5th Annual Ida B. Wells Philosophical Conference
Friday, October 28 to Saturday, October 29, 2011
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN 38152
Advisor: Dr. Bill E. Lawson
Coordinators: William Allen and Alfonso Giscombe
Second Call for Papers
The Ida B. Wells Philosophical Association invites submission of papers for the annual Ida B. Wells Philosophical Conference (IBWPC) October 28 -29, 2011. We welcome submissions in all areas of philosophy and particularly papers that illuminate African-American experiences. The IBWPC is dedicated to furthering discussion of philosophical issues that arise from the African-American experience, as well as provide a context in which undergraduates and graduates can be encouraged in their philosophical aspirations.
Keynote speakers:
Yolonda Wilson, Ph.D., Duke University
Kris Sealey, Ph.D., Fairfield University
Paper submission deadline: Monday, September 26, 2011
Eligibility for submission: Senior year undergraduates and Masters students in the 2011-2012 academic year are eligible. Preference will be given respectively to students intending to enroll in a Masters or Doctorate program in philosophy the following academic year.
Submission Instructions: Papers should not exceed 3000 words and are to be submitted electronically (PDF or Word) as an email attachment to the contact person below. Please provide an abstract of your submission and curriculum vitae. We will confirm receipt of submission by email. We will also notify you (by the email address you provide) if you have been chosen as a presenter.
Contact: William Allen, wsallen@memphis.edu
Ida B. Wells Philosophical Association
313 Clement Hall
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN 38152
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