International Conference on New Political Science
International Philosophy Symposium
Havana, Cuba
November 14-18, 2016
The Cuban Society of Philosophical Research, the Division of Philosophy and History of the University of Havana, and the Higher Institute of International Relations
announce
the Nineteenth International Conference, “New Political Science,”
and the Ninth International Symposium of Philosophy,
to be held in Havana, Cuba from November 14 to November 18, 2016.
Both events will be dedicated to the ninetieth anniversary of the birth of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz.
International Philosophy Symposium
Havana, Cuba
November 14-18, 2016
The Cuban Society of Philosophical Research, the Division of Philosophy and History of the University of Havana, and the Higher Institute of International Relations
announce
the Nineteenth International Conference, “New Political Science,”
and the Ninth International Symposium of Philosophy,
to be held in Havana, Cuba from November 14 to November 18, 2016.
Both events will be dedicated to the ninetieth anniversary of the birth of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz.
The conference is being organized by Cuban and international professors affiliated with the Division of Philosophy and History of the University of Havana and with Dr. Thalía Fung, Head of the School of “Political Science from the South” of the University of Havana. The “Political Science from the South” is a transdisciplinary initiative, including scholars in political science, economics, history, philosophy, anthropology, and sociology. It seeks to develop an analysis of human history and political dynamics from the perspective of the global South, endeavoring to develop insights that are relevant to political strategies of the nations and social movements of the Third World.
Papers can be presented in English or Spanish. The conference will be bilingual; simultaneous or consecutive translation will be provided.
Paper proposals (in English or Spanish), including a paper title and a summary from 250 to 450 words, should be sent by October 1, 2016 to Charles McKelvey ([email protected]). Please send the abstract in a Microsoft Word document, with your name, position, institutional affiliation, city, country, and E-mail address placed at the top of the page. Paper proposals sent prior to October 1 will be evaluated by the Organizing Committee as they are received, and a decision will be sent promptly.
Papers on the following themes can be included in the International Conference on “New Political Science”:
- Contributions of political scientists to the Political Science from the South
- The perspective of the South in the ex-colonized countries.
- The perspective of the South in the process of social change in the North.
- Toward the construction of a new society.
- Of what socialism are we discussing in the second decade of the twenty-first century?
- The plurality of ways to socialism.
- The imperialist offensive in Latin America.
- Culture and political socialization.
- The role of the media in political socialization.
- Socialism in Venezuela.
- The political thought of Mao Tse Tung.
- The political thought of Ho Chi Minh and the Doi Moi policy of Vietnam.
- The contributions of the Bolivarian Revolution to the construction of socialism.
- The contributions of Evo Morales, Inacio “Lula” da Silva, and Rafael Correa to contemporary political theory
- The contributions of the Cuban Revolution to the Political Science from the South.
- Regional integration: challenges and perspectives.
- José Martí and the political science from the South.
- Social movements of the North.
- Conflict theory. Significant conflicts in the second decade of the twenty-first century. The role of negotiation in conflicts among the countries of the South.
- International political dynamics and contemporary global issues.
- The relation between domestic policy and foreign policy.
- The relation between philosophy and political science.
- Corruption: History and mechanisms.
Papers on other relevant themes will be considered.
The Symposium of Philosophy will include the following themes:
- Problems of the philosophy of education and its present challenges; challenges confronting Cuban education today; the philosophy of education in the thought of José Martí
- Epistemology: the essence and functions of philosophy today; culture, philosophy and science; science and technology today; the significance of atomic particles for scientific and philosophical knowledge.
- Political philosophy: the essence of political philosophy today; policy and law in the world today; policy and human rights; the public and the private spheres in today’s society; civil society and the state; political philosophy and its role in scientific knowledge.
- The environmental problem: the biomedical revolution; environmental problems and their philosophical implications; bioethics and the relation between bioethics and philosophy.
Papers on other relevant themes will be considered.
Registration fees are 200 Cuban Convertible Pesos for participants from the United States, Canada and Western Europe; and 120 Cuban Convertible Pesos for participants from Latin America, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa. Undergraduate students are provided a 50% discount. In addition to accreditation in the conferences, the fees include translation services, a closing reception/dinner, and refreshments at the conferences.
Anyone interested in the conference should contact Charles McKelvey at [email protected].
Participants and/or their institutions are responsible for payment for airlines, hotel lodging, and meals. For more information on travel arrangements, contact Charles McKelvey ([email protected]).
Basic Preliminary Program
Monday, November 14
9:00-12:00 Conference Registration, Faculty of Philosophy & History, University of Havana.
1:30-4:30 Guided Tour of Museum of the Revolution.
Tuesday, November 15
9:00-12:00 Political Science from the South: Interchange with Cuban historians, social scientists and philosophers of the Cuban Society of Philosophical Research.
Wednesday, November 16
9:00-4:00 International Conference on “New Political Science.”
Thursday, November 17
9:00-1:00 International Conference on “New Political Science.”
2:00-4:00 Celebration of the International Day of Philosophy in the Aula Magna of the University of Havana.
Friday, November 18
9:00-4:00 International Conference on “New Political Science.”
4:30 Closing ceremony and dinner at local restaurant
Organizing Committee: Cuban Members: Dra. Sc. Thalía Fung, President; Dra. Lissette Mendoza; Dra.Magda Bauta; MSc. Alberto González; Dr. C. Carlos Delgado Díaz; Dra. Elsie Plain; Dr. Armando Cristóbal Pérez; Dra. Marta M. Pérez Gómez; Dr. Juan Azahares; Dr. Juan Francisco Fuentes; Dr. José R. Diaz Ricardo; Dr. Sc. Rigoberto Pupo Pupo; Dra. Sc. Rita Buch; Dra. Nancy López; Dr. René Márquez; Dr. Luis Orlando Aguilera; Prof. José Carlos Vázquez López; International members: Inv. Kenneth Parry, England; Dr. Charles McKelvey, United States; Dr. Pedro Corzo (Mexico); Dr. Iedo Fontes (Brazil), M.Sc. Helena Uema (Brazil), Dr. Victorino Barrios Dávalos (Mexico); Dr. Hugo Cornejo (Mexico); Dr. Jorge Valmaseda (Mexico).
Papers can be presented in English or Spanish. The conference will be bilingual; simultaneous or consecutive translation will be provided.
Paper proposals (in English or Spanish), including a paper title and a summary from 250 to 450 words, should be sent by October 1, 2016 to Charles McKelvey ([email protected]). Please send the abstract in a Microsoft Word document, with your name, position, institutional affiliation, city, country, and E-mail address placed at the top of the page. Paper proposals sent prior to October 1 will be evaluated by the Organizing Committee as they are received, and a decision will be sent promptly.
Papers on the following themes can be included in the International Conference on “New Political Science”:
- Contributions of political scientists to the Political Science from the South
- The perspective of the South in the ex-colonized countries.
- The perspective of the South in the process of social change in the North.
- Toward the construction of a new society.
- Of what socialism are we discussing in the second decade of the twenty-first century?
- The plurality of ways to socialism.
- The imperialist offensive in Latin America.
- Culture and political socialization.
- The role of the media in political socialization.
- Socialism in Venezuela.
- The political thought of Mao Tse Tung.
- The political thought of Ho Chi Minh and the Doi Moi policy of Vietnam.
- The contributions of the Bolivarian Revolution to the construction of socialism.
- The contributions of Evo Morales, Inacio “Lula” da Silva, and Rafael Correa to contemporary political theory
- The contributions of the Cuban Revolution to the Political Science from the South.
- Regional integration: challenges and perspectives.
- José Martí and the political science from the South.
- Social movements of the North.
- Conflict theory. Significant conflicts in the second decade of the twenty-first century. The role of negotiation in conflicts among the countries of the South.
- International political dynamics and contemporary global issues.
- The relation between domestic policy and foreign policy.
- The relation between philosophy and political science.
- Corruption: History and mechanisms.
Papers on other relevant themes will be considered.
The Symposium of Philosophy will include the following themes:
- Problems of the philosophy of education and its present challenges; challenges confronting Cuban education today; the philosophy of education in the thought of José Martí
- Epistemology: the essence and functions of philosophy today; culture, philosophy and science; science and technology today; the significance of atomic particles for scientific and philosophical knowledge.
- Political philosophy: the essence of political philosophy today; policy and law in the world today; policy and human rights; the public and the private spheres in today’s society; civil society and the state; political philosophy and its role in scientific knowledge.
- The environmental problem: the biomedical revolution; environmental problems and their philosophical implications; bioethics and the relation between bioethics and philosophy.
Papers on other relevant themes will be considered.
Registration fees are 200 Cuban Convertible Pesos for participants from the United States, Canada and Western Europe; and 120 Cuban Convertible Pesos for participants from Latin America, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa. Undergraduate students are provided a 50% discount. In addition to accreditation in the conferences, the fees include translation services, a closing reception/dinner, and refreshments at the conferences.
Anyone interested in the conference should contact Charles McKelvey at [email protected].
Participants and/or their institutions are responsible for payment for airlines, hotel lodging, and meals. For more information on travel arrangements, contact Charles McKelvey ([email protected]).
Basic Preliminary Program
Monday, November 14
9:00-12:00 Conference Registration, Faculty of Philosophy & History, University of Havana.
1:30-4:30 Guided Tour of Museum of the Revolution.
Tuesday, November 15
9:00-12:00 Political Science from the South: Interchange with Cuban historians, social scientists and philosophers of the Cuban Society of Philosophical Research.
Wednesday, November 16
9:00-4:00 International Conference on “New Political Science.”
Thursday, November 17
9:00-1:00 International Conference on “New Political Science.”
2:00-4:00 Celebration of the International Day of Philosophy in the Aula Magna of the University of Havana.
Friday, November 18
9:00-4:00 International Conference on “New Political Science.”
4:30 Closing ceremony and dinner at local restaurant
Organizing Committee: Cuban Members: Dra. Sc. Thalía Fung, President; Dra. Lissette Mendoza; Dra.Magda Bauta; MSc. Alberto González; Dr. C. Carlos Delgado Díaz; Dra. Elsie Plain; Dr. Armando Cristóbal Pérez; Dra. Marta M. Pérez Gómez; Dr. Juan Azahares; Dr. Juan Francisco Fuentes; Dr. José R. Diaz Ricardo; Dr. Sc. Rigoberto Pupo Pupo; Dra. Sc. Rita Buch; Dra. Nancy López; Dr. René Márquez; Dr. Luis Orlando Aguilera; Prof. José Carlos Vázquez López; International members: Inv. Kenneth Parry, England; Dr. Charles McKelvey, United States; Dr. Pedro Corzo (Mexico); Dr. Iedo Fontes (Brazil), M.Sc. Helena Uema (Brazil), Dr. Victorino Barrios Dávalos (Mexico); Dr. Hugo Cornejo (Mexico); Dr. Jorge Valmaseda (Mexico).