International Conference

The Question of Othering: From Sick Reality towards Hopeful Theorisation

28^th and 29^th April 2024

 Hybrid (in presence attendees / in remote)

Argumentaire

The human being exists in relation to the Other through identification and intimacy, aiming at the integration of humanity based on shared common features and a sense of civil coexistence in all its forms. Therefore, the Other is not the 'devil' or the 'enemy' as portrayed in totalitarian narratives, racial discourses, or religious conflicts. The Other is a reflection of myself, and I am a reflection of the Other. Thus, I am myself when I perceive myself (the collective 'we') within a specific context, and I become someone different when another individual perceives me as contradictory or distinct from them. Consequently, we engage in the same game, attempting to create both destructive and altruistic illusions.

Within these contradictory dichotomies lies the issue of our relationship with the Other, which allows contemporary philosophy to explore questions concerning the ego and the Other within important fields, such as ontology and axiology. This exploration aims to construct new ethical perspectives that consider the Other as a valuable human being and highlight human dignity, which transcends differences, inequalities, geography, and colour. Introspection has become a self-destructive tendency that promotes negative transcendence and uses difference and disparity as arguments for superiority and distinction. However, othering should embrace the values of diversity and difference and uphold the notion of universal humanity, as Levinas asserted when he said, "Man is holier than any holy land."

The question does not end with the theorisation of the notion of Othering, which highlights the human approach. It extends to action and practice, where theory is applied in real-life situations, as dreams alone cannot make reality. Can the discourse of Othering, based on the common humanity we share, be transformed into actual practice between individuals? To what extent can the principles of open Othering be implemented?

Conference Dimensions:

1-Othering: Definitions and Dimensions

2- Othering and Connections

3- Othering and Human Companionship

4- Othering: Discourse and Destiny

5- Practical Othering: Environment and the Future Generation (e.g., Jonas Hans)

Translation : Dr.BELABBAS Souhila (University of Oran 2 -Mohamed Ben Ahmed)

Terms and Conditions

The paper should be original and has not been published or submitted to any previous scientific event

Abstract , The importance of the study Objectives and problematic , the outline should include ( Topic : should goes within the axes , respect the scientific standards, be lengthen 200- 300 words, title should be clearly identified, name/s of the author/s on top, institution and country)  

Application form

Full Name:

Occupation/Scientific rank:

Speciality:

University / research centre:

Phone number:

Email address:

Research laboratory:

Axis:

Topic:

Note

The paper should be within APA style

Conference languages: Arabic, French and English

A brief scientific biography including: scientific degrees and publication produced in the last five (05) years.

Conditions

The subject must be: 

New

Original

Has not been published or submitted elsewhere before 

Only unilateral participations are accepted  (Unless the participants are students)

Important Dates

September 15^th, 2023: Submission of abstracts. 

September 20^th-25^th, 2023: Response to abstracts.       

December 01^th, 2023: submission of accepted articled.

Articles admitted to reservation time limit is extended to five (5) days.

January 10^th, 2024: Deadline to receive all the final versions. 

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Scientific coordinator 

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