[ecrea] Film and Philosophy conference and cfp

>Philosophy and Film / Film and Philosophy: An interdisciplinary conference
>Conference announcement and first call for papers
>
>UWE in association with the Arnolfini Arts Centre, Bristol
>4-6 July 2008, the Arnolfini, Bristol
>
>Keynote Speakers:
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>Vivian Sobchack (UCLA)
>Stephen Mulhall (Oxford)
>Robert Sinnerbrink (Maquarrie)
>Catherine Constable (Warwick)
>Karin Littau (Essex)
>Julian Baggini (editor, The Philosophers Magazine)
>
>
>In the last years there has been a growing interest in the relationship
>between philosophy and film within both analytic and European philosophical
>traditions. At the same time, film studies as a discipline has always
>raised philosophical questions and has been enriched by a variety of
>philosophical traditions. The aim of this conference is to bring together
>scholars from both disciplines to examine this shared history, as well as
>display the current range and state of philosophical film analysis.
>
>In what ways is film philosophically informative? What methodologies have
>been developed for philosophical analysis of film? What do various
>philosophical traditions bring to the study of film? What does the practice
>of film studies bring to the practice of philosophy? What vibrant areas
>have developed in these fields? The conference theme is deliberately broad
>and proposals are invited on any conjunction between film and philosophy.
>We welcome submissions that range from general and methodological
>observations about the field to readings and interpretations of specific
>films, genres, film movements or filmmakers. We encourage submissions from
>graduate students and will reserve some sessions for graduate papers.
>
>Topics include (but are not limited to):
>"       Film as philosophy
>"       The ontology of cinema
>"       Film and phenomenology
>"       Particular philosophical approaches to film (Cavell, Deleuze,
>         Frampton etc.)
>"       The Epistemology of film
>"       Film affect
>"       The philosophical worldview of particular directors
>"       Subjectivity and cinema
>"       Film theory as philosophy
>"       Aesthetics and film
>"       Political philosophy and film
>"       Historical developments in film-philosophy
>"       Genre and philosophy
>"       Philosophy and film movements (German Expressionism, Soviet
>         Montage, Italian Neorealism etc.)
>"       Cinema as thought experiment
>"       Morality and movies
>"       Feminist philosophy and film practice
>"       Film making as philosophical practice
>"       Methodologies for philosophical film analysis
>
>Contributions are invited for:
>Panel topics (2-4 speakers)
>Individual papers (20 minutes + 10 minutes for discussion)
>Graduate papers
>
>We will endeavour to include as many papers as possible within the time
>limits and are happy to discuss initial suggestions for panel discussions.
>NB: please send us your abstract before the deadline if you require an
>early response. We strongly recommend this option for overseas participants
>who may need to book flights.
>
>Please send proposals (500 word abstract) by Friday 8 April, 2008 to:
>Dr Havi Carel (Havi.carel /at/ uwe.ac.uk)
>Dr Greg Tuck (greg.tuck /at/ uwe.ac.uk)
>
>We prefer email submissions but you can also post your abstract to:
>Dr Havi Carel/ Dr Greg Tuck
>University of the West of England (UWE)
>St Matthias Campus
>Oldbury Court Rd
>Fishponds
>Bristol BS16 2JP
>UK

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