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Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 11:56:09 +0100 From: [log in to unmask] Subject: Final cfp: The Politics of Value Pluralism To: [log in to unmask] Final Call for Papers (with extended deadline of 25th of June 2011). MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory 2011 ‘The Politics of Value Pluralism’ August 31st – September 2nd 2011 http://manceptworkshops.wordpress.com/ The thesis of value pluralism is considered by some contemporary liberal political philosophers to be of use when deliberating on pressing political issues, such as toleration, diversity and pluralism. However, despite agreement on its potential usefulness, those who are sympathetic to the thesis of value pluralism, with its distinctly Berlinian origins, differ substantially as to the ramifications of its political application. George Crowder, for instance, argues that value pluralism is not only compatible with liberalism, but it actually suggests a form of liberalism that focuses on the individual, whereas William Galston posits that value pluralism is more favourable to a form of liberalism that focuses on group rights. John Gray argues that value pluralism actually undermines any universal argument for liberalism, and suggests a form of agonistic liberalism and a modus vivendi political arrangement. This workshop will explore the thesis of value pluralism, and its political implications. Papers are encouraged that address issues surrounding value pluralism and political philosophy. For example, these may include papers that enquire into the following areas: does value pluralism provide support for liberalism? If so, how does it reconcile the competing demands for group rights and individual rights? What is the role of the state in a value pluralist liberal polity? Is Gray’s thesis correct, in that value pluralism actually undermines liberalism? If so, what are implications of this? http://manceptworkshops.wordpress.com/conference-workshops/workshop-details-i-z/the-politics-of-value-pluralism/ In most cases, paper-givers will be asked to speak for 30 minutes, and will then field questions and comments for a further 30 minutes. Please send abstracts of not more than 400 words to Matthew Jones ([log in to unmask]) by the 25th of June 2011. Full versions of the paper will be required to be completed by early August. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards, Matt Jones. Matthew Jones B.A. Hons (First Class), CELTA PhD Candidate & Sessional Lecturer Department of Applied Social Sciences Canterbury Christ Church University Personal: [log in to unmask] Academic: [log in to unmask] http://canterbury.academia.edu/MatthewJones