Wisconsin Philosophical
Association
Annual Meeting
April 18, 2009
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Reeve Union
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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The conference will take place in Reeve Memorial Union, which is accessible from both Algoma Blvd. and Elmwood Ave. All-day parking is available in the High Avenue Parking Ramp located on the corner of High Avenue and Osceola Street. Parking is free on weekends. Reeve Union is a short walk from the High Avenue Parking Ramp. For questions, e-mail Larry Carlin.
9:15-9:55 a.m. Registration
Coffee,
Juice, Bagles, Muffins, and Conversation
Reeve
Union 214
9:55-10:00 a.m. Welcome
Laurence
Carlin
University
of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Executive
Secretary, Wisconsin Philosophical Association
10:00 a.m.
Session I
Faculty/Graduate
Student Session, Room 214
Matthew
Tedesco, Beloit College
"Harm,
Consent, and Practical Joking"
Chairperson:
John Burr, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Undergraduate
Student Session, Room 215
Megan
Lann, Mount Mary College
“The
Second Sex: Not the Manifesto of Our Mothers'"
Chairperson:
Nicole Bernard, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
11:00 a.m.
Session II
Faculty/Graduate
Student Session, Reeve 214
Trevor
Smith, Marquette University
“Shifting
Focus with Wittgenstein's Private Language Argument”
Chairperson:
David Duquette, St. Norbert College
Undergraduate
Student Session, Room 215
Caleb
Durward, Northland College
“Death,
Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: A Case Study on Necro-Ethics”
Chairperson:
Ashley Check, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
12:00 p.m. Business
Meeting
Room 214
12:01–12:59 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Session
III
Faculty/Graduate
Student Session, Room 214
Eric
Kraemer, University of Wisconsin Lacrosse
“Reduction,
Emergence, and Explanation”
Chairperson:
David Gilboa, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Undergraduate
Student Session, Room 215
Matthew
Jeffers, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
“Redemptive
Justice as Punishment and Vindication”
Chairperson:
Scott Forschler, Northland Community and Technical College
2:00 p.m. Session
IV
Faculty/Graduate
Student Session, Room 214
Matthew
Kopec, University of Wisconsin Madison
“A
Disagreement Concerning Permissive Possibility”
Chairperson:
Ronald Glass, University of Wisconsin Lacrosse
Undergraduate
Student Session, Room 215
Ryan
Devine, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
“A
Discussion of Russell, Wittgenstein, and Austin”
Chairperson:
Kevin Buskager, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
3:00 p.m. Session
V
Faculty/Graduate
Student Session, Room 214
Tait
Szabo, University of Wisconsin-Washington County
“In
Defense of Legalizing Blackmail”
Chairperson:
Henry Salomon, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Undergraduate
Student Session, Room 215
Alicia
DeGroot, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
“Identifying
Pseudoscience ”
Chairperson:
Melanie Werner, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
4:00 p.m. Adjournment
The WPA thanks the anonymous referees for this year's meeting. Their
workload was considerable, and their service is greatly appreciated. The WPA
also thanks the Department of Philosophy at UW-Oshkosh for hosting the meeting
and providing the continental breakfast.
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