CFP: Consumption, Sustainability and the Ends of Earth
Submission deadline: March 1, 2017
Conference date(s):
July 30, 2017 - August 3, 2017
Conference Venue:
Society for Philosophy in the Contemporary World
Estes Park,
United States
Topic areas
Details
Annual Conference 24rd Annual Meeting
of the
Society for Philosophy in the Contemporary World
http://spcw.org/annual-conference/
July 30 – August 3, 2017
YMCA of the Rockies
Estes Park, Colorado
2017 Conference Theme: “Consumption, Sustainability and the Ends of Earth”
Arguably, climate change and the imminent possibility of ecological collapse are the greatest problems faced by contemporary humanity. Climate change is the sine qua non of all contemporary problems: if it is not avoided, solutions to our many other problems matter little. They will have no place to occur. Relatedly, consumerism is quickly becoming a worldwide ethos driving this race to headlong destruction. Prophecies now abound from within and beyond philosophy about the end(s) of Earth.
We are interested in papers that address the constellation of problems that arise from concerns about ecological degradation, destruction and collapse. Such concerns include but are not limited to: climate change, consumerism, population growth, longevity, extinction, cross-species care, reproduction, genetic engineering, technology, market freedom, social policy, and alternative conceptions of the good life. The society welcomes approaches to these issues from all philosophical angles, approaches and methods.
Submissions are due March 1, 2017
The society fosters and supports productive philosophical exchange in a constructive environment. New members, including graduate students, are also always welcomed!
All submissions circulated for double-anonymous peer-review. Accepted papers that are presented at the conference will be considered for further review and publication in an issue of the journal Philosophy in the Contemporary World (http://www.spcw.info/journal-philosophy-in-the-contemporary-world/).
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.
Questions and submissions (prepared for anonymous review) should be sent electronically to:
Charles W. Harvey (University of Central Arkansas): [email protected]
and
Taine Duncan (University of Central Arkansas): [email protected]