Philosophy of the City—San Francisco

During the last few Philosophy of the City conferences, pertinent research questions and areas have emerged, showing how philosophers can uniquely contribute to an understanding of the city. For this conference, zeroing in on the research strands below remains paramount, but we welcome all submissions aiming to understand the city as a concept, any of its dimensions, or urban affairs. Interdisciplinary scholars who strongly include philosophical insights in their presentations are welcome. 

For individual submissions, provide abstracts of 200-300 words. For panels of 3-4, each abstract should be 150-200 words. To suggest an unconventional presentation, please inquire. Send submissions and questions to Shane Epting, [email protected]. All submissions should be prepared for anonymous review. Acceptance/rejection notices should arrive within 2 weeks after submission. Deadline: July 15, 2016. For all other details, see philosophyofthecity.org.

Research Strands
Justice and the City 
Resilient Local Economies
Philosophy of (and in) Urban Planning
Applied Ethics and the City
Race in Urban Affairs
Emotions and the City
Aesthetics and Public Art
Humans, Animals, and Environment in the City
Municipal Governance Issues
Feminism and the City
Urban Food Systems
The Pedestrian in the City
The City in the History of Philosophy
Metaphilosophy and Philosophy of the City
Shaping the City through Technology: Smart Cities, Engineering and Architecture

Conference Committee: Ronald Sundstrom, Remmon Barbaza, Mary Marcous, and Shane Epting