RoME 2015

The Eighth Annual Rocky Mountain Ethics Congress

an international conference geared to offer the highest quality, highest altitude discussion of ethics, broadly conceived


ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, Boulder

August 6-9, 2015

 

The Center for Values and Social Policy in the Philosophy Department at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, Boulder is pleased to announce the eigth annual RoME congress.  Papers from all areas of ethics and political theory are invited.  To encourage the participation of junior scholars, the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ will be awarding a Young Ethicist Prize of $500 for most meritorious submission.  The prize competition is open to any participating untenured philosopher (including, but not limited to, tenure-track faculty, instructors, and graduate students).

Keynotes:

 (UCSD)

 (Yale)

 (Georgetown)

For more information on speakers and schedule, click the links below:

Registration:

You can register online via .
Program begins: 12:00 PM, August 6
Program ends: 6:00 PM, August 9

Deadlines:

Submission of abstracts: Feb 15, 2015.  
Notification of acceptance: May 15, 2015 or thereabouts.
Full paper submission for Young Ethicist Prize Consideration: June 15, 2015.

Submission Instructions: 

Abstracts only (750-1000 words).  Shorter or longer abstracts will not be accepted. Double spaced, prepared for blind-review. Please submit abstracts electronically (in Word format) both to Benjamin Hale and Alastair Norcross. If you do not receive confirmation from one of us within a few days, please resend your submission.

Contacts/Organizers of RoME

Faculty
  
  

Grad Student Research Assistant:
Paul Bowman 

Alumni Assistants:
Ryan Jenkins  
Duncan Purves  

Registration (to cover receptions and keynotes):

$150 faculty, $85 students

Format

Main Papers: 30 minutes or 4500 words, whichever is shorter
Comments: 10-15 minutes
Q&A: Remaining Time
Session Length: 75 minutes total
Poster Presentations: Approx 80 minutes
Size: Approx. 38" x 46"


Travel to Boulder:

Apart from renting a car, there are several easy travel options available for those flying into DIA.  
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Hotel Information:
We have approximately 108 blocked rooms at local hotels, though Boulder has a range of other accommodation options. Be sure to check a map for your hotel location, as some are not within (reasonable) walking distance of the University. 
Things to do in Boulder:
There are many things to do in Boulder, from hiking and mountain biking to eating and drinking at many of our local establishments. A comprehensive list of restaurants can be found at the . A map of our local craft brewery scene can be found . Before you arrive it may help to peruse the offerings and plan out your stay. Please ask any one of the local Boulderite participants if you have questions about a particular establishment.