We are excited to announce that Northwestern’s Undergraduate Philosophy Society is hosting a conference in Evanston, IL, on May 3rd and 4th, 2024. The theme of the conference is applied ethics–how one might apply moral philosophy to a real-world problem? This conference offers a platform for undergraduate and graduate students to present their original philosophical work, and we encourage you to share this opportunity with students. The conference will additionally include a keynote speaker, and students will have the opportunity to network after the event.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Conference topic: Applied Ethics (this includes fields like bioethics, environmental ethics, animal ethics, and questions of social justice)
Conference date: May 3rd and 4th, 2024
Submission length/format: We accept papers of any length and format, so long as a proper citation style is used. It must be sent in PDF format. Content should be suitable for a 25-minute presentation.
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2024
How to Apply: Email papers that fit the above criteria to both andrewchin2025@u.northwestern.edu and clarydoyle2025@u.northwestern.edu and title your email “Philosophy Conference Submission”
Winners will be invited to speak about their papers at our conference and provided housing and meals during their stay in Evanston. We accept submissions from both undergraduates and graduate students.
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