[Bups-l] BUPS Spring Conference - 2nd Call for Papers

[Joe Cunningham]

Notice of BUPS Spring Conference 2008 and Call for Papers
 
The British Undergraduate Philosophy Society is very happy to announce that the BUPS Spring Conference 2008 will be held on Saturday 19th of April at the University of Oxford Faculty of Philosophy.
 
Our keynote speaker will be Professor Adrian Moore, widely known for his work on various areas of metaphysics and the philosophy of language.
 
You will have the opportunity to hear and discuss a cross section of undergraduate papers on a variety of topics, selected for their academic excellence and clarity by professional philosophers. The conference is non-profit-making: the cost of registration for the conference is 5 UKP. Registration will be possible on the day, subject to availability of seats. 
 
To register, via post or through our online booking system, or for more information about the British Undergraduate Philosophy Society, please visit our website – www.bups.org. Enquiries to info at bups.org
 
Call for Papers
 
Undergraduates at UK or Irish Universities are invited to submit papers of 2,000-2,500 words (15-20 minutes reading time).
 
Papers should be:
. carefully structured and clearly written
. argumentative rather than merely descriptive
 
Your audience will be fellow undergraduates: expect discussion to be focused, but relaxed and friendly. Papers should be submitted via email to submit at bups.org and should be prepared for blind review with a separate cover sheet giving name, affiliation, contact details and paper title. The deadline for submission is Thursday 27th March at noon. Authors who make the short list are expected to be reachable after this date. Submission enquiries to info at bups.org
 
If you know anyone else who would be interested, please spread the word. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
 
Joe Cunningham
pp. The BUPS Committee.
 
BUPS is sponsored by the University of Nottingham and the University of Reading:
 www.nottingham.ac.uk/philosophy              www.reading.ac.uk/Phil
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