UO Philosophy Department Conference on the Question:
What is Philosophy?
Saturday, January 26, 2008
University of Oregon,
Eugene, OR
This conference will feature papers by faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students in the Department of Philosophy at the
University of Oregon. The question—What is philosophy?—will be addressed from a variety of traditions and approaches such as feminist,
indigenous, ancient, analytic, Asian, American, and continental philosophy. Papers may emphasize a particular philosopher, a
relationship between traditions, or a philosophical method. Alternatively, they may consider the consequences of philosophy’s
interaction with other disciplines, such as the natural sciences, literature and poetry, or mathematics. We think that given the
diversity of philosophical approaches in our department, reflection on this question is especially pertinent. We assume the benefits of
practicing philosophy from a variety of traditions, and yet we are not always certain how our colleagues go about it differently. It is
our hope that this conference will nurture respect between different approaches, and potentially open each of our eyes to other ways of
approaching our own work. Additionally, we expect that it will strengthen the bonds between us by showing where our values and love of
wisdom overlap with each others’.
The event will take place 11:30 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2008 in
the Knight Library Browsing Room. Refreshments will be provided. Please direct
questions to
slachanc@uoregon.edu
or
gsilva@uoregon.edu.