The Pacific University Undergraduate Philosophy Conference is an annual\, two-day conference held each spring\, attracting students from across the country and internationally. Since 1997\, more than 1\,600 students from over 350 schools have participated in our conference.
\nThese students represent all 50 U.S. states as well as a number of Canadian provinces and several other countries. All of the participants are undergraduate students\, with the exception of the annual keynote address by a renowned philosopher. Past keynote speakers have included Paul Churchland\, Hilary Putnam\, John Searle\, Keith Lehrer\, Catherine Elgin\, John Perry\, Hubert Dreyfus\, Jerry Fodor\, Alvin Plantinga\, Cora Diamond\, James Sterba\, Peter \;Kivy\, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong\, Daniel Dennett\, \;Elliott Sober\, Alva Noë\;\, L.A. Paul\, Susan Haack\, John Martin Fischer\, and Manuel Vargas. \;
\n2026 Keynote Speaker: Deborah Mower (University of Mississippi)
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Submission Instruction
Electronic submissions (as Word documents) are required and should be sent to the conference committee at \;pacuphilconference@gmail.com. Submissions should include both the full paper \;and an abstract of no more than 200 words. \; Please send these\, prepared for blind review\, as an email attachment. \;The attachment should be a single file (preferred file formats are .docx or .odt) with title\, abstract\, paper\, and bibliography. \; In the body of the email\, please include the title of your paper\, your name\, and your university. Submissions must be recieved by February 13th to be considered for acceptance.
ORGANIZER;CN=Richard Frohock: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000 SUMMARY:POPULAR CULTURE ASSOCIATION & AMERICAN CULTURE ASSOCIATION 2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE UID:20260404T110102Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/New_York LOCATION:Atlanta Marriott Marquis\, Atlanta\, Georgia 30303\, United States\, Atlanta\, United States\, USA DESCRIPTION:Philosophy and Culture Area
\n\nCall for Proposals:
\nSessions\, Panels\, Papers\, and Session Key Note Speaker
\n\nPOPULAR CULTURE ASSOCIATION &\; AMERICAN CULTURE ASSOCIATION
\n2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
\n\;
\nAtlanta\, Georgia
\n\;
\nApril 8-11\, 2026
\n\;
\nAtlanta Marriott Marquis\, 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE\, Atlanta\, \;Georgia 30303\, United States
\n\nFor more information\, including dates and deadlines\, please go to:
\n\n\nThe Philosophy and Culture Area is a welcoming and inclusive group which seeks any and all papers and panel discussions that explore the intersection of philosophy and culture. \; We typically run 8 or more sessions each year. We are going to have a number of panel discussions as well. Please submit your panel discussion name as a panel in the submission process. All philosophical approaches are welcome. Non-philosophers must make clear the connection of their project to the philosophical \;tradition.
\n\nGiven recent events\, and the location of this year&rsquo\;s conference\, we encourage submissions on hot-button topics concerning the Philosophy and Popular Culture of Georgia life\, local politics\, public education\, police\, the legal system\, labor relations\, and others that come to mind are most welcome.
\n\nPlease submit an abstract of your paper or discussion panel of no more than 200 words (including presentation title) and complete contact information (name\, institutional affiliation\, mail and e-mail addresses\, and telephone numbers). You must be a member of the PCA to submit an abstract. ONLY abstracts submitted through the PCA/ACA website may be considered for inclusion in the conference program. New ideas for what and how to present are most welcome!!
\n\nA Note on Undergraduate Submissions:
\nPhilosophy and Culture accepts individual undergraduate submissions and discussion panel proposals. At the conference these sessions will be chaired by an Area Chair or\, in the case of a group from one institution\, a supervising faculty member. Chairs and faculty are happy to mentor students. Any help needed will be given to make your presentation the most beneficial. Let the chair know if you need anything: Christopher M. Innes\, cinnes@boisestate.edu. \; \; \;
\n\nPlease send all \;inquiries \;to the Philosophy and Culture Area Chair: Christopher M Innes Ph.D.\, cinnes@boisestate.edu
\n\nA SHORT LIST OF PREVIOUSLY PRESENTED PAPERS
\n·\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Labyrinths of Reason and Delusion in Devs
\n·\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; The Rise of Public Philosophy: Bringing Philosophy Out of the Classroom
\n·\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Can you rape a robot? Dehumanization\, personhood\, and gender
\n·\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Insight Check on The Self: Tabletop Role-playing Games as Sites of Hermeneutical Epistemic Justice
\n\n·\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; The Work of Art in the Age of Digital Replication: Record Collecting as a Focal Practice
\n ORGANIZER;CN=Christopher Innes: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T234500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T234500 SUMMARY:22nd Annual CSUB Philosophy & Religious Studies Conference UID:20260404T110103Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:Europe/London DESCRIPTION:TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL PHILOSOPHY &\; RELIGIOUS STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE CONFERENCE
\nFRIDAY\, MAY 8th\, 2026\, 10.00am &ndash\; 4.00pm
\nThe Humanities Complex\, California State University Bakersfield\, room 1109
\nUndergraduate students are invited to submit work in any area of philosophy or religious studies for presentatio\;\;n at CSUB&rsquo\;s Twenty-Second Annual Philosophy and Religious Studies Conference. The conference provides an excellent opportunity to present\, discuss their best work\, and connect with the wider academic community.
\nThe deadline for submissions is Wednesday\, April 8th. Submissions should be either in the form of full papers (9-10 pages) or as extended abstracts (3-4 pages)\, prepared for anonymous review\, and submitted in Word or PDF format to Dr. Fran Fairbairn (ffairbairn@csub.edu). Decisions will be made by April 17th. A small number of Zoom presentations may be considered in cases where accepted students not local to Bakersfield are unable to travel. Direct any questions to Dr. Fran Fairbairn (ffairbairn@csub.edu) or Dr. Joseph Florez (jflorez1@csub.edu). We look forward to reading your submissions!
\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Amanda Baugh (California State University\, Northridge)
ORGANIZER: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T170000 SUMMARY:WKU Undergraduate Philosophy Conference UID:20260404T110104Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/Chicago LOCATION:1906 College Heights Blvd\, Bowling Green\, United States\, 42101 DESCRIPTION:Western Kentucky University is holding its fifth undergraduate philosophy conference on Friday\, April 10th\, 2026. The conference's keynote speaker is Professor Natalie Nenadic (University of Kentucky)\, whose talk is title is TBA.
\nThe soft deadline for submitting papers is February 16th\, 2026\; the hard deadline for submiting papers is March 9th\, 2026. Submissions receieved by the soft deadline will be given priority for conference acceptances. Students currently enrolled at any institution of higher education (a community college\, college\, or university) are eligible to submit a paper for the event. To submit a paper\, please enclose an anonymized paper with an abstract and title\, together with an cover sheet that includes your institution.
\nPlease keep papers to a length suitable for reading and/or presenting in 30 minutes (i.e. no more than 5\,000 words). Speakers will also have a Q&\;A of 15-to-20 minutes (depending on the conference schedule).
\nThe review process is as follows: papers will be reviewed by fellow students who are officers of the WKU Philosophy Club\, who will then decide which papers to accept.
\nThe conference venue will be in Grise Hall (Room TBA). Grise Hall is an accessible building. At present we are unable to offer funding for travel and lodging\, but we strongly encourage you to seek funding through your department\, college\, undergraduate student government\, and other available resources. Lunch and dinner will be provided to presenters.
\nThe conference is open to members of the WKU\, Bowling Green\, and Warren County communities\, and members of the public in Kentucky are welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no registration fee for participants or for audience members.
\nThose with questions can contact the Philosophy Club faculty advisor\, Professor Landon D. C. Elkind (landon.elkind[at]wku.edu) directly.
ORGANIZER;CN=Landon D. C. Elkind: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000 SUMMARY:14th Mid-Hudson Valley Undergraduate Philosophy Conference UID:20260404T110105Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/New_York LOCATION:3399 North Road\, Poughkeepsie\, United States\, 12601 DESCRIPTION:The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Marist University will host the Fourteenth Annual Mid-Hudson Valley Undergraduate Philosophy Conference 10-11 April 2026. Undergraduates are encouraged to submit papers on any topic in philosophy. The conference is selective\, accepting at most six papers. There are no concurrent presentations. Each paper presentation includes comments from another undergraduate from either Marist University's philosophy program or from one of the other philosophy programs at four other colleges in the Mid-Hudson Valley Region of Upstate New York. All of the undergraduate presentations will take place in the Henry Hudson Room on the third floor of Fontaine Hall at Marist University.
The keynote speaker this year will be Dr. Victor Kumar\, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Mind and Morality Lab and Director of the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University. Dr. Kumar&rsquo\;s research focuses primarily on questions lying at the intersection of ethics\, cognitive science\, and evolutionary theory. \; Dr. Kumar is the author (with Richmond Campbell) of \;A Better Ape: The Evolution of the Moral Mind and How it Made Us Human \;(Oxford University Press\, 2022) and editor (with Nina Strohminger) of \;The Moral Psychology of Disgust \;(Rowman &\; Littlefield\, 2018). His work has been published in \;Analysis\, \;Canadian Journal of Philosophy\, \;Cognition\, \;Journal of the American Philosophical Association\, Nous\, Philosopher's Imprint\, Philosophical Quarterly\, Philosophical Studies\, Synthese\, \;and elsewhere. \;Dr. Kumar&rsquo\;s keynote address will be at 5:00 pm on April 10. The title of his talk is &ldquo\;The Case Against Doom.&rdquo\;
Please send papers of no more than 3\,000 words (not including footnotes and bibliography) on any topic in philosophy by 30 January 2026. All papers should be anonymized for blind review\, with a cover sheet that includes an abstract of no more than 150 words and contact information. We are accepting electronic submissions by attachment in PDF or MS Word format. Please send submissions to Adam Freda at adam.freda1@marist.edu.
ORGANIZER;CN=Andrei Buckareff;CN=Adam Freda: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T170000 SUMMARY:The Marshall Institute Undergraduate Conference - Spring 2026 UID:20260404T110106Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/Detroit LOCATION:Fordham University\, Bronx\, United States\, 10458 DESCRIPTION:Submit a Paper\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the 2026 Undergraduate Conference -\n\n\nConference Date: APRIL 11\, 2026\n\nFordham University - Rose Hill Campus
\n441 East Fordham Road\, \;
\nBronx\, NY\, 10458 \;
\nMcShane Campus Center Rm 112
\nMain Entrance Parking:
\n2691 Southern Boulevard\, \;
\nBronx\, NY\, 10458 \;
\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: Telos &\; Happiness\n\nThe Marshall Institute for Ethical Thought &\; Action is inviting Undergraduate-Students to submit a paper on the topic\, Telos &\; Happiness. Paper submissions will be competitive&mdash\;papers submitted will be reviewed\, then selected to present. At the Conference (04/11)\, students' whose papers are selected will present on the theme of Telos &\; Happiness. \;
\nPaper Submission Deadline for Review is March 21\, 2026.
\nInvited guests and the audience are welcomed to ask questions and engage \;with the presenters. This event is a great opportunity for UG-Students to develop their Academic Writing and Public Speaking skills. \;
\n\n\n\n\n\nPrompt:\n\nStudents should try and answer a question they have on the topic within 5-7 pages. Some examples of questions may look like:
\n1. What is happiness?
\n2. Is virtue necessary for happiness?
\n3. Is an ethical life necessary to be happy?
\n4. What is the purpose of the human person?
\n5. Can a man be happy in this life? \;
\nNote: these are only suggested questions\; the question the student chooses to answer is up to them\, as long as it fits with the theme.
\n\n\n\n\n\nPaper Submission Deadline: MARCH 21\, 2026\n\nSubmit all papers to \;nicholasb@ethics-institute.org \;
\nPlease reach us at \;stephanieh@ethics-insitute.org \;if you have any questions
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ORGANIZER;CN=Stephanie Havens: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260415T234500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260415T234500 SUMMARY:A Summer of Social Ontology in Wuhan UID:20260404T110107Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:Asia/Shanghai LOCATION:Wuhan\, China DESCRIPTION:The School of Philosophy at Wuhan University\, with the support of the International Social Ontology Society\, is pleased to announce its second-annual Social Ontology Summer School. The Summer School will explore various topics in social ontology\, including group agency\, the metaphysics of social categories\, conventionalism about persons\, the ideal/non-ideal distinction\, social power\, and philosophical agency.
\nApplications are open to undergraduate and graduate students attending a university within China.
\nTime: June 4&ndash\;8\, 2026 (participants arrive on June 4 and depart on June 8\; sessions will be scheduled for June 5\, 6\, and 7)
\nLocation: Room B107\, School of Philosophy\, Wuhan University\, Wuhan\, Hubei Province\, China
\nWebsite: \;https://philosophy.whu.edu.cn/info/1032/125911.htm
\nApplication Timetable:
\nApril 15\, 2026 (Application Deadline)
\nApril 30\, 2026 (Notification of Acceptance)
\nExpenses: The Summer School will cover the following expenses for admitted applicants: accommodation from the night of June 4 through the morning of June 8\, travel expenses (round-trip train tickets) within China\, and group dinners on the nights of the Summer School. There is no registration fee. Participants are responsible for all other expenses\, including meals and intracity travel.
\nApplication Instructions: To apply\, please send your CV (including institutional affiliation\, coursework\, and research interests) and a brief (1 page) cover letter about why you&rsquo\;re interested in attending the summer school to soss.whu@gmail.com by April 15\, 2026 with the email subject &ldquo\;Application to Social Ontology Summer School&rdquo\;. While applications may be submitted in Chinese or English\, the Summer School will be conducted primarily in English.
\nApplicants may apply to present their research at a student panel during the Summer School. If you are interested in presenting\, please indicate your interest in the body of the email and attach a 250-word abstract and title for a proposed presentation as a separate document. Applicants whose proposals are accepted will be informed alongside notification of acceptance to the Summer School.
\nWhile the summer school is in session\, speakers will be providing lectures on their topics of expertise. The list of planned speakers includes:
\nThe OSU Philosophy Department is excited to announce the first biennial Heinzig-McMillan Student Conference. \;The conference is on May 15\, 2026 in Stillwater\, Oklahoma.
\n\nWe welcome submissions in any area of philosophy from advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Please submit abstracts up to 1500 words to philo@okstate.edu \;by April 15 for full consideration. The best student paper will be awarded a prize of $500. Limited travel funds are available for student presenters. For more information\, email \;shannon.spaulding@okstate.edu
\n\nThis year's keynote talk will be given by Prof. \;Eric Funkhouser\, University of Arkansas on "AI-Enabled Self-Deception". \;The program will be posted when it has been determined.
ORGANIZER;CN=Shannon Spaulding: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T170000 SUMMARY:Great Lakes Philosophy Conference: "Against the Current: Resistance in an Age of Suppression" UID:20260404T110109Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:Europe/London DESCRIPTION:2026 Great Lakes Philosophy Conference \; \;
\nAgainst the Current: Resistance in an Age of Suppression \;
\nDates: April 17-19\, 2026 \;
\nLocation: Virtual\, via Microsoft Teams \;
\n*NEW* Deadline for Submissions: February 15th\, 2026 \;
\n*NEW* Notification of Acceptance: February 22nd\, 2026 \;
\nWe invite submissions for an upcoming interdisciplinary conference exploring the theme of Resistance. \;
\nResistance takes many forms\; individual\, structural\, cultural\, epistemic\, and beyond. In recent years\, we have witnessed a resurgence of resistance to resistance: increasing attacks on academic freedom\, book bans\, the politicization of public education\, the undermining of scientific and social consensus\, and the erosion of democratic processes. At the same time\, we have also seen powerful and creative acts of dissent\, disruption\, and defiance. \;
\nThis conference aims to explore the complexities of resistance\; its moral and political dimensions\, its philosophical foundations\, its practical applications\, and its presence across disciplines. We welcome presentations that engage with the idea of resistance from a wide range of perspectives\, including (but not limited to): \;
\nInterdisciplinary approaches to systems change and disruption \;
\nThis year&rsquo\;s keynote speakers\, Dr. George Yancy (Emory University) and Dr. Tony Reames (University of Michigan)\, bring distinct yet complementary insights to our shared exploration of resistance: from the embodied and existential urgency of anti-racist public philosophy\, to the pursuit of equity in energy access and environmental policy. \;
\nWe welcome proposals from: \;
\nResearchers and students from fields such as philosophy\, law\, political science\, history\, public policy\, environmental studies\, religious studies\, education\, social science\, health\, the arts\, and beyond. \;
\nIndividual and joint presentations are welcome\; however\, each presenter must register separately. We are especially committed to creating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and intellectually rigorous space for underrepresented voices and perspectives. \;
\n**There will be a prize for the best undergraduate student paper.** \;
\n \;
**There will be a prize for the best graduate student paper.** \;
**There will be a prize for the high school student paper.** \;
\nTo apply\, please submit an extended abstract of up to 500 words through the GLPC Abstract Submission Form (linked below). \;
\nFinal papers from professionals and graduate students should be suitable for 20-minute presentations\, and final papers from undergraduate and high school students should be suitable for 15-minute presentations. All presentations should aim to be accessible and lively as part of constructive\, collaborative\, welcoming sessions. \; \;
\nKeynote Speakers: \;
\nDr. George Yancy\, Samuel Dobbs Professor of Philosophy\, Emory University \;
\nDr. Tony G. Reames\, Tishman Professor of Environmental Justice\, University of Michigan \;
\nThe Great Lakes Philosophy Conference is being hosted by the Siena Heights University philosophy department with generous support fromA2Ethics. \; \;
\nSend any questions about the conference toLharper3@sienaheights.edu. \;
\nPlease note that there will be a small registration fee associated with participation in this conference to help cover conference costs. \;
ORGANIZER;CN=Leland Harper: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000 SUMMARY:30th Annual SUNY Oneonta Undergraduate Philosophy Conference UID:20260404T110110Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/New_York LOCATION:SUNY Oneonta\, Oneonta\, United States DESCRIPTION:We are proud to announce the Call for Papers for the 30th Annual SUNY Oneonta Undergraduate Philosophy Conference. This long-running event provides a supportive and interactive professional forum for undergraduate students to present and discuss original philosophical research with peers and faculty from across the nation.
\nThe Conference will take place in-person April 17-18\, 2026 on the SUNY Oneonta campus.
\nDeadline Extended: Feb 24th\, 2026
\nSubmission Instructions:
\nWe welcome papers on any topic within the field of philosophy.
\nSubmissions should be between 10&ndash\;12 double-spaced pages (excluding bibliography and title page).
\nAll submissions will undergo a blind review process. To prepare your submission for blind review\, please be sure to remove all personally identifying material from your paper. \;
\nPlease send your paper as an attachment (PDF or DOCX preferred) to editor@OUPC.info
\nIn your email\, please include your name and institutional affiliation.
\nPlease note: this event will be held in-person on the SUNY Oneonta Campus. There will be no virtual/remote presentation sessions.
\nWe look forward to receiving your work and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the OUPC with you!
ORGANIZER: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000 SUMMARY:30th Annual SUNY Oneonta Undergraduate Philosophy Conference UID:20260404T110111Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/New_York LOCATION:SUNY Oneonta\, Oneonta\, United States DESCRIPTION:We are proud to announce the Call for Papers for the 30th Annual SUNY Oneonta Undergraduate Philosophy Conference. This long-running event provides a supportive and interactive professional forum for undergraduate students to present and discuss original philosophical research with peers and faculty from across the nation.
\nThe Conference will take place in-person April 17-18\, 2026 on the SUNY Oneonta campus.
\nDeadline Extended: Feb 24th\, 2026
\nSubmission Instructions:
\nWe welcome papers on any topic within the field of philosophy.
\nSubmissions should be between 10&ndash\;12 double-spaced pages (excluding bibliography and title page).
\nAll submissions will undergo a blind review process. To prepare your submission for blind review\, please be sure to remove all personally identifying material from your paper. \;
\nPlease send your paper as an attachment (PDF or DOCX preferred) to editor@OUPC.info
\nIn your email\, please include your name and institutional affiliation.
\nPlease note: this event will be held in-person on the SUNY Oneonta Campus. There will be no virtual/remote presentation sessions.
\nWe look forward to receiving your work and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the OUPC with you!
ORGANIZER: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T170000 SUMMARY:Bristol Undergraduate Philosophy Conference UID:20260404T110112Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:Europe/London LOCATION:Cotham House\, 29 Cotham Hill\, Bristol \, Bristol\, United Kingdom\, BS6 6JL DESCRIPTION:This conference will provide an opportunity for Undergraduates to come and give a presentation of aspects of their work that they feel touch the sides of both Continental and Analytic philosophy. The &lsquo\;problem-oriented&rsquo\; style of Analytic philosophy has encouraged a renewed engagement with Continental approaches to certain philosophical issues. Alongside this\, recent trends in continental philosophy takes very seriously science\, mathematics\, and naturalism\, creating space for dialogue with analytic philosophy of science and metaphysics. The two &lsquo\;traditions&rsquo\; have common historical ancestors and touch on many of the same problems\, creating a fruitful space to explore attitudes to interpretation of the history of philosophy\, as well as contemporary debates.
ORGANIZER;CN=Noah Jarrold: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000 SUMMARY:KPA 2026 Meeting UID:20260404T110113Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/New_York LOCATION:1 Louie B Nunn Dr\, Highland Heights\, United States\, 41099 DESCRIPTION:CALL FOR PAPERS&mdash\;Kentucky Philosophical Association Meeting&mdash\;Saturday\, April 18th
\nThe Kentucky Philosophical Association is pleased to call for submissions of papers (preferred) or abstracts for its 2026 meeting on Saturday\, April 18th\, 2026. This year's meeting will be held at Northern Kentucky University (Landrum Academic Center\, 2nd Floor) in Highland Heights\, Kentucky (near Cincinnati\, Ohio). We are delighted to announce that this year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Valerie Gray Hardcastle (Northern Kentucky University)\, whose talk is titled "The Question of Casey&rsquo\;s Law: Signals\, Goals\, Learning\, Addiction\, and Freedom".
\nCALL FOR ABSTRACTS: RESEARCH TALKS
\nSubmissions on any philosophical topic are welcome.
\nAbstracts alone are acceptable at this stage. But preference will be submissions accompanied by partial or complete paper drafts extending beyond 1\,500 words. Papers should not exceed 3\,000 words (not including footnotes and references). Abstract and paper submissions should be prepared for blind review. Submissions should include a cover page with the following information in a separate file:
\ntitle of paper
\n100-to-150-word abstract
\nauthor&rsquo\;s name
\ninstitutional affiliation
\nemail address
\nindicate whether you are willing to serve as a commentator should your paper be accepted
\nany A/V needs that are necessary should your paper be accepted
\nPlease send research talk submissions to Landon Elkind (Western Kentucky University) at landon.elkind@wku.edu with &lsquo\;KPA 2026 Research Talk&rsquo\; as the subject line.
\nCALL FOR ABSTRACTS: TEACHING TALKS
\nSubmissions related to teaching philosophy in higher education settings are welcome. Topics might include discussions of syllabuses and course organization\, assignment methods\, grading methods\, in-class activities\, co-teaching courses\, and more.
\nAbstracts alone are acceptable at this stage. But preference will be submissions accompanied by partial or complete paper drafts extending beyond 1\,500 words. Papers should not exceed 3\,000 words (not including footnotes and references). Abstract and paper submissions should be prepared for blind review. Submissions should include a cover page with the following information in a separate file:
\ntitle of paper
\n100-to-150-word abstract
\nauthor&rsquo\;s name
\ninstitutional affiliation
\nemail address
\nindicate whether you are willing to serve as a commentator should your paper be accepted
\nany A/V needs that are necessary should your paper be accepted
\nPlease send teaching talk submissions to Landon Elkind (Western Kentucky University) at landon.elkind@wku.edu with &lsquo\;KPA 2026Teaching Talk&rsquo\; as the subject line.
\nCALL FOR ABSTRACTS: PANEL DISCUSSIONS
\nSubmissions related to philosophy in Kentucky and/or its higher educational settings\, to philosophical research topics\, or to matters of public significance and/or interdisciplinary interest (especially where these topics intersect in some substantial way with philosophical teaching\, research\, or methods) are welcome. Topics might include organizations of interdepartmental programs or research centers\, public health policies or laws in Kentucky or the United States\, or talks from those outside the discipline of philosophy and &ldquo\;what I would say to philosophers if I had the chance&rdquo\; (about our teaching\, research\, or other matters). Part of the point of panels is to facilitate interdisciplinary talks and exchange (given that many philosophy faculty and programs are housed within interdisciplinary departments or colleges). Panel participants may be faculty at universities\, students\, activists\, policymakers\, or practitioners.
\nAbstracts summarizing the orientation of the panel and what the audience might expect to hear about or learn should be submitted with the list of proposed panel participants (confirmation of participation by participants is not required at this stage). Please include with the abstract submission:
\ntitle of the panel
\n100-to-150-word abstract for the panel discussion
\npanel organizer&rsquo\;s name\, institutional affiliation\, and email address
\npanel moderator&rsquo\;s name\, institutional affiliation\, and email address (if different from above)
\npanel participants&rsquo\; names\, institutional affiliations (or relevant background)\, and email addresses
\nany A/V needs that are necessary should your paper be accepted
\nPlease send teaching talk submissions to Landon Elkind (Western Kentucky University) at landon.elkind@wku.edu with &lsquo\;KPA 2026Panel Discussion&rsquo\; as the subject line.
\nCALL FOR PAPERS: STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST
The Student Essay Contest is open to any undergraduate student who attends a college or university in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Each contestant may submit one essay entry only.
The first-place winner will receive $100 and be asked to read their paper at the KPA annual meeting. The runner up will receive a letter of recognition from the Kentucky Philosophical Association.
\nPapers should not exceed 3\,000 words (not including footnotes and references). Abstract and paper submissions should be prepared for blind review. Submissions should include a cover page with the following information in a separate file:
\ntitle of paper
\n100-to-150-word abstract
\nauthor&rsquo\;s name
\ninstitutional affiliation
\nemail address
\nindicate whether you are willing to serve as a commentator should your paper be accepted
\nany A/V needs that are necessary should your paper be accepted
\nPlease send questions and contest submissions to \;Rory Goggins (Murray State University) at rgoggins@murraystate.edu with &ldquo\;KPA 2026 Student Essay Contest&rdquo\; as the subject line.
\nINCLUSIVE ATMOSPHERE AND ACCOMMODATIONS REQUESTS
\nThe KPA is committed to inclusion and welcomes a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds including but not limited to gender diversity\, people of color\, the LGBTQ community\, and people with disabilities. All conference activities will occur in accessible buildings. To request accessibility accomodations\, please contact Landon Elkind (Western Kentucky University) at landon.elkind@wku.edu.
\nhttps://kentuckyphilosophy.blogspot.com/
\n ORGANIZER;CN=Landon D. C. Elkind: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T170000 SUMMARY:2026 STL Undergraduate Philosophy Conference UID:20260404T110114Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/Chicago LOCATION:1 Brookings Drive\, Saint Louis\, United States\, 63130 DESCRIPTION:STL Undergraduate Philosophy Conference
\n\n
Conference: \;April 18\, 2026
Venue: \;Washington \;University in \;St. Louis
Organizer: \;Sahar Joakim Resch\, Ph.D. [sjoakim@stlcc.edu]
Assistant Organizer: \;Jason Gardner\, Ph.D.
Funding Coordinator: \;Marina DiMarco\, \;Ph.D.
RSVP \;to receive updates\, provide headcount for our food/drink order\, and for requesting accommodations
: \;https://forms.gle/rqDnDmtpzt2Qrcey8
Keynote: \;Liz Jackson\, Ph.D. (SLU)
On Saturday\, April 18\, the University of Delaware will host the 36th annual GPPC Undergraduate Conference. \;
\nSubmissions are due by January 31. See the CFP for more information.
\nPlease contact thegppc@gmail.com with any questions
\n ORGANIZER;CN=Noel Swanson: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20260425T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20260425T090000 SUMMARY:Beyond the Imitation Game UID:20260404T110116Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:Europe/Bucharest LOCATION:Splaiul Independentei nr. 204\, Bucharest\, Romania DESCRIPTION:We encourage BA\, MA and PhD students\, as well as early PhDs and postdocs\, to contribute research abstracts related to the event's topic areas. Abstracts should be written in English and should not exceed 300 words.
\nAbstracts will receive full consideration if sent before 25th of April 2026 at the following address: beyondimconference@gmail.com Word or PDF attachments preferred\, with the message titled "abstract submission".
\nAll submissions will go through a process of blind peer review. (Please write your identifying details in the body of the email\, and leave the attached abstract anonymized.) We intend notifications of acceptance to be sent out on or before the 8th of April. The conference programme will be announced as soon as review is completed.
\nFor any questions\, please don't hesitate to email: beyondimconference@gmail.com \;
\nYou may register at the same address (or by RSVP here on PhilEvents) on or before 8th of May in order to receive the Zoom connection details if you want to attend online.
\nThe conference is organized with the support of undergraduate students in the bachelor&rsquo\;s programme in cognitive science within the Department for Psychology at the University of Bucharest\, the support of the students enrolled in the Master&rsquo\;s Programme in Cognitive Science (Mind the Brain!) within the Department for Philosophy at the University of Bucharest\, and with the support of graduate students in the Doctoral School of Theoretical Philosophy within the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Bucharest.
ORGANIZER;CN=Sandra-Catalina Branzaru;CN="Catalina Frâncu";CN=Daniel Cristian Stancu;CN=E.G. Rosu;CN=David Buciuman;CN=Petru A. Costeschi;CN=Alexia Lungianu;CN=Andreea-Isabela Gavrila: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260425T170000 SUMMARY:Indiana Philosophical Association\, Spring Workshop UID:20260404T110117Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis LOCATION:Purdue University\, West Lafayette\, United States\, 47907 DESCRIPTION:Abstracts:
\nThe Indiana Philosophical Association invites submissions in any area of philosophy. Submitted abstracts should be:
\n(i) between 150-300 words in length\,
\n(ii) prepared for blind review\, and
\n(iii) accompanied by a separate document that includes the title and the author&rsquo\;s information (name\,
\naffiliation\, and contact information).
\nMaterials should be submitted to IPA Secretary and Treasurer\, Brian Chance\, at ipaconferencesubmissions@gmail.com.
\nPlease make sure to include &ldquo\;IPA Fall 2025 Submission&rdquo\; in the subject line. Suggestions for commentators and session
\nchairs (including self-nominations) are also welcome and encouraged.
\n\nUndergraduate Paper Prize:
\nThe IPA will present an award to the best paper submitted by an undergraduate student\, and the student will be invited
\nto present their paper at the workshop. The award will be accompanied by a cash prize of $100. Papers submitted for the
\ncompetition should be identified as such on the title sheet\, and they should be submitted by a faculty sponsor.
\n\nDeadline for Submissions: 13 March 2026
\nDeadline for Notifications: 31 March 2026
ORGANIZER;CN=Brian Johnson: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T170000 SUMMARY:UTD Seventh Annual Undergraduate Philosophy Conference UID:20260404T110118Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/Chicago LOCATION:800 W Campbell Road\, Richardson\, United States\, 75080 DESCRIPTION:The University of Texas at Dallas holds this annual conference to present passionate undergraduate students with a platform for the presentation of their original work in any area of philosophy. This event also serves as an excellent forum for networking with other philosophy students from various institutions. All submitted papers undergo a single blind review process.
ORGANIZER;CN=Rebecca Beights: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260425T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260425T130000 SUMMARY:Indiana Philosophical Association\, Spring Workshop UID:20260404T110119Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis LOCATION:Purdue University\, West Lafayette\, United States\, 47907 DESCRIPTION:Abstracts:
\nThe Indiana Philosophical Association invites submissions in any area of philosophy. Submitted abstracts should be:
\n(i) between 150-300 words in length\,
\n(ii) prepared for blind review\, and
\n(iii) accompanied by a separate document that includes the title and the author&rsquo\;s information (name\,
\naffiliation\, and contact information).
\nMaterials should be submitted to IPA Secretary and Treasurer\, Brian Chance\, at ipaconferencesubmissions@gmail.com.
\nPlease make sure to include &ldquo\;IPA Fall 2025 Submission&rdquo\; in the subject line. Suggestions for commentators and session
\nchairs (including self-nominations) are also welcome and encouraged.
\nUndergraduate Paper Prize:
\nThe IPA will present an award to the best paper submitted by an undergraduate student\, and the student will be invited
\nto present their paper at the workshop. The award will be accompanied by a cash prize of $100. Papers submitted for the
\ncompetition should be identified as such on the title sheet\, and they should be submitted by a faculty sponsor.
\nDeadline for Submissions: 13 March 2026
\nDeadline for Notifications: 31 March 2026
ORGANIZER;CN=Brian Johnson: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T120000 SUMMARY:Medusa: An Undergraduate Journal of Feminist Philosophy UID:20260404T110120Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:Europe/London DESCRIPTION:Medusa journal is seeking undergraduate feminist philosophy/ feminist theory papers to be published in the third issue of \;Medusa: An Undergraduate Journal of Feminist Philosophy. Students need not be philosophy majors/minors or WGS majors/minors\, and we are accepting submissions between 2000-8000 words that allows students to submit shorter pieces they have worked on in class.
\nMedusa \;is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal seeking feminist scholarship across a variety of disciplines and approaches. We welcome submissions from all philosophical traditions (whether analytic or continental) and encourage papers that bridge feminist thought with other critical\, cultural\, gender\, literary\, queer\, race\, disability\, social\, political theories. The journal is housed at the Mississippi University for Women\, the first state-supported college for women. Here are the submission guidelines (Deadline April 30\, 2026):https://www.muw.edu/medusa/submission-guidelines/
\nOur reviewers are graduate students who specialize or have extensive knowledge in the field of feminist philosophy. If you know graduate students that would like to review for \;Medusa\, please contact me \;at jmdrouillard@muw.edu.
\nBoth the Mississippi Philosophical Association and \;philoSOPHIA have held undergraduate panels in feminist philosophy where selected student papers became eligible for publication in \;Medusa. If you are hosting a conference and would like to set up a similar panel\, let me know!
\nWe are also exploring other creative ways to give voice to undergraduate feminist voices in \;Medusa\, so if you have ideas for the journal\, we&rsquo\;d love to hear from you!
\nFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/medusa_journal_muw/
\nFor more information about \;Medusa\, check out the interview in the APA Blog:https://blog.apaonline.org/2024/08/13/medusa-an-undergraduate-journal-of-feminist-philosophy/
\nCheck out our first two issues here: \;https://www.muw.edu/medusa/issues/
\nhttps://www.muw.edu/medusa/ ORGANIZER: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000 SUMMARY:Rutgers Epistemology Conference 2026 UID:20260404T110121Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/New_York LOCATION:The Heldrich Hotel\, 10 Livingston Ave\, New Brunswick\, NJ 08901\, New Brunswick\, United States\, 08901 DESCRIPTION:The 2026 edition of the Rutgers Epistemology Conference will take place May 1 and 2\, 2026 at The Heldrich hotel in New Brunswick. The REC is a pre-read conference. The papers will be posted on the website: \;https://juancomesana.org/rec
\nThe speakers will be John Bengson\, Pamela Hieronymi\, Sarah Paul\, Declan Smithies\, and Gideon Rosen. \;The commentators will be Selim Berker\, Rachel Fraser\, Sarah McGrath\, and Kurt Sylvan. \;
\nPlease register by sending an email to \;rutgersepistemologyconference@gmail.com. \;
\nThere will be a conference dinner on Friday and a lunch on Saturday and we hope that everyone participates in the meals. Participation in meals will cost $100 total \;if you are faculty and postdocs and $70 total if you are a graduate student or an undergraduate. You can pay via a link on the website (above). \;
\nThe Rutgers Epistemology Conference invites submissions to the Young Epistemologist Prize. The author of the prize-winning essay will present it at the Rutgers Epistemology Conference and it will be published in Philosophy and Phenomenological Research. The winner of the prize will receive an award of $1\,000 and all travel and accommodation expenses connected with attending the conference will be covered. Please see \;https://juancomesana.org/rec#yep for details. The Young Epistemology Prize will also be posted on PhilEvents as a CfP. \;
\nPlease direct inquiries to Adrian Liu\, conference manager\, at \;rutgersepistemologyconference@gmail.com
ORGANIZER;CN="Juan Comesaña";CN=Adrian Liu: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T170000 SUMMARY:Dianoia: The Undergraduate Philosophy Annual Conference at Boston College UID:20260404T110122Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/New_York LOCATION:Chestnut Hill\, United States DESCRIPTION:&delta\;&iota\;ά&nu\;&omicron\;&iota\;&alpha\;: The Undergraduate Philosophy Journal of Boston College
\nJoin us in hearing from a highly selective pool of undergraduate philosophers across the country who will be published in Dianoia&rsquo\;s thirteenth issue.
\nFor past editions please see our website (https://www.dianoiabc.org/archives)
ORGANIZER;CN=Elliott R. Jones: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T170000 SUMMARY:1st UFFS International Congress on Neurophilosophy: Neurophilosophy\, after 40 years UID:20260404T110123Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:Europe/London DESCRIPTION:The Group of Studies in Neurophilosophy (GENF)\, affiliated with the Federal University of Fronteira Sul (UFFS)\, has the honor of inviting researchers\, faculty\, and undergraduate and graduate students to its 1st UFFS International Congress on Neurophilosophy: Neurophilosophy\, after 40 years\, to be held in a hybrid format on May 11\, 12\, 13\, and 14\, 2026. This year\, we celebrate four decades since the 1986 publication of Patricia Churchland's book Neurophilosophy: Toward a Unified Science of the Mind-Brain\, widely recognized as the foundational point of Neurophilosophy. Since then\, Neurophilosophy has established itself as a field of study that seeks a unified science of the mind-brain\, involving disciplines such as neuroscience\, philosophy\, computing\, psychology\, and psychiatry. Thus\, the 1st UFFS International Congress on Neurophilosophy: Neurophilosophy\, after 40 years\, aims to reflect on the advances\, challenges\, and future of trans- and interdisciplinarity in the study of the mind-brain over these 40 years\, with special focus on Neurophilosophy in Brazil.
\nKEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
\nCesar Schirmer dos Santos (UFSM)
\nFederico Burdman (UAH)
\nJonas Gonç\;alves Coelho (UNESP)
\nOsvaldo Pessoa Jr. (USP)
\nPatrí\;cia Fanaya (UNB)
\nPreston Stovall (UHK)
\nSerdal Tü\;mkaya (IHU)
\nSergio Barberis (UBA)
\nSofia Inê\;s Stein (USP)
\nSteven Gouveia (UPORTO)
\nZuleide Igná\;cio (UFFS)
\n\n\nCALL FOR ABSTRACTS: \;
\n&bull\; Submission Period: January 23 to February 28\, 2026.
\n&bull\; Notification Acceptance: By March 30.
\n&bull\; Event Dates: May 11-14.
\n&bull\; Access: Online\, via Google Meet. Links will be provided by email.
\nThematic Axes:
\nFoundations of Neurophilosophy: Discussions on the legacy of Patricia Churchland and Paul Churchland and of Eliminative Materialism\; History of the emergence of Neurophilosophy\; Co-Evolution\; New developments in the Churchlands' Neurophilosophy\; New neurophilosophical interpretations of Neural Networks.
\nNeurophilosophy in Brazil: Political and theoretical reflections on how Neurophilosophy can be practiced authentically and freely in Brazil\; Brazilian reception of the Churchlands' Neurophilosophy\; Neurophilosophical trends in Brazil.
\nNeurophilosophy of Psychiatry: New explanatory models for brain-mind disorders (Schizophrenia\, Mood Disorders\, Personality Disorders\, Sleep Disorders\, Chronic Pain\, Dementias\, Aphasias\, ASD\, ADHD\, Addictions\, etc.)\; Elucidations on the co-evolutionary influence between Psychiatry and Neurophilosophy\; Etiology and Pathogenesis in Psychiatry\; Diagnostic challenges.
\nConsciousness\, Cognition\, and Evolution: New approaches concerning the explanatory gap\; Evolutionary arguments related to Neurophilosophy\; Evolutionary plausibility and Neurophilosophy.
\nFree Will and Neurosciences: New explanatory models of free will\; Denial of free will\; (In)Compatibilism\; (In)Determinism\; Agency.
\nNeuroethics and Neural Law: Moral challenges posed by new neurotechnologies and brain interventions\; Co-evolution between Neurophilosophy and Law\; Neuronal anti-racism\; Neuronal injustice\; Neurophilosophical discussions on gender.
\nReductionist and Non-Reductionist Neurophilosophy: Discussions on the limits of intertheoretic reduction\; Interpretative failures of non-reductionism\; Defense of the Churchlands' Eliminative Materialism.
\n\; Instructions for Abstract Submission [Oral Presentations]: \; Abstracts must be submitted in PDF format to the email alisson.b.moreira.nacional@gmail.com\, with the Subject line: Congress / Abstract Submission\, accompanied by a separate identification file\, following the guidelines below: \;
\n\; Note: By submitting an abstract\, the author grants permission for its subsequent publication in the event's official Book of Abstracts. \;
\n\n\nCoordination:
\nAlisson Brandemarte Moreira (UFFS\, GENF)
\nJoã\;o Pedro Á\;vila Teixeira (UFMG\, GENF)
\nOrganization &\; Scientific Committee:
\nEdiovani Antô\;nio Gaboardi (UFFS\, GENF)
\nFlá\;vio Miguel Zimmermann (UFFS\, GENF)
\nJoã\;o Carlos Lopes do Prado (UFFS\, GENF)
\nNewton Soares Santarossa (UFSC\, GENF)
\nMaria Luiza Iennaco (USP\, GENF)
\nMarcio Martins (UFMT\, GENF)
\nYasmin Maeda de Souza (PUC/RS\, GENF)
\nMore information:
ORGANIZER;CN=Maria Luiza Iennaco;CN=Alisson Brandemarte Moreira: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20260515T090000 SUMMARY:PTK26 Conference: Young Researchers Workshop UID:20260404T110124Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:Europe/Warsaw LOCATION:Pl. Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej 4\, Lublin\, Poland\, 20-801 DESCRIPTION:In an attempt to engage a new generation of cognitive scientists\, we invite proposals for oral presentations as part of the Young Researchers Workshop\, a special event to be held on \;September 21st. We therefore invite undergraduate and graduate (BA and MA) students to submit abstracts that either address the special topic of the conference or present the results of their inquiries more broadly. We would also like to encourage academic teachers and supervisors to motivate and support their students in the process of preparing submissions. YRW abstracts will be reviewed by YRW scientific committee. Specialists&rsquo\; comments on each accepted contribution makes the workshop a unique opportunity to receive expert feedback.
\nSubmission info: \;https://ptk26.umcs.lublin.pl/index.php/young-researchers-workshop/
ORGANIZER;CN=Piotr Konderak;CN=Alexandra Mouratidou: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T170000 SUMMARY:Heinzig-McMillan Student Conference UID:20260404T110125Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/Chicago LOCATION:106 Monroe St\, Stillwater\, United States\, 74078 DESCRIPTION:The OSU Philosophy Department is excited to announce the first biennial Heinzig-McMillan Student Conference. \;The conference is on May 15\, 2026 in Stillwater\, Oklahoma.
\nWe welcome submissions in any area of philosophy from advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Please submit abstracts up to 1500 words tophilo@okstate.edu \;by April 15 for full consideration. The best student paper will be awarded a prize of $500. Limited travel funds are available for student presenters. For more information\, email \;shannon.spaulding@okstate.edu
\nThis year's keynote talk will be given by Prof. \;Eric Funkhouser\, University of Arkansas on "AI-Enabled Self-Deception". \;The program will be posted when it has been determined.
ORGANIZER;CN=Shannon Spaulding: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T090000 SUMMARY:Bilkent Undergraduate Philosophy Journal Issue #7 UID:20260404T110126Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:Europe/London DESCRIPTION:Call for Papers | PROKOPTON Issue #7
\nSubmission Deadline: Saturday\, May 30\, 2026
\nSubmissions must be made via the submission forms available on our website: https://prokopton.bilkent.edu.tr
\nBilkent University (Ankara\, Turkiye) Undergraduate Philosophy Journal Prokopton is pleased to announce its call for papers for the 7th issue.
\nWe invite undergraduate students from all departments and universities to submit their original works. There is no restriction on the subject matter\, as long as philosophical argumentation is presented. Among the kinds of philosophical work we accept are original papers and book reviews. You can submit your work either in English or Turkish. You may submit as many works as you like. Also\, make sure to see our previous issues and the kinds of work we publish.
\nWe accept philosophical papers of any length and any topic that have a clear thesis and argument(s). However\, we normally publish papers that are between 2000 and 4000 words.
\nFeel free to send your paper in any format you want\, and we will contact you with further details regarding style and formatting if we choose to publish your paper. We evaluate submissions mainly in terms of the clarity of writing and the quality of argumentation.
\nIf you would like to submit a book review\, please contact us via email. Make sure that you include the details about the book you want to review. The word limit for book reviews is between 2000 and 3000 words. A book review guideline will be available soon on our website. \;
\nEligibility for Submission
\nYou need to be an undergraduate student in the year of the issue you send your work for. For example\, you must be an undergraduate student in at least some part of 2026 in order for us to consider your work for our 2026 issue. Your work should not have been published anywhere before.
\nFor this issue\, we are also preparing a special dossier:
\nDossier Theme:
\n"Boundaries: Relations\, Places\, and the Other"
\nThe dossier for Issue #7 of Prokopton explores the theme "Boundaries: Relations\, Places\, and the Other". Boundaries shape how we organize political life\, define belonging\, and react to difference. They determine who is included and who is excluded\, whether in the context of nation-states\, gendered identities\, social categories\, or interpersonal relations.
\nThis dossier invites undergraduate students to examine the concept of the "Boundary" from a philosophical perspective\, drawing on insights from international relations\, political science\, queer and feminist theory\, psychology\, and sociology. We are particularly interested in works that bridge disciplinary divides and bring these fields into conversation with philosophical inquiry.
\nSubmissions for the thematic file are accepted in English only.
\nSubmissions passing the initial screening will proceed to a referee review process. We look forward to your contributions.
\nIf you have any questions\, feel free to contact us at prokopton@bilkent.edu.tr \;
\nSubmission form for issue #7: https://forms.gle/MQsUtnFPXmDneAyUA
\nSubmission form for dossier: https://forms.gle/FL5UWsqe5MA5YUBp6
\nFor book review submissions\, please contact us via email: prokopton@bilkent.edu.tr \;
ORGANIZER: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Yerevan:20260629T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Yerevan:20260710T170000 SUMMARY:Yerevan Academy for Linguistics and Philosophy UID:20260404T110127Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:Asia/Yerevan LOCATION:40 Marshal Baghramyan Ave\, Yerevan\, Armenia\, 0019 DESCRIPTION:CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
\nYerevan Academy of Linguistics and Philosophy (YALP) \;
\n2026\, June 29-July 10\, 2026
\nI. General Information
\nThe Yerevan Academy for Linguistics and Philosophy (YALP) is an annual intensive summer program in linguistics and philosophy. YALP started out in 2017 and brings each year over 50 undergraduate and graduate students together. It hosts students from Armenia and other countries in the region (broadly construed). \; \;
\nThe purpose of the academy is to provide an opportunity for students to develop their knowledge and skills\, possibly with a view toward applying to doctoral programs in philosophy or linguistics (including programs in the USA and Europe).
\nParticipation in the Yerevan Academy for Linguistics and Philosophy is free of charge. \;
\nYALP is generously hosted by the American University of Armenia (AUA) and funded by the European Union. \;
\nYALP has received generous funding from the Center for Ethics in Public Affairs (ETICA)\, enabling us to host a launch reception\, organize a cultural tour for all participants and to provide accommodation for up to eight international participants at the Mashikian Student Residence Hall in Dzoragyugh throughout YALP 2026.
\nThis support is available\, on the basis of financial need\, to participants from Georgia\, Iran\, Turkey\, the Baltic and the Central Asian countries.
\nII. People
\nOrganizers
\nDaniel Altshuler (University of Oxford\, Linguistics) \;
\nArshak Balayan (The American University of Armenia\, Philosophy)
\nSusanna Melkonian-Altshuler (Birkbeck\, University of London\, Philosophy)
\nConsultants
\nMaria Baghramian (Philosophy\, University College Dublin)
\nPaul Boghossian (Philosophy\, New York University)
\nMaria Polinsky (Linguistics\, University of Maryland) \;
\nConfirmed Teaching Faculty
\n1. Farbod Akhlaghi (University of Dublin\, Philosophy)
\n2. Arshak Balayan (American University of Armenia\, Philosophy)
\n3. Lev Blumenfeld (Carleton University\, Linguistics)
\n4. Ludovica Conti (University of Vienna\, Philosophy)
\n5. Setayesh Dashti (University of Gö\;ttingen\, Linguistics)
\n6. Filippo Ferrari (University of Bologna\, Philosophy)
\n7. Chelsea Harry (Southern Connecticut State University\, Philosophy) \;
\n8. Paloma Jeretič (University of Pennsylvania\, Linguistics)
\n9. Armen Marsoobian (Southern Connecticut State University\, \;
\n\; \; Philosophy) \;
\n10. Aleksandre Maskharashvili (University of Illinois\, Linguistics)
\n11. Dean McHugh (University of Edinburgh/NYU\, Linguistics/Philosophy)
\n12. Anthony Nguyen (Florida State University\, Philosophy)
\n13. Maria Polinsky (University of Maryland\, Linguistics)
\n14. Gonzalo Rodriguez-Pereyra (University of Oxford\, Philosophy)
\n15. Miriam Ronzini (University of Manchester\, Philosophy)
\n16. Luisa Seguin (CNRS\, Linguistics)
\n17. Tatevik Yolyan (Rutgers\, Linguistics)
\nIII. Important Dates
\nThe application deadline is April 20\, 2026. Participants will be notified by May 1. To apply\, please fill out the application form (https://sites.google.com/view/yalp2017/yalp-2026/application) and send it to 2026yalp@gmail.com by April 20\, 2026. \;
\nStudents are expected to demonstrate commitment and to attend all classes\, which will be held on weekdays from June 29 through July\, 2026. \;
\nThis summer program will have parallel sessions of linguistics and philosophy. Students are expected to participate in 3-4 classes per day. \;
\nAdditional details about the courses will be published soon on the YALP webpage. We also have a facebook group that interested participants can join. \;
\nIV. Venue
\nAll classes will be held in Paramaz Avedisian Building (PAB) of the American University of Armenia (AUA). \;
ORGANIZER;CN=Daniel Altshuler;CN=Arshak Balayan;CN=Susanna Melkonian-Altshuler: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000 SUMMARY:PIKSI-Boston 2026 UID:20260404T110128Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/New_York LOCATION:32 Vassar Street\, Cambridge\, United States DESCRIPTION:PIKSI-Boston is a week-long summer philosophy program that encourages undergraduates to pursue advanced study in the field. About twenty undergraduate fellows attend the institute\, participating in seminars led by graduate teaching fellows\, one-on-one mentorship sessions with teaching fellows\, and lectures and panels on graduate school and academia featuring visiting professors. The program takes place at MIT in July and organized through a collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, the University of Massachusetts Boston\, and Harvard University.
\nHow To Apply: The application materials for the Alain Locke Fellows at PIKSI-Boston include a transcript\, writing sample\, two short essay answers\, and recommendations from two faculty members. Please note that international students are fully eligible for this fellowship. The application form and recommender submission forms are available below.
\nImportant Dates: \;Summer Institute (July 8-16\, 2026)
\n[About Us] Nova Generatio Philosophica is an annual journal dedicated to philosophy students and the construction of a cross-generational academic community. We focus on cutting-edge exploration and cross-cultural dialogue among the new generation of philosophers\, aiming to create a conceptual nursery for young thinkers through diverse columns.
\n[Eligibility] Current undergraduate\, master's\, and doctoral students in philosophy or related disciplines\, as well as early-career scholars worldwide.
\n[Columns and Requirements]
\nArticuli (Articles): Original research with clear problem awareness and logical argumentation. Length: 6\,000&ndash\;12\,000 words.
\nStudia in Progressu (Research Drafts): Promising research plans highlighting core questions and methodology. Length: approx. 3\,000 words.
\nInterpretationes (Textual Interpretations): Deep readings of classic or contemporary texts emphasizing critical reconstruction. Length: 4\,000&ndash\;8\,000 words.
\nRecensiones Breves (Book Reviews): Critical reviews of philosophy books published within the last three years. Length: 2\,000&ndash\;4\,000 words.
\nNotae Conceptuales (Conceptual Analysis): Genealogical or analytic investigations of philosophical concepts. Length: 3\,000&ndash\;6\,000 words.
\nPhilosophia et Tempus (Philosophy and Our Time): Philosophical interventions responding to contemporary reality. Length: 4\,000&ndash\;8\,000 words.
\nFragmenta (Essays): Philosophical notes in a free format reflecting philosophical inquiry. Length: 1\,500&ndash\;3\,000 words.
\n[Language] Please note that all submissions must be in English.
\n[Review Process] The journal adopts a double-blind peer review system. Manuscripts undergo initial screening by the Editorial Board followed by a formal peer review. We encourage cross-disciplinary review and value innovative risk-taking to break down school barriers. The review cycle for the inaugural issue is approximately 3 months.
\n[Deadline] Submission deadline for the first issue: July 2026.
\n[Submission Guidelines] Please send your manuscript to the official dedicated email address. Ensure that all personal identification (name\, institution\, etc.) is removed from the manuscript body to facilitate anonymous review.
\nWe look forward to your philosophical insights.
\n\nEditorial Board\, Nova Generatio Philosophica February 6\, 2026
\nemail: submit.NGP@proton.me
\n\n ORGANIZER: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260803T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260807T170000 SUMMARY:Idols of Modernity: The Human Desire for Meaning and the Migration of the Holy (Summer School) UID:20260404T110130Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:Europe/Zurich LOCATION:Kloster Mariastein\, Mariastein\, Switzerland\, CH-4115 DESCRIPTION:In his recent book The Uses of Idolatry (OUP 2024)\, William T. Cavanaugh argues that worship has not disappeared from our supposedly «\;secular»\; world\, but has merely changed its target. Instead of God\, created things and structures are worshipped. Cavanaugh examines modern forms of idolatry\, such as nationalism and consumer culture\, and shows how people become dominated by their own creations. Drawing on insights from history\, theology\, philosophy\, political science\, sociology and cultural studies\, the book recognizes idolatry as more than merely a «\;religious»\; phenomenon and views the critique of idolatry as a genuinely interdisciplinary project with the aim of revealing how and why we sacrifice ourselves and others to gods of our own design. The fo&chi\;s Summer School 2026 offers an opportunity to discuss these provocative theses and approaches with the author and to explore their consequences for our view of ourselves\, our culture and our academic work.
\nThe Summer School is designed for advanced undergraduate\, graduate\, and doctoral students in all disciplines\, willing to engage in in-depth study of philosophical\, intellectual-historical\, and theological developments.
ORGANIZER;CN=Matthias Egg: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Lima:20260803T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Lima:20260807T170000 SUMMARY:VIII ALFAn Conference UID:20260404T110131Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:America/Lima LOCATION:Av. Universitaria 1801\, Lima\, Peru\, 15088 DESCRIPTION:The eighth edition of the ALFAn (Asociació\;n Latinoamericana de Filosofí\;a Analí\;tica) biannual conference will be held in Lima\, Peru\, hosted by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP). Academics from different countries in Latin America and around the world\, as well as PhD\, Master&rsquo\;s and undergraduate students\, are invited to participate in our conference.
ORGANIZER;CN=Eduardo Villanueva;CN="Angeles Eraña";CN=Santiago Ginnobili;CN=Eduarda Calado Barbosa;CN=Victoria Lavorerio;CN=Abel Wajnerman Paz;CN="Susana Gómez";CN=Pamela Lastres: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T061920Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20260921T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20260921T170000 SUMMARY:PTK26 Conference: Young Researchers Workshop UID:20260404T110132Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-f5d4878dd-4s97k TZID:Europe/Warsaw LOCATION:Pl. Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej 4\, Lublin\, Poland\, 20-801 DESCRIPTION:In an attempt to engage a new generation of cognitive scientists\, we invite proposals for oral presentations as part of the Young Researchers Workshop\, a special event to be held on \;September 21st. We therefore invite undergraduate and graduate (BA and MA) students to submit abstracts that either address the special topic of the conference or present the results of their inquiries more broadly. We would also like to encourage academic teachers and supervisors to motivate and support their students in the process of preparing submissions. YRW abstracts will be reviewed separately. Specialists&rsquo\; comments on each accepted contribution makes the workshop a unique opportunity to receive expert feedback.
\nSubmission info: \;https://ptk26.umcs.lublin.pl/index.php/young-researchers-workshop/
ORGANIZER;CN=Piotr Konderak;CN=Alexandra Mouratidou: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR