'Freedom and Resentment' Turns 50

Yep, that's right: P.F. Strawson's landmark article was originally published in Proceedings of the British Academy in 1962.

In honor of its remarkable influence over the past half-century, The College of William & Mary is hosting a two-day conference this fall, Responsibility & Relationships, that will explore Strawsonian themes in contemporary moral philosophy, psychology, and the law, including new work on blame, punishment, and the moral emotions. And you're all invited.

The website for the conference is here.

It's happening on September 27-28, 2012, and participants include Laura Ekstrom, John Martin Fischer, Bennett Helm, Pamela Hieronymi, Jeanette Kennett, Adrienne Martin, Victoria McGeer, Jeffrie Murphy, Dana Nelkin, Paul Russell, Tim Scanlon, David Shoemaker, Dan Speak, Galen Strawson, R. Jay Wallace, and Gary Watson.

Information about how to register will come soon. For now, just save the dates, and plan on joining us for some great philosophy and, I hope, a beautiful few days exploring America's Historic Triangle.

Oh, and spread the word.

Comments

[Eddy Nahmias]

Damn, I'm sorry I posted right on top of this announcement (I don't *deserve* blame since I did not see it until after I posted), and my post is inspired by PF-Strawsonian ideas, if that helps. Anyway, looks like a fantastic conference! And "ironically" I was going to add to my post this sentence: "Sorry, if Tognazzini and Fischer already answer all my questions in their paper 'The Physiognomy of Responsibility'".

[John Fischer]

Eddy,

Yes, in Tognazzini and Fischer, we insightfully identify 43 x 57 (subtly) different kinds of desert...

See everyone in Williamsburg!!!
John