Hypatia's Executive Board of Associate Editors announces a call for nominations for Editor of Hypatia, to serve for a term of five years beginning July 1, 1990. Candidates should have a record of publication in feminist philosophy, an academic affiliation, some experience in editing, administration or business, and an ability to work with the various philosophical orientations represented by contemporary feminist philosophy. Nominations for a joint editorship will be considered. Self-nominations are encouraged. If self-nomination, enclose a c.v. If nominating another, include complete address and reason for nomination. Qualified nominees will receive guidelines for developing a full proposal. Proposals will be evaluated and ranked by the Executive Board with assistance from members of the Society for Women in Philosophy. Final selection will be made by the Executive Board in consultation with Indiana University Press. Nominations should be sent to Hypatia, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62026–1437. Deadline for receipt of nominations is May 1, 1989. For additional information contact the Editor, Margaret Simons, at (618) 692–2185 or (618) 656–9569.
The Feminism and Philosophy Newsletter is sponsored by the APA Committee on the Status of Women in Philosophy. Its purpose is to publish information about the status of women in philosophy and to make more widely available the resources of feminist philosophy. The Newsletter will contain discussions of recent developments in feminist philosophy and related work in other disciplines. It will include literature overviews and book reviews, suggestions for eliminating gender bias in the traditional philosophy curriculum, and reflections on feminist pedagogy. It will also keep the profession informed about the work of the Committee on the Status of Women in Philosophy. The Newsletter will provide a forum for queries and informal discussions of topics relevant to feminist philosophy and also to the status of women in the profession. The editor invites contributions to the Newsletter.
All submissions must be limited to ten manuscript pages and must follow the APA guidelines for gender neutral language (APA Proceedings). Essays should be submitted in duplicate with the author's name only on the title page for the anonymous reviewing process. Manuscripts must be typed double-spaced and references must follow Chicago Manual style. Please send articles, comments, suggestions, and all other communications and inquiries to: Nancy Tuana, Arts and Humanities, JO 3.1, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75083–0688. Schedule of Topics:
September 1, 1989; Topic: Feminism and Aesthetics; editors: Laurie Shrage and Nancy Tuana; deadline for submission of manuscripts: May 1, 1989.
February 1, 1990; Topic: Open Issue: all topics welcome; editor: Nancy Tuana; deadline for submission of manuscripts: October 1, 1989.
May 1, 1990; Topic: Feminism and Moral Theory; editors: Betty Sichel and Nancy Tuana; deadline for submission of manuscripts: January 1, 1990.
September 1, 1990; Topic: Feminism and the environment; editors: Karen J. Warren and Nancy Tuana; deadline for submission of manuscripts: May 1, 1990.
The September, 1989 issue of the American Philosophical Association's Feminism and Philosophy Newsletter, edited by Laurie Shrage and Nancy Tuana, will focus on Feminism and Aesthetics. Submissions on feminist literary theory, film criticism, art criticism, and feminist theories of art and aesthetic judgement are welcome. Also welcome are book reviews, literature surveys, ideas for mainstreaming feminist aesthetic theory in philosophy courses, and short commentaries on (1) the writings of women aestheticians, (2) the politics of art reception and production, (3) feminist aesthetics and theories of meaning and representation. All submissions must be limited to ten manuscript pages. Essays should be submitted in duplicate with the author's name on the title page only. The deadline for submissions is May 1, 1989. Send manuscripts to Nancy Tuana, Arts and Humanities, JO 3.1, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75083–0688.
Call for papers: Papers are sought for an anthology of Critical Feminist Essays in the History of Western Philosophy to be published by the SUNY press in its “Feminist Philosophy” Series. The anthology will have two parts: one addressing ancient Greek philosophy; and the other, modern philosophy. Papers for the first part should focus on some aspect of Plato's or Aristotle's work. Papers for the second part should focus on some aspect of Cartesian philosophy or Hobbes’, Locke's, Hume's, Mill's, Rousseau's, Kant's, Hegel's, Marx's and Nietzche's work. Critical overviews of a philosophical field or trends and their developments during the two periods are also welcome. Send proposals, drafts and inquiries to: Bat-Ami Bar On Department of Philosophy, SUNY College at Oswego, Oswego, NY 13126.
The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) is a recently formed independent nonprofit research institute dedicated to conducting and disseminating research that informs public policy debates affecting women. IWPR seeks to bridge the communication gap between scholarly researchers, state and federal policymakers, and advocates. In it first year, IWPR has focused on economic justice issues affecting women (welfare reform, family and medical leave, and child care). Projected areas of research include health care and international relations. In all its work, IWPR seeks to address issues of ethnicity, race, and class as well as gender by recognizing the full diversity of women's situations. For further information, contact: Institute for Women's Policy Research, 1400 20th Street, NW Suite 104, Washington, DC 20036. (202) 785–5100.
Call for Papers: SUNY Press announces a new book publication series Radical Social and Political Theory. The editors seek new, controversial, and outstanding works of radical social and political theory, works which challenge existing societal structures. Manuscripts which extend more familiar radical ideologies such as Marxism, feminism, civil disobedience, and black liberation, as well as works developing a new bodies of thought and practice in areas such as ecology, green politics, liberation theology, and deconstruction are welcome. The following are of particular interest:
• Analyses of current social problems from a radical perspective, e.g., economic development, AIDS, gender violence, and political power
• Unmasking the cultures of domination in the family, the media, the workplace, leisure, sexuality, art, and spirituality.
• Studies in particularly American radicalism: What are the fundamental contradictions of contemporary American society? What are the radical resources of our own culture and politics?
All inquiries about the series and all manuscripts and book proposals should be sent to: Peggy Gifford, Editor, SUNY Press, State University Plaza, Albany, NY 12246–0001.
The Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Human Rights in the United States is requesting nominations for books published in 1988 (will also consider books published earlier). The Center was founded to continue the research into tolerance in the United States inaugurated by Gustavus Myers in his History of Bigotry in the United States. The specific purpose of the Center is to identify, reward, and publicize outstanding books about all kinds of intolerance in the United States. Winners will be announced on December 10, Human Rights Day. First Prize carries with it a $1000 cash award. Address: Professor James R. Bennett, Director, Gustavus Myers Center, KH234, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, (501) 575–401,442–400.
The History of Women Religious Network is sponsoring a Conference on the History of Women Religious, at The College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minnesota, Sunday, June 25, through Wednesday morning, June 28, 1989. Special emphasis will be placed on assessment of past research, setting an agenda for the future, sources, and networking. For further information contact Karen Kennelly, CSJ, 1884 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105.
National Coalition Against Sexual Assault Annual Conference July 18–21, 1989 at the Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel, Philadelphia, PA. NCASA Conference keynote speaker: Sandy Butler; Author, Feminist, Therapist. Women of Color Institute keynote speaker: Angela Davis; Author, Feminist, Activist. Registration and Room Rates: $165 NCASA Members, $195 Non-Members (rates include Women of Color Institute). $25 Women of Color Institute Only. $80 ngle Room, $85 Double Room, $90 Triple Room, $95 Quad Room. Fee Waivers Available for Members / Child Care and Babysitting Available. For more information Call 1–800–692–7445 (in PA) or (717) 232–6745.
The Board of Officers of the American Philosophical Association announces the Tenth Biennial Machette Prize Competition. The prize is awarded biennially to the author of a book of outstanding philosophical merit published since the closing date of the last competition.
Eligibility for this competition is restricted to books bearing an imprint of 1987 or 1988. Authors must have been under the age of forty at the time of the book's publication.
To be considered for the prize, a book must be nominated by one member of the APA other than the author. Letters of nomination need not address the merits of book but need only state the title and publisher of the book and the date of birth of the author. Nominators should notify the authors of the book in question; authors are responsible for ensuring that two copies of the book are sent to the National Office for review by the prize committee. Authors can submit their own books for consideration, provided they obtain a supporting nomination from another APA member.
The amount of the prize is $5000. The deadline for receipt of letters of nomination and copies of nominated books for the tenth competition is September 1, 1989.
Letters for nomination and books for consideration should be sent to: Shirley Anderson, Assistant Director, American Philosophical Association, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, (302) 451–1112.
Society for Women in Philosophy. For information on membership in regional divisions which include program announcement and a subscription to the national SWIP Newsletter, as well as a subscription to Hypatia, contact:
Pacific SWIP: Executive Secretary Rita Manning, UC San Jose State, San Jose, CA 95192. Treasurer Ruth Doell, San Francisco State University, Dept. of Biological Science, 1600 Halloway Ave., San Francisco, CA 94132.
Midwest SWIP: Executive Secretary Jean Rumsey, Dept. of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin-Steven's Point, Steven's Point, WI 54481. Treasurer Carol Van Kirk, 1401 N. 58th St., Omaha, NE 68106.
Eastern SWIP: Executive Secretary Libby Potter, Dept. of Philosophy, Harverford College, Haverford, PA 19041. Co-Executive Secretary Joan Ringelheim, Apt. la, 150 W. 74th St., New York, NY 10023. Treasurer Jana Sawicki, Dept. of Philosophy, Univ. of Maine, Orono, ME 04469. The Directory of Women in Philosophy is available from the Executive Secretary in Cach division. Cost is $2.00.
The Society for the Philosophy of Sex and Love announces a call for papers to be presented at the following two meetings: with the American Philosophical Association, Eastern Division, December 1989; and with the APA, Central Division, April 1990. Papers may be on any issue within the philosophy of love and sex. Twelve to thirteen pages maximum, excluding footnotes; standard spacing and margins. Prepare for blind reviewing, putting name and affiliation only on cover letter. Send two neat and clean copies of the paper, and return postage if desired. Deadlines: Eastern Division, April 15, 1989; Central Division, September 1, 1989. Send to: Professor Alan Soble, Philosophy Dept., University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70148 (504–286–6257).
The Society for Lesbian and Gay Philosophy was founded in April 1988 to promote philosophical inquiry into lesbian and gay issues. The Gay and Lesbian Caucus was founded at the same time to give a distinct voice to gay and lesbian proctical concerns within the American Philosophical Association, such as discrimination in hiring, promotion, tenure, or salary, and the need to integrate the results of responsible research into the curriculum. Professors Claudia Card and John K. Pugh are co-chairs of both organizations for 1988–89. The Society will provide forums for the presentation of research in lesbian and gay studies. The Caucus will receive complaints regarding discrimination and will issue newsletters regarding activities of the Society and Caucus at appropriate intervals. The mailing lists of these organizations will remain confidential.
Those interested in submitting papers for the Spring 1989 Central Division APA meetings, and other interested parties, may inquire from either: Professor Claudia Card, Philosophy Dept., University of Wisconsin, 600 N. Park St., Madison, WI 53706, or Professor John Pugh, Philosophy Dept., John Carroll University, University Heights, OH 44118.
The Society for the Study of Women Philosophers was founded in Dec., 1987 at the annual conference of the American Philosophical Association. The Society is open to women and men from all disciplines and is constituted around the following purposes:
1 The first purpose of the Society for the Study of Women Philosophers is to create and sustain a “Republic of Letters,” in which women are both citizens and sovereigns. To that end, we shall commemorate women philosophers of the past as well as of the present by engaging their texts, whether critically or appreciatively, in a dialogical interchange. In this way, both we and our sisters from the past can also become interlocutors for our sisters in the future.
2 The second purpose of our Society is to examine the nature of philosophy, specifically in light of women's contributions to the discipline. Thus, papers are welcome which reflect on the methodology and style of women philosophers themselves, or which compare the texts of women with those of men.
3 Furthermore, since philosophical method may be distinguished from philosophical understanding, it is possible that philosophical understanding could be reached in a variety of ways. The Society, therefore, will also explore the nature of philosophy by comparing the works of women philosophers with those of women thinkers of other types, such as poets, mystics, novelists or biographers. We thus hope to enlarge and enrigh the resources of everyone who is concerned with the central and most basic questions of human life.
The following people will serve on the Executive board for 1988–90: Veda Cobb-Stevens, University of Lowell; Linda Lopez McAlister, University of South Florida; Elizabeth Kamarck Minnich, Scripps College; Petra von Morstein, University of Calgary; Beverly Schlack Randies, Empire State College; Margaret Simons, University of Southern University; Cecile Tougas, University of Lowell.
Anyone who would like to become a member please send name, address, and institutional affiliation along with a check for $10.00 to cover dues for the calendar year to: Beverly Schlack Randies, 311 Jefferson St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
The Second Annual Lesbian Separatist Conference and Gathering will be held June 15 through 18, 1989 near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The four-day conference will provide Lesbian Separatists the opportunity to exchange ideas, present papers, participate on workshops and discusions, play, expand Separatist networks and spark new friendships. The sliding scale registration fee of $85 to $150 covers everything, including lodging and meals. A limited number of work exchange slots are available. For more information, contact: Burning Bush, P.O. Box 3065, Madison, WI 53704–0065, USA.
“Feminist Transformations,” the Eleventh Annual Conference of the National Women's Studies Association, will be held at Towson State University June 14–18, 1989. The conference will include over 250 sessions on feminist theory and practice; community activism and social/political issues; issues of race, gender, class, and ethnicity; and cross cultural research and global feminism.
The conference will include a Writer's Series featuring June Jordan, Hattie Gossett, Melanie Kay/Kantrowitz, Cherry Muhanji, Shirley Geoklin Lim, and others; a Film Series featuring Anou Banou and the American premiere of three films from the Canadian Film Board; and additional cultural events including theatre, dance, comedy, and music. For registration information, please contact NWSA ‘89, Towson State University, Towson, Maryland 21204 (301–321–3681).
Call for Papers: SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF WOMEN PHILOSOPHERS. The next conference of the Society for the Study of Women Philosophers will be held in conjunction with the meeting of the American Philosophical Association, Eastern Division (Atlanta, GA), December, 27–30, 1989. Papers are welcomed on the following topics: 1) any aspect of the thought of a woman philosopher (where “philosopher” is traditionally defined); 2) other women thinkers (e.g., poets, novelists, diarists, mystics); 3) the nature of philosophy specifically in light of women's contribution to the history of thought.
Papers should be no longer than 15 pages, double spaced. Since they will be anonomously reviewed, please attach two cover sheets. On the first, put the title and your name, address and social security number. On the second, put the title and your social security number only. Send six copies of the paper to: Linda Lopez McAIister, Women's Studies Program, University of South Florida, SOC 107, Tampa, FL 33620. Deadline for receipt of papers: September 1, 1989.
