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Edited by Thorsten Botz-Bornstein and Giannis Stamatellos To be published by Brill/Rodopi in the “Philosophy of Film” Series Can Neoplatonic philosophy be used for film studies? Given the often-stated parallels between Plotinus’ and Bergson’s philosophies, it is surprising that Neoplatonism … Read More

3-4 June 2015, 28 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3JS www.birmingham.ac.uk/beautydemands This workshop will explore how cosmetic surgery defines beauty norms and vice versa, and the role of medical professionals in developing, offering and carrying out aesthetic procedures. It will consider … Read More

The International Society for the Philosophy of Architecture is pleased to announce this summer’s Call for Papers Given the wealth of new ways of conceptualizing building, its practice, and its meanings, this call for papers prompts authors to reconceptualize the … Read More

Institute of Philosophy, London, September 16-17, 2015. The conceptual apparatus of philosophy of perception has been used in as diverse corners of aesthetics and philosophy of art as debates about depiction, aesthetic experiences, character engagement, our engagement with fictions, our … Read More

The Center of Philosophy of the University of Lisbon is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the Philosophy & Architecture International Postgraduate Conference, to be held on the 5th and 6th November 2015 in Lisbon, at the Faculty … Read More

University of Hong Kong, November 6-7, Portland State University, November 21-22 Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City, December 3-4 Philosophy of the City has emerged as an international movement. To facilitate global discussions, this conference series aims to establish new channels … Read More

Uppsala University hereby invites applications to the following positions in the Department of Philosophy: • PhD in Aesthetics • PhD in Philosophy with specialisation in Theoretical Philosophy • PhD in Philosophy with specialisation in Practical Philosophy Application deadline: 1st April … Read More

8-10 April 2015, Asilomar conference grounds, Pacific Grove, CA The meeting program is now available online at: http://aesthetics-online.org/pacific/ Registration is open: http://www.shop.aesthetics-online.org/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2 If you would like to volunteer to chair a session or have other queries, please contact the organisers, … Read More

We are delighted to announce the second lecture hosted by SAF, supported by the BSA and the SPA, to be delivered by Professor Elisabeth Schellekens (Universities of Uppsala and Durham) on Thursday, 12th March, 2015. Elisabeth Schellekens is Chair Professor … Read More

Wednesday 4th March: Renee Conroy, Department of Philosophy, Purdue University at Calumet: ‘Rust Belt Ruins’ Venue: Seminar Room, 1 Newnham Terrace, Darwin College. (Enter by main door). Time: 5.00pm to 7.00pm Admission is free, and all are welcome. Abstract: American … Read More

ASAGE is a peer-reviewed, graduate journal of aesthetics and the philosophy of art, sponsored by the American Society for Aesthetics. We are now inviting submissions for the Spring/Summer 2015 issue (7.2). Articles: ASAGE accepts papers on any topic in aesthetics, … Read More

The British Society of Aesthetics Annual Conference 18-20 September 2015, Homerton College, Cambridge Confirmed keynote speakers: Paul Boghossian (New York University) David Bordwell (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Catherine Elgin (Harvard University) Invited symposia chairs: Emily Brady (University of Edinburgh) Gregory Currie … Read More