PHILOSOPHY AND ITS HISTORY

The Sixth Annual Philosophy Student Conference at the University of New Mexico

Saturday 10 November 2007

Albuquerque, NM

Printable Program (pdf)	About Albuquerque
Travel and Lodging	Contact Information

Program

We are very pleased to announce our program for UNM's 2007-08 Student Philosophy Conference.

All events will take place in the Fiesta Room of the Student Union Building.
9:45-10:10am	Welcome and Breakfast
Session 1
10:15-10:50am	“An Orphic Transformation of the History of Philosophy” Zach Watkins, University of New Mexico
10:55-11:30am	“History, Permanency, and Death” Robert R. Windle III, University of New Mexico
11:35-11:45am	Break
Keynote Address
11:50am-12:50pm	“The History of Philosophy as Philosophy” Professor Donald Rutherford, University of California, San Diego
12:55-1:55pm	Lunch Location: Philosophy Department Lounge (5^th Floor of Humanities)
Session 2
2-2:35pm	“Descartes Responds to Dharmakīrti” John Hartnett, University of New Mexico
2:40-3:15pm	“The History of Analytic Philosophy: Beyond the Oxymoron” Thomas J. Brommage, Jr., University of South Florida
3:20-3:40pm	Coffee and Refreshments
Session 3
3:45-4:20pm	“Pragmatism, The Self, Obsession, & Liberation” Timothy Edwards, Loyola Marymount University
4:25-5pm	“In Defense of Living History” William Koch, University of South Florida

Travel and Lodging

For those participants traveling from out of town, the closest airport to UNM is the Albuquerque Sunport.  For those driving, Albuquerque is roughly six hours from Denver and six hours from Phoenix.

A very good lodging option for those wishing to stay in the downtown area and also near the UNM campus is the Hotel Blue.  Information is below.  There are several other lodging options in town, such as DoubleTree, Hilton, and Hyatt hotels.

1) The Hotel Blue 717 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 1-877-878-4868; Web Site: www.thehotelblue.com

This boutique hotel is located in downtown Albuquerque, roughly 2 miles from the UNM campus. The hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle service for guests. You can make shuttle arrangements with the hotel when you place your reservation. Also, for those participants who are driving into ABQ, the hotel offers free parking.

Their standard rate is a very affordable $69/night (plus taxes and fees) for a single or double room.  Call the hotel at 1-877-878-4868 to place your reservation.

About Albuquerque

Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico, with a population approaching 700,000 people. It boasts a wide array of activities (especially for the outdoor enthusiast) as well as a nice blend of dining options. For more information about what Albuquerque offers, visit the official site of the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau. For more information about the University of New Mexico, visit the UNM web page.

Contact Info

For further information about the conference, please feel free to contact Tara Kennedy at kennedyt@unm.edu.

Last Revised 2 October 2007