Ninth International Conference on Philosophy and Meaning in Life
\nUniversity of Gothenburg\, Sweden
\nKeynote speakers:
\nJens Johansson (Uppsala University)
\nAntti Kauppinen (University of Helsinki)
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\nAbstract submission
\nWe invite abstract submission from scholars at all career stages. Contributions may address any dimension of life&rsquo\;s meaning\, broadly construed. We aim to accept 36 papers (3 parallel sessions\, 2 speakers in each session). Each speaker will have 45 minutes total\, including time for discussion.
\nWe welcome diverse philosophical approaches&mdash\;analytic\, continental\, historical\, comparative\, and interdisciplinary&mdash\;that speak to the enduring and evolving nature of these existential questions.
\nPlease send a single Word document containing (i) your name\, (ii) institutional affiliation\, (iii) the title of your paper\, and (iv) a 300 &ndash\; 500 word abstract to icpml2027@gmail.com by January 10\, 2027.
\nYou will be notified of the outcome by March 15\, 2027.
\nAbout the conference
\nThe philosophical exploration of life&rsquo\;s meaning&mdash\;understood broadly as inquiry into the ultimate value\, purpose\, and intelligibility of human existence&mdash\;has been a central concern throughout the history of thought. From classical reflections on the nature of eudaimonia\, to medieval and early modern debates about the summum bonum\, to contemporary discussions of absurdity\, vocation\, and existential orientation\, the question of what makes life meaningful continues to draw deep and diverse philosophical engagement.
\nIn recent years\, this longstanding theme has witnessed a marked resurgence within professional philosophy\, generating a rich body of new scholarship across traditions\, methodologies\, and subfields. The International Conference on Philosophy and Meaning in Life has emerged as the leading global forum for advancing this discourse&mdash\;bringing together researchers to present original work\, foster dialogue\, and engage with the latest developments in the field.
\nIn August 2027\, the conference will take place at the Faculty of Humanities\, University of Gothenburg\, in Sweden. The Humanities building (&ldquo\;Humanisten&rdquo\;) is located quite close to the city center. The format of the conference will be in-person.
\nConference fee
\nThere will be a conference fee for regular conference participants covering coffee and lunch both days\, and the conference dinner on the evening of August 17. The exact amount will depend on whether we are able to acquire any external funding for the conference\, but it will probably land somewhere between 130 and 175 euros per person. \;
\nA conference web page will be created closer to the event.
ORGANIZER: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T172757Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20270617T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20270618T170000 SUMMARY:The Financial Ethics Conference 2027 UID:20261113T062027Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-58d8844b6d-xr98t TZID:Europe/Berlin LOCATION:Renströmsgatan 6\, Göteborg\, Sweden DESCRIPTION:FINANCIAL ETHICS CONFERENCE 2027
\nThe third \;Financial Ethics Conference in Gothenburg\, Sweden
\nJune 17th \;&ndash\; 18th \;2027
\nThe Financial \;Ethics \;Research Group at the University of Gothenburg is pleased to invite abstract submissions for the third \;Financial Ethics Conference in Gothenburg. The \;conference \;will be held in person on 17 and 18 June 2027 at the Humanities Building\, University of Gothenburg.
\nCONFIRMED SPEAKERS
\nJoseph Heath (University of Toronto)
\nRobert C. Hockett (Cornell University)
\nAndrew Bailey (Bitcoin Policy Institute\, Washington)
\nHelen Mussell (Cardiff University)
\nAdditional invited speakers will be announced shortly.
\nCONFERENCE THEME
\nThis \;conference aims to bring together philosophers and philosophically minded academics from related disciplines (e.g. finance\, political science\, economics\, sustainability) who work on questions in financial \;ethics. We invite submissions on ethical or political issues raised by money and finance (broadly construed)\, including topics such as the ethics of debt\, financial fraud\, sustainable finance\, socially responsible investing\, microfinance and global justice\, the politics of central banking\, ethical foundations of financial markets\, philosophical issues concerning cryptocurrencies\, and related issues.
\nSUBMISSION \;
\nTo submit an abstract\, please email \;mattias.gunnemyr@gu.se. \;Abstracts should be no more than 500 words (excluding references). The abstract should be anonymised for blind review and attached as a separate file. In the email\, include the author&rsquo\;s name\, affiliation\, and paper title. Accepted talks will be allocated 30 minutes\, including 20 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes for Q&\;A.
\nThe deadline for submitting abstracts is 1 February 2027. We aim to notify applicants of the outcome within 14 days after the submission deadline.
\nPRACTICAL INFORMATION
\nThere is no conference fee. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Participants are expected to cover their own travel and accommodation expenses.
\nPREVIOUS CONFERENCES
\nThis is the third Financial Ethics Conference organised by the Financial Ethics Group in Gothenburg\, following similar events in \;2021 \;and \;2023. \;
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\nTHE FINANCIAL ETHICS RESEARCH GROUP
\nThe Financial Ethics Research Group is a group of philosophers and economists dedicated to ethical and political issues raised by the financial system. We do research on ethical alternatives which can bolster more responsible and sustainable financial behaviour and also engage with key stakeholders to have a direct impact on financial practices. For more information about us and what we do\, see \;https://www.gu.se/en/research/financial-ethics-research-group.
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\nCONTACT INFORMATION
\nFor more information\, please contact \;mattias.gunnemyr@gu.se.
\nBest wishes\,
\nMattias Gunnemyr\, Simon Rosenqvist\, Joakim Sandberg
\nThe Organising Committee
ORGANIZER;CN=Mattias Gunnemyr;CN=Joakim Sandberg;CN=Simon Rosenqvist: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T172757Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20270817T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20270818T170000 SUMMARY:Ninth International Conference on Philosophy and Meaning in Life UID:20261113T062028Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-58d8844b6d-xr98t TZID:Europe/Berlin LOCATION:The Humanities Building\, Göteborg\, Sweden DESCRIPTION:Ninth \;International Conference on Philosophy and Meaning in Life
\nUniversity of Gothenburg\, Sweden
\nKeynote speakers:
\nJens Johansson (Uppsala University)
\nAntti Kauppinen (University of Helsinki)
\nAbout the conference
\nThe philosophical exploration of life&rsquo\;s meaning&mdash\;understood broadly as inquiry into the ultimate value\, purpose\, and intelligibility of human existence&mdash\;has been a central concern throughout the history of thought. From classical reflections on the nature of eudaimonia\, to medieval and early modern debates about the summum bonum\, to contemporary discussions of absurdity\, vocation\, and existential orientation\, the question of what makes life meaningful continues to draw deep and diverse philosophical engagement.
\nIn recent years\, this longstanding theme has witnessed a marked resurgence within professional philosophy\, generating a rich body of new scholarship across traditions\, methodologies\, and subfields. The International Conference on Philosophy and Meaning in Life has emerged as the leading global forum for advancing this discourse&mdash\;bringing together researchers to present original work\, foster dialogue\, and engage with the latest developments in the field.
\nIn August 2027\, the conference will take place at the Faculty of Humanities\, University of Gothenburg\, in Sweden. The Humanities building (&ldquo\;Humanisten&rdquo\;) is located quite close to the city center. The format of the conference will be in-person.
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\nSteering committee
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\nAbstract submission
\nWe invite abstract submission from scholars at all career stages. Contributions may address any dimension of life&rsquo\;s meaning\, broadly construed. We aim to accept 36 papers (3 parallel sessions\, 2 speakers in each session). Each speaker will have 45 minutes total\, including time for discussion.
\nWe welcome diverse philosophical approaches&mdash\;analytic\, continental\, historical\, comparative\, and interdisciplinary&mdash\;that speak to the enduring and evolving nature of these existential questions.
\nPlease send a single Word document containing (i) your name\, (ii) institutional affiliation\, (iii) the title of your paper\, and (iv) a 300 &ndash\; 500 word abstract to icpml2027@gmail.com \;by January 10\, 2027.
\nYou will be notified of the outcome by March 15\, 2027.
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\nPublication
\nSpeakers will be encouraged to submit their papers in a special issue of the Journal of Philosophy of Life.
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\nConference fee
\nThere will be a conference fee for regular conference participants covering coffee and lunch both days\, and the conference dinner on the evening of August 17. The exact amount will depend on whether we are able to acquire any external funding for the conference\, but it will probably land somewhere between 130 and 175 euros per person. \;
\nA conference web page will be created closer to the event.
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