The 38th Conference on Value Inquiry, on “Free Will, Responsibility, and Science,” will be hosted by Salem State University on April 18-20, 2012. Papers and proposals for papers that address the interplay of free will with moral responsibility and deliberation, as well as the role of science in giving scope to notions such as free will and responsibility, are particularly welcome. Space is limited, so submission before the end of January is strongly encouraged. Papers should be 20-25 minutes reading time.

Broad participation is sought, with papers that may be practically or theoretically oriented. Topics may be disciplinary and range over issues within a single field of value inquiry such as ethics, political theory, or economics. Topics may be interdisciplinary and range over issues between two or more fields of value inquiry. Topics may even be meta-disciplinary and range over purely conceptual issues.

Robert Audi of Notre Dame and Daniel Dennett of Tufts will be keynote speakers.

To submit a paper, an abstract, or a proposal, or for additional information, contact:

William Cornwell, Director of the 38th Conference on Value Inquiry
Chair, Philosophy Department
Salem State University
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
Voice: (978) 542-6060
Fax: (978) 542-2408
conference.on.value.inquiry@gmail.com

Located 15 miles up the coast from Boston, Salem is a tourist destination known for its history, beauty, and charm. The Hawthorne Hotel (hawthornehotel.com) in downtown Salem is within walking distance of major Salem attractions and is offering special rates for conference participants. Use code “SSUN04” when making reservations. The number of discounted rooms is restricted, so early registration is advisable. Commuter rail service to Boston is available a few blocks from the hotel.

Thomas Magnell, Executive Director
The Conference on Value Inquiry

The Conference on Value Inquiry seeks to bring together those whose work
represents differences in interest, outlook, and expertise on questions of value.