Subscribers may be interested in an interdisciplinary conference taking place next January, hosted by CRASSH:
* *'Death and the Afterlife: An Interdisciplinary Symposium of Philosophy and Social Anthropology'* This symposium is an interdisciplinary exchange focused on the recent book *Death and the Afterlife*, by Professor Samuel Scheffler (New York University). It will bring together perspectives from social anthropology, philosophy, and political theory. Professor Scheffler contends that when it comes to questions of what we value and why, to a surprising degree such matters appear dependent upon the supposition that others will continue to live, long after we have died. Is this really the case? If it is, what does it tell us about how and what we value? Does Scheffler’s contention hold good across many cultures, or is it a peculiarly western and contemporary phenomenon? Can our understanding of death and the importance of being succeeded by others be elucidated through comparative cultural experience? If it really is so important that others continue to live long after we are gone, what implications does this have for the way we organize our politics? In the era of climate change and environmental degradation, why are we not more concerned about securing the prospects for our collective afterlife? This symposium will address these questions, and more. It is open to scholars from all fields, and papers will be presented with a broad audience in mind. Registration is now open online at http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/26171 A poster advertising the event, and provisional schedule, are attached. * Sincerely, Paul -- Junior Research Fellow in Politics and International Relations King's College, Cambridge 01223 339728 (King's) 07540 248205 http://prsagar.wordpress.com
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