CFP: Phenomenological Accounts and Dimensions of the Social and Political

The North American Society for Early Phenomenology and the Max Scheler Society of North America invite abstracts for papers on phenomenological work related to phenomenological accounts and dimensions of the social and political.

The early phenomenological movement was marked not only by the attempt to clarify the meaning of phenomenology, but also by the exploration of the various avenues for phenomenological investigation. Central to this early development were questions related to the diverse aspects of the social and political. These early investigations sought to provide ways in which phenomenology could contribute to questions related to the distinctive nature of social and communal experiences, social ontology, foundations of law and social norms, political leadership and authority, violence and war, solidarity, and principles of justice. NASEP and MSSNA welcome papers examining the contribution the early phenomenological movement had for such concerns and papers illustrating how these contributions have informed more recent approaches to philosophical investigations into the social and political. We are particularly interested in papers that draw attention to thinkers and problems that have been historically neglected and/or underrepresented.

We especially encourage submissions from individuals who identify as members of groups currently underrepresented in philosophy and academia more generally.

Abstracts should be 400-600 words and include a short bibliography. Abstracts must be prepared for blind review and sent to Charlene Elsby ([email protected]). Please specify in your email if you would like your abstract considered under the mandates of either MSSNA or NASEP.

Deadline for submissions is February 1st, 2025.

Decisions will be sent out no later than March 1st, 2025.