This conference will focus on the nature\, measurement\, and moral significance of animal well-being. \; \; We invite philosophical contributions on the following topics: (1) Which animals are welfare-subjects? \; (2) What is the appropriate account of well-being for nonhuman animals (be it a hedonic\, desire- or preference-based\, objective-good\, or hybrid theory)? (3) Does the very same account apply to both human and nonhumans (the question of &ldquo\;invariabilism&rdquo\;)? \; (4) How should animal welfare be measured\, on one or another account of well-being? \; (5) How does animal welfare matter morally? \; (6) \; How should uncertainty about any of these topics be managed?
\nThose interested in presenting at the conference should email an abstract not to exceed 300 words to leanna.doty@law.duke.edu. \; Please include a current CV. \;Due date for abstracts: \; June 1\, 2026. \; \;Presentations should be based on work-in-progress\, rather than already published work. \; \; (Working papers available at the conference date will be circulated to participants\, but are not required for a presentation.) The conference will be an in-person conference. \; Zoom presentations are possible\, but preference will be given to in-person presentations. \; \;The conference sponsors will cover accommodation (up to 3 nights) for those presenting at the conference\, and vegan food will be served during the conference. \; \; We have limited budget to cover travel by early career scholars (within five years of their degree).
\nBecause of space limitations\, participation in the conference will be limited to presenters.
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