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Ours is an age of great possibilities that generate both opportunities and
challenges. Some of these challenges, however, are now approaching the level
of crisis. The daily news constantly reminds us of war in the Middle East. We
see news clips that portray genocide and violence, as groups seek to secure
human rights and even basic needs. In our own country there are cultural
divisions in which civil, political discourse all but disappears. Everywhere,
people have disregarded the limitedness of our physical environment.
Human reason will be able to address these crises, at least to begin
understanding them. We believe that crises that have been caused by humans
can be resolved by humans. An expansive sense of ‘reason’, though, is
needed: limiting reason to what is scientifically verifiable will not help.
Empiricism is necessary for the work at hand but it has never proved itself to be
sufficient.
Once again, and still, REALIA looks to its goal of putting philosophy in service to
humanity in this time of global crises. The 48th Annual Conference will be
devoted to the theme Philosophy and Global Crises. We welcome the
submission of papers, from any discipline, that address this theme.
Possibilities to be explored may include:
Environmental wisdom
The optimism of science
War and peace
Faith and Belief
Faith in Humanity
The Work of Ethics
A Role for Religion
Deadline for submissions is May 10, 2008. Papers must be sent as
completed MS Word documents attached to email to this year’s conference
moderator. Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by mid-June.
Papers should include author’s name, affiliation, address, and email address.
Session presentations will be limited to thirty minutes, allowing another thirty
minutes for discussion and questions.
Registration Fees include:
All Conference Presentations and Discussions;
Sunday night’s “Kick-off Reception”;
and a One-Year REALIA Membership which includes
a one-year Subscription to Contemporary Philosophy
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________ _____________ _________
Email: __________________________________________
Work Tel: __________________________
Home Tel: ___________________________
Affiliation: ___________________________
Emergency Contact: _______________________________________
(Name and telephone number)
FOR SCHEDULING PURPOSES:
Are you submitting a paper for presentation to Dr. Eveleth?
Y_____ N_____
Dates you anticipate attending: _______________________
Preferred day and time for presenting: _________________________
Please complete a copy of this form for each registrant and mail to:
REALIA
University of Maine, Presque Isle
181 Main Street, #444
Presque Isle, ME 04769
Tel: 207-762-3800
challenges. Some of these challenges, however, are now approaching the level
of crisis. The daily news constantly reminds us of war in the Middle East. We
see news clips that portray genocide and violence, as groups seek to secure
human rights and even basic needs. In our own country there are cultural
divisions in which civil, political discourse all but disappears. Everywhere,
people have disregarded the limitedness of our physical environment.
Human reason will be able to address these crises, at least to begin
understanding them. We believe that crises that have been caused by humans
can be resolved by humans. An expansive sense of ‘reason’, though, is
needed: limiting reason to what is scientifically verifiable will not help.
Empiricism is necessary for the work at hand but it has never proved itself to be
sufficient.
Once again, and still, REALIA looks to its goal of putting philosophy in service to
humanity in this time of global crises. The 48th Annual Conference will be
devoted to the theme Philosophy and Global Crises. We welcome the
submission of papers, from any discipline, that address this theme.
Possibilities to be explored may include:
Environmental wisdom
The optimism of science
War and peace
Faith and Belief
Faith in Humanity
The Work of Ethics
A Role for Religion
Deadline for submissions is May 10, 2008. Papers must be sent as
completed MS Word documents attached to email to this year’s conference
moderator. Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by mid-June.
Papers should include author’s name, affiliation, address, and email address.
Session presentations will be limited to thirty minutes, allowing another thirty
minutes for discussion and questions.
Registration Fees include:
All Conference Presentations and Discussions;
Sunday night’s “Kick-off Reception”;
and a One-Year REALIA Membership which includes
a one-year Subscription to Contemporary Philosophy
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________ _____________ _________
Email: __________________________________________
Work Tel: __________________________
Home Tel: ___________________________
Affiliation: ___________________________
Emergency Contact: _______________________________________
(Name and telephone number)
FOR SCHEDULING PURPOSES:
Are you submitting a paper for presentation to Dr. Eveleth?
Y_____ N_____
Dates you anticipate attending: _______________________
Preferred day and time for presenting: _________________________
Please complete a copy of this form for each registrant and mail to:
REALIA
University of Maine, Presque Isle
181 Main Street, #444
Presque Isle, ME 04769
Tel: 207-762-3800
48th Annual Summer Conference REALIA 2008 August 3-8 at the Best Western Merry Manor Inn South Portland, Maine |
| CALL FOR PAPERS |
| Please send your completed paper directly to this year’s Moderator: Dr. Lois Eveleth Salve Regina University Newport, RI. 02840 Email: evelethl@salve.edu Papers selected for presentation will be submitted for final approval to the Editorial Review Board for consideration for publication in upcoming issues of Contemporary Philosophy. For more information on REALIA, Conference Participation And/or Conference Location Contact: REALIA University of Maine, Presque Isle 181 Main Street, Box 444 Presque Isle, ME 04769 Phone: (207) 762-3800 E-mail: admin@realia-philosophy.com 2008 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM |
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| Philosophy and Global Crises |
| Save $50.00 of the 2nd registration from the same Institution. |
| CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY FOR YOUR HOUSING NEEDS* Best Western Merry Manor Inn 700 Main Street South Portland, Maine 04106 Tel: 207-774-6151 Fax: 207-871-0537 Contact Rob Graffam, Gayle Cairns Visit the Merry Manor Inn All reservations MUST be made by June 29 to get the group discount REALIA RATES: Single $109.00 Double $109.00 Breakfast is served at the Governors Restaurant next door. No meals are included in this cost. (Applicable guest room and meal taxes not included) *A few student housing scholarships are available on a first-come basis. Contact the REALIA office via e-mail for further information at wlkoenig7@yahoo.com |