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Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 18:10:52 +0000
From: Dr Rob Fisher <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Perspectives on Evil and Human Wickedness - Call for Papers
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PERSPECTIVES ON EVIL AND HUMAN WICKEDNESS
Call for Papers
Saturday 18th March - Tuesday 21st March 2000
Lady Margaret Hall,
Oxford
This inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary conference seeks to
explore and engage in issues surrounding evil and human wickedness.
Perspectives are sought particularly from those engaged in the fields of
anthropology, criminology, cultural studies, film and media studies,
literature, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and theology.
Papers, short papers, and workshops are invited on issues related to any
of the following themes;
the nature of evil and human wickedness
the sources of evil and human wickedness
moral intuitions about dreadful crimes
psychopathic behaviour - mad or bad?
choice, responsibility, and diminished responsibility
social and cultural reactions to evil and human wickedness
the portrayal of evil and human wickedness in the media and popular
culture
suffering in literature and film
individual acts of evil, group violence, and genocide
obligations of bystanders
the search for meaning and sense in evil and human wickedness
the nature and tasks of theodicy
religious understandings of evil and human wickedness
The conference is part of a larger series of on-going conferences, run
under the general banner At the Interface. It aims to bring together
people from different areas and interests to share ideas and explore
various discussions which are innovative and exciting.
Papers will be considered on any related theme. 300 word abstracts
should be submitted by 12th January 2000. Full draft papers should be
submitted by 25th February 2000. Selected papers accepted for the
conference will be published in themed volumes.
For further details and information, please contact:
Dr Rob Fisher
Westminster College,
School of Humanities, Oxford. OX2 9AT
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
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