[PhilPhys] Call for Papers: ISN Summer Conference, June 13-14

[John Keck]

Dear colleagues:

The Institute for the Study of Nature is holding its summer academic conference on Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. The theme is "Hans Jonas and the Rediscovery of Nature." The deadline for submitting paper proposals is May 11th. Details below and at www.isnature.org/Events/2008/Summer/Conference.htm.

Please make students aware that the deadline for applying to our June 9-13 Summer Seminar is May 1. Some financial assistance may be possible. Further details are available at www.isnature.org/Events/2008/Summer/Seminar.htm.

We hope you can join us in June!

Cheers,

John

John W. Keck, Ph.D.
Director & Fellow
Institute for the Study of Nature
www.isnature.org
202-640-2720

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ISN Summer Conference 2008

HANS JONAS AND THE REDISCOVERY OF NATURE

At the end of the four days of study at the Summer Seminar, the ISN will hold a small academic conference called for the benefit of the students and interested scholars. 

WHAT: A one and one-half day academic conference with one or two keynote addresses, and the presentation of academic papers. This year's conference will center on the phenomenologist Hans Jonas and his thought on science, technology, and nature. Papers are welcome on related topics ranging from anti-reductionism/ holism, self-organization, systems theory, and complexity in science, to papers in natural philosophy in the neo-Aristotelian or phenomenological traditions. See the ISN "articles, essays, and books" page (www.isnature.org/articles.htm) to get a sense of the range or relevant topics. Papers need not focus on Jonas's thought but should tie in to the conference theme in some respect. Given Jonas's broad interests and deep insights, a tie-in to the theme from a broad range of possible paper topics should not be difficult.

WHO: Scholars interested in giving papers are welcome to submit their proposals along with a CV by May 11th. Those whose papers are selected will have their travel expenses reimbursed, and may also receive a small stipend (to be determined). The keynote speaker or speakers will be announced by May 1st; if you believe your proposal is worthy of keynote status, please submit your proposal by April 21st. Any interested scholar may attend, but please notify us by May 15th that you plan to come. Also, we hope and expect the students from the immediately preceding Summer Seminar will remain to participate, as this conference has been specially scheduled to make it convenient for them to do so.

WHEN: The Summer Conference begins on Friday afternoon, June 13th, at 3:30pm, and ends on Saturday evening. A block of hotel rooms will be reserved, and those whose papers are accepted will have their lodging reimbursed and the Conference fee waived. Further scheduling information will be posted on the ISN website: www.isnature.org. 

WHERE: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge (Boston), Massachusetts, USA

HOW: Please contact ISN Director John Keck by May 15th if you plan to attend. The $50 fee for the Summer Conference includes a group dinner on Saturday evening. The fee can be reduced or waived on a showing of need. Attendees not presenting are expected to cover their own travel expenses, but exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Paper proposals and accompanying CVs must be received by May 11th, 2007; those submitting proposals will be notified within two weeks. Electronic submission is strongly encouraged.

seminars at isnature.org
1718 M Street, NW, #312
Washington, DC 20036-4504
202-640-2720 (voice)
202-640-2715 (fax)

More information on the Conference, including travel logistics, available here: www.isnature.org/Events/2008/Summer/Conference.htm