CALL FOR PAPERS
International Workshop
The Critique to Political Economy in 19th
Century. Part II: Pierre Joseph Proudhon
Verona 16-19 September 2009
The first workshop held in Zaragoza in September 2008 explored the complex
network of relations that characterised the relationship between utopian
thought and economic policy from the late eighteenth century to the first
half of the nineteenth century. The second workshop on September 16-19 at
the University of Verona will focus on Pierre Joseph Proudhon on the second
centenary of his birth. The French thinker challenged economic policies and
sought to build a new type of social science, one no longer based on
metaphysical and theologicalš principles. What Proudhon wished to see was a
model capable
of keeping pace with the historical transformations of economic and social
reality.
"I affirm the reality of an economic science...I affirm, on the other hand,
the absolute certainty as well as the progressive nature of economic
science, of all the sciences in my opinion the most comprehensive, the
purest, the best supported by facts: a new proposition, which alters this
science into logic or metaphysics in concreto, and radically changes the
basis of ancient philosophy." (J.P.Proudhon)
During his intellectual journey, Proudhon was critical of what he considered
the analytical distortions of economic policies; similarly, he condemned the
supporters of utopias who, on the basis of an abstract idea of
egalitarianism and social justice, provided an inadequate interpretation of
the economic and social phenomena of modern capitalist society. Proudhonšs
influence was significant and his ideas inspired widespread discussion on
themes ranging from the annals of economics and sociology to political and
institutional transformation, with interesting international ramifications.
Papers would be particularly welcome on various aspects of Proudhonšs
thought in relation to the social and economic context of his day, on
specific aspects of his thought or the reception of his ideas, on his
interpreters, critics and followers, in Europe or overseas.
Please submit titles and 300 word abstracts no later than 15 May 2009 to:
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Replies will be given by 15 June 2009.
www.//http.proudhonverona.eu
Scientific committee:
Gilbert Faccarello, Université Pantheon-Assas (Paris II)
Vitantonio Gioia, Universitā di Lecce
Alfonso Sānchez Hormigo, Universidad de Zaragoza
Sergio Noto, Universitā di Verona
Sergio Noto
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