Edited volume on Mary and/as philosophy
Occasioned by the 25th anniversary of Fides et Ratio and the 2023 Symposium, this volume seeks to collect a series of original contributions on the Sedes Sapientiae as a model for true philosophy, as suggested by the encyclical’s final paragraph. The goal is to traverse the profound dialogue between philosophical inquiry and Marian themes, fostering a multidisciplinary discourse at the intersection of Philosophy and Mariology.
The volume is tentatively entitled: The Sedes Sapientiae: Roots, Prospects, and Fruits of Philosophizing in Mary.
The book is structured into three thematic parts, each inviting a deep dive into the nuanced relationship between philosophical thought and Marian reflections:
Roots: Implicit presence of Mary-Philosophy link, serving as inspiration. Prospects: Explicit considerations on the possible benefits and challenges. Fruits: Concrete applications of philosophising in Mary in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics.
We welcome submissions that approach this overall theme and these three categories from a diverse range of philosophical perspectives, fostering a rich and multifaceted exploration. Chapters may engage with historical, contemporary, or innovative discussions, and we are open to a variety of methodological approaches. We also aim for a mix of both established scholars and young researchers.
Submission Guidelines:
Abstract Submission Deadline: March 25th, 2024 Notification of acceptance: May 1st 4th, 2024 Full Chapter Submission Deadline: September 8th, 2024 Abstract Length: 500-1000 words Chapter Length: 6,000-8,000 words Submission Email: contact@sedessapientiae.be
Please include with your abstract a brief biographical note with your institutional affiliation and contact information. Notification of acceptance will be communicated by May 1st.
This volume aspires to be a fruitful ground for illuminating discussions, widening the horizon of philosophical and theological engagements with Mariology. We look forward to receiving your contributions to this scholarly dialogue.
Warmest regards,
Dr. Michaël Bauwens and Dr. Joseph Terry
About the editors:
Dr. Michaël Bauwens holds a doctorate in philosophy from the KU Leuven, Institute of Philosophy (2018) and is currently a researcher at the University of Antwerp and the ETF Leuven. His research focuses on the intersection of philosophy and mariology, as well as on the intersection of economics, theology and the metaphysics of institutional reality.
Dr. Joseph Terry holds a doctorate in Philosophical Theology from the University of Nottingham (2023) with a dissertation on Mariology as a Theo-Philosophical anthropology. He currently teaches philosophy at the City University of New York, Kingsborough. He is also the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Schola Sophia, a consultancy that offers executive coaching, life coaching, and philosophical counselling.