CALL FOR PAPERS

This is a call for papers for the 2003 South Carolina Society for Philosophy (SCSP) meeting, to be hosted by USC–Lancaster.

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 some 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 double-spaced pages in length, prepared with one inch margins, and typed in a standard font. Authors should 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 name(s), affiliation, complete mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address. Graduates and undergraduates who wish their papers to be considered for an award (see below) should say so explicitly on their cover page. Copies of the paper (hard copy or by e-mail) should be sent to the Program Chair, to arrive no later than January 15, 2003:

Mark Stone
2003 Program Chair, SCSP
Department of Philosophy
Furman Hall 101
Furman University
Greenville, SC 29613

mark.stone@furman.edu

Papers will be reviewed by the program chair and two other referees. Authors will be notified of acceptances by February 15, 2003. 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 and workshops should be sent to the Program Chair by December 15. Proposals should specify issues to be discussed, format (including time to be allotted: 20, 40, or 60 minutes), names of presenters, and should include abstracts of presentations. These proposals 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 such details will be posted here as it becomes available. Here is what we have so far. 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.

All sessions will be held in the James Bradley Arts and Sciences Building on the campus of USC Lancaster. The banquet dinner will be in the Hubbard Hall Gallery. Lunch on Saturday will be provided by the university.

Lodging

There are several motels within one or two miles of the Bradley Building:

• The Jameson Inn (803-283-1188) is on the Hwy. 9 By-Pass and offers a deluxe continental breakfast. The rate is $58 per night.
• The Best Western of Lancaster (803-283-1200) is also on Hwy. 9 By- Pass. Rates for rooms range from $49.95 to $65.00.
• The Days Inn (803-286-6441) is located at 1100 N. Main Street; its rates are $50 for a single room and $55 for a double.
• Although it is about 8-10 minutes from campus and somewhat pricier, the Kilburnie Inn at Craig Farm (803-416-8420 / 1824 Craig Farm Road) is also a possibility. The inn is an antebellum bed and breakfast with weekend rates that range from $150 to $175.

Lancaster is 50 or so miles north of Columbia; 30 miles south of Charlotte; 15 miles east of Interstate 77 on SC Highway 9.

Directions to USC Lancaster Campus:

• From Highway 521: Sumter to Camden to Lancaster
  Follow Highway 521 North through Kershaw & Heath Springs (Heath Springs is about 15 miles from Lancaster). Just outside Lancaster, you come to a traffic triangle. Road signs have Chester & Charlotte bearing to the left and Lancaster bearing to the right — disregard all signs pointing to Lancaster. USCL is about 5 miles from this traffic triangle. Pass through 3 traffic lights; USCL is on your right as you approach the third traffic light. Turn right and remain in the right lane and turn right again onto Hubbard Drive. Turn right again into the parking lot of the James Bradley Arts and Sciences Building.
• From Spartanburg or Union
  Take Highway 9 toward Chester; you will be traveling East. Remain on Highway 9 all the way into Lancaster until you reach the third traffic light; there is a Pizza Hut on the left corner. Turn left at this third light, immediately get into the right lane and turn right again onto Hubbard Drive. Turn right again into the parking lot of the James Bradley Arts and Sciences Building.
• From / Through Columbia on I-77
  Take I-77, from either North or South, to Exit 65. Exit sign reads Lancaster & Chester, Highway 9. Follow Highway 9 toward Lancaster (right); youÕll be heading East. Follow Highway 9 approximately 15-18 miles and be sure to remain on the Highway 9 By-Pass. There are 3 traffic lights between Exit 65 and the campus. At the third traffic light, immediately get into the left lane and turn left. Quickly get in the right lane and turn right onto Hubbard Drive; turn right again into the parking lot of the James Bradley Arts and Sciences Building.

    USC-Lancaster Campus Map
    USC-Lancaster Location
    Lancaster Area Map (use the "zoom" buttons for various resolutions).

Special thanks go to John Catalano at USC Lancaster who has reserved all the facilities and helped tremendously with the organization of these meetings.

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Important Dates