Virginia Philosophical Association Conference

Virtual Conference Link: Conference links have been sent to VPA members. If you would like to attend the 81st VPA Meeting virtually and do not yet have a link (or would like another sent to you), please email [email protected] with the subject line "VPA Zoom Request." You do not have to be a current member of the VPA to attend virtually.

In-Person Conference Info:

No one will be required to attend in person, but those who prefer to do so will meet in DeMoss Hall, which is the very large pillared building at the center of the campus. The address of Liberty University is 1971 University Boulevard, Lynchburg, VA 24515.

Our conference will take place inRoom 1334, which is on the ground floor toward the northern end of the building. If you enter the building from the side with the pillars on it, you will proceed straight until you reach a point where you must turn to the left or to the right. Turn right and you will eventually come to room 1334. We will post signage to guide you to the room. 1334 normally seats 66 people, but due to the pandemic the capacity has been reduced by 50%. We think that this will be sufficient, based on the number of attendees at recent VPAconferences combined with the fact that several presenters and commenters have already indicated that they will be attending virtually.

Parking on campus is only permitted to those who have a parking permit. We are procuring permits for the attenders. IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE IN PERSON, PLEASE WRITE TO ME SO THAT I CAN GET A PERMIT FOR YOU. My email address is [email protected].

Masks are required whenever we are inside any academic building on campus except when one is presenting or eating/drinking. A Plexiglas panel has been installed in front of the podium so that those presenting may do so without wearing a mask. As always, Friday’s festivities include a complimentary banquet (provided by Liberty University). Masks are not required during the banquet but should be worn during the banquet address. Refreshments will be available on Friday afternoon and a continental breakfast will be provided on Saturday morning. Masks may be doffed while eating, but for everyone’s safety the university requires that they be worn the rest of the time.

The Virginia Philosophical Association will meet for its annual conference on October 30-31 at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

We welcome submissions in any area of philosophy from faculty, graduate students, and independent scholars. Papers should be no longer than 4,500 words. Please prepare the paper for blind review and include a brief abstract. Email papers to Michael Jones, [email protected], with 'VPA Submission' in the subject line. Commentators will be solicited from those whose papers are not selected, please indicate in your submission whether you would be willing to comment.  Submissions are due by July 1, 2020.  

The conference will include submitted presentations (with commentators) from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. The conference also includes a brief business meeting and two invited talks, one of which takes place at the end of the Friday night meal. The meeting concludes with the humorously wrought but seriously intended "Resolution of Thanks" to the host institution.

The VPA charges no dues or registration fees for the meeting and the host institution graciously provides an evening meal.

• All faculty or graduate students in philosophy at a Virginia college or university (or those with equivalent competence and interest in philosophy) are invited to submit papers to the conference, participate in the conference, and vote on officers.
• Philosophers from other states are also welcome to submit papers to the conference and participate in the conference.
• All philosophy undergrads, other undergrads, and community members are welcome to participate

For more information, please visit the VPA website: