2012 Texas Tech University Philosophy Graduate Student Conference
on The History of Philosophy—Call For Papers
Texas Tech University’s Philosophy Graduate Student Association (PGSA) is now
accepting papers for their 6th Annual Graduate Student Conference to be held April 28,
2012 in Lubbock, Texas.
The Keynote Speaker will be Professor Remy Debes (University of Memphis).
This year’s conference topic is the History of Philosophy. Any papers of a historical
nature will be considered for acceptance, including an in depth study of a particular
figure, historical analysis of a particular topic or problem, or examination of trends in the
history of philosophy broadly construed. Papers on topics relating to Modern (17th/18th
Century) Philosophy are especially encouraged.
Papers should be prepared for blind review and submitted via e-mail to
m.mckearn@ttu.edu with a separately attached document including (1) name of
submitter, (2) contact information, (3) paper title, (4) institutional affiliation, and (5) a 150
word abstract.
Papers should be no more than 3500 words and should be prepared for a 30 minute
presentation, to be followed by a formal comment and question/ answer period.
Deadline for submission is February 28th, 2012.
If you have any questions, contact Mike Mckearn at m.mckearn@ttu.edu.