Call for Papers
Journal of
Speculative Philosophy
Special issue on the work of Josiah
Royce
The works
of Josiah Royce have never enjoyed the same level of attention as those of his
peers. Yet, a century after his death, Royce’s unique theories about community,
inquiry, and loyalty are enjoying unprecedented attention in the American
philosophical community. It seems that these theories have much to offer in an
increasingly interconnected global community that’s daily redefining how people
relate to one another. However, Royce’s works never envisioned the structures
of power and identity at the foundation of contemporary scholarship.
Now, in
honor of the centennial anniversary of Royce’s death, the Journal of
Speculative Philosophy invites submissions for a special issue dedicated to the
theme “Re-Imagining Royce for the Next Century.” Submissions may address how
some aspect of Royce’s philosophies relates to, or must be read differently in
light of, contemporary theories about race, gender, power, privilege, and
oppression. Other topics of interest include how Royce’s work could operate in
a global context where issues like climate change, economic development, health
epidemics, and the internet provide new opportunities for and barriers to
building and expanding communities.
This call
for submissions is open to scholars at any stage of their academic career, from
graduate students to established scholars. Submissions should be between 5,000
and 8,000 words in length.
Submissions
should be emailed to kbarnette@westminstercollege.edu by January 15, 2016.
Please prepare your submission for anonymous review.
