Call for papers

CALL FOR PAPERS
12TH ANNUAL PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE PHILOSOPHY CONFERENCE

April 18-19, 2008
Pacific University
Forest Grove, Oregon

Keynote speaker: Jerry Fodor (Rutgers University)

The 12th annual Pacific University Undergraduate Philosophy Conference will
be held April 18-19, 2008 on the campus of Pacific University, in Forest
Grove, Oregon.  The purpose of this conference is to provide a forum for the
presentation of philosophical work of undergraduates to their peers.  Papers
are required to be of philosophical content, but there are no specific
restrictions on subject matter within the arena of philosophical discussion
itself.  Papers should be approximately 3000 words (10-12 pages).

Electronic submissions, including paper and abstract (Word documents), are
preferred and can be sent to: boersema@pacificu.edu

Hard copy submissions are also welcome.  In this case, please send two
copies of paper and abstract to: David Boersema, Department of Philosophy,
Pacific University, Forest Grove OR 97116.  (Phone: 503 352 2150; fax: 503
352 2242.)  Group papers and suggestions for panel discussions are also
welcome.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1, 2008.  Final decisions will be made by
February 28, 2008.

Volunteers for paper commentators are also welcome.

This year's keynote speaker at the conference banquet is Jerry Fodor from
Rutgers University.

The conference schedule will be as follows:
FRIDAY, APRIL 18:
Conference banquet 6:30-8:00pm;
Keynote talk 8:00-9:00pm.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19:
Breakfast 7:00-8:00am;
Paper sessions 8:00-1:00;
Conference luncheon 1:00-2:00;
Paper sessions 2:00-6:00.

Travel and lodging information can be found by going to the conference web
site at http://www.pacificu.edu/as/philosophy/conference/index.cfm

Registration costs: $30, payable at the conference.  Three meals will be
provided: Friday night banquet, Saturday breakfast and lunch.


For further information, contact Professor Boersema at boersema@pacificu.edu