First Annual Philosophers' Cocoon Philosophy Conference - 2013 PCPC

The University of Tampa

October 19-20, 2013 

Organizer/Contact: Marcus Arvan

About the Conference

This conference, associated with The Philosophers' Cocoon, aims to provide early-career philosophers a constructive forum to discuss their work. It will be unique in several respects:

• Although attendance is open to all, paper presenters will be early-career philosophers (graduate students, post-docs, tenure-track Assistant Professors, etc.)

• Although commentators and audience members are encouraged to present objections, constructive criticism (raising objections but also offering and discussing possible solutions) will be a guiding theme of the conference.

• Due to the kinds of travel-funding issues that early-career philosophers often face, several paper sessions will be reserved for Skype presentations in which the author will be projected, and field audience questions, in real time over the internet.

Information for Attendees

The University of Tampa, located in the heart of downtown Tampa, is a convenient 10 minute drive from the airport. Aside from rental cars, taxis are the only method of transportation to and from the airport (cost is approximately $25 one-way).  Affordable lodging is available downtown, within easy walking distance from the conference.

• Hotels/Lodging

• Nearby Bars & Restaurants

The conference will be held in the John Sykes College of Business building (download campus map here). The building is easily visible (it has big white Greco-Roman pillars) from the Faculty parking lot on West Kennedy Blvd (parking is free and available on weekends).  Registration will be in the Sykes building lobby.

Conference Program

• PAPER ABSTRACTS  (PDF)