Not really in my area (geographically or philosophically), but I thought that it’s worth promoting (yet another) event bringing together Aristotle and contemporary philosophy — there’s an ever increasing number of these around now. I like to think that my volume is the first of its kind within the current trend (although it doesn’t really include any historical work). Anyway, this conference is probably worth checking out if you’re in the area.

The Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium will sponsor a conference on Aristotle and contemporary philosophy of action to be held March 24, 2012 on the campus of Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. The conference brings together specialists in ancient philosophy and philosophers working in contemporary philosophy of action. The schedule for the conference is as follows:

March 24

1:00 “Aristotle on Action and Teleology”

Ursula Coope (Oxford University)

Commentator: Fred Adams (University of Delaware)

3:00 “Teleology and Free Will”

Scott Sehon (Bowdoin College)

Commentator: Matthew Walker (Rutgers University)

Haub Center, 5th Floor

McShain Hall

Saint Joseph’s University

5600 City Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19127

For more information, contact Andrew Payne – apayne@su.edu