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CFP: Contingency - Chance, Luck, Haphazardness (18th Evian Philosophy
Colloquium)
| Location: | France |
| Call for Papers Date: | 2012-03-15 (Archive) |
| Date Submitted: |
2012-01-24 |
| Announcement ID: |
191668 |
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Contingent is what could be otherwise or not exist at all: It is thus what is neither necessary nor impossible. What is contingent is that which is not completely determined by logical or metaphysical principles, or else by fate or divine providence. That is, what is contingent belongs to the realm of what is changing or changeable; it is, therefore, a realm into which human actions inherently fall. Because human actions take place in the realm of the contingent, every practical self-reflection is confronted with contingency as an inherent problem. Practical reason, rational planning, and free deliberation are bound up with the uncontrollable contingency of chance, luck, and haphazardness. What is the significance of contingency for the self-understanding of human beings in their practices?
We invite proposals (maximum length: one page) for presentations, along with a short CV (maximum length: two pages), by March 15, 2012. Please check the website for more information and a detailed exposition of the topic.
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