August 12-13, 2008
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We envision an international symposium on conceptions of animal minds covering two days with 12 speakers each day. Speakers will cover diverse topics: scientific attempts to understand the minds of animals; historical, literary, and artistic representations related to the minds of animals; the ways in which the minds of animals are presented in the popular media and by special interest groups; and the working assumptions about animal minds of those who live in close interaction with animals.

To apply to be a speaker at the conference, please email a one-page proposal, a short CV or list of relevant publications or activities to Robert.Mitchell@eku.edu and smithj@uww.edu. The deadline for proposals is December 15.