2006 SCPT Conference: The Theological Turn in French Phenomenology March 31-April 1, 2006
The Theological Turn in French Phenomenology
Samford University — March 31-April 1, 2006
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Dominique Janicaud's critique of a "theological turn" in the work of Emmanuel Levinas and Jean-Luc Marion is well known. Only recently, though, has the work of other French phenomenologists, who likewise exemplify that theological turn, become available in English. This year's conference showcases the work of Jean-Yves Lacoste, Jean-Louis Chrétien, and Michel Henry.
Speakers & Schedule
Conference Program
Friday, March 31, 2006
- 1:30-3:00pm Speaker: Kevin Hart (University of Notre Dame)
"It/Is True"
Chair: B. Keith Putt (Samford University) - 3:00-3:15 Break
- 3:15-4:15 Speaker: Clayton Crockett (University of Central Arkansas)
"The Truth of Life: Michel Henry on Marx"
Chair: Sharon Baker (Messiah College) - 4:15-5:15 Speaker: Brian Treanor (Loyola-Marymount University)
"Embodied Ears: Being in the World and Hearing the Other"
Chair: Eric Boynton (Allegheny College) - 5:15-5:30 Break
- 5:30-6:30 Speaker: Jeffrey Hanson (Boston College)
"Michel Henry, Immanence, and Anxiety"
Chair: Noëlle Vahanian (Lebanon Valley College) - 6:45-8:00 Reception: Flag Colonnade Room
Saturday, April 1, 2006
- 9:30-10:30am Speaker: John A. Simmons (Vanderbilt University)
"Continuing to Look for God in France: On the Relationship between Phenomenology and Theology"
Chair: Jeffrey Dudiak (The King's University College) - 10:30-10:45 Break
- 10:45-11:45 Speaker: Joseph Ballan (Syracuse University)
"Music Unheard and Unheard-of: Hearing, Seeing, and Singing in Jean-Louis Chrétien"
Chair: Norman Wirzba (Georgetown College) - 11:45-12:00 Break
- 12:00-1:00 Speaker: Ronald Mercer (University of Evansville)
"Radical Phenomenology Reveals a Measure of Faith and the Need for a Levinasian Other in Henry's Life"
Chair: Dennis Sansom (Samford University) - 1:00-2:45 Lunch
- 2:45-3:45 Speaker: Joshua B. Davis (Vanderbilt University)
"The Call of Grace: Jean-Louis Chrétien and the Theological Conditions for Radical Phenomenology"
Chair: Merold Westphal (Fordham University) - 3:45-4:45 Speaker: Christina Gschwandtner (University of Scranton)
"Can We Hear the Voice of God: Michel Henry and the Words of Christ"
Chair: Mark Gedney (Gordon College) - 4:45-5:15 Break
- 5:15-6:45 Speaker: Jean-Yves Lacoste (College of Blandings)
"Phenomenality and the Irreducible"
Chair: John Caputo (Syracuse University) - 7:15-9:00 SCPT Banquet: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant