International Society for MacIntyrean Enquiry

Revolutionary Aristotelianism, Thomism, Virtue Theory, Social Theory, Politics

Inspired by Alasdair MacIntyre’s critique of contemporary ideas and institutions, the International Society for MacIntyrean Enquiry is dedicated to the theoretical and practical pursuit of the human good. ISME seeks to bring together the different traditions that are informed by this Aristotelian principle. We therefore provide a forum within which contemporary Aristotelians, Thomists, Marxists,and others can explore the grounds for a common project. Scholars in fields ranging from philosophy to social sciences, and others interested theoretically and practically in human flourishing, work within ISME to try to identify and promote that common good. To this end, the Society convenes international conferences, supports publication of conference papers, collects a bibliography of MacIntyre's work, publishes a quarterly newsletter, maintains a web presence, and supports emerging scholars working with MacIntyre's ideas. We pursue these goals in a spirit of friendship and communal dialogue, whilst also engaging in dialogue with rival traditions. If you are interested in these pursuits or in MacIntyrean enquiry more generally, we invite you to join the Society.

UPCOMING

ISME @ the ACPA
Friday 28th October 2011
3:30-5:30
Speakers:
Bruce Ballard:
MacIntyre on Moral Error as a Source of Intellectual Error
Comment: Michael O'Neill
Christopher Lutz:
Faith and Reason in MacIntyrean Enquiry
Comment: Bryan Cross

ISME 6th Annual Conference
Theme: Well Being
University of Nottingham

Proposals Due: 30th April, 2012

Confirmed Keynotes:
Mary Midgley
John Millbank
Greg Curry

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Virtue and Politics edited Kelvin Knight & Paul Blackledge

Alasdaire MacIntyre's Engagement with Marxism: Selected Writings 1953-1974

Read Professor MacIntyre's latest: God, Philosophy, Universities

Chris Lutz's Tradition In The Ethics of Alasdair MacIntyre now in paperback

MacIntyre in the News

Irish Times article by Paul Gillespie
Videos of MacIntyre and Others at London Met

UPCOMING CONFERENCES

2013 Conference @ Grand Valley State University, Michigan, USA

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