Purpose and Scope
The Legitimacy Beyond the State Workshop aims to advance philosophical research on legitimacy as a normative (as opposed to merely sociological) concept. Philosophers have traditionally applied the concept of legitimacy exclusively to political states\, often with special attention to the close relation between states and coercive power. But non-profit organizations\, international corporations\, interest groups\, and other social institutions also wield great power of various kinds over many people. It is worth exploring whether social arrangements like these can be legitimate as well.
This theme raises various questions submissions for the workshop can address\, including:
\nThe submission of philosophical research addressing these or any other questions relevant to the workshop is welcome.
\nInvited Speakers and Organizers
Invited speakers confirmed for this event include:
Luise K. Mü\;ller (Freie Universitä\;t Berlin)
Nate Adams (University of Virginia)
Stephanie Collins (Monash University)
Organizers for this event include:
Sean Donahue (Australian National University)
Garrett Cullity (Australian National University)
Time and Place of Workshop
This workshop will be held on the 27th and 28th of February 2024\, at the Australian National University\, Acton Campus.
While we will consider requests for online presentations\, we would like to encourage in-person attendance. We expect to be able to offer some financial support to in-person speakers. Funding conditions will be announced at the time of acceptance.
\nInstructions and Requirements for Application
Applicants are requested to submit two items: an informational email and a (blinded) abstract attached as a PDF to this email.
Abstracts should be from 500 to 1000 words in length on a topic relevant to the theme and suitable for a 20-30 minute presentation.
\nIn the informational email\, please state:
1. Your name
2. Your institutional affiliation
3. Whether you wish to present online or in-person. If in-person\, please also state:
4. Whether you wish to be considered for a travel reimbursement.
5. Your city of departure and arrival.
6. Any other information you feel is relevant to the consideration of your application.
Please send informational emails with attached abstracts to: beyondthestate2024@gmail.com
\nDeadlines and Important Application Dates
a. Abstracts must be submitted before Monday October 16th\, 2023\, AEST.
b. Acceptance of abstracts will be announced on Monday October 23rd\, 2023\, AEST.
c. Applicants requesting funds are kindly asked to respond to decisions in a timely manner to coordinate dispersal.
Questions and Assistance
Please contact Sean Donahue (beyondthestate2024@gmail.com\, or Sean.Donahue@anu.edu.au) with any questions about this workshop or for assistance with application. \; \;