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Thinking Through Nature: Philosophy for an Endangered World
University of Oregon, Eugene
19-22 June 2008
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
- Donna Haraway, Professor of History of Consciousness and Women's Studies, UC Santa Cruz
- John Llewelyn, Emeritus Reader in Philosophy, University of Edinburgh
- Gary Paul Nabhan, Director of the Center for Sustainable Environments, Northern Arizona University
- Alberto Pérez-Gómez, Saidye Rosner Bronfman Professor of the History of Architecture, McGill University
CALL FOR PROPOSALS:
The International Association for Environmental Philosophy (IAEP) invites proposals for a conference to be held 19-22 June 2008 at the University of Oregon in Eugene.
Taking as our theme "Thinking through Nature: Philosophy for an Endangered World,” we seek proposals for papers (20-minute presentation time) and workshops (30-minute presentation time) pertaining to all facets of environmental philosophy. Interdisciplinary approaches are especially welcome.
Proposals are encouraged on (but not limited to) the following topics:
- Environmental Ethics
- The Aesthetics of Natural and Built Environments
- Environmental Restoration and Design
- Architecture, Place, and Dwelling
- Humanities and Environmental Policy Development
- Environmental Justice, Social Ecology, and Ecofeminism
- Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Indigenous Perspectives
- Non-Western and Comparative Approaches
- Ecocriticism
- Ecophenomenology
- Environmental Metaphysics and Theology
PAPER SESSIONS:
Paper sessions will feature three presentations, strictly limited to a maximum of twenty minutes each, with thirty minutes for questions and discussion. Proposals may be submitted either for individual papers or for preformed paper panels. Proposals will be subject to a refereed review process.
WORKSHOPS:
The first afternoon of the conference will be devoted to workshops emphasizing active learning and participation. Although the range of topics is open, we encourage submissions on pedagogy, service learning, campus sustainability, and related themes. Proposals for workshops should follow the same format as paper proposals. Preformed workshop panels are encouraged.
SUBMITTING PROPOSALS:
Please submit 1-2 page proposals for individual papers or workshops. Preformed panels should include a proposal for each paper or workshop included in the panel. Please include a title, your institutional affiliation, and contact information. Special equipment requests (e.g., audiovisual) must accompany the proposal. All presenters must be IAEP members by the start of the conference.
Send proposals by 1 December 2007 to:
Ted Toadvine, toadvine@uoregon.eduFIELD TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS:
Nestled between the Cascades and the Oregon coast, the Eugene area offers an abundance of opportunities for biking, hiking, boating, and camping. Local sites of environmental interest include the H. J. Andrews Experimental Forest, the Willow Creek Wetlands Restoration Area, world-class organic wineries and farms, and a number of ecovillages and experimental approaches to environmental design and urban agriculture. Several sites will be selected for organized field trips for conference participants.
SUSTAINABILITY
Conference activities will be organized to minimize environmental impacts. Panels will be held in the Lillis Business Complex at the University of Oregon (http://lcb.uoregon.edu/complex/), recognized as a national model for environmentally friendly building design. Local and organic products will be supplied by our catering services whenever possible. A portion of the conference budget will be directed to offset the carbon-footprint of the conference, and participants will have the opportunity to contribute to this effort.
SPONSORED BY:
The International Association for Environmental Philosophy (IAEP)
The International Society for Environmental Ethics (ISEE)
The Oregon Humanities Center
The University of Oregon’s Environmental Studies Program; Departments of Architecture, English, and Philosophy; and Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies