CFP: 18th Gateway Graduate Conference: The Metaphysics of Value

Submission deadline: February 11, 2024

Conference date(s):
April 13, 2024

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Conference Venue:

University of Missouri - St. Louis Department of Philosophy, The Philosophers' Forum
Saint Louis, United States

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Details

The University of Missouri - St. Louis' Philosophers' Forum invites submissions from current graduate students related to the conference title: "The Metaphysics of Value." Papers on related areas are welcome, including, but not limited to:

  • Metaethics (i.e., the ontology of morality)
  • Philosophy of Logic (i.e., the ontology of logic)
  • Value Theory (i.e., monism/pluralism about intrinsic values, ontology of intrinsic/instrumental values)

Papers that explore the intersections of these domains are also encouraged.

This event will take place in-person, but will also be broadcast via Zoom. Presenters will have the opportunity to present their work, receive feedback, and take questions in real-time.

The keynote speakers for this conference are Justin Clarke-Doane (Columbia University) and Joe Salerno (Saint Louis University).

To apply, please submit:

  1. A paper prepared for anonymous review, not exceeding 3500 words in length and suitable for a 20-25 minute presentation.
  2. A separate cover sheet including name, institutional affiliation, contact information, paper title, word count, and an abstract of no more than 300 words to [email protected].

Each day will feature presentations from 4-5 graduate students with subsequent commentary from fellow graduate student commentators. All papers undergo peer review by the officers of the Philosophers’ Forum.

The new deadline for submission is February 11th, 2024. Successful applicants will be informed by February 25th, 2024.    Each day will feature presentations from 4-5 graduate students with subsequent commentary from fellow graduate student commentators. All papers undergo peer review by the officers of the Philosophers' Forum.   Any questions, comments, or concerns about the conference can be directed to Tim Luft (tplgcb (at) umsystem.edu). Those interested in attending the conference in a different capacity (as a commentator or as an attendee) should also reach out to Tim Luft.

We look forward to your submissions!

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