It is my pleasure to invite proposals for the 2009 annual meeting of the Canadian Philosophy of Education Society (CPES), to be held as part of CSSE and the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, 23-26 May, 2009 at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario.

The 2009 conference theme is "Capital Connections: Nation, Terroir, Territoire." This year we would like to try something different. We would like to have a specific panel discussing the state of multicultural Canada in light of liberalism and its alternatives. What does it mean to say Canada is a multicultural nation? What does/should this mean for provinical education systems, policies, and (especially) human rights and social justice education, both in public schools and faculties of education? Papers specifically contributing to this topic will be earmarked for inclusion in the panel.

We would also like to put together a panel discussing the future of philosophy of education. As most of us know, jobs have become increasingly scarce and, if the discipline of philosophy of education requires individuals in named positions, we seem to be in grave trouble. Or are we? Is there a consensus on the future of philosophy of education? What can and should be done about this situation? Papers specifically contributing to this panel will be earmarked for inclusion.

Beyond this, common formats for CPES sessions have been single- and multi-authored papers and topical symposia. Of course, an alternative format, such as a book launch or a working session for instructors of philosophy of education courses, is also acceptable. If you would like to discuss alternative formats, please let me know.

As always, CPES welcomes papers, presentations, and symposia from a wide variety of philosophical positions.

All proposals must be submitted through the central CSSE on-line submission system found here

Please see the right side bar for links to the official call for proposals and submission instructions. Since CPES is a special interest group of the Canadian Association for Foundations of Education (CAFE), please clearly mark yoursubmission "CPES," and make sure you tick "CPES" in the on-line membership and submission process. (Otherwise, the submission will be sent to CAFE.) If you also email me when you have submitted your CPES proposal, I can make sure no proposal is missed. Deadline for submissions is November 12th.

Please note that all authors of accepted presentations must be CSSE members in good standing for the year of the conference, so don't forget to renew your membership when you submit!

We look forward to meeting many new CPES members, and to welcoming you all to Ottawa and Carleton University next spring!

Sincerely,

James Scott Johnston,
Program Chair
scott.johnston@queensu.ca

2008 CPES Program

2007 CPES Program

2006 CAFE/CPES Program