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Annual Conference of the British Society for the History of Philosophy 2010 (Aberdeen)
About the event
In March 2010 a week-long event in recognition of Thomas Reid will be held at the two universities where he taught: the University of Aberdeen, and the University of Glasgow
The conference will be devoted to all aspects of Reid's work and its context
An event jointly organised by
RIISS (Aberdeen)Primary Co-ordinator: Professor Cairns Craig
and
Department of History (Glasgow)Primary Co-ordinator: Professor Alexander Broadie
Sponsors
British Society for the History of Philosophy
Mind Association
Call for papers
Thomas Reid (1710-96) taught at King’s College, Aberdeen, and at Glasgow University. To celebrate the three hundredth anniversary of his birth the universities of Aberdeen and Glasgow are jointly hosting a major international conference on his work, its contemporary relevance and its historical influence. Plenary speakers include James Harris, Laurent Jaffro, Paul Wood, Rebecca Copenhaver and Udo Thiel
Papers will be delivered on Reid’s thought in terms of its historical or its contemporary relevance, its relationship with his contemporaries in the Scottish Englightenment, and on other aspects of his influence on philosophical thinking in Britain, Europe, North America or other parts of the world where he has been studied.
Management Committee
- Alexander Broadie (University of Glasgow)
- Rebecca Copenhaver (Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon)
- Cairns Craig (University of Aberdeen)
- Knud Haakonssen (University of Sussex)
- M.A. Stewart (University of Aberdeen)
- Catherine Wilson (University of Aberdeen)
- Paul Wood (University of Victoria, BC)
Outline of Proposed Programme
Sunday 21 March
- Opening Plenary Session, King's College Conference Centre, Aberdeen
Monday - Tuesday 22 - 23 March
- Concurrent and Plenary Sessions, King's College Conference Centre, Aberdeen
Wednesday 24 March am
- Delegates travel to Glasgow for second half of the event
Wednesday 24 March pm
- Opening Plenary Session, Gilbert Scott Building, University of Glasgow
Thursday 25 March
- Concurrent and Plenary sessions, Gilbert Scott Building, University of Glasgow
Friday 26 March
- Concurrent and Plenary sessions, and close, Gilbert Scott Building, University of Glasgow.
Registration
Official registration is now closed, but late registration is still possible by contacting riiss@abdn.ac.uk, advising on the following items (costs are listed below):
- Registration selection (standard/student/BSHP/day delegate (please indicate which days if selecting this final option))
- Whether you'll be attending dinner in Aberdeen on 21 March
- Whether you'll be attending the bufffet Dinner in Glasgow on 24 March
- Any special requirements and/or dietary requirements
Accommodation cannot be arranged at this stage via registration. However, delegates who registered before the deadline will be staying at the following hotels, which can be contacted directly to check on availability and arrange bookings:
- Aberdeen (Aberdeen City Centre Premier Inn , West North Street, Aberdeen): +44 (0)870 990 6300
- Glasgow (Thistle Hotel, Cambridge Street, Glasgow): +44 (0)871 376 9043
Evening Meals
A sit down dinner (£40) is available on Sunday 21 March following the opening plenary lecture at the University of Aberdeen. This will be held on campus and provided by the campus conference services.
A buffet style dinner (£25) will be available on Weds 24 March following the opening plenary lecture at the University of Glasgow. This will be held on campus, and provided by University of Glasgow's conference services.
Fees
| Standard registration fee | £150 |
| Registration fee for Students / Unwaged | £100 |
| Registration fee for BSHP members | £135 |
| Day delegate registration | £40 per day |
| Conference Dinner Aberdeen | £40 |
| Conference Dinner Glasgow | £25 |
Travel
Delegates travelling to the event via air may wish to fly into Aberdeen and depart on their return journey from Glasgow.
There will be buses transporting delegates between Aberdeen and Glasgow on Wednesday 24 March and to the Civic Receptions following events on 22 and 25 March.. The cost of this is included in the registration fee. There will be no further transportation provided by the conference.
Delegates returning to Aberdeen on Friday 26 March, and or seeking overland travel to/from the event, may find the following links helpful for making reservations:
Rail
Bus
Travel from the Premier Inn to King's College Conference Centre (KCCC), University of Aberdeen
Street Map This street map pinpoints the Premier Inn and the KCCC.
View Premier Inn - King's College CC in a larger map
Walking
The Premier Inn is approximately 1 - 1.5 miles from KCCC, and takes approx 25 - 30 minutes to walk.
Bus
There are frequent buses that can be taken from the hotel to the venue. Any bus travelling along King St. away from the City Centre will arrive very quickly to KCCC. Similarly any bus travelling along King St. toward the city centre will arrive very quickly at the stop for the hotel.
West North Street cuts across King Street at the last intersection before arriving on Union Street at the City Centre. The nearest bus stop on King St is approx 1 min walk from the front door of the hotel. Turn left as you leave the main entrance of the Premier Inn, walk up to the traffic lights and turn left onto King St., there is a bus shelter up ahead.
Once aboard, you can ask the driver to drop you at the University of Aberdeen main entrance or at Orchard Street. Travelling to the University main entrance will cost approx £1.50 eachway. All day travel tickets are available from £3. Alighting/boarding the bus at Orchard street will cost 70p eachway between Orchard St and stops located at the university side of the WestNorth street intersection. The on foot journey from the stop is pretty much equidistant if you approach KCCC by walking along University Road (see map).
Further information can be obtained from the First Bus Traveline (01224) 650065.
Taxi
Delegates may wish to club together and arrange taxis to and from the event.
A taxi from the hotel to the venue will cost somewhere in the region of £3 - £5.
Some local taxi numbers include:
- (01224) 87 87 87 (Rainbow City)
- (01224) 35 35 35 (ComCabs)
Other taxi firm numbers can be obtained from the hotel reception.
Travel from the Thistle Hotel to the Gilbert Scott Building, University of Glasgow
Street MapThis map pinpoints the Thistle Hotel, Gilbert Scott Building, and relevant Subway Stations.
View Thistle Hotel - Gil Scott Bldg Univ Glasgow in a larger map
WalkingThe Thistle Hotel is approximately 2 miles from the Gilbert Scott Building a will take around 35-45 mins on foot.
SubwayThe quickest, and most convenient means of getting to the Gilbert Scott Building is by rail on the City's Subway service. Cowcaddens Subway Station is closest to the Thistle Hotel at the intersection of W Graham Street and Cowcaddens Road. Full details of the costs times and routes can be found on the Subway website. It is approx 5 minute walk to Cowcaddens Underground Station from the Thistle Hotel. When you arrive at Hillhead station, turn left on Byres Road and then take the first left again which will take you onto University Avenue. The Main Campus is located at the brow of the hill. This walk from the undergound takes 5 minutes.
TaxisDelegates may wish to club together and arrange taxis to and from the event.
Taxi prices between the Thistle Hotel and the University of Glasgow will be approx £6.
Black cabs can be flagged from the road usually. However, bookings can be made by phoning the following number:
- (0141) 429 7070 (Glasgow Taxis)
A limited number of bursaries are available for postgraduate students (suitably qualified) where funding cannot be obtained from the student's institution. The bursary will cover the cost of accommodation only during the conference. Applications should be made to Professor Cairns Craig cairns.craig@abdn.ac.uk by Friday 19 February 2009, and should include the following information:
- Name
- Contact details
- Institution
- Degree programme
- Year of study
- Research topic
- Brief synopsis of research being undertaken
- Statement of appropriateness of the event to your studies
Contacts
Primary Co-ordinators
Professor Cairns Craig (University of Aberdeen) Cairns.Craig@abdn.ac.uk
Professor Alexander Broadie (University of Glasgow) A.Broadie@history.arts.gla.ac.uk
Administrative Co-ordinator
Jon Cameron (University of Aberdeen) Jon.Cameron@abdn.ac.uk
The Papers Of Thomas Reid
The papers of Thomas Reid archived in the University of Aberdeen's Library of Special Collections have recently been digitised and are now available for viewing online. To access the collection, please click here.
- Hosted by
- RIISS, University of Aberdeen
- Venue
- King's College Conference Centre, University of Aberdeen