Biennial Fordham Philosophical Society Graduate Conferences

Fordham University, New York

   The Mission of the Conference:

   Every two years the Fordham Philosophical Society hosts an international conference featuring two keynote speakers and an open call for papers from graduate students at all levels of study. Reflecting the broadly pluralistic identity of Fordham's own department, the conference accepts papers from a wide spectrum of philosophical perspectives. Ten to twelve paper presentations are followed by brief responses.

   Past conferences addressed topics such as "The Future of Philosophy," "Metaphysics and Critique," and "Philosophies of the Self." Keynote speakers have included Alain Badiou, William Desmond, and Dieter Sturma, along with Fordham's own Merold Westphal, James Marsh, and John Greco.

   The next conference will take place in the Spring of 2008. The topic and call for papers will be announced in the Fall of 2007. Please check here for any updates, and direct any questions or comments to the address listed below.

  Past Conferences:

"The Future of Philosophy"     (Spring 2006)

Keynote Speaker: Prof. Alain Badiou   Plenary Speaker: Prof. John Greco

"Metaphysics and Critique"      (Spring 2004)

Keynote Speaker: Prof. William Desmond Plenary Speaker: Prof. James Marsh

"Philosophies of the Self: Epistemological, Metaphysical, and Moral Reflections" (Spring 2002)

Keynote Speaker: Prof. Dieter Sturma Plenary Speaker: Prof. Merold Westphal

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