Conference Theme
Metaphysics and Literature in Russian Culture in the XIX and XX Century


You are invited to submit articles concerning the following topics (mainly based on the works of Russian philosophers and writers of the XIX and XX century):

• Literature as the locus philosophicus in Russian metaphysical thought
• Mutual influence of philosophy and literature in Russian culture (Romanticism, symbolism, realism, etc. )
• Boundaries of literature and metaphysics and their transcendence in Russian culture
• Traditional metaphysical concepts and themes in Russian literary works
• The works of F. Dostoyevsky – „The Greatest Russian Metaphysicist” (as described by M. Berdyaev)
• Semantics of literary text and the ontology of reality
• Ontology of literary text
• Literary philosophy and philosophy in literature
• Metaphysics and poetry: conflict or coexistence?
• The search for sacrum in metaphysics and Russian literature

1. The internet conference will take place on December 1 – 6, 2011. Please submit abstracts and texts to: atobolev@cyf-kr.edu.pl
The deadline for submitting abstracts is October 31, 2011 and main texts is November 25, 2011.
2. Text may be submitted in English, Russian or Polish
3. All texts and abstracts should be submitted in .doc format. The length of the abstract should not exceed one standard page (Times New Roman font, 12 pt, single spaced).
4. Abstract heading should include the author’s information: first and last name, e-mail, name of college/university and faculty. Names of other organizations are optional.
5. Illustrations, frames, and diagrams within the text should be described. They should also be attached with the submitted text as a separate .jpg file.
6. Submitted text will be posted on the Internet (site address to be announced at a later date). Related discussion (December 1-6, 2011) will be moderated. Participants will receive a password, allowing them to take part in the discussion.
7. Submitted text will be published in a post-conference book.