Within anglophone debates in political theory\, the ideal-nonideal paradigm remains dominant. Broadening beyond Rawls&rsquo\; initial distinction between full compliance and noncompliance\, the ideal-nonideal binary places theories that begin from certain assumptions about society in relation to those that begin by accepting society &ldquo\;as it is&rdquo\;. Despite disagreement over the limits of ideal and/or nonideal theory\, these debates nevertheless serve to reproduce the dominance of the ideal- nonideal paradigm and obscure alternative approaches to political theory. The aim of our conference is to dislodge the ubiquity of the ideal/nonideal framework and showcase alternative epistemologies and methodologies that sit entirely outside the ideal and nonideal approach.
\nWithin the history of political philosophy\, the &lsquo\;continental tradition&rsquo\; provides a wealth of alternative approaches. To name a few\, Hannah Arendt\, following Heidegger&rsquo\;s and Jaspers&rsquo\;s phenomenology\, developed an original account of the political as an action in concert that brings novelty into the world. From a phenomenological perspective as well\, Simone de Beauvoir and Frantz Fanon respectively gave an account of what it means to be a woman and what it means to be racialized. On another level\, philosophers such as Nancy Fraser moved beyond the ideal- nonideal paradigm in order to provide a theory of justice rooted in critical theory.
\nIn addition to a keynote lecture given by Linda Zerilli (University of Chicago)\, this event will feature talks by PhD students. Please check the CfP for submission details. \;
\nSubmissions are due by May 30\, 2021.
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