CALL FOR PAPERS

This is a call for papers for the 2005 South Carolina Society for Philosophy (SCSP) meeting, to be hosted by Furman University.

Papers on any philosophical topic (ethics, politics, religion, science, logic, metaphysics, epistemology, language, etc.) are welcome. Papers should be designed for a presentation time of twenty minutes (about ten pages.) There may be special sessions with invited speakers, but the bulk of the sessions will be based on submitted papers. Papers will be reviewed by the program chair and two other referees.

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Submission Guidelines

Papers should be no more than 10-15 double-spaced pages in length, prepared with one-inch margins, and typed in a standard font. Authors must be prepared to present their papers in time-slots of approximately 20 minutes (with a further 10 minutes allotted for questions after the paper presentation). A cover page should be attached to submissions, with the following information: title, an abstract of 150--300 words, author's name(s), affiliation, complete mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address. Graduates and undergraduates who wish their papers to be considered for the graduate paper award or undergraduate paper award must state this explicitly on their cover page.

Michael Ruse
2005 SCSP Program Chair
Department of Philosophy and Religion
Coastal Carolina University
P.O. Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054

mruse@coastal.edu
(843)349-2548

Papers will be reviewed by the program chair and two other referees. Authors will be notified of acceptances no later than February 15. For notification purposes, be sure to provide your e-mail address in addition to your return surface-mail address.

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Graduate & Undergraduate Essay Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for the best papers authored by a graduate student and an undergraduate student (restricted to South Carolina students). These winning papers will be included on the program for the annual meeting. Other student papers, in addition to the prize-winners, may also be included on the program. Submissions from students are very strongly encouraged. Those who teach promising students are asked please to encourage submissions from these students. Papers submitted for consideration for an award will be judged by two referees who are not from the student's institution.

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Panels and Workshops

In addition to submitted papers, we invite proposals for special sessions, with invited speakers, on topics that may be of interest to SCSP members and/or on topics that are especially current. It would also be good to continue the tradition of having a round-table discussion on a topic of professional interest to members. (In the past we have had round-table discussions devoted to various teaching-related matters, and to the issue of philosophy in the public forum). We would very much appreciate suggestions from SCSP members.

Proposals for special sessions, panels, or workshops should be sent to the Program Chair. These proposals must include names of each participant, the theme of the panel, and a 3-5 page abstract of each participant's presentation. These sessions may involve speakers from South Carolina, or colleagues from outside of South Carolina who would be willing to attend the meetings at their own expense. Unfortunately, the SCSP does not have funds to cover speaker expenses.

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Conference Location and Registration

Information on registration and other details will be posted here as it becomes available. Sessions will be held in Furman Hall Room 128. The registration fee is usually around $15 (depending on conference costs), to be paid on-site when you register (cash or checks payable to the South Carolina Society for Philosophy). The banquet charge is usually around $25 to $35 per person.

Lodging

    Sleep Inn
    110 Hawkins Road
    Travelers Rest SC 29690
    Telephone: 864-834-7040
    $55/night

    Hampton Inn Greenville/Travelers Rest
    593 Roe Center Court
    Travelers Rest SC 29690
    Telephone: 864-834-5550
    $74/night

    Hyatt Regency Greenville
    220 North Main Street
    Greenville SC 29601
    Telephone: 864-235-1234
    $89/night

Directions to Furman University: ...

    Furman University Campus Map
    Furman University Area Map
    Greenville Area Map

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Important Dates