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Call for Papers – Oxford 2022 Summer School in Philosophy and Psychiatry – Deadline 30 March  

Call for Papers – Oxford 2022 Summer School in Philosophy and Psychiatry – Deadline 30 MarchMind, Value and Mental Health: Philosophy and Psychiatry Summer School14-15 July 2022, St Hilda’s College, University of Oxfordhttps://www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk/event/philosophy-and-psychiatry-summer-school-2022
We are seeking submissions of 300-word abstracts from early career researchers and current graduate students to present a paper relating to the topic ofMind, Value and Mental Health at the summer school. Selected candidates will deliver a 30-minute presentation, followed by 10 minutes for discussion.
The deadline for application is 30 March 2022. Please email your 300-word abstract for blind review, along with your CV (including institutional affiliation where applicable), to ppss@philosophy.ox.ac.uk
For more information visit https://www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk/event/philosophy-and-psychiatry-summer-school-2022

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