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:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T234500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T234500 SUMMARY:Little Conference on Big Bioethics UID:20260527T004115Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq TZID:America/Chicago LOCATION:South Dakota State University\, Brookings\, United States\, 57006 DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite proposals for \;a conference on Big Bioethics \;to be held September 17-19\, 2026 \;at South Dakota State University in Brookings\, SD. \;Proposals that engage ethical issues as they emerge in or are related to theoretical and applied biological \;science are welcome\, including work in medical ethics\, genetic ethics\, \;environmental ethics\, \;ethics of \;biology and biotechnology\, \;neuroethics\, ethics of psychology\, \;bioethics \;and law\, experimental bioethics\, and ethics-related work in philosophy of biology\, philosophy of medicine\, and philosophy of health. \; \;
\nBoth paper and panel proposals are welcome. \;For full consideration\, proposals for individual papers will consist of an anonymized abstract (500-1000 \;words) and a separate title page which includes the title of the proposed paper\, author name(s)\, institution\, and contact information for the lead author. Each paper presentation should be 20 minutes in length. \;
\nPanel proposals will include an anonymized abstract \;(500-1000 words) \;and a separate title page including the names and institutions of panelists and contact information for the panel organizer. Panels may consist of 3-5 members. Panel sessions will be 1.5 hours in length. \; \;
\nUndergraduate students are invited to \;submit \;abstracts for an undergraduate paper session. Undergraduate paper proposals should follow the same guidelines as those outlined for individual papers above. \; \;
\nThe Conference on Big Bioethics \;includes \;the Annual Bioethics Lecture\, \;featuring Leslie Francis (University of Utah) on Friday\, September 18. \;
\nProposals \;are due May 31\, \;2026 \;and may be \;submitted \;here: \;Big Bioethics Conference Paper Submission Portal &ndash\; Fill out form
\nFor full and updated information on the conference\, please view the conference website.
\n ORGANIZER;CN=Gregory Peterson;CN=Anthony P Smith: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Manila:20260605T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Manila:20260605T170000 SUMMARY:Diskurso 2026: Philosophy at the Margins UID:20260527T004116Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq TZID:Asia/Manila LOCATION:University of the Philippines Los Baños\, Los Baños\, Philippines DESCRIPTION:The University of the Philippines Los Bañ\;os Philosophy program distinguishes itself through its specialization in applied philosophy and cultivation of critical\, creative\, caring\, and collaborative thinking among its students. As a consequence\, the discussion and application of philosophical theories\, concepts\, and methods inevitably lead to reflection on social issues confronting the world today. Philosophical discussions and reflections in classrooms often foreground the reality of the oppression of marginalized identities.
\nThe members of the UPLB Sophia Circle\, the premier philosophical organization at UPLB\, have always been committed to bringing philosophical theories into practice through a philosophical education that emphasizes application. In a time when global powers exhibit renewed forms of colonialism\, sexist conservative rhetoric justifying the subjugation of women is increasingly deployed on social media\, and corruption prevails as a sign of indifference to the impoverished\, the organization believes that looking into the conditions of peripheral identities becomes paramount. Thus\, on the UPLB Sophia Circle&rsquo\;s 25th \; anniversary\, the organization aims to provide an avenue for discourse on the conditions and liberation of marginalized communities. \;
\nThroughout the years\, there have been many works by Filipino thinkers about philosophy at the margins. Many of these works reflect on the realities Filipino philosophers experience or observe because of their identities (as Filipinos\, indigenous peoples\, women\, or queer people) or the communities in which they are immersed (such as indigenous and urban poor communities\, and the male-dominated academe\, among others). Hence\, the conference aims to broaden the discourse\, as there have been very few conferences in recent years that provide space dedicated to engagement and reflection on oppression and marginalization. In doing so\, the organization hopes that the conference inspires undergraduate students to continue writing on philosophies at the margins\, amplifying the voices and stories of marginalized identities.
ORGANIZER;CN=Justine Inocando: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T170000 SUMMARY:Oral Exams Webinar - QUB UID:20260527T004117Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq TZID:Europe/London DESCRIPTION:Philosophy Oral Exams - Webinar
\n\;
\nQueen&rsquo\;s University Belfast (ONLINE)
\n\nAre you thinking of introducing oral exams into your philosophy assessment? Have you already successfully introduced them? Would you like to do so but are wondering about the logistics? Are you worried about how the students would respond? If the answer is &ldquo\;yes&rdquo\; to any of these\, the QUB Philosophy Oral Exam webinar is the event for you!
\n\nThe philosophy department at Queen&rsquo\;s Belfast have recently introduced oral exams in multiple modules across both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This has initially been motivated by AI-proofing our assessment methods\, but was found to have lots of other much more significant benefits\, such as developing students&rsquo\; transferrable skills (e.g.\, job interviews)\, offering a higher variety of assessment methods\, and a quicker turnaround for marking. Based on the surveys we&rsquo\;ve conducted\, the response from students has been really positive too.
\n\nWhile these exams are pretty standard outside the Anglosphere\, they seem to be still relatively novel in English-speaking philosophy departments. Quite a few fellow colleagues from other universities have been asking us how it all worked. Others have had useful tips from their own experience of introducing oral assessments. So we thought it would be useful to organise a quick webinar to create a space where best-practice tips can be shared.
\n\nThe (informal) webinar will take place online on \;23 June 2026 at 13:00 UK time \;and will last approximately an hour. It will include:
\n\n1) \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;A quick presentation on the implementation of the oral exam process at QUB
\n2) \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Testimonials from our own students
\n3) \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Q&\;A + discussion about other people&rsquo\;s experiences of oral exams
\n\nIf you are interested in attending\, please e-mail \;M.Moravec@qub.ac.uk \;to receive a Teams link
\n\nAll the best
\n\nMatyá\;&scaron\; Moravec &\; Suzanne Whitten
ORGANIZER;CN=Matyas Moravec;CN=Suzanne Whitten: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Yerevan:20260629T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Yerevan:20260710T170000 SUMMARY:Yerevan Academy for Linguistics and Philosophy UID:20260527T004118Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq 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:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T160000 SUMMARY:The Philosophy of Spinoza: Politics\, Freedom and Imagination UID:20260527T004119Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq TZID:Europe/London DESCRIPTION:The Philosophy of Spinoza: Politics\, Freedom and Imagination \;
\n(1&ndash\;29 July 2026\, 13 classes\, 25 hours)
\nOnline Summer Course / Luí\;s Krus Centre &ndash\; Lifelong Learning\, Faculty of Social and Human Sciences (FCSH)\, NOVA University of Lisbon.
\nDeadline: 15 June 2026
\nObjectives
\nThis course explores the thought of Baruch Spinoza (1632&ndash\;1677)\, analysing his seminal works. Spinoza was born and lived in the Dutch Republic and had Portuguese-Jewish origins. Spinoza made significant contributions to modern biblical criticism\, 17th-century rationalism\, and Dutch intellectual culture\, establishing himself as one of the most important philosophers of the early modern period. His thought combines elements of ancient Stoicism\, medieval Jewish rationalism\, and the thought of philosophers such as Moses Maimonides\, Thomas Hobbes\, and René\; Descartes in a highly original system. \;
\nHe received a traditional Jewish education\, learning Hebrew and studying sacred texts within the Portuguese Jewish community. As a young man\, Spinoza challenged rabbinic authority and questioned Jewish doctrines\, which led to his expulsion from the Jewish community in 1656. Following this expulsion\, he distanced himself from all religious affiliations and devoted himself to philosophical research and lens grinding. Spinoza attracted a circle of devoted followers who gathered to discuss his writings.
\nSpinoza published sparingly during his lifetime to avoid persecution and suppression of his works. In his Tractatus Theologico-Politicus\, Spinoza questioned the divine origin of the Hebrew Bible and the nature of God\, arguing that ecclesiastical authority should have no role in a secular\, democratic state. The Ethics advocates a pantheistic view of God and explores the role of human freedom in a world devoid of theological\, cosmological\, and political anchors. Spinoza&rsquo\;s philosophy spans nearly every area of philosophical discourse\, including metaphysics\, epistemology\, political philosophy\, ethics\, philosophy of mind\, and philosophy of science.
\nWithin this framework\, students will develop appropriate critical and analytical skills through reading and discussing philosophical texts on topics related to freedom\, God\, imagination\, politics\, prophecy\, and theology. Furthermore\, students will learn to navigate philosophical thinking by addressing fundamental questions\, including: What is freedom? What is God? How can we conceive of a political order? What is the role of imagination in religion? This course addresses these and other questions by focusing on the works of one of the foremost philosophers of the early modern period.
\nRead more about the Summer course here: https://www.fcsh.unl.pt/outros-cursos/the-philosophy-of-spinoza-politics-freedom-and-imagination/
\nThe course will be entirely in English and is intended for undergraduate\, postgraduate\, and doctoral students. It is also open to everyone interested in the intellectual biography of Spinoza
\nTeacher: Dr. Fabio Tononi
\nFor further questions\, contact fabiotononi@fcsh.unl.pt
ORGANIZER;CN=Fabio Tononi: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T170000 SUMMARY:Postcolonialism\, Postcommunism and Postmodernism - 8th International Interdisciplinary Conference UID:20260527T004120Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq TZID:Europe/London DESCRIPTION:Conference online (via Zoom)
\nCFP:
\nIn our postmodern world there are a lot of questions that should be re-considered and re-defined. What does it mean to fight against colonialism and racism in the world of migration crisis and xenophobic attitudes towards minorities? What does it mean to be a postcommunist country in the face of the common nostalgia for order and rules? How is it possible to have a national identity being aware of the relative character of every national feature?
We want to examine the notions of postcolonialism\, postcommunism and postmodernism as thoroughly as possible\, from many perspectives and in variable aspects: in politics\, society\, psychology\, culture\, and many more. We also want to devote considerable attention to how these phenomena are represented in artistic practices: in literature\, film\, theatre or visual arts.
We invite researchers representing various academic disciplines: history\, politics\, psychology\, sociology\, anthropology\, philosophy\, economics\, law\, literary criticism\, theatre studies\, film studies\, fine arts\, memory studies\, migration studies\, consciousness studies\, dream studies\, gender studies\, postcolonial studies\, medical sciences\, psychiatry\, psychoanalysis\, cognitive sciences and others.
Different forms of presentations are encouraged\, including case studies\, theoretical investigations\, problem-oriented arguments\, and comparative analyses.
We will be happy to hear from both experienced scholars and young academics at the start of their careers\, as well as doctoral students and undergraduate students. We also invite all persons interested in participating in the conference as listeners\, without giving a presentation.
We hope that due to its interdisciplinary nature\, the conference will bring many interesting observations on and discussions about postcolonialism\, postcommunism and postmodernism.
Our repertoire of suggested topics includes but is not restricted to
I. Postcolonialism
\;
postcolonial politics
\npostcolonial philosophy
\npostcolonial societies
\nhistory of (post)colonialism
\npostcolonialism and orientalism
\npostcolonialisim and Islampophobia
\npostcolonialism and anti-Semitism
\npostcolonialism and terrorism
\npostcolonialism and racism
\npostcolonialism and political correctness
\npostcolonialism and cosmopolitism
\npostcolonilism and religion
\n
II. Postcommunism
\;
postcommunism and democracy
\npostcommunism and liberalism
\npostcommunism and capitalism
\nnostalgia for communism
\ncommunism and conformism
\npostcommunism and revolution
\npostcommunist countries in the European Union
\npostcommunist generations
\n
III. Postmodernism
modernism and postmodernism
\npostmodern philosophy
\npostmodern psychology
\npostmodern identity
\npostmodern lifestyle
\npostmodernism and nationalism
\npostmodernism and human rights
\npostmodernism and authority
\nIV. Literature and the Arts
\;
postcolonialism\, postcommunism and postmodernism in literature
\npostcolonialism\, postcommunism and postmodernism in film
\npostcolonialism\, postcommunism and postmodernism in theatre
\npostcolonialism\, postcommunism and postmodernism in fine arts
\npostcolonial narratives
\npostcommunist memoirs
\npostmodern conventions
\nPlease submit abstracts (no longer than 300 words) of your proposed 20-minute presentations\, together with a short biographical note\, by 15 June2026 to:inconferenceoffice@gmail.com \; \;
ORGANIZER: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000 SUMMARY:PIKSI-Boston 2026 UID:20260527T004121Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq 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)
\nCall for Papers
\nConcerned Philosophers for Peace 39th Annual Conference
\n\n(October 16-17\, 2026\, the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics\, DePauw University\, Greencastle\, IN)
\nWar and the Environment
\nKeynote: Mark Woods
\nChair and Professor of Philosophy\, University of San Diego
\nAuthor of Rethinking Wilderness (2017)
\n&ldquo\;Green Just War Theory? No: Ecologically Liable Contingent Pacifism and Sustainable Peace.&rdquo\;
\n\nConcerned Philosophers for Peace (CPP) seeks to investigate and promote peaceful\, nonviolent transitions in all arenas of common life. This year&rsquo\;s conference will focus primarily on the impacts of war on the environment\, the consequences of these impacts on prospects for a lasting and just peace\, and the potential for fruitful collaboration between environmentalists and peace advocates. We especially encourage papers which examine moral\, political and social questions about environmental aspects of conflict and peace\, but also welcome work on any topic related to peace and nonviolence. Possible topics include (but are not limited to):
\n\nEffects of conflict\, and preparations for conflict on the environment
\nLong-term-ism: advocacy for permanent peace and environmental sustainability
\nNew/emerging technologies for war and their effects on the environment.
\nEnvironmental activism and peace advocacy &ndash\; shared or divergent strategies.
\nRights to a clean environment and the UN mission of attaining a secure\, just peace.
\nClimate change\, population flows and threats to peace
\nConflict\, human displacement and threats to the environment
\nEnvironmentalism in transitional justice\, peace settlements\, and negotiations.
\nEnduring costs of conflict on the environment (WWII bunkers\, minefields\, agent orange&hellip\;).
\nAlliances between pacifists and environmentalists
\nThe idea of a &ldquo\;War on the Environment&rdquo\;
\nIntersectionality of gender and environmental aspects of conflict and peace processes
\nThe Environmental Modification Convention and its weak enforcement.
\nEcocide as a new/emergent crime against humanity
\nPlease submit abstracts of no more than 500 words for papers either related to the conference theme or to the overall mission of Concerned Philosophers for Peace. CPP welcomes submissions from undergraduates\, graduate students\, professional academics\, independent scholars\, and anyone willing to present persuasive sound argumentative positions in line with our theme and ethos. We also welcome submissions from a range of fields including philosophy\, law\, public policy\, business\, history\, religious studies\, political science\, social science\, or related fields. Submissions from teachers\, researchers\, or practitioners are also welcome\, particularly insofar as those presentations could complement the theme of the conference.
\nConcerned Philosophers for Peace is the largest\, active organization of professional philosophers in North America involved in the analysis of the causes of violence and prospects for peace. For more information and updates\, please visit the CPP Website.
\n\nSubmission Guidelines: Deadline: July 15th\, 2026
\nEmail your CV and an abstract of no more than 500 words\, prepared for blind review to David Holiday at davidholiday@depauw.edu. Write &ldquo\;CPP 2026 submission&rdquo\; in the subject line. Please be sure to include your name\, institutional affiliation or status as an independent scholar or practitioner\, e-mail address\, and paper title in the body of your email. If you are a Graduate or Undergraduate student\, please indicate so in your email. **There will be a cash prize for the best Graduate student paper and the best Undergraduate student paper.**
\n\nBill Gay Award for an Early Career Scholar
\n\nThe Bill Gay Award is for an early career scholar (defined as a scholar who is within 6 years of receiving their terminal degree) who has demonstrated their commitment to engaging with peace\, peace studies\, and peace and justice scholarship and/or activism. To be eligible for the award\, a scholar must submit a full paper (5-7K words) at least two months in advance of the annual Concerned Philosophers for Peace conference. All submissions will be blind reviewed by the CPP awards committee. The award will be announced at the annual CPP conference by the awards committee chair\, and comes with a $2000 prize\, formal certificate of recognition\, and paper publication (subject to editorial approval) in the scholarly\, peer-reviewed journal The Acorn: Philosophical Studies in Pacifism and Nonviolence.
\n\nMany thanks to Dr. Bill Gay\, long-time CPP member\, contributor\, and activist scholar for peace and justice. His generous financial support is the backbone of this prestigious award\, and CPP hopes that awardees will follow in Dr. Gay&rsquo\;s illustrious footsteps as lifelong champions for a more just and more peaceful world.
ORGANIZER;CN=Concerned Philosophers for Peace Concerned Philosophers for Peace: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T090000 SUMMARY:Nova Generatio Philosophica (Inaugural Issue) UID:20260527T004123Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq TZID:Europe/London DESCRIPTION:[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:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T130000 SUMMARY:The Moral University — Higher Education in an Age of Uncertainty UID:20260527T004124Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq TZID:America/New_York LOCATION:800 S. Main St.\, Harrisonburg\, United States\, 22807 DESCRIPTION:CALL FOR PAPERS
\nSociety for Ethics Across the Curriculum
26th Annual Conference on Ethics Across the Curriculum
October 8&ndash\;10\, 2026
James Madison University
Harrisonburg\, Virginia
Conference Theme: The Moral University &mdash\; Higher Education in an Age of Uncertainty
\nColleges and universities face unprecedented ethical challenges&mdash\;pressures from politics\, markets\, and technology that raise deep questions about what higher education is for\, whom it serves\, and how it should change. This conference invites scholars and practitioners to reflect on the moral dimensions of academic life: from teaching and research to governance\, access\, and the evolving social role of the university. We seek presentations that explore these issues from any disciplinary\, theoretical\, or practical perspective.
\nAt the same time\, and in keeping with the mission of the Society for Ethics Across the Curriculum\, the conference strongly welcomes presentations on the teaching of ethics in higher education broadly conceived. Submissions addressing pedagogical approaches\, curricular design\, assessment\, institutional initiatives\, professional programs\, and classroom practices related to ethics&mdash\;whether or not they directly engage the conference theme&mdash\;are especially encouraged.
\nPossible Areas for Exploration
\nPossible areas for exploration include\, but are not limited to:
\nSubmission Guidelines
\nSubmissions should consist of abstracts of up to 250 words\, formatted for blind review. We welcome a variety of session formats\, including individual presentations\, panels\, roundtables\, case study analysis and discussion\, poster sessions\, and pedagogical demonstrations.
\nPresenters are not required to submit or read completed written papers. SEAC welcomes presentation‑based sessions that share ideas\, works in progress\, pedagogical approaches\, and institutional or curricular case studies.
\nUndergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to submit proposals.
\nSubmission Deadline
\nAll submissions must be received by August 1\, 2026.
\nHow to Submit
\nPlease submit abstracts by email to:
McGrawdk@jmu.edu
Additional conference information will be posted on the SEAC website:
https://www.seac-online.org
Graduate Student Essay Prize
\nSEAC sponsors a Graduate Student Essay Prize\, which includes free conference registration\, the conference banquet\, and a $500 stipend. Graduate students who wish to be considered for the prize should submit a full essay by the submission deadline. Submission of a full essay is not required in order to present at the conference.
\nConference Location
\nThe conference will be held at James Madison University in Harrisonburg\, Virginia\, located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Widely known for its natural beauty\, the Valley offers a distinctive setting for reflection and conversation\, with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains\, historic towns\, and a vibrant local culture. Harrisonburg is a welcoming and walkable city with a lively downtown and diverse dining options. James Madison University is a nationally recognized public institution with a growing reputation for academic excellence\, civic engagement\, and innovative teaching\, making it a fitting venue for a conference devoted to the ethical purposes and public responsibilities of higher education.
\nConference sessions will be held on the campus of James Madison University at the Festival Conference &\; Student Center:
https://www.jmu.edu/festival/index.shtml
Conference activities will not be held at an official conference hotel. Attendees are welcome to make lodging arrangements at hotels in the surrounding area. A block of rooms at a reduced rate will be available at the Courtyard by Marriott Harrisonburg:
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/shdcy-courtyard-harrisonburg/overview/
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:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Lima:20260803T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Lima:20260807T170000 SUMMARY:VIII ALFAn Conference UID:20260527T004126Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq 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:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T170000 SUMMARY:20th Annual SIUE Undergraduate Philosophy Conference UID:20260527T004127Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq TZID:America/Chicago LOCATION:Edwardsville\, United States DESCRIPTION:Keynote
\nDr. David Gunkel\, "Person\, Thing\, Robot"
\nSubmission Requirements
\nPapers in any area of philosophy are welcome
\nAuthors must be students enrolled as undergraduates during the Fall 2026 semester
\nPapers must be no more than 3\,000 words\, not including notes or references
\nInclude an abstract of no more than 150 words
\nPrepare your paper for anonymous review
\nSubmission Information
\nPlease send your submission via email attachment to Dr. William Larkin (wlarkin@siue.edu)
\nThe file type should be either doc\, rtf\, or pdf
\nIn the subject line\, please write &ldquo\;Undergraduate Philosophy Conference&rdquo\;
\nIn the body of the email message\, please indicate your name\, institution\, title\, word count of paper\, and email where you would like to be contacted
ORGANIZER: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260906T234500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260906T234500 SUMMARY:Eastern Michigan University's Undergraduate Conference in Philosophy 2026 UID:20260527T004128Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq TZID:America/Detroit LOCATION:Eastern Michigan University\, Ypsilanti\, United States DESCRIPTION:Eastern Michigan University&rsquo\;s 17th Annual Undergraduate Conference in Philosophy
\nNovember 14th-15th\, 2026
\nThe Eastern Michigan University Undergraduate Conference in Philosophy is now accepting papers for its conference to be held on Saturday and Sunday\, November 14th-15th\, 2026. Papers selected for presentation will be allotted 20-minute presentation times\, followed by formal comments and Q&\;A. All papers in philosophy\, broadly construed\, will be considered for the conference\; since this is an undergraduate conference\, no papers by professionals\, graduate students\, or others holding an advanced degree (in philosophy) will be considered.
\nPapers submitted for the conference should be 8-12 pages (2200-3600 words) in length and include an abstract of approximately 250 words.
\nThe deadline for submission is Sunday\, September 6th\, 2026\, and only completed papers accompanied by an abstract will be reviewed. We expect to announce the papers selected for presentation by the beginning of October.
\nWe will also be using a formal commenter system\; so\, even if your paper is not selected for presentation\, you may be considered for such a role. Please let us know\, along with your paper submission\, if you are willing to comment. This also means that all selected papers will receive formal feedback at the conference.
\nKeynote: TBD
\nFaculty Mentors: We strongly encourage students to invite faculty mentors to the conference. The dialog among professors\, discussion of pedagogy\, and expansion of mentoring opportunities for students\, are among the desirable benefits of this conference. Additionally\, faculty have played an important role in the success of the conference.
\nSubmit abstracts electronically to this Google Form. Papers should be submitted following the instructions on the Google form.
\nQuestions? Conference organizers can be reached by email at emuucip@gmail.com.
\nFaculty Supervisor: Dr. W. John Koolage
\nPublication Opportunity: The top (3 to 5) papers submitted will also be published in the upcoming edition of our undergraduate philosophy journal\, Acta Cogitata!
\nConference Website: http://www.emuucip.com
\nPapers submitted and/or presented at other conferences will be given equal consideration in our review process.
\n701 Pray-Harrold\, Eastern Michigan University\, Ypsilanti\, MI 48197
ORGANIZER;CN=W. John Koolage: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T170000 SUMMARY:Little Conference on Big Bioethics UID:20260527T004129Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq TZID:America/Chicago LOCATION:South Dakota State University\, Brookings\, United States\, 57006 DESCRIPTION:South Dakota State University will be hosting the Little Conference on Big Bioethics\, September 17-19\, 2026. The conference welcomes scholars interested in ethical issues as they emerge in or are related to theoretical and applied biological science\, including work in medical ethics\, genetic ethics\, environmental ethics\, ethics of biology and biotechnology\, neuroethics\, ethics of psychology\, bioethics and law\, experimental bioethics\, and ethics-related work in philosophy of biology\, philosophy of medicine\, and philosophy of health. \;
\nThe conference includes the Annual Bioethics Lecture\, featuring Leslie Francis (University of Utah) on Friday\, September 18. \;
\nThe conference is located in beautiful Brookings\, South Dakota\, a small community 45 minutes north of Sioux Falls. Questions regarding the conference may be sent to Tony Smith at anthony.smith@sdstate.edu
\nCall for Papers
\nBoth paper and panel proposals are welcome. For full consideration\, proposals for individual papers will consist of an anonymized abstract (500-1000 words) and a separate title page which includes the title of the proposed paper\, author name(s)\, institution\, and contact information for the lead author. Each paper presentation should be 20 minutes in length. \;
\nPanel proposals will include an anonymized abstract (500-1000 words) and a separate title page including the names and institutions of panelists and contact information for the panel organizer. Panels may consist of 3-5 members. Panel sessions will be 1.5 hours in length. \; \;
\nUndergraduate students are invited to submit abstracts for an undergraduate paper session. Undergraduate paper proposals should follow the same guidelines as those outlined for individual papers above. \;
\nFurther information about the conference\, including the portal to submit a proposal and information regarding registration may be found at the conference website.
ORGANIZER;CN=Gregory Peterson;CN=Anthony P Smith: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20260921T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20260921T170000 SUMMARY:PTK26 Conference: Young Researchers Workshop UID:20260527T004130Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T090000 SUMMARY:Undergraduate Peirce Essay Contest UID:20260527T004131Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq TZID:Europe/London DESCRIPTION:The Charles S. Peirce Society is delighted to announce a new essay contest for current undergraduate students or recent undergraduate students who have not yet begun graduate studies. This contest is distinct from the long-running Peirce Essay Prize (only open to graduate students and early career scholars) and is meant to encourage work on Peirce&rsquo\;s philosophy at the undergraduate level. See below the call for submissions.
Prize: \;$300\; recognition by the Peirce Society at its annual meeting\, in its newsletter\, and on its website.
Open to: \;Any current undergraduate student and anyone who was an undergraduate student \;within the past ten years and who is not a current or former graduate student.
Topic: Any topic relating to the work of Charles S. Peirce. \;
Length: 3\,000 to 5\,000 words is ideal\; longer papers should be justified by the author. \;
Language: \;English is preferred\, although papers in other languages \;will be considered. \;
Advice: \;While the essay need not focus entirely on Peirce&rsquo\;s work\, it should relate to it substantially and explicitly\, and it should be original. Although undergraduates are not expected to have full command of Peirce&rsquo\;s work or the literature on it\, papers that demonstrate substantial familiarity with both are preferred.
AI Statement: \;While we do not totally prohibit the use of AI tools\, submissions must be the author&rsquo\;s own work. In the submission email\, authors must disclose any use of AI tools\, specifying whether\, how\, and why AI was used. \;
Deadline: \;September 30th\, 2026\; the winner to be announced by January 2027.
Submission Instructions: \;Prepare the essay for anonymous evaluation and submit it as an attachment to \;peircesociety@gmail.com \;with the subject heading &ldquo\;undergraduate Peirce essay contest&rdquo\;. Although undergraduate transcripts are unnecessary\, entrants should specify their undergraduate careers and provide at least one academic reference (e.g.\, a former professor).
Call for Papers
\nConcerned Philosophers for Peace 39th Annual Conference
\n\n\;(October 16-17\, 2026\, the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics\, DePauw University\, Greencastle\, IN)
\n\nWar and the Environment
\nKeynote: Mark Woods
\nChair and Professor of Philosophy\, University of San Diego
\nAuthor of Rethinking Wilderness (2017)
\n&ldquo\;Green Just War Theory? No: Ecologically Liable Contingent Pacifism and Sustainable Peace.&rdquo\;
\n\nConcerned Philosophers for Peace (CPP) seeks to investigate and promote peaceful\, nonviolent transitions in all arenas of common life. This year&rsquo\;s conference will focus primarily on the impacts of war on the environment\, the consequences of these impacts on prospects for a lasting and just peace\, and the potential for fruitful collaboration between environmentalists and peace advocates. We especially encourage papers which examine moral\, political and social questions about environmental aspects of conflict and peace\, but also welcome work on any topic related to peace and nonviolence. Possible topics include (but are not limited to):
\n\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; Effects of conflict\, and preparations for conflict on the environment
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; Long-term-ism: advocacy for permanent peace and environmental sustainability
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; New/emerging technologies for war and their effects on the environment.
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; Environmental activism and peace advocacy &ndash\; shared or divergent strategies.
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; Rights to a clean environment and the UN mission of attaining a secure\, just peace.
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; Climate change\, population flows and threats to peace
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; Conflict\, human displacement and threats to the environment
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; Environmentalism in transitional justice\, peace settlements\, and negotiations.
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; Enduring costs of conflict on the environment (WWII bunkers\, minefields\, agent orange&hellip\;).
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; Alliances between pacifists and environmentalists
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; The idea of a &ldquo\;War on the Environment&rdquo\;
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; Intersectionality of gender and environmental aspects of conflict and peace processes
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; The Environmental Modification Convention and its weak enforcement.
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; Ecocide as a new/emergent crime against humanity
\n\n\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Please submit abstracts of no more than 500 words for papers either related to the conference theme or to the overall mission of Concerned Philosophers for Peace. CPP welcomes submissions from undergraduates\, graduate students\, professional academics\, independent scholars\, and anyone willing to present persuasive sound argumentative positions in line with our theme and ethos. We also welcome submissions from a range of fields including philosophy\, law\, public policy\, business\, history\, religious studies\, political science\, social science\, or related fields. Submissions from teachers\, researchers\, or practitioners are also welcome\, particularly insofar as those presentations could complement the theme of the conference.
\n\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Concerned Philosophers for Peace is the largest\, active organization of professional philosophers in North America involved in the analysis of the causes of violence and prospects for peace. For more information and updates\, please visit the CPP Website.
\n\;
\nSubmission Guidelines: Deadline: July 15th\, 2026
\n\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Email your CV and an abstract of no more than 500 words\, prepared for blind review to David Holiday at davidholiday@depauw.edu. Write &ldquo\;CPP 2026 submission&rdquo\; in the subject line. Please be sure to include your name\, institutional affiliation or status as an independent scholar or practitioner\, e-mail address\, and paper title in the body of your email. If you are a Graduate or Undergraduate student\, please indicate so in your email. **There will be a cash prize for the best Graduate student paper and the best Undergraduate student paper.** \;
\n\nBill Gay Award for an Early Career Scholar
\n\n\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; The Bill Gay Award is for an early career scholar (defined as a scholar who is within 6 years of receiving their terminal degree) who has demonstrated their commitment to engaging with peace\, peace studies\, and peace and justice scholarship and/or activism. To be eligible for the award\, a scholar must submit a full paper (5-7K words) at least two months in advance of the annual Concerned Philosophers for Peace conference. All submissions will be blind reviewed by the CPP awards committee. The award will be announced at the annual CPP conference by the awards committee chair\, and comes with a $2000 prize\, formal certificate of recognition\, and paper publication (subject to editorial approval) in the scholarly\, peer-reviewed journal The Acorn: Philosophical Studies in Pacifism and Nonviolence.
\n\n\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Many thanks to Dr. Bill Gay\, long-time CPP member\, contributor\, and activist scholar for peace and justice. His generous financial support is the backbone of this prestigious award\, and CPP hopes that awardees will follow in Dr. Gay&rsquo\;s illustrious footsteps as lifelong champions for a more just and more peaceful world.
ORGANIZER;CN=Concerned Philosophers for Peace Concerned Philosophers for Peace: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T170000 SUMMARY:20th Annual SIUE Undergraduate Philosophy Conference UID:20260527T004133Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq TZID:America/Chicago LOCATION:Edwardsville\, United States DESCRIPTION:Undergradutae philosophy conference with Dr. David Gunkel of Northern Illinos University giving a keynote address entitled\, "Person\, Thing\, Robot" \;
ORGANIZER: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T205831Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261115T170000 SUMMARY:Eastern Michigan University's Undergraduate Conference in Philosophy 2026 UID:20260527T004134Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6b96c54f56-bljdq TZID:America/Detroit LOCATION:Eastern Michigan University\, Ypsilanti\, United States DESCRIPTION:Eastern Michigan University&rsquo\;s 17th Annual Undergraduate Conference in Philosophy
\nNovember 14th-15th\, 2026
\nThe Eastern Michigan University Undergraduate Conference in Philosophy is now accepting papers for its conference to be held on Saturday and Sunday\, November 14th-15th\, 2026. Papers selected for presentation will be allotted 20-minute presentation times\, followed by formal comments and Q&\;A. All papers in philosophy\, broadly construed\, will be considered for the conference\; since this is an undergraduate conference\, no papers by professionals\, graduate students\, or others holding an advanced degree (in philosophy) will be considered.
\nPapers submitted for the conference should be 8-12 pages (2200-3600 words) in length and include an abstract of approximately 250 words.
\nThe deadline for submission is Sunday\, September 6th\, 2026\, and only completed papers accompanied by an abstract will be reviewed. We expect to announce the papers selected for presentation by the beginning of October.
\nWe will also be using a formal commenter system\; so\, even if your paper is not selected for presentation\, you may be considered for such a role. Please let us know\, along with your paper submission\, if you are willing to comment. This also means that all selected papers will receive formal feedback at the conference.
\nKeynote: TBD
\nFaculty Mentors: We strongly encourage students to invite faculty mentors to the conference. The dialog among professors\, discussion of pedagogy\, and expansion of mentoring opportunities for students\, are among the desirable benefits of this conference. Additionally\, faculty have played an important role in the success of the conference.
\nSubmit abstracts electronically to this Google Form. Papers should be submitted following the instructions on the Google form.
\nQuestions? Conference organizers can be reached by email at emuucip@gmail.com.
\nFaculty Supervisor: Dr. W. John Koolage
\nPublication Opportunity: The top (3 to 5) papers submitted will also be published in the upcoming edition of our undergraduate philosophy journal\, Acta Cogitata!
\nConference Website: http://www.emuucip.com
\nPapers submitted and/or presented at other conferences will be given equal consideration in our review process.
\n701 Pray-Harrold\, Eastern Michigan University\, Ypsilanti\, MI 48197
ORGANIZER;CN=W. John Koolage: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR