The 11th Annual Graduate Philosophy Conference at Boston University (April 3–4, 2026) will explore the historical emergence, present situation, and future prospects of the philosophical traditions that originated in or gained prominence across the American continents. We welcome submissions on any of these themes from a range of approaches, including, but not limited to, papers that engage with contemporary philosophical literature, papers that take a historical or interpretative approach, and papers that use sociological, anthropological, and political frameworks to address our topic. Priority may be given to papers that draw connections between past traditions and contemporary forms of American philosophy.
We are pleased to announce our two keynote speakers: Sander Verhaegh (Tilburg University) and Jacoby Carter (Boston College).
Submission Guidelines: please submit papers suitable for a 45-minute presentation including Q&A (roughly 6000 to 8000 words) to bu.phil.gradconference@gmail.com by December 28, 2025 on any of the themes mentioned above. We will notify you about your acceptance in mid-to-late January, 2026. If you are unsure about whether your paper topic would fit the conference theme, please feel free to reach out to us at the same email address.
We aim to provide all speakers with local accommodation and cover their travel expenses.
Welcome & Call for Papers