk/index.php
The Book of Change, Philosophy@Newcastle, represents the research interests of students engaged on the BA (Hons.) in Philosophy, which they pursue through personalised context-driven projects. It is an ongoing reflection on contemporary life and consists of one-page outlines or ‘adverts’ for the projects undertaken by students. Each contribution is unique, but they all share common elements: the key concepts that are addressed and the territory of exploration in which those concepts are applied.
Winter School in Groningen
“Uncertainty, Conflict and Disagreement”
University of Groningen Winter School in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
The University of Groningen will be hosting its second annual winter school in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) on January 29-30, 2018. The theme of this year’s winter school is “Uncertainty, Conflict and Disagreement.” From the perspective of the various disciplines that make up PPE, we will explore questions like: How do we design mutually acceptable social institutions and public policies when we disagree fundamentally with each other about basic empirical facts and questions of justice? How can we be responsible stewards of the future given the extreme difficulty of predicting the long-run effects of our present choices? How do we identify fair compromises between conflicting values, and how far should we be willing to compromise our values in order to preserve a shared moral and political community? Students will have the opportunity to learn from University of Groningen faculty whose research bears on these questions. This year’s instructors include Francesca Giardini, Leah Henderson, Frank Hindriks, Jan Albert van Laar, Chiara Lisciandra, Andreas Schmidt, and Allard Tamminga.
Basic Information
Dates: January 29-30, 2018 (approximately 9am-6pm both days)
Location: Faculty of Philosophy (Oude Boteringestraat 52), Groningen, Netherlands
Website: http://www.rug.nl/education/summer-winter-schools/winter_schools/winter_schools_2017-2018/ppe/
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Language of instruction: English
Who is eligible to attend?
The winter school is aimed at advanced undergraduate students and early-stage graduate students. No specific academic prerequisites are required, but some preference will be given to students with substantial background in one of the core disciplines of PPE (philosophy, politics, or economics) or in related fields like public policy, psychology, sociology, etc. One aim of the winter school is to attract potential applicants for the University of Groningen’s new Master’s programme in PPE (and to other graduate programs in the Faculty of Philosophy). Therefore, students considering graduate study in philosophy or PPE are particularly encouraged to apply.
Fees
There is a registration fee of €40, to be paid online by January 1, 2018. This fee will be reimbursed for those later accepted into one of the Master’s programmes at the Faculty of Philosophy. The fee includes participation in the programme and coffee/tea breaks.
Scholarships
The Faculty is offering up to three €300 scholarships for promising students enrolling in the winter school who express serious interest in later applying for a Master’s programme in Groningen. These scholarships can be used to defray travel and lodging costs and well as the registration fee for the winter school. Moreover, participants who are then accepted into a Master’s programme at the Faculty of Philosophy for the year 2018-19 will have their registration fee reimbursed.
To apply for a scholarship, send a short CV (max 2 pages) and a letter (max 1 page) stating your interest in the Faculty of Philosophy in Groningen and one of our Master’s programmes in particular, to winterschoolphilosophy@rug.nl with ‘Application for winter school scholarship’ as subject, no later than1 December 2017.
Registration
To register, send an email with your name, affiliation and status (undergraduate, graduate) to winterschoolphilosophy@rug.nl with ‘Registration for winter school’ as the subject line, no later than 15 December 2017. As the number of spots is limited, you are encouraged to register early. Preference will be given to advanced undergraduate students.
Deadlines
Winter School application deadline: 15 December 2017
Scholarship application deadline: 1 December 2017
Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application shortly after the closing date of December 15. Please do not make travel arrangements until your acceptance has been confirmed.
Contact
Further inquiries about the course can be directed to Dr. Christian Tarsney at c.j.tarsney@rug.nl. For general questions, kindly contact winterschoolphilosophy@rug.nl.