When individuals, peoples and states struggle for recognition conflict often ensues. How can those who study peace have a positive impact on these struggles? Are there ways of channeling the conflicts that surround attempts to gain political and social recognition into constructive and nonviolent resolution? What tools can philosophers bring to these struggles that might help bring about such constructive and nonviolent resolutions? The CPP Board and David Ritchie (Mercer University) invite … [Read more...]
Call for Chapters – Struggles for Recognition: Nonviolent Movements for Individual and Group Recognition
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CPP 2013 @ Yosemite : Call for Papers
January 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Concerned Philosophers for Peace 2013 National Conference Yosemite National Park October 24-27 Call for Papers Theme: The Nature of Peace and the Peace of Nature We invite paper proposals on the following topics (other topics relevant to the mission of the society are encouraged): Environmental activism and nonviolence Sustainability and peace Deep ccology and pacifism Environmental impact of militarism War and indigenous peoples Impact of war on ecosystems The nature … [Read more...]
CPP 2012: Mercer U
October 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Concerned Philosophers for Peace 2012 Theme: “Struggles for Recognition: Individuals, Peoples, and States” 2012 Conference, Oct. 26-27, 2012 Mercer University, Macon, Georgia U.S.A. Preliminary Program (Version: September 21) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Informal gathering at Jittery Joe’s Coffee Shop 1635 Montpelier Ave., Macon, Georgia 31201 http://www.jitteryjoes.com/locations/ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2012 8:15 am to 9:00 am Meet and Greet & … [Read more...]
CPP @ APA Eastern Atlanta 2012
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 29th GIX - 1. Concerned Philosophers for Peace 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Topic: Assessing the Philosopher King: Reflections on themes from the book The Liberatory Thought of Martin Luther King, Jr. Chair: Gail Presbey (University of Detroit - Mercy) Speakers: Robert E. Birt (Bowie State University) "The Liberatory Thought of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Editing the Critical Essays" Kathryn Gines (Pennsylvania State University) "Challenges to the … [Read more...]
CPP @ APA Central New Orleans 2013
September 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Group session 27 Sponsored by Concerned Philosophers for Peace tentative time Saturday, February 23, 12:15 PM- 2:15 PM Topic: Love, Justice for Nonhumans, and Risking Oneself Greg Moses (Independent Scholar), chair, "" Predrag Cicovacki (College of the Holy Cross), speaker, "Strength to Love and be Nonviolent: Analyzing King's Sermons" Carlo Filice (State University of New York-Geneseo), speaker, "Some Institutional Conditions for a Just Society with Nonhumans: The Mixed System and … [Read more...]
