IAPH

8th Symposium of the International Association of Women Philosophers
Lessons from the Gynaeceum: Women Philosophizing—Past, Present and Future
Boston University, August 6—10, 1998

This 8th Symposium sponsored by the International Association of Women Philosophers will take place directly prior to the 20th World Congress of Philosophy. The title of the World Congress, PAIDEIA: Philosophy Educating Humanity, evokes the image of the great male philosophers of antiquity. As a gentle reminder that there have been women philosophers, too, in every historical era including ancient Greece, we have titled our symposium Lessons from the Gynaeceum: Women Philosophizing — Past, Present and Future. (The gynaeceum was the women's quarters in the Greek household).

Publication

We anticipate the subsequent publication of selected papers presented at the symposium.

Sponsoring Organization

The International Association of Women Philosophers (IAPh), founded in Germany in 1974, promotes professional collaboration and international communication among women philosophers. Previous International Symposia sponsored by the IAPh: 1980 Wuerzburg, 1982 Zuerich, 1984 Heidelberg, 1986 Klagenfurt, 1989 Berlin, 1992 Amsterdam, 1995 Vienna. The 1998 Symposium in Boston is the first to be held outside of Europe.

Other Sponsors of the Symposium

The Society for Women in Philosophy, Society for the Study of Women Philosophers, Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy.

Official Languages

English, German, French, Spanish. Papers in other languages may be considered but they must be accompanied by an English or German translation.

Registration Fees

For IAPh members there is no registration fee. For nonmembers the fees are $45.00 (before March 1) and $60.00 (after March 1). The IAPh is seeking funds to provide financial assistance for those who require it. For more information contact Linda Lopez McAlister, Departments of Women's Studies, University of South Florida HMS 413, Tampa, FL 33620 USA.

Housing

Housing is available, August 5-10 in the Boston University residence halls at a cost of $42.00 per person per night for a single room and $37.00 per person per night in a double room. This includes breakfast. Reservations and payment for these rooms is made through the IAPh at the time you register for the Symposium. Please note that no further room reservations can be made after July 15, 1998. Those who wish to stay in the residence halls beyond August 10 while attending the World Congress of Philosophy may do so, but those reservations must be made with the World Congress's American Organizing Committee.

Bed and Breakfast (per diem)

$42.00 Single occupancy
$37.00 Double occupancy

Residence Hall housing reservations for the World Congress (Aug. 10-16) should be made through the congress organizers. (See Housing section of the WCP website).

Hotel rooms at The Westin and The Marriott at Copley Place are also available 8/5-8/16 at the special rates indicated below. Reservations must be made directly with the hotel.

Telephone:USA
Copley Connection (both Hotels) 800-255-6008

USA and other countries:
Marriott at Copley Place +(617) 236-5800
Westin at Copley Place + (617) 262-9600

Symposium Locale

Change of Venue:
The IAPh Symposium site has been changed from U Mass Boston to Boston University, located in the Back Bay section of the city. Meeting rooms will be just a short walk away from the residence halls where most IAPh participants will be staying. It is convenient to the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority trains (the "T"), and just four short stops from the Copley "T" station where the Marriott and Weston hotels and the World Congress headquarters are located."

Travel in Boston

The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority's (MBTA) train system, known as the "T," offers fares that are presently $.85 each way for most local travel, including the trip from the airport to the hotels or residence halls.

Travel to Boston

Destinations Unlimited Travel is the official travel agent of the World Congress. They have negotiated low fares with several airlines. We strongly recommend that you make your plane reservations through them and mention that you're coming to the IAPh Symposium as well.

Destinations Unlimited Travel
Telephone:
USA (800) 487-5750
USA and other countries +(617) 487-5750
FAX +(617) 254-8014
E-mail: Dutravel@ix.netcom.co

Registration Form

8th Symposium of the International Association of Women Philosophers
Lessons from the Gynaeceum: Women Philosophizing: Past, Present and Future
University of Massachusetts, Boston August 6—10, 1998

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Housing reservations
Dormitory rooms at Boston University:
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IAPh should assign me a roommate.
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Hotel rooms in the Marriott or Westin:
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Payment

Please send registration form and check or money order to:

IAPh Symposium-1998
c/o Dr. Linda Lopez McAlister
Dept. of Women's Studies
University of South Florida HMS 413
Tampa, FL 33620 USA
FAX (813) 974-3660.

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