Graduate Conference: "Forms of Rationality: Perspectives from German Philosophy and Beyond"

Call for Papers

Graduate Conference

“Forms of Rationality: Perspectives from German Philosophy and Beyond”

27–29 May, 2015

A Graduate Philosophy Conference will be hosted by the Department of Philosophy of the Chinese University of Hong Kong on 27­–29 May, 2015. The Conference, with the theme “Forms of Rationality: Perspectives from German Philosophy and Beyond”, is part of a joint project with the Institute of Philosophy of the University of Bonn under the Germany/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme. A delegation of seasoned and young scholars from the University of Bonn will take part in the Conference.

We invite graduate (including both master and doctoral) students working in philosophy to submit papers based on their current research. Papers related to the general theme of the Conference are particularly encouraged, but those on ANY OTHER topics are also welcome. The language of the Conference is English. Selected papers may be published after the Conference.

Submissions should not exceed 4,000 words. Each paper will be given 20–30 minutes for presentation, plus 10-15 minutes for Q&A. The paper should be submitted with an abstract (150–200 words), an updated CV and a cover letter.

Email submissions to: [email protected]

Submission deadline: 28 February, 2015

Notification of acceptance: 14 March, 2015

All participants whose papers are accepted for presentation will be provided with meals and accommodations at the Chinese University of Hong Kong during the Conference. However, they have to make their own travel arrangements as there will be no funding for travel.

For all enquiries, please email: [email protected]