In 1962, P.F. Strawson urged moral philosophers “to try to keep before our minds something it is easy to forget when we are engaged in philosophy, especially in our cool, contemporary style, viz. what it is actually like to be involved in ordinary interpersonal relationships”, and the result of following this advice has been a much improved understanding of moral responsibility and the enormous variety of reactions and interactions that are at the core of our moral lives. But there is still so much work to be done.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the publication of Strawson’s essay, the philosophy department at The College of William & Mary is proud to host Responsibility & Relationships, a two-day workshop that will explore Strawsonian themes in contemporary moral philosophy, psychology, and the law, including new work on blame, punishment, and the moral emotions.

All sessions are open to the public, though we do request that you register.

Participants include:

Lucy Allais (Sussex/Wits)

Laura Ekstrom (William & Mary)                            

John Martin Fischer (UCR)                                     

Bennett Helm (Franklin & Marshall)                        

Pamela Hieronymi (UCLA)                                      

Margaret Holmgren (Iowa State)

Jeanette Kennett (Macquarie)

Adrienne Martin (Penn)

For more information, please follow the links above.  Specific questions can be sent to the conference organizer.

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This conference is made possible thanks to generous donations from

W&M alumni Theresa Thompson and Michael Foradas.