[Sorry for Cross Posting] Notice: Professor Simon Critchley (New School for Social Research New York) A Forum On: Infinitely Demanding: Ethics of Commitment, Politics of Resistance.
The 2008 Philosophy of Religion Research Seminar Series, in conjunction with The Department of Philosophy at Macquarie University are pleased to host a special forum with Professor Simon Critchley focused on his recent book Infinitely Demanding: Ethics of Commitment, Politics of Resistance. When: May 24, 3pm-5.30pm Where: The Refectory at the University of Sydney - in the South-Western corner of the main quad (downstairs, beneath the Arts Faculty office). Format: Professor Critchley will begin proceedings by offering a paper on politics and belief following the argument of Infinitely Demanding; the paper will draw out the significance of the text for philosophical thought about religion. The session then moves into a series of short papers from local and interstate academics offering different perspectives on the text. This will be followed by a response from Simon. The day will end with some questions and general discussion from the floor. Speakers: Professor Simon Critchley (The New School for Social Research New York) Dr. Fiona Jenkins (Australian National University ACT) Dr. Matthew Sharpe (Deakin University Victoria) Dr. Robert Sinnerbrink (Macquarie University) Dr. Philip Quadrio (University of NSW/Macquarie University) -- ARC Project Ethical Excellence in the Public Sector in NSW School of History and Philosophy University of New South Wales UNSW Sydney NSW 2052 Australia Direct Tel: +61 (2) 9385 8356 Office Tel: +61 (2) 9385 2371 Facsimile: +61 (2) 9385 1029 _______________________________________________ SydPhil mailing list [email protected] List Info: http://lists.arts.usyd.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/sydphil NEW LIST ARCHIVE: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
