Call for Papers
The 11th International Conference on Applied Ethics
‘Science, Technology, and Future Generations’
December 15-16 (Sat-Sun), 2018
Hosted by the Center for Applied and Philosophy and Ethics
Graduate School of Letters, Kyoto University
We are pleased to announce that the 11th International Conference on Applied Ethics will be held on December15-16, 2018, at Kyoto University, hosted by the Center for Applied and Philosophy and Ethics (http://www.cape.bun.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/).
We encourage paper proposals on the conference theme, but welcome other topics in the following areas (the below-listed ones are some of the examples, not exhaustive);
bioethics, medical ethics, environmental ethics, intergenerational ethics, business ethics, information ethics, research ethics, animal ethics, food ethics, international ethics, war/military ethics, professional ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of technology.
We also welcome panel proposals (3 papers for a 90-minute session). Participants who wish to present papers are requested to submit a 300 word abstract with your personal details (name, job title, and affiliation) in a MS-Word file (.doc) to 2018icae@gmail.com by May 13 (Sun), 2018.
Conference fees:
The basic registration fee required of all presents and attendees (including refreshments on the 15th and 16th) is 5,000 JPY for faculty members and post-docs; 2,000 JPY for students.
The optional conference dinner on the 15th is 5,000 JPY for faculty members and post-docs; 3,500 JPY for students.
We will announce how to pay the conference fee soon.
Accommodation: There are a wide range of accommodations available in Kyoto and its surrounding areas. Be advised that winter in Kyoto is a high season for sightseeing, and room availability, so it is important to book early both to save money and ensure a spot.
On Kyoto: Kyoto is a world-famous, fascinating city in Japan with a long history. For further details, please check the below-pasted URL:
https://kyoto.travel/en
All queries should be sent to 2018icae@gmail.com
Conference Chair: Masahiko Mizutani (Director and Professor of CAPE, Kyoto University)
Coordinator: Shunzo Majima (Associate Professor, Hiroshima University)