The International Conference on \;Naturalism and Its Challenges \;(ICNIC) will be held\, most likely virtually\, by the Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP)\, Tehran. This conference is organized to provide an international platform for students\, researchers\, and academics to share their views on the main themes of the Conference with philosophy experts across the world.All abstract/paper submissions will be peer-reviewed and evaluated on the basis of originality\, research depth\, accuracy and relevance to the Conference general themes by the scientific committee.
\nTHE CONFERENCE THEMES
\nThe Conference themes\, grouped in ten main tracks\, are the following (but are not limited to):
\n1. \; \; \;History\, Theories\, and Criticisms
\nNaturalism in the History of Philosophy
\nThe Nature and Kinds of Naturalism
\nCriticisms of Naturalism
\n2. \; \; \; \;Science
\nPhilosophy of Science and Naturalism
\nHistory of Science and Naturalism
\nScience Studies and Naturalism
\n3. \; \; \; \;Metaphysics
\nNaturalized Metaphysics
\nMetaphysical Naturalism
\nNaturalistic Approaches to Metaphysical Problems
\n4. \; \; \;Knowledge
\nNaturalized Epistemology
\nEpistemological Skepticism and Naturalism
\nTheories of Knowledge and Naturalism
\n5. \; \; \; \;Mind
\nPhilosophy of Mind and Naturalism
\nCognitive Sciences and Naturalism
\n6. \; \; \; \;Language
\nPhilosophy of Language and Naturalism
\nLinguistics and Naturalism
\n7. \; \; \;Logics and Mathematics
\nPhilosophy of Logic and Naturalism
\nPhilosophy of Mathematics and Naturalism
\n8. \; \; \; \;Religion
\nPhilosophy of Religion and Naturalism
\nReligious Studies and Naturalism
\nTheology and Naturalism
\n9. \; \; \; \;Normativity
\nMoral Philosophy and Naturalism
\nValue Theories and Naturalism
\nLegal Philosophy and Naturalism
\n10. \; \;Art
\nPhilosophy of Art and Naturalism
\nAesthetics and Naturalism
\nArt Studies and Naturalism.
\nTHE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
\nAlexander Miller\, the University of Otago\, New Zealand.
\nGary N. Kemp\, the University of Glasgow\, Scotland.
\nKourken Michaelian\, Centre for Philosophy of Memory\, the Université\; Grenoble Alpes\, France.
\nGholamreza Zakiani\, Allameh Tabatabaei University\, Tehran.
\nHossein Sheykh Rezaee\, Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP)\, Tehran.
\nMinoo Hojjat\, Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP)\, Tehran.
\nAli Hossein Khani\, Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP)\, Tehran.
\nHassan Amiriara\, Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP)\, Tehran.
\nAmir Hossein Khodaparast\, Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP)\, Tehran.
\nFereshte Nabati\, \;Allameh Tabatabaei University\, Tehran.
\nMeysam Tavakoli Bina\, Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP)\, Tehran.
\nSeyed Mahmoud Yousefsani\, Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP)\, Tehran.
\nHassan Miandari\, Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP)\, Tehran.
\nZia Movahed\, Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP)\, Tehran.
\nShapour Etemad\, Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP)\, Tehran.
\nShahram Pazouki\, Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP)\, Tehran.
\nHossein Masoumi Hamedani\, Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP)\, Tehran.
\nAboutorab Yaghmaie\, Shahid Beheshti University\, Tehran.
\nKeyvan Alasti\, National Research Institute for Science Policy (NRISP)\, Tehran.
\nHamed Bikaraan-Behesht\, National Research Institute for Science Policy (NRISP)\, Tehran.
\nMahmoud Morvarid\, Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM)\, Tehran.
\nMeysam Mohammad Amini\, Shahid Beheshti University\, Tehran.
\nAmir-Mohammad Gamini\, University of Tehran\, Tehran.
\nSeyed N. Mousavian\, Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP)\, Tehran.
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\nIMPORTANT DATES
\nAbstract submission: \;December 21st\, 2021
\nAbstract notification: \;January 15th\, 2022
\nRegistration ends: \;February 20th\, 2022
\nConference Days: \;March 06th &ndash\; 08th\, 2022
\nPlease consult the conference website for the most up-to-date scheduling information.
\nINSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS
\nExtended Abstracts:
\nAuthors are required to prepare an \;extended abstract \;of their papers\, 700 words (min) to 1200 words (max). All submissions must be made through \;the Conference Website: \;http://naturalism.irip.ac.ir. Only abstracts submitted through the electronic system will be considered for reviewing. The submission system requests information about the authors. This information will not be given to the reviewers.
\nIn writing the abstract\, please use the standard fonts/formatting (preferably APA 7th \;edition). It is not required for the authors to submit the full version of their papers. Upon acceptance of the abstracts\, authors who are willing to do so can submit their full-length papers.
\nSubmissions (both abstract and paper) should be prepared for double-blind review\, i.e.\, without author names or other identifying material. All abstract/paper submissions will be peer-reviewed and evaluated on the basis of originality\, research depth\, accuracy and relevance to the main themes of the Conference by the scientific committee.
\nWhen an abstract/paper is accepted\, at least one of the authors has to register to the Conference and deliver the talk. Failure to do so will lead to rejection of the application to attend the conference. \;
\nHow to Submit an Abstract:
To submit your abstract\, please first register at \;http://naturalism.irip.ac.ir/contacts?_action=loginForm.
To do so\, please choose "Register" on the top of the page or go to the &ldquo\;Papers&rdquo\; section and select &ldquo\;Submit Paper&rdquo\;\; then choose &ldquo\;Register&rdquo\;. Fill out the form and click &ldquo\;Save&rdquo\;. You will be provided with a unique password to log in.
\nHaving received your password\, click &ldquo\;Log in&rdquo\; and enter your (previously chosen) Username and (provided) Password. Once logged in\, you will be able to submit your abstract by selecting &ldquo\;Submit New Abstract&rdquo\;. You are required to enter the Full Title\, Abstract\, and Keywords of your abstract and upload the abstract file. After filling out all the required (*) fields\, click &ldquo\;Finish Submission&rdquo\;. A Paper ID will be dedicated to your submission.
\nYou will be able to track the status of your submission by going to the &ldquo\;Paper Status&rdquo\; page.
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\nNOTES FOR AUTHORS
\nTo attend the Conference please register at the Conference Website: \;http://naturalism.irip.ac.ir
\nAuthors are required to prepare an \;extended abstract \;of their papers\, 700 words (min) to 1200 words (max).
\nPlease register and submit the extended abstract via the Conference Website: \;http://naturalism.irip.ac.ir
\nIn writing the abstract\, please use the standard fonts/formatting (preferably APA 7th edition).
\nOnly abstracts submitted through the electronic system will be considered for reviewing.
\nIt is not required for the authors to submit the full version of their papers. Upon acceptance of the abstracts\, authors who are willing to do so can submit their full-length papers.
\nSubmissions (both abstract and paper) should be prepared for double-blind review\, i.e.\, without author names or other identifying material.
\nThe submission system requests information about the authors. This information will not be given to the reviewers.
\nAll abstract/paper submissions will be peer-reviewed and evaluated on the basis of originality\, research depth\, accuracy and relevance to the main themes of the Conference by the scientific committee.
\nWhen an abstract/paper is accepted\, at least one of the authors has to register to the Conference and deliver the talk. Failure to do so will lead to rejection of the application to attend the conference. \;
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UPON ACCEPTANCE OF YOUR ABSTRACT
Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection by January 15th\, 2022.
\nAt this point\, authors of accepted abstracts will receive instructions on how to prepare and present their papers at the ICNIC Conference.
\nAuthors are required to present their work in a scheduled session. The presentation time is approx. 20 minutes followed by a 10-minute Q &\; A session.
\nDepending on the official government announcement on the pandemic\, authors will be notified of the format of the presentations\; as it currently goes\, it is most likely that the presentations will be held virtually. The instructions will be provided in due course.
\nUpon request\, IRIP will issue Certificates of Attendance.
\nAs the proceedings of the Conference will be submitted to the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC)\, the papers that will be published in the proceedings will also be indexed in ISC. (See below)
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\nPROCEEDINGS
\nBy the consult of the scientific committee\, the \;selected full papers \;presented at the ICNIC Conference will be published\, as Post-Conference Proceedings\, by IRIP Publishing.
\nThe \;accepted extended abstracts \;will appear in the News Letter of the Conference and the Conference Abstract Notebook.
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\nTHE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
\nThe Conference Director: Hossein Sheykh Rezaee
\nThe Scientific Coordinators: \; \;Hossein Sheykh Rezaee\, \;Hassan Amiriara\, Ali Hossein Khani
\nThe Organizing Coordinator: Hassan Amiriara
\nThe Administrative Assistants: Saeed Makhani\, Hossein Rostami Jallilian
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\nCONTACT INFORMATION
\nFor further information and assistance\, please contact us in one of the following ways:
\nVia Email: \;naturalism2022@gmail.com\; \;naturalism@irip.ac.ir
\nVia Phone: +98 - 9376178938
\nVia WhatsApp: +98 - 9376178938
\n\;Via Conference Website: \;http://naturalism.irip.ac.ir
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