The International Association
of Women Philosophers
Feminism, Science, and Values
June 25-28, 2010
The organizing committee welcomes papers from all areas in philosophy, particularly those related to the theme of the conference. Submissions from graduate students are invited.
The conference will be held at The University of Western Ontario (Map).
Sample topics:
Questions about the content of science; the evaluation of hypotheses; the uses of science; the idea of "value-free science"; the regulation and control of science; the funding of science; science as oppressor of the disadvantaged; science as a liberator of the disadvantaged; science for the people; science and democracy; the "collapse" of the is/ought distinction; the relationship between ethical and epistemic norms; the role of ethics in deciding what sorts of science to pursue; the role of science in the resolution of ethical questions.
Questions about concepts of sex/gender, race, intelligence, sexuality, sociobiology, health and disease, normalcy, etc., possibly discussed via specific examples and case studies.
Feminist work on questions in value theory, in either the field of ethics or aesthetics. Historical studies of the relationship between science and feminist thought.
Discussions of philosophy's role in supporting modes of thought that perpetuate bad practices and discussions of philosophy's emancipatory potential for women and others.
Submission Guidelines:
Language | Abstracts should be submitted in English, French, or Spanish. Spanish abstracts will be refereed by the IAPH executive instead of the conference program committee
Length | Submissions of long abstracts (750-1000 words) are invited for eventual presentation of papers that are no more than 3000 words and 20 minutes maximum reading time.
Required Format | Word or RTF attachments, prepared for anonymous review (all author-identifying tags removed from document content and file properties).
Panel Presentation Proposals | Proposals for panel presentations are welcomed. Proposals for this alternative format should include: title, one paragraph description of the panel, names and contact information of panel participants, and an abstract of each members paper.
Email your submission to iaph2010@uwo.ca