CfA - Life in the Spotlight: The Philosophy of Nature around 1800 in the Context of Biocentric Debates in Environmental Ethics

CfA - Life in the Spotlight: The Philosophy of Nature around 1800 in the Context of Biocentric Debates in Environmental Ethics 

Thethemeofthis conferencepicks up onthe question of life and its meaning for humanbeings and the environment, in the contexts of modern biocentric debates about contemporary environmental ethicsand the concept of life around 1800, with emphasison thephilosophy of nature. Researchers in the field of philosophy, but also fromrelated disciplines in the arts, are cordially invited to apply. 

Application documents must include: an abstract (amaximumof 400 words with no indication of authorship) and a separate document providing brief information on theapplicant’sacademic background (amaximumof one page). Email to leben.kiel2023[-at-]gmail.com. 

Deadline for submission: July 3, 2022. 

Date and venue: April 20-22, 2023, University of Kiel. 

Languages: German, English. 

Covering or subsidizing of travel and accommodation costs cannot be guaranteed, but the organizers are endeavoring to secure funding.A post-conferencepublication on the theme of the conference is in prospect. Detailed information is available on the following website:https://www.philsem.uni-kiel.de/de/lehrstuehle/philosophie-und-ethik-der-umwelt/termine-aktuelles.For answers to questions and further information regarding the conference, please contact Dr Georg Oswald at:leben.kiel2023[-at-]gmail.com