CALL FOR PAPERS

AMERICAN MARITAIN ASSOCIATION

2006 Annual Meeting

NOVEMBER 2-5 NASHVILLE TENNESSEE

“Nature, Science and Wisdom: The Role of the Philosophy of Nature”

Co-Sponsored by Aquinas College

Local Chair: Peter Pagan

Program Chair: John Hittinger,

Program Committee: John O’Callaghan, Peter Pagan, John Trapani

The American Maritain Association invites proposals for papers to be delivered at its annual conference to be held in Nashville TN on Nov. 2-5 2006. Maritain considered Philosophy of Nature to play a vital role in the renewal of Thomism and modern culture. We wish to explore the problems surrounding the definition, methods, and applications of Philosophy of Nature, as set forth by Maritain in his books such as Science and Wisdom and Philosophy of Nature. Papers pertaining to these two works will be particularly welcomed. We also welcome papers exploring the work by others such as Yves R. Simon, Charles DeKonninck, William Wallace, and Stanley Jaki. Other possible paper topics include the relation of philosophy of nature to modern science, metaphysics, and theology; the relevance of philosophy of nature to contemporary issues such as evolution and intelligent design, ethics and natural law, sociobiology, and environmentalism.

Presentations at the meeting will be limited to 25-minutes reading time; papers will be considered for publication in the AMA book series.

By June 16th, please send paper or proposal for paper (no more than 2 pages) to the Program Chair, John P. Hittinger, Vice President of Academic Affairs,

University of St. Thomas, 3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston, Texas 77006, (713) 525-2164, fax: (713) 525-2161, or by email: hittjp@stthom.edu.

A special invitation is extended to graduate students. A stipend of $250 together with waiver of registration fee will be awarded to a graduate student for paper presentation. Submit completed essay (no longer than 12 double-spaced pages) to the Program Chair by June 16th.

In addition, the AMA extends an invitation to societies or individuals interested in organizing a session at the 2006 conference. Those who might wish to organize a panel session, serve as a panel chair or session chair are asked to contact the Program Chair.

The conference venue: Situated in Nashville's West End corridor, Loews Vanderbilt is conveniently located near the many diverse attractions of the city. Vanderbilt University's historic campus is directly across the street, while charming shops and restaurants are within walking distance. Downtown businesses are just blocks away as are Music Row, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Frist Center for Visual Arts. The Nashville International Airport, accessible by the interchange located a few blocks away, is a 12-mile drive.