Call for abstracts for Joint international conference: British Society for Phenomenology & University College Dublin – papers, panels, posters, books.
Joint international conference: British Society for Phenomenology & University College Dublin’s School of Philosophy, Centre for Ethics in Public Life, School of Law, and ERC Coercive In/Justice (GENCOERCTRL) project
University College Dublin, Ireland | 27 – 29 August 2025
Since its inception, phenomenology has extended beyond philosophical inquiry to influence various disciplines, not only to tackle epistemological questions but also to engage with cultural and political issues, including race, gender, and social (in)justice. The theme Lifeworlds in Crisis: Applying Phenomenology calls for an examination of how crises—epistemic, existential, cultural, political and social, for example—disrupt and redefine the fundamental structures of the lifeworld, including through manifestations and experiences of harm, violence, or inequality. This conference aims to reconcile the theoretical foundations of phenomenology with its practical applications and critical potential, focusing on how applied phenomenology can function as an interdisciplinary research program to address pressing issues of our time.
Abstract proposals are sought for presentations at the conference. As well as calling for papers (including pre-constituted panels), abstracts can be submitted for project posters and a book discussion session. In addition, there will be a special themed panel on Phenomenology and Armed Conflict, Coercion, and Violence – sponsored by the European Research Council project: Gender, Conflict and Coercive Control: A Feminist Phenomenological Expansion of Conflict-related Harm.
The BSP and UCD welcome submissions from both practitioners and philosophers who engage with phenomenology in their work, and particularly encourage submissions from postgraduate researchers and early career scholars.
Deadline for submission: 21 March 2025
Please check out the full Call for Abstracts on the Lifeworlds in Crisis: Applying Phenomenology website.