This page contains older Staff communications. For notices dated 19 November 2019 or later browse the news and events hub on the Staff Intranet. Murdoch University Philosophical Colloquium: Philosophy Across Traditions The Murdoch Philosophy Program in conjunction with the Murdoch School of Arts invites abstracts for the 10th Murdoch Colloquium. The Colloquium is a forum for the exchange of ideas in a supportive, collegial atmosphere. It aims to strengthen the ties between academic philosophers in Western Australia, as well as reaching out to colleagues in other disciplines, to students and to the wider philosophy community. The theme of this year’s Colloquium is "Philosophy Across Traditions" showcasing the diversity of Philosophy across Perth’s universities and aimed at fostering dialogue between different approaches. We encourage contributions from all philosophical traditions, as well as from other disciplines that take into account philosophical questions. Murdoch University 1 December 2014, 9am – 5pm Brian Hill Lecture Theatre, Murdoch University This year, we have the special pleasure to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Colloquium, proudly continuing its tradition of representing philosophy in Perth in its diversity. This year’s invited speakers are: Prof Horst Ruthrof (Murdoch University): Speculations on the Origins of Language (Welcome Address) Dr Barry Maund (University of Western Australia): Philosophising about Visual Perception (Keynote Address) The Colloquium is open to academics, undergraduate and postgraduate students and is run by the Murdoch Philosophy Program in conjunction with the School of Arts. The Colloquium will be followed by drinks, nibbles and more discussion at the School of Arts common room. We will conclude the evening with a collegial dinner in Fremantle, location tba. How to submit your abstract: All papers will be refereed and a certificate will be awarded for the best student paper. Abstract submissions (250 words + title) must be prepared for blind review and sent as either a PDF or Word file to a.schwenkenbecher@murdoch.edu.au. In the text of your email, please include your name, contact information, and the title of your contribution (max 250 words). We look forward to receiving your abstract by 3 November, 2014 The Colloquium is kindly sponsored by: Philosophy Program, Murdoch University Department of Philosophy, UWA Centre for Applied Philosophy and Ethics, Curtin University of Technology Research Ethics Office, Murdoch University School of Arts Contact: Dr Alan Tapper A.Tapper@curtin.edu.au Dr Anne Schwenkenbecher A.Schwenkenbecher@murdoch.edu.au (Image credit)
