CFP: "Philosophy and Foucault," First Annual Conference, Foucault Circle of Canada, Brock University, March 14, 2008

The Foucault Circle of Canada invites papers for its 1st annual conference to be held at Brock University on March 14, 2008. The theme for the inaugural conference is “Foucault and Philosophy.” Papers which examine any philosophical aspect of Foucault’s thought or oeuvre will be considered. Presenters should be prepared to speak for 20-25 minutes (roughly, 3000-4000 words). A 15 minute discussion period will follow each speaker’s presentation. It is expected that the selection process will be competitive. Only the very best, complete papers will be considered. Papers will be double-blind refereed to ensure scholarly quality. Complete papers, along with a 100 word abstract, may be emailed to either Dr. Brian Lightbody blightbody@brocku.ca or Dr. Rohit Dalvi rdalvi@brocku.ca of Brock University. Alternatively, papers may be mailed to Dr. Brian Lightbody, Philosophy Department, Brock University, 500 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3A1. Please prepare papers for blind review (no identifying information of any kind should be mentioned in the submission). Deadline for papers is December 15th 2007. The conference programme will be made up shortly thereafter.