Parody
May
27-30, 2019
Ascea,
Italy
~call
for papers~
Parody,
the term, is in common usage. Many writers seem to suppose it applies
mainly to theater and literature; while virtually absent in several
genres (Sokal’s an exception), it is certainly not only a category
of style. It’s also considered a bright tool in humour’s arsenal.
In philosophy parody is a rare and neglected concept. Yet parody
raises prompts myriad/a host of questions, most of which lack precise
answer. Some such as: Parody’s exact difference(s) from travesty,
allegory, satire, farce, irony, comic, pastiche, caricature, parable,
(indirect?) quotation, etc.? The value of parody? Are they
necessarily abstractions? Are there several types of parody? Does
parody produce, present, insight? The conditions of (failing) parody?
The charm of parody? Parodies exhibit the logic of the absurd? When
does a parafrase, an analogy, turn into a parody? Are parodies
arguments? critique? Do they necessarily imitate or refer to some
(prior) thing, can one parodise nothing? Are series of theories, the
path of despair, each a parody of the former? (Example: I think
therefore I am, I laugh therefore I am, I drink therefore I am,
etc.). This call is for fresh and detailed examinations of the logic
of the concept of ‘parody’. Treatment of particular works or
groups of works, current or historical, are only considered relevant
insofar they significantly advance philosopical explication of the
concept of ‘parody’.
This,
the IXth
International
Wassard
Elea Symposium,
is dedicated to thorough investigation of this common concept. We
seek to engage philosophers and scholars in a conceptual analysis of
what parody means.
Wassard
Elea
invites philosophers and scholars to submit papers on the topic of
this year’s theme. Sessions of 90 min. include speaker, commentator
and open discussion (40/20/30). Participants whose papers are
accepted are expected to also prepare a commentary on another
presentator’s paper at the meeting. All suitable contributions are
published in our journal, Wassard
Elea Rivista.
Inquiries
are welcome.
Full papers (format: word) should be sent directly to: Prof. Lars
Aagaard-Mogensen, Italy: wassardelea@gmail.com.
Deadline
for submissions: February 1, 2019.
Registration
fee: 10 €. Information on base rate accommodations will be posted
in due course.
Wassard
Elea
Refugium
for writers, artists, composers, and scholars in Southern Italy
Wassardelea.blogspot.it
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