Dear Colleagues\,
\nWe are pleased to invite submissions for the 15th Annual Graduate Conference at the University of Calgary\, taking place May 3&ndash\;5\, 2027. This year&rsquo\;s conference will focus on Epistemic Corruption and Populist Politics\, while also welcoming submissions addressing philosophical and religious questions and ideas across all areas.
\nThe conference dates are dependent on the number of submissions received\; the conference may conclude on May 4.
\nDate: May 3&ndash\;5\, 2027
\nLocation: University of Calgary
\nSubmission Deadline: February 1st\, 2027
\nKeynote Speaker: Sergio Sismondo (Queen&rsquo\;s University) \;
\nContact:alyssa.dambrosio@ucalgary.ca \; \;
\nCall for Papers
\nWe welcome papers from all areas of philosophy\, with a particular emphasis on epistemic corruption and populist politics. We encourage submissions that engage with these themes from a range of philosophical perspectives\, as well as papers addressing broader philosophical and religious questions and inquiries.
\nPotential areas of interest include:
\nEpistemology
\nPolitical Philosophy
\nSocial and Political Epistemology
\nEthics
\nSocial Philosophy
\nPhilosophy of Science
\nPhilosophy of Language
\nPhilosophy of Mind
\nAnd other areas of philosophical inquiry
\nSubmission Guidelines
\nWe invite full-paper submissions of approximately 3\,000 words\, excluding footnotes and bibliography. We also will ask for an abstract approximately 150-300 words. Papers should be prepared for blind review and should be suitable for a 20-minute presentation.
\nPlease submit your paper using the JotForm provided below.
\nhttps://form.jotform.com/262516604716255 \;
\nSubmission Deadline: February 1st\, 2027
\nNotification of Decisions: March 20st\, 2027 (only those who are accepted will be contacted) \;
\nFor questions or concerns regarding submissions or the conference\, please contact Alyssa D&rsquo\;Ambrosio atalyssa.dambrosio@ucalgary.ca. \;
\nPresentation Format
\nSelected authors will be invited to present their papers at the conference. Each presentation will be allocated 20 minutes\, followed by 10 minutes of Q&\;A and discussion.
\nWe look forward to receiving your submissions and welcoming graduate students and scholars to the University of Calgary in May 2027.
ORGANIZER;CN=Alyssa D'Ambrosio: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261027T064757Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270505T180000 SUMMARY:15th Annual Graduate Conference at the University of Calgary UID:20261027T064803Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@fe80:0:0:0:a8ac:cff:fe7a:a299%3 TZID:America/Edmonton LOCATION:2500 University Dr NW\, Calgary\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN=Alyssa D'Ambrosio: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261027T064757Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270616T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270618T180000 SUMMARY:Illustrations of the Logic of Science: A Sesquicentennial Celebration UID:20261027T064804Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@fe80:0:0:0:a8ac:cff:fe7a:a299%3 TZID:America/Edmonton LOCATION:Calgary\, Canada DESCRIPTION:Join us at the University of Calgary in June 2027 and in June 2028\, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of one of the most consequential series of essays in American philosophy.
\nPublished in Popular Science Monthly from 1877 to 1878\, Charles S. Peirce&rsquo\;s Illustrations of the Logic of Science comprises six essays: &ldquo\;The Fixation of Belief\,&rdquo\; &ldquo\;How to Make Our Ideas Clear\,&rdquo\; &ldquo\;The Doctrine of Chances\,&rdquo\; &ldquo\;The Probability of Induction\,&rdquo\; &ldquo\;The Order of Nature\,&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;Deduction\, Induction\, and Hypothesis.&rdquo\; The first two essays\, which present Peirce&rsquo\;s account of inquiry and the maxim of pragmatism that became the seed of all subsequent philosophical pragmatism\, will be the focus of the first part of our celebration\, to be held June 16-18\, 2027. The remaining four essays\, highly significant to Peirce&rsquo\;s thought on the meaning of probability\, the logic of abduction\, and the structure of scientific reasoning\, will be the focus of the second part of our celebration in June 2028 (exact dates are TBA).
\nPART ONE:
\nWhen: Wednesday\, June 16 &ndash\; Friday\, June 18\, 2027
\nWhere: University of Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
\nThe first part will be hosted at the University of Calgary by Mark Migotti. It will begin on Wednesday\, June 16\, and run through Friday\, June 18\, 2027\, and it will include the Peirce Society&rsquo\;s annual general meeting. We expect approximately 25 speakers for part I. No sessions will run concurrently. More information regarding the conference\, including registration and other details\, is forthcoming.
\nCall for Submissions\nCurrently\, we invite submissions for a limited number of speaking slots at part one of the celebration\, in June 2027. Speaking time (including time for Q&\;A) will be 35-40 minutes. Those interested in speaking may submit an abstract of up to 750 words of the proposed talk along with speaker information\, which should include whether the speaker is a current graduate student\, for consideration for a graduate student panel. Please submit your abstract and information to peircesociety@gmail.com no later than January 15th\, 2027. Interested speakers will be notified by March 1st\, 2027.
ORGANIZER;CN=Aaron Wilson;CN=Mark Migotti;CN=Diana Heney;CN=Daniel Brunson;CN=Scott Metzger: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261027T064757Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270616T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270616T160000 SUMMARY:Illustrations of the Logic of Science: A Sesquicentennial Celebration UID:20261027T064805Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@fe80:0:0:0:a8ac:cff:fe7a:a299%3 TZID:America/Edmonton LOCATION:Calgary\, Canada DESCRIPTION:Join us at the University of Calgary in June 2027 and in June 2028\, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of one of the most consequential series of essays in American philosophy.
\nPublished in Popular Science Monthly from 1877 to 1878\, Charles S. Peirce&rsquo\;s Illustrations of the Logic of Science comprises six essays: &ldquo\;The Fixation of Belief\,&rdquo\; &ldquo\;How to Make Our Ideas Clear\,&rdquo\; &ldquo\;The Doctrine of Chances\,&rdquo\; &ldquo\;The Probability of Induction\,&rdquo\; &ldquo\;The Order of Nature\,&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;Deduction\, Induction\, and Hypothesis.&rdquo\; The first two essays\, which present Peirce&rsquo\;s account of inquiry and the maxim of pragmatism that became the seed of all subsequent philosophical pragmatism\, will be the focus of the first part of our celebration\, to be held June 16-18\, 2027. The remaining four essays\, highly significant to Peirce&rsquo\;s thought on the meaning of probability\, the logic of abduction\, and the structure of scientific reasoning\, will be the focus of the second part of our celebration in June 2028 (exact dates are TBA).
\nPART ONE:
\nWhen: Wednesday\, June 16 &ndash\; Friday\, June 18\, 2027
\nWhere: University of Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
\nThe first part will be hosted at the University of Calgary by Mark Migotti. It will begin on Wednesday\, June 16\, and run through Friday\, June 18\, 2027\, and it will include the Peirce Society&rsquo\;s annual general meeting. We expect approximately 25 speakers for part I. No sessions will run concurrently. More information regarding the conference\, including registration and other details\, is forthcoming.
\nCall for Submissions
\nCurrently\, we invite submissions for a limited number of speaking slots at part one of the celebration\, in June 2027. Speaking time (including time for Q&\;A) will be 35-40 minutes. Those interested in speaking may submit an abstract of up to 750 words of the proposed talk along with speaker information\, which should include whether the speaker is a current graduate student\, for consideration for a graduate student panel. Please submit your abstract and information to peircesociety@gmail.comno later than January 15th\, 2027. Interested speakers will be notified by March 1st\, 2027.
ORGANIZER;CN=Aaron Wilson;CN=Mark Migotti;CN=Diana Heney;CN=Daniel Brunson;CN=Scott Metzger: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR