Zagreb Applied Ethics Conference 2013

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The Study of Philosophy and Culture encourages students to continuously pose new questions about the meaning of human life and the structures within which that meaning is produced, while also enabling them to develop the ability for independent critical thinking about the world. Through the Philosophy and Culture program at the Faculty of Croatian Studies, students gain foundational knowledge in major philosophical disciplines and develop analytical, interpretive, and argumentative skills.

During their studies, students are introduced to fundamental themes and issues in philosophy, acquiring basic knowledge of ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary philosophy, as well as core philosophical disciplines such as metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, logic, philosophy of culture, social and political philosophy, philosophy of history, philosophy of language, and the history of Croatian philosophy.

In addition to these disciplines, our professors offer insights into market-relevant and contemporary topics such as artificial intelligence, philosophy of sport, transhumanism, bioethics, and the philosophy of globalization. Our professors continually expand this range of knowledge and interests through interaction with students, offering courses that are relevant to contemporary global issues.

International Philosophical Conference

Zagreb • Croatia • 12-14 June 2013 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS John Harris • University of Manchester – Institute for Science, Ethics and Innovation Ingmar Persson • University of Gothenburg – Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science Lukas Meyer • University of Graz – Department of Philosophy CALL FOR PAPERS The Society for the Advancement of Philosophy and Center for Croatian Studies of the University of Zagreb are organizing the ZAGREB APPLIED ETHICS CONFERENCE 2013 (ZAEC 2013). The aim of the conference is to gather philosophers and scholars from other disciplines primarily, but not exclusively, from Central and Southeastern Europe who will present papers on various topics in contemporary applied ethics, ranging from particular case studies to more general (foundational and methodological) considerations. In keeping with the intention to promote rational and critical approach to, and public understanding of, the work in applied ethics, we encourage clearly structured submissions adhering to the principles of conceptual rigor, soundness of argumentation and scientific accuracy. The plenary lectures at the conference will be given by Professor John Harris (University of Manchester – Institute for Science, Ethics and Innovation), Professor Ingmar Persson (University of Gothenburg – Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science) and Professor Lukas Meyer (University of Graz – Department of Philosophy). We invite you to participate in the conference with a paper presentation no longer than 20 minutes (each presentation will be followed by 10 minutes discussion). If you wish to present a paper in the conference, please fill in the Application Form and send it to upf@hrstud.hr no later than 1 April 2013. The official language of the conference is English. Only one paper submission per person is allowed. No registration fee will be charged. Notification of acceptance will be sent to authors by 15 April 2013. The conference will take place at the Center for Croatian Studies of the University of Zagreb, located in the Borongaj Campus. The organizers are unable to cover for the expenses of travel and accommodation (for useful info on accommodation in Zagreb see www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr). We are looking forward to your applications! Kind regards, ORGANIZING COMMITTEE OF THE CONFERENCE Tomislav Bracanović, President • Ana Butković • Dušan Dožudić • Tomislav Janović Tvrtko Jolić • Karolina Kudlek, Secretary • Lovorka Mađarević CALL FOR PAPERS • APPLICATION FORM