Call for papers: The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism invites submissions for a special issue on “Feminism and Traditional Aesthetics.” Contributions that offer feminist perspectives, critiques, and explorations of any of the elements of historical or contemporary aesthetics theory and philosophy of art are welcome. Inquiries and submissions (in duplicate, name on a detachable title page) may be directed to either of the guest co-editors: (1) Professor Peggy Brand, Philosophy Dept., The Ohio State University, 230 North Oval Mall, Columbus, Ohio, 43210–1365; or (2) Professor Carolyn Korsmeyer, Philosophy Department, Baldy Hall, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, 14260. Deadline for submissions is January 15, 1990.
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 Nietzsche'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 its first year, IWPR has focussed 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.
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. The Newsletter will contain discussions of recent developments in feminist philosophy and related work in other disciplines. It will include literature overviews and book review, 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.
Schedule of Topics:
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.
Submission Guidelines:
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-space and references must follow Chicago Manual style. Please send articles, comments, suggestions and all other communications and inquires to: Nancy Tuana, Arts and Humanities, JO 3.1, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75082–0688.
The Society for the Study of Women Philosophers was founded in December, 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, specially 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, sources 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 Kamark Minnich, Scripps College; Petra Von Morstein, University of Calgary; Beverly Schlack Randies, Empire State College; Margaret Simons, Southern Illinois 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 Randle, 311 Jefferson St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 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.
Italian-American Women are announcing a special Sinister Wisdom Issue #41. Sinister Wisdom, a journal for the lesbian imagination in the arts and politics, is currently soliciting manuscripts and artwork from all women of Italian descent with a strong emphasis on work by Italian-American Lesbians. Issue #41 will be guest edited by Janet Capone and Denise Leto. For detailed guidelines for submissions, contact: Sinister Wisdom, c/o Denise Leto & Janet Capone, P.O. Box 3252, Berkeley, CA 94703.
Literary anthology for, by, and about Black Lesbians seeking poetry (any form and length) and short fiction (maximum 15 pages). Send unpublished submissions and queries with self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Terri Jewell, 211 W. Saginaw, #2, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Deadline April, 1990.
The University of Arizona invites applicants for Director of the Women's Studies Program and the Southwest Institute for Research on Women. The appointment will be three-year renewable, on a fiscal contract. Applicants must have the Ph.D and be tenurable as an associate or full professor, discipline open. Full professor preferred. Send vita, letter of intent, and names of three references to: Caren Deming, Search Committee, Women's Studies, 102 Douglass Building, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721.
Call for papers: The Hormonal Fix: Feminist Responses to Hormonal Replacement Therapy—An International Anthology. Medical and lay journals alike are increasingly promoting the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT): estrogen/progestin prescribed as pills or patches applied to the skin. The reality of HRT is that its beneficial claims are very controversial and its safety remains unproven. I would like to hear from feminists who are taking HRT as well as from others who decided against its use. What influenced your decision? To what extent is fear of aging and loss of “sexuality” implicated? Is this different for heterosexual and lesbian women? Please send me your experiences as essays (max 15–20 pages) or diary entries, short stories and poetry. I also welcome critical accounts of HRT by feminist gynecologists, therapy, infertility specialists and health workers. All contributions should be written in a way that makes them accessible to a broad range of international women readers. Send 2 copies of all articles to Dr. Renate D. Klein, School of Humanities, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3217, Australia, no later than December 15, 1989.
Number 29 in the series “Chronique Feministe” has just been published. This is a report which will be a reference work for all those who are interested in the future of the audio-visual media, who are interested in the role of women in this field, or who simply love the world of the audio-visual. Price for this special edition: 300BF. Subscription for 5 editions: 700BF. Those publications are obtainable by payment of the corresponding amount by international money order to L'Universite des Femmes. For more information, contact: La Place Quetelet, 1030 Bruxelles, Belgium. Tel: 32–2–219.61.07.
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, Dept, of Philosophy, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA95192. Treasurer Ruth Doell, Dept, of Biological Science, 1600 Halloway Ave., San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA 94132.
Midwest SWIP: Executive Secretary Ruth Ginzberg, Philosophy Dept., Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT 06457. Treasurer Carol Van Kirk, Philosophy Dept., 301 Gordy Hall, Ohio University, Athenes, OH 45701.
Eastern SWIP: Executive Secretary Jana Sawicki, Philosophy Dept., University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469. Treasurer Peggy Walsh, Humanities Division, Bradford College, Bradford, MA 01830.
York University, Faculty of Arts, the Department of Philosophy. Position: Assistant Professor, contractually limited to a term of two years. Qualification: Ph.D or equivalent in Philosophy. Teaching experience and publications preferred. Main area of specialization: open. Duties: may include teaching in both graduate and undergraduate programs. Appointment effective: July 1, 1990, pending University approval. Applications, including curriculum vitae and at least three letters of academic references, should be sent to: Chair, the Department of Philosophy, York University, 4700 Keele St., North York, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3. Application deadline: November 30, 1989. York University is implementing a policy of employment equity including affirmative action for women faculty. In accordance with Canadian immigration law requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
The editor gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the members of the Hypatia editorial board and the following scholars in reading manuscripts received in general submission for Hypatia during 1988–89.
Linda Alcoff
Jeffner Allen
Sister Prudence Allen
Annette Baier
Michelle C. M. Beer
Jann Benson
Susan Bordo
Judith Butler
Claudia Card
Arlene Dallery
Nancy Frankenberry
Marilyn Friedman
Charlotte Frisbee
Marilyn Frye
Diana J. Fuss
Moria Gatens
Ruth Ginzberg
Judith M. Green
Suzanne Jacobitti
Eva Feder Kittay
Noretta Koertge
Joan Leguard
Dorothy Leland
William McBride
Uma Narayan
Martha Nussbaum
Onora O'Neill
JoAnn Pilardi
Lillian S. Robinson
Kathryn Russell
Patrocinio Schweikart
Ann Margaret Sharp
Stephanie Shields
Linda Singer
Christina Sommers
Alexandra Todd
Carla R. Thomas
Carol Van Kirk
Mary Anne Warren
Kathleen Wider
Terry Winant
Hoda Zaki
The guest editors wish to acknowledge the contributions of the following scholars in reading manuscripts for their special issues during 1988–89.
History of Women in Philosophy:
Joanne Beil-Waugh
Marilyn Boxer
Natalie Z. Davis
Sarah Deats
Evelyn Fox Keller
Virginia Held
Alison M. Jaggar
Lisa Jardine
Eleanor Kuykendall
Mary B. Mahowald
Janice Moulton
Marilyn Myerson
Judith Ochshorn
Mary Varney Rorty
Kristin Schrader-Frechette
Margaret Simons
Juanita Williams
Margaret Wilson
Beatrice Zedler
Feminist Medical Ethics and Ethics and Reproduction:
Kathryn Pyne Addelson
Adrienne Asch
Nora K. Bell
Martin Benjamin
Ellen W. Bernal
Jeannine Ross Boyer
Bruce Byrne
Joan C. Callahan
Anne J. Davis
Anne Donchin
Jean Bethke Elshtain
Ann Ferguson
Meg Fox
Hilde Hein
David N. James
Sara Ann Ketchum
Mary B. Mahowald
Heidi Malm
Don Marquis
Janice McLane
Meredith Michaels
Kathryn Morgan
James L. Nelson
Cindy Patton
Rosalind Petchesky
John W. Ratcliffe
Sue V. Rosser
Susan Sherwin
P. Clay Stephens
Gretchen Stiers
Tom Tomlinson
Rosemarie Tong
Robert Veatch
Mary Anne Warren
Virginia L. Warren
Thomas E. Wartenberg
Susan Wendell
Richard Werner
Dorothy C. Wertz
Iris Young
Jane S. Zembaty
