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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141215T184500
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SUMMARY:Dialogue in the 21st Century: A Martin Buber Memorial Conference
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LOCATION:4513 Manhattan College Parkway\, Riverdale\, United States\, 10471
DESCRIPTION:<p>On the occasion of the<strong> </strong>50th anniversary of the death of Martin Buber</p>\n\n\n<p>Manhattan College presents:<strong> <br></strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Dialogue in the 21st Century: A Martin Buber Memorial Conference</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Manhattan College</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>April 23\, 2015</strong></p>\n\n<p>Submissions from all disciplinary backgrounds\, including philosophy\, religious studies\, Judaic studies\, media studies\, political science\, education and peace studies are welcome.</p>\n<p>In order to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and provide maximal time for discussion participants will give 15-20 minute presentations as part of a panel. Suggested topics include:</p>\n<p>1)&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; What is dialogue? What are the preconditions for and limitations of dialogue? How does one educate for dialogue?</p>\n<p>2)&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; How may Buber&rsquo\;s life and work be fruitfully brought into dialogue with contemporary conceptual movements and problems\, such as the exploration of the other\, cosmopolitanism and the study of language?</p>\n<p>3)&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; How does Buber&rsquo\;s life and work illuminate recent cultural and political shifts\, such as the rise of information technology\, contemporary art and media\, current interfaith debates and recent international conflicts? </p>\n<p>The conference will be held during Manhattan College&rsquo\;s month-long annual celebration of its Lasallian mission. Presentations that engage one or more of the five Lasallian hallmarks &mdash\; commitment to social justice\, respect for human dignity\, an emphasis on ethical conduct\, reflection on faith and its relation to reason\, and excellence in teaching &mdash\; are therefore especially welcome.</p>\n<p>Please send proposals in .doc\, .docx\, or .pdf format to Dr. Sarah Scott (sarah.scott at manhattan.edu) no later than December 15\, 2014. Proposals should include 1) a developed abstract (approximately 1\,000 words)\; 2) a short abstract for inclusion in the conference program (150 words maximum)\; 3) a short biography for inclusion in the conference program (150 words maximum)\; and 4) full contact details\, including email address and phone number. Authors will be notified of acceptance by January 15\, 2015.</p>
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