Conference: The Metaphysics of Culture - The Philosophy of Joseph Margolis
Helsinki, Finland
20-21 May 2013
Joseph Margolis’ philosophical career stretches over several decades. A major figure of contemporary pragmatism, he is especially known for his systematic defense of relativism and for emphasizing the historical character of human thinking and inquiry.
This conference is devoted to the different aspects of Margolis’ vast philosophical work and its contemporary relevance. Its keynote speakers are Joseph Margolis and Christopher Hookway.
The event is organized by the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies, The Philosophical Society of Finland, The Finnish Society for Aesthetics and the Nordic Pragmatism Network.
The organizers invite paper proposals to the conference programme. Please send an abstract of 400-500 words to by 31 January 2013. The organizers reserve the right to select presentations based on interest and suitability to the overall conference theme.
For more information and the full call for papers, please see the conference webpage at:
http://www.nordprag.org/moc.html