[Discussion] CFP: Global Ethics (Belgium) (12/1/05; 4/27/06-4/29/06)

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From: An Verlinden <an.verlinden@ugent.be>

CALL FOR PAPERS

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GLOBAL ETHICS
"What is Global Ethics and how to research it?"
27-29 April, 2006 - Ghent, Belgium

(deadline for submissions: 1 December 2005)

The conference is hosted by the Center for Ethics & Value Inquiry (CEVI) at
Ghent University, Belgium.

AIM OF THE CONFERENCE

The conference brings together scholars in various disciplines (philosophy,
ethics, sociology, geography, international relations, anthropology, political
science, .) on the theme of 'global ethics'. The aim of the conference is to
create a forum where various approaches and issues in researching 'Global
Ethics' are discussed.

CONFERENCE THEMES

This conference maintains two main streams.

Papers in the first stream will discuss adequate delineation of the domain
'Global Ethics', answering the question what makes 'Global Ethics' different
from other domains in ethics. Papers are called for that offer a framework for
delineating 'Global Ethics'in terms of philosophical outlook, methodology,
grounding theory, covered topics, practical relevance, etc.

Papers in the second stream will cover a particular topic or issue in the
context of globalization. Possible topics or issues are: migration, corruption,
interpersonal relations, technological impact, CSR, economic institutions,
intergovernmental institutions, NGOs and development issues. This list is not
exhaustive (please propose additional topics).

Both empirical as well as conceptual papers are welcome.


SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS AND IMPORTANT DATES

We warmly invite you to send in a paper proposal. Send a 500-1000 word abstract
and up to five keywords, along with your name, affiliation and contact details,
to: Wim.Vandekerckhove@UGent.be

Deadline for abstracts: 1 December 2005
Notification of acceptance: 5 January 2006
Program announcement: 15 January 2006
Conference: 27-29 April 2006


VENUE

See the conference venue 'Het Pand', Gent University's 13th century conference
facility at:
<http://www.ugent.be/en/visitstaff/services/history> Het Pand

See beautiful Gent at:  <http://www.gent.be/gent/english/fr_eng.htm> Gent
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An Verlinden
Academic Assistant
Center for Ethics and Value Inquiry (CEVI)
Department of Philosophy & Moral Science
Ghent University
Blandijnberg 2
B - 9000 Gent
+ 32 (0)9/264 39 75
<mailto:an.verlinden@ugent.be> an.verlinden@ugent.be
www.cevi-globalethics.be



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