Ca’ Foscari University of Venice

Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage

hosts the 3rd Annual

SUMMER SCHOOL OF PHENOMENOLOGY AND PHENOMENOLOGICAL PHILOSOPHY:

 PHENOMENOLOGY AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

 VENICE, JULY 07-10, 2015

The Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage of Ca’ Foscari University Venice (Italy) is pleased to host the third edition of the SSPPP (Summer School of Phenomenology and Phenomenological Philosophy), 07-10.7.2015.

Seminars will be led by:

• Patrice Canivez (University of Lille)
• Daniele de Santis (Seattle University)
• Nicolas de Warren (Husserl Archives at KU Leuven)
• Matteo Giannasi  (Ca’ Foscari University Venice)
• Burt Hopkins (Seattle University)
• Edouard Jolly (University of Leuven)
• Claudio Majolino (University of Lille)
• Darian Meacham (University of the West of England)
• Gianluigi Paltrinieri (Ca’ Foscari University Venice)
• Emiliano Trizio (Seattle University)

SSPPP Program  |  Abstracts  |  Faculty Info

PHENOMENOLOGY AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

The relation between phenomenology and political philosophy can be ranged among the least investigated themes of the phenomenological tradition, to the point that it is legitimate to claim that the potentialities of this field of study have barely begun to be explored. The reasons for this widespread and persistent forgetfulness are often deemed to be rooted in the history of phenomenology itself, which has been marked by the predominance of foundational issues revolving chiefly around the theory of knowledge (Husserl) and the problem of being (Heidegger). Indeed, although a number of prominent authors belonging to this tradition have produced a considerable amount of work on social and political philosophy, and have, for better or worse, actively participated to the political life of their time, it is not always clear to what extent their contribution to the reflection on social and political issues stems from their phenomenological outlook, rather than being just juxtaposed to it. This is true both of Heidegger’s tragic proximity to Nazism, and of the Marxist creed predominant among some post-war phenomenologists. Subsequently, the so-called end of ideologies and the predominance of an apolitical academic style of philosophy have widened the gulf between a highly technical discipline such as phenomenology and the reflection on the surrounding political and social context. Ethical and broadly existential issues have thus replaced the strongly political and practical concerns of authors such as Jean-Paul Sartre in France, Enzo Paci in Italy or Ludwig Landgrebe in Germany, to name a few. Yet, more recently, a number of works has renewed the interest in the way in which phenomenology can give a valuable contribution to issues fundamental to political philosophy: intersubjectivity, life-world, the constitution of social and cultural objects, the concepts of state and democracy, power, authority and technology, the reflection on the meaning of history and on the philosophical idea of Europe. Consequently, it has now become possible to highlight an underlying political motive that permeates 20th Century phenomenology since its inception (from Husserl to Patočka, from Heidegger to Arendt), reassess the judgments of its most prominent critiques (from the Frankfurt School to various post-modern appraisals) and, further, to pave the way to new original phenomenological investigations in this area, as well as to a confrontation with other major trends in political philosophy.

No previous background in phenomenology is required. On the final day of the seminar, advanced students will be encouraged to give a personal contribution to the School’s activities.

Language: English

The number of attendants being limited, a selection will take place among aspirant students. Applicants are kindly requested to send a CV and a sample of writing (optional) to phenomenologysummerschool@gmail.com

Deadline for application: May 23, 2015 (Late applicants will be shortlisted and contacted on the basis of the number of attendants).

Notification of acceptance: May 24, 2015

The event is organized and sponsored by the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage of Ca’ Foscari University Venice.

Participation fee: 100 euro (50 for Ca’ Foscari students).

Pragmatism and Phenomenology: A Two Day Workshop

Final Call for Abstracts and Open Invitation to Attend

**Change of Date**

King’s University College at Western University
London, Ontario on April 18th and 19th, 2015

In 1980, Sandra B. Rosenthal and Patrick L. Bourgoeis wrote in Pragmatism and Phenomenology: A Philosophic Encounter that “a real philosophical encounter is an occasion not for the melting down of one framework to another, but rather for two traditions to be fed in such a way as to clarify for themselves their own positions and deepen their own insights.” Their hope was that their book would permit such a recognition of difference while enlivening debate within and across the continental divide. Thirty-five years later, much work still remains to be done to bring pragmatism and phenomenology together.

This two day workshop presents an opportunity for scholars from both phenomenology and pragmatism to engage in a sustained discussion on topics relevant to both groups. Some of these topics include intentionality, the a priori, states of affairs, temporality, perception and judgment, embodiment, naturalism, psychologism, among others.

The workshop is meant to be a discussion-type format and is not meant to be a formal presentation of papers. Workshop participants will be asked to lead or co-lead discussions on a topic of their choosing with discussion material circulated in advance. In order to facilitate this process, we ask that you submit a 100 word abstract of your discussion topic and one or two main readings that will serve as recommended advance readings for the other participants. It is not expected that participants are experts in both traditions, but merely that there is an interest in both. There is enough space for 20 registrants.

Abstract and supplementary reading deadline is midnight on March 21st. Please email your submission to Aaron Massecar at amassec@uwo.ca

Notification of acceptance will be sent out by March 23rd. If you are interested in attending the conference but are unable to present, then please email amassec@uwo.ca

The workshop will take place at King’s University College at Western University in London, Ontario on April 18th and 19th from 9am to 5pm on both days. The costs of breakfast and lunch will be covered.

This workshop is presented with the support of the Centre for Advanced Research in European Philosophy, the Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy, the North American Society for Early Phenomenology, and King’s University College at Western University.

This is a reminder that the deadline to submit an abstract for NASEP’s upcoming conference, The Great Phenomenological Schism: Reactions to Husserl’s Transcendental Idealism, to be held at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City, June 3-6^th, 2015, is fast approaching.

The original deadline was set for February 20th, but has been pushed-out to Monday, February 23rd.  Abstracts should be 400-600 words, prepared for blind review, and sent via email in to Rodney Parker (rodney.k.b.parker@gmail.com)

Our keynote speakers this year are:

Hanne Jacobs (Loyola University, Chicago) – “Phenomenology, Ontology, and Metaphysics”

Burt Hopkins (Seattle University) – “‘The Offensiveness of Every and All Ready-Made Givenness’: Natorp’s Critique of Husserl’s Ideas Pertaining to a Pure Phenomenology”

Workshop with:

Antonio Zirión (UNAM) & Sebastian Luft (Marquette University)
dealing with the Transcendental Reduction and Husserl’s Search for Concreteness

For a full look at the revised Call for Abstracts, please download the .pdf found here.

In 1980, Sandra B. Rosenthal and Patrick L. Bourgoeis wrote in Pragmatism and Phenomenology: A Philosophic Encounter that “a real philosophical encounter is an occasion not for the melting down of one framework to another, but rather for two traditions to be fed in such a way as to clarify for themselves their own positions and deepen their own insights.” Their hope was that their book would permit such a recognition of difference while enlivening debate within and across the continental divide. Thirty-five years later, much work still remains to be done to bring pragmatism and phenomenology together.

This two day workshop presents an opportunity for scholars from both phenomenology and pragmatism to engage in a sustained discussion on topics relevant to both groups. Some of these topics include intentionality, the a priori, states of affairs, temporality, perception and judgment, embodiment, naturalism, psychologism, amongst others.

The workshop is meant to be a discussion-type format and is not meant to be a formal presentation of papers. Workshop participants will be asked to lead or co-lead discussions on a topic of their choosing with discussion material circulated in advance. In order to facilitate this process, we ask that you submit a 100 word abstract of your discussion topic and one or two main readings that will serve as advance readings for the other participants. It is not expected that participants are experts in both traditions, but merely that there is an interest in both. There is enough space for 25 registrants. Abstract and supplementary reading deadline is midnight on January 25^th. Please email your submission to Aaron Massecar at amassec@uwo.ca Notification of acceptance will be sent out by January 28^th.

The workshop will take place at King’s University College at Western University in London, Ontario on February 7^th and 8^th from 9am to 5pm on both days with a reception held on the first day. The costs of breakfast and lunch will be covered.

This workshop is presented with the support of the Centre for Advanced Research in European Philosophy, the Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy, the North American Society for Early Phenomenology, and King’s University College at Western University.