CFP: Reason, Power, and History: The Philosophical Foundations of Critical Theory
Submission deadline: February 25, 2012
Conference date(s):
March 30, 2012 - April 1, 2012
Conference Venue:
Emory University
Atlanta,
United States
Details
Critical Theory stands at the intersection of philosophy and the social
sciences, and its concern with reason, power, and history has made it a
versatile theoretical tool for both social and scientific inquiry. Since
its inception in the 20th Century with the Frankfurt School, Critical
Theory has developed a rich and complex relationship with the Western
philosophical tradition, constantly reshaping its own relation to it and
reevaluating the discourses of history, reason and power from which it
emerged.
This genealogy compels us to inquire into the history of the
concepts and methodology of Critical Theory even as we engage in its
practice. This conference aims to promote such inquiry through the
engagement of questions such as: How do we understand the methodological
significance of Critical Theory for the social sciences and philosophy?
What are the implications of Critical Theory for discourses concerned
with reason, power, and history? What is the genealogy and history of
Critical Theory's central concepts? How does Critical Theory allow us to
investigate the intersections and divergences of reason, power, and
history?
Papers from all philosophical perspectives are encouraged. Papers should
be sent as .pdf, .docx, .doc, or .rtf files, and should not exceed 15
double-spaced pages. Papers should be submitted prepared for blind
review, with all personal information included in the body of the e-mail
and not in the document itself.
E-mail submissions to Rebekah Spera at:
[email protected].