CONF: The Role of Philosophy in the Development of South East Asia, June 2009, Cambodia

The Philosophical Association of Cambodia, UNESCO, and the Council for Research in Values and Philosophy (www.crvp.org) have organized a conference with the theme “The Role of Philosophy in the Development of South East Asia” to be held in Phnom Penh on June 23-24, 2009.

For particulars, please contact Mr. Chhun Phaveng (Philosophy Association of Cambodia) at phavengchhun@yahoo.com or George F. McLean (The Council for Research in Values and Philosophy) at mclean@cua.edu.

MA Studies in European Philosophy at the Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

The Manchester Metropolitan University invites applications for its Master of Arts in European Philosophy

The Department of Politics and Philosophy at the Manchester Metropolitan University offers an MA in Modern European (Continental) Philosophy. The programme of study focuses upon the continental tradition (Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Ravaisson, Bergson) as well as contemporary European philosophy (Husserl, Heidegger,Benjamin, Derrida, Lévinas). It does so through four distinct routes:

1.following the question of aesthetics from Kant via Hegel and Nietzsche to Benjamin, Heidegger and Merleau-Ponty;

2.investigating the question of Ethics and Phenomenology, interpreting Husserl, Heidegger, Lévinas and others;

3.looking at contemporary interpretations (Heidegger, Derrida, Deleuze, Foucault and Lyotard) of Plato’s work

4.looking at Apperception, Intuition and the Nature of the Self in French 19th century Philosophy, from Maine de Biran and Ravaisson to Bergson;

Of these four, each comprising two units, there are three on offer every year. For further information concerning the units on offer, please write to k.crome@mmu.ac.uk

The course aspires to being an exciting opportunity to learn with others in an intensive environment as well as to conveying the necessary knowledge and skills to progress to further postgraduate studies involving independent research. The course consists of six modules to be taken over one or two years, followed by a supervised thesis.

The Philosophy Section at MMU is a specialist centre for research in contemporary European philosophy. In the 2008 RAE 95% of research was rated as of international standard or above with some of it deemed “world-leading”.

For further information and a course booklet, or an informal discussion, please contact Dr Keith Crome, Manchester Metro­politan University, Dept. of Politics and Philosophy, Humanities Building, Rosa­mund Street West, Manchester M15 6LL, GB (e-mail: k.crome@mmu.ac.uk.

Application forms and further information can be found at:
http://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/

MA Studies in Metaphysics at the University of Geneva, Switzerland

Within its “standard” MA course, the department of philosophy of the University of Geneva and the Genevan Centre for Metaphysics eidos (http://www.philosophie.ch/eidos/MA.shtml) offer a specialisation in metaphysics. Embedded in a research-intensive, international and informal environment, the program prepares its students for advanced research not just in metaphysics, but also in logic, philosophy of language, epistemology, philosophy of mind, philosophy of emotions, aesthetics, social and political philosophy and metaethics. Teaching is mostly in English, and partly in French. Students are expected to interact among themselves, and with the staff members. They are encouraged to participate in the pro*doc doctoral programme and to attend the numerous conferences, workshops and talks organised by eidos.

The programme includes:

- active participation in the eidos research seminar “Problems of Metaphysics”; written paper of 12 pages
- active participation in the advanced logic course (including a thorough introduction to modal logic and proof theory); exercices
- active participation in the specialisation seminar “Ontology and philosophy of language”; written paper of 25 pages

Deadline for inscriptions: April 30, 2009

Form: www.unige.ch/dase/buimi/telechargement/Dem_Immat09_10_ok.pdf
http://www.unige.ch/dase/immatriculation/Immatenglish.html

We are happy to assist with practical matters such as accommodation.
For administrative questions, contact

Olivier FRUTIGER (conseiller aux études)
+41 22 379 73 13 / Bastions Aile Jura
olivier.frutiger@unige.ch

For questions about the program, contact
Philipp KELLER (philosophy department)
+41 78 6092579 / 2, rue de Candolle
philipp.keller@unige.ch

AHRC PhD Studentships at Bristol, Cambridge, Birmingham, Southampton, and Essex

AHRC Doctoral Studentship – Philosophy
Department of Philosophy
University of Bristol
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/JV441/

AHRC Masters Studentship (Research Preparation) – Philosophy
Department of Philosophy
University of Bristol
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/JV443/

2 Wellcome Trust PhD Studentships
Bioethics of Assisted Reproduction
Centre For Family Research
University of Cambridge
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/RP279/

116 Arts and Humanities Research Council Postgraduate Awards across 16 Disciplines over Five Years
Philosophy
University of Birmingham
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/FJ678/

Postgraduate Studentships 2009
Philosophy
University of Southampton
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/FJ690/

AHRC Studentships
One Doctoral studentship in Philosophy
University of Essex
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/FJ700/

JRNL CFP: International Journal of Asian Philosophical Association, 1:2, with the theme Asian Philosophies and the Contemporary Modes of Existence

Call for Papers

“Asian Philosophies and the Contemporary Modes of Existence” International Journal of Asian Philosophical Association (IJAPA) Vol. 1, No. 2

The International Journal of Asian Philosophical Association (IJAPA) – an interdisciplinary, intercultural, full text, open access online peer reviewed journal now invites proposals for articles for its second issue (vol 1, no 2) on subjects related to the theme of Asian philosophies and the contemporary modes of existence. Topics could include, but not limited to, the dialectics of Asian various ways of governance and their relationship to religion and philosophy, the dialectics between philosophy and faith in relation to various Asian contexts, the constituents of Asian Philosophy and Asianness, Asian philosophies and Human Rights, the relationship between Asian literatures and Asian philosophies and religions, literature and Philosophy as dialogue builders among different cultures and civilizations, identity, gender, sexuality in the works of major Asian writers, tolerance and cultural diversity in Asian literatures, and other related topics.

The deadline for paper submission is 15 June 2009. Papers should be sent in MSWord attachments to:

vmansur@fatih.edu.tr

Articles submitted to the journal should not exceed 4000 words including notes and bibliographical data; should be original and not be under consideration elsewhere. Submissions should also include a 200- word abstract, a brief bio data, and full contact information. Contributions are accepted in English only.

Further information, including instructions for authors can be found at: http://www.asianpa.net/ijapa/instructions.html

Contact:

Prof. Dr. Visam Mansur
Department of English Literature
Fatih University
Büyükçekmece
34500 Istanbul
Turkey
Email: vmansur@fatih.edu.tr
Web: http://www.asianpa.net/ijapa/journal.html

Research Positions at the University of Konstanz, Germany

The University of Konstanz is one of the nine Universities of Excellence in the Federal Republic of Germany.

The Zukunftskolleg is a central scientific institution of the University of Konstanz for the promotion of young scientists in the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences. It forms a platform for interdisciplinary discourse between distinguished researchers in Germany and abroad, and provides young scientists with resources for
obtaining third-party funding.

We are offering 5 Research Positions (up to Salary Scale 14 TV-L) in the fields of

a) foundations of social justice
b) mixed feelings

Each position can, in principle, be divided into two part-time positions. The initial appointments will commence on October 1, 2009, and end on March 31, 2011. An extension of the work contract for an additional 3.5 years will be financed by the Zukunftskolleg provided that substantial external funding for a research project has been granted.

The Zukunftskolleg provides a professional infrastructure and an appropriate workplace for conducting research. A pool for funding cooperative projects, research assistants, research trips and the acquisition of equipment is available. Additionally, fellows may nominate recognized experts in their field of research as senior fellows, who will be invited to Konstanz for a period of 3-12 months and who, in addition to their research work, will advise young scientists in the Zukunftskolleg.

The prerequisites for acceptance are a doctoral degree and outstanding scientific qualification as documented by research activities and publications. The ideal candidate has acquired initial work experience as a postdoctoral researcher. International experience in teaching or research, a strong interest in interdisciplinary topics and thematic affiliation with one of the research initiatives at the University of Konstanz (see http://www.uni-konstanz.de/forschung/index.php?cont=forschungsinitiativen&lang=de are desirable. Each fellow is a member of both a department of the university and the Zukunftskolleg. Involvement in teaching is
possible.

The project outline should point out topical connections to the research profile of the University of Konstanz. The proposed project must be in one of the following research fields:

Foundations of social justice: In neoclassic economic theory, actors exclusively pursue their own individual interests, which raise questions about the foundations of altruism, collective rationality and social justice. From a philosophical and normative perspective,
the resulting problems are still unsolved. New empirical impulses are provided by research that deals with the neuro- and socio-psychological foundations of human decisions and actions.

Mixed feelings: The interdisciplinary study of emotion, feeling and affect. Science’s view of emotion, feeling and affect has always been ambivalent, although they drive human action and inspire outstanding artistic and humanitarian achievements. Emotions have an individual cerebral basis but communicatory function. The many facets of emotional communication are reflected in society and the media, both of which are products of the human brain, and act back on it to shape it.

Fellows are expected to actively participate in the regular weekly meetings of the Zukunftskolleg and to reside in Konstanz.

Fellows will be selected on the basis of their project outlines and a two-day workshop to be held on July 28-29, 2009 at the University of Konstanz.

Information about the fellowships and additional opportunities for participation in the Zukunftskolleg are available on our website:

http://www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskolleg.

The University of Konstanz is an equal opportunity employer and tries to increase the number of women in research and teaching.

The University of Konstanz encourages disabled persons to apply; they will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact the disabled persons representative: Tel.: +49 (0) 7531 / 88 – 3725).

The University of Konstanz has been certified by the Hertie Foundation to be a family-friendly institution. The University is committed to further the compatibility of work and family life.

Applicants should send their application form (see www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskolleg), their project outline (maximum length 6 pages), a letter of motivation (one page), application documents (curriculum vitae, publication list, relevant degree certificates) and a reading excerpt (maximum length 30 pages)in
English as a PDF file to: zukunftskolleg@uni-konstanz.de.

Deadline: May 31, 2009

Postgraduate Studies in Philosophy at the University of Leeds, UK

In 2009-10 the Department of Philosophy at the University of Leeds will offer 3 Research Preparation (PhD-track) Masters Programmes and a number of related Studentships.

For Research in the Department of Philosophy at Leeds, see

http://www.philosophy.leeds.ac.uk/

PROGRAMMES

MA in Philosophy

MA in History & Philosophy of Science

MA in Philosophy of Physics

For details of programmes, search Philosophy and History and Philosophy of Science programmes at

http://webprod1.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/programmesearch.asp?T=S&L=TP

To apply for Admission to these programmes go to

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply.htm

STUDENTSHIPS

The following 3 Studentships are available in support of study on these programmes:

1 AHRC Research Preparation Masters award

2 Departmental MA Studentships (each covering full programme fees at EU fee rate)

The closing date for receipt of applications for the Studentships is April 24th (2009). For application forms and details please contact Jenneke Stevens

j.m.stevens@leeds.ac.uk

For academic enquiries about Postgraduate study at Leeds, please contact Professor John Divers

j.divers@leeds.ac.uk

CONF CFP: Teleology in the Ancient World: The Dispensation of Nature, July 2009, The University of Exeter, UK

TELEOLOGY IN THE ANCIENT WORLD
The Dispensation of Nature

Venue: The University of Exeter, 8-11 July, 2009
Organisers: Dr. Julius Rocca and Prof. Christopher Gill

An international conference which will discuss the ways teleological arguments were used in medicine and philosophy in antiquity, and how these arguments have continued to inform and influence current debate on evolution, creationism, and intelligent design. As well as examining philosophical contributions to the subject, especially Platonic and Aristotelian, a special aim of the conference is to show how ancient medical thinking on this topic relates to ancient philosophical ideas. Examining teleological methodologies in ancient medical thought from Hippocrates to Galen will offer a critical evaluation on the place of teleology within medical science, its cultural contexts, its account of human development, and teleological responses to competing explanatory theories of human structure and function.

Keynote speaker, Professor David Sedley, University of Cambridge: “Socrates’ place in the history of teleology.”

Other speakers: Elizabeth Craik, University of St. Andrews; John Dillon, Trinity College, Dublin; Rebecca Flemming, University of Cambridge; R. J. Hankinson, The University of Texas at Austin; M.R. Johnson, University of California, San Diego; Mariska Leunissen, Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri; Staffan Müller-Wille, University of Exeter: Jan Opsomer, University of Cologne; Mark Schiefsky, Harvard University; Samuel Scolnicov, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; R.W. Sharples, University College London; Harold Tarrant, University of Newcastle, Australia; Philip van der Eijk, University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Accommodation in en-suite rooms in the University’s newest hall of residence overlooking the Exe valley and near the main conference venue: accommodation and all meals during conference: £240; conference fee £30 (£15 for students); daily rates also available.

Bookings, with accommodation: by April 5 2009
Without accommodation: by June 14 2009.
For booking form, contact Prof. C. J. Gill
Department of Classics and Ancient History, University of Exeter,
Amory Building, Rennes Drive,
Exeter, EX4 4RJ, UK
C.J.Gill@exeter.ac.uk

With financial support from the British Academy, the Classical Association, the Hellenic Society, the Leverhulme Trust, the Wellcome Trust, and the University of Exeter.

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Philosophy at the University of Hertfordshire, UK

The University of Hertfordshire invites applications for a two-year Research Fellowship, to work with Professor Paul Coates and Dr Sam Coleman, as part of a three-year Arts and Humanities Research Council funded Research Project in Philosophy and Cognitive Science on ‘The Nature of Phenomenal Qualities’.

The Project focuses upon the cognitive role and ontological nature of phenomenal qualities, and in particular upon their relation to the physical world. It will examine both the “objective” and the “subjective” dimensions of phenomenal qualities as they occur in experiences.  One branch of the Project explores the role that phenomenal qualities play in perception: it will investigate whether they are best understood as intrinsic properties of inner experiences, or alternatively, should be construed as the manifest properties of perceived objects. The second branch of the Project concerns the metaphysics of phenomenal qualities and the philosophy of mind: in particular, it will involve an investigation of the prospects for integrating such qualities within a broadly physicalistic worldview (each branch will be broadly construed, and we accept that there may be some overlap between the areas of investigation). Fuller details about the AHRC funded Project are available at: <http://www.paulcoates.net/projects.php>.

The Project is a large and ambitious one, involving a worldwide network of leading researchers in philosophy of mind/perception. It will include a high-profile lecture series, seminars, and two workshops, leading up to a major international conference on phenomenal qualities in 2011/12. Successful applicants, therefore, can look forward to being part of a rich and vibrant research community, at the cutting-edge of its discipline.

We seek someone interested in the nature of phenomenal qualities to study within this general area to produce research that is congruent with the aims of the Project. The precise topic may be within either of the two areas identified above, or it may deal with an aspect of the problem which brings together both dimensions of the investigation. The successful candidate will have completed a PhD on a topic closely related to the Project’s central subject matter. They will be expected to play an active role in the research activities organised in the Project, and to contribute to the conference that is planned for the final year of the Project, and also to play a suitable role within the overall philosophy research environment at Hertfordshire.

The fellowship is for two years’ full-time study, with a salary in the range from £29,000 to £31,500 (UH7), starting in October 2009.

Applicants should apply by submitting a CV, a research proposal (max. 1500 words) and also a sample of recent work (of around 5000 words), and arranging for references from two academic referees to be sent to:  jobs@herts.ac.uk<mailto:jobs@herts.ac.uk>

The closing date for applications is Friday, 17th April, 2009, and interviews will probably take place in early May.

Interested applicants may wish to contact either Paul Coates (P.Coates@herts.ac.uk<mailto:P.Coates@herts.ac.uk>) or Sam Coleman (S.Coleman@herts.ac.uk<mailto:S.Coleman@herts.ac.uk>) for further information.

CONF CFP: Nietzsche and the Becoming of Life, November 2009, Diego Portales University, Santiago de Chile

International Conference

NIETZSCHE AND THE BECOMING OFLIFE

2, 3, and 4th of November 2009
The Instituteof Humanities, Diego Portales University, Santiago deChile

2nd CALL FOR PAPERS

This conference offers an occasion for a wide-ranging exploration and analysis of Nietzsche’s conception of life. While it is generally acknowledged that Nietzsche throughout his writing career advocates the affirmationof earthly life as a way to counteract nihilism and asceticism, the question of what this affirmation entails is still very much up for discussion. This conference wishes to consider the multiplicity of meanings – metaphysical, aesthetical, ethical, political, and scientific – that the idea of life recoversin Nietzsche’s work. Additionally, this conference wishes to provide a space for the presentation and discussion of Latin American Nietzsche scholarship.

Confirmed plenary speakers include:

MónicaCragnolini, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
GermánCano Cuenca, Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Christa Davis Acampora, HunterCollege, City University of New York, USA.
JoséJara, Universidad de  Valparaíso, Chile.
Herman Siemens, Leiden Universiteit, Holland.
Dieter Thomä, UniveristätSt.-Gallen, Switzerland

We welcome proposals for 30-minute papers on all topics relevant to the conference theme, including the following:

-         Nietzsche and biology, evolutionary theory and psychology;
-         Nietzsche’s conception of the body, of lives of animals/plants and of nature;

-         Life and historicity; life, culture and memory; the future of life
-         Fate and freedom; will to power; guilt, responsibility and the innocence of becoming;
-         Dionysus and Apollo; tragedy and comedy; life and literature; the philosophical life;
-         Nietzsche and philosophies of life
-         Nietzsche and biopolitics;
-         Nietzsche, geopolitics and the meaning of the earth

Papers on other relevant topics will also beconsidered. Early submissions are welcome. Conference languages are Spanish and English. We will work with simultaneous translation during plenary sessions. Please send an abstract of a maximum of 600 words and an abbreviated CV (1page) via e-mail by 30 March 2009 to Nietzsche.Santiago@gmail.com. Notification of acceptance will be sent no later than 15 April 2009.

For further information, please visit the conference website at http://www.nietzsche.cl/ or contact the organizers at Nietzsche.santiago@gmail.com

Organization: Vanessa Lemm, Institute of Humanities,Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago de Chile. Vanessa.Lemm@udp.cl