10th Summer School in Political Philosophy and Public \;Policy: &ldquo\;Democracy\, Corporations\, and the Limits of the Market&rdquo\; - University of Minho\, Braga
\nDates: 9-11 July 2019
\nVenue: Auditorium - Instituto de Letras e Ciê\;ncias Humanas (ILCH)\, University of Minho\, Braga - Portugal
\nLectures by:
\nIsabelle Ferreras- Université\; Catholique de Louvain (by videoconference) \;
\nLisa Herzog- Technische Universitä\;t Mü\;nchen
\nAbraham Singer- Loyola University\, Chicago
\nAlan Thomas- University of York
\nWebsite: https://10thsummerschoolbraga.weebly.com
\nOrganization: This event is co-organized by the Centre for Ethics\, Politics\, and Society of the University of Minho\, and the Philosophy Department of the University of York.
\nConvenors: Antó\;nio Baptista\, Daniele Santoro\, Alan Thomas
\nDescription
\nSince the end of the Cold War\, capitalism has triumphed globally\, and market economies have ruled unchallenged. Criticisms that capitalism exacerbates inequalities have been brushed aside in the name of the freedom of enterprise\, while limits to its inherent logic have been suppressed by systematic policies of deregulation and privatization. Despite recurrent periods of recession\, \;economic liberalism became hegemonic in the 1980s through the 1990s\, conquering and converting much of the European social-democracy to its assumptions and policies. Then the 2007-2008 financial crisis hit. The long-lasting consequences of soaring inequalities and public and private debt became manifest\, as well as the inability of neoliberal policies to provide essential public goods to large portions of national communities affected by the crisis. Many have come since then to question capitalism and the unfettered rule of the markets. Political philosophers have insisted that\, even within the constraints of a capitalist market economy\, a more just society is not only economically and politically feasible but morally mandatory and have been keen to explore new avenues of alternative public policies. In this context\, some authors have recently explored the idea of the private company as a political entity in its own right\, which ought to be subject to legal and moral rules and limits analogous to those which exist for other kinds of political communities\, such as nation-states. The private company doesn't have to be\, nor should it be\, a morality-free or justice-free space in liberal democratic societies.
\nWhile in previous editions of the Summer School we have discussed alternatives to the existing capitalist regime such as property-owning democracy(2014) and democratic socialism (2018)\, in this edition we seek to discuss more largely the legitimacy of free market capitalism and the political role and structure of the private company.
\nWe are particularly interested in debating the following questions: \;
\nWhat is the philosophical foundation of the legal personhood of the company?
\nShould a liberal-democratic state impose democratic rules and rights on the company? \;
\nAre democratic constraints on the operations of the company an encroachment on fundamental private property rights of its owners?
\nCan rules and rights simultaneously be politically and economically feasible? \;
\nAre free market capitalism and social justice still compatible? If so\, to what extent?
\nWhat philosophical grounds justify state regulation and interference in the market? \; \;
\nWhat limits should be devised to the market for the sake of the public interest? \;
\nWhat is the nature of the public interest?
\nFormat
\nThe course features four invited speakers\, who will deliver one to two lectures each. We invite the participation of Ph.D. students\, postdoctoral scholars and established researchers to join us in the discussion and present their ongoing work on these topics or any related theme.
\nHow to Apply
\nTo present a paper\, submit an abstract of no more than 500 words\, along with 3-5 keywords at \;
To attend the school without presenting a paper\, complete the participation form with your name\, institutional affiliation (if any)\, and a short bio at \;https://goo.gl/4juVcp
\nWomen and members of socially under-represented collectives are especially encouraged to apply.
\nDeadlines
\nThe deadline for submissions of abstracts is May 31\, 2019. Applicants will be notified by June 9 \;if their paper has been selected for the school.
\nThe deadline to apply for participation is June 16\, 2019. \;Applicants will be notified on a rolling basis.
\nRegistration and Fee
\nThe participation fee is 100 Euros. Detailed information about registration\, program\, and accommodation are available on the school website. \;
\nFor other queries\, contact: 10thbragasummerschool@gmail.com
ORGANIZER: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR