THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL PHILOSOPHICAL SEMINAR SÜDTIROL/ ALTO ADIGE (ITALY) JUNE 29-JULY 8, 2003 About the IPS: The International Philosophical Seminar (IPS), held each summer in the pleasant alpine atmosphere of Northern Italy, brings together a group of highly distinguished international scholars in philosophy and literary theory. The seminar provides a framework for thought in an unconstrained environment with a view toward an intensely rigorous exchange of ideas, philosophical views, and theories. Directors: Hugh J. Silverman Professor of Philosophy and Comparative Literature Department of Philosophy Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY 11794‑3750 Tel.: 631‑331‑4598; 631‑632‑7592 Tel/Fax (summer): +43+1+317‑70‑05 e‑mail: hugh.silverman@stonybrook.edu Wilhelm S. Wurzer Professor of Philosophy Department of Philosophy Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Tel.: 412‑396‑6572 Fax: 412‑396‑5353 e‑mails: Wurzer@duq.edu sublimities@aol.com READING MARIO PERNIOLA: RITUAL THINKING SUNDAY June 29, 2003 All participants arrive before 18:00. Dinner will be at 19:30. MONDAY June 30, 2003 15:00‑18:00 Aesthetics of Mario Perniola Giuseppe Patella and Roberto Terrosi Aesthetics Universita di Roma (Tor Vergata) Rome ITALY TUESDAY July 1, 2003 10:00-12:00 Aesthetics of Transit Silvia Benso Philosophy Siena College, Albany, NY, USA 15:00‑17:00 Politics of the Simulacrum Gary E. Aylesworth Philosophy Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, USA READING MARIO PERNIOLA: RITUAL THINKING FRIDAY July 4, 2003 10:00-12:00 Ritual Thinking and Aesthetics Serge Trottein Modern Philosophy Centre National de Recherches Scientifiques, Villejuif, FRANCE 15:00-17:00 Rethinking Aesthetic Presence Wilhelm S. Wurzer Philosophy Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA SATURDAY July 5, 2003 Ausflug II SUNDAY July 6, 2003 15:00-17:00 On Being Defrocked: Cultural Differences, Sexual Differences, and some Routes through some Labyrinths Basil O=Neill Philosophy University of Dundee, Dundee SCOTLAND Südtirol/ Alto Adige/Italy Tel. 011 39 0471 700097 FAX 011 39 0471 700017 *** Directions to the Hotel Tianes Hof By plane: The most convenient (and perhaps least expensive) flight is to Frankfurt or Munich or Milano. From some European cities, there may be flights directly to the Bolzano airport. The least expensive car rentals are located in Frankfurt or Munich. In Europe, take the train or drive to Bressanone (Brixen) or Bolzano (Bozen), Italy. Upon arrival in Bolzano, call 700097 and ask for Konrad or Jasmine who will arrange to drive you to the hotel (about 45 minutes into the mountains). By car: From the South, take the autostrada to Bolzano (Bozen). From Bolzano, continue north to Prato Isarco (Blumau), then to Siusi (Seis) and finally to Castelrotto (Kastelruth) with a very brief ride to Tianes Hof near S. Michele. From the North, drive over the Brenner Pass to Bressanone [Brixen]. From Bressanone, continue south to Ponte Gardena (Waidbruck), cross the bridge, make a right after crossing the train tracks and follow the mountain road to Castelrotto and then to S. Michele. Another way from Ponte Gardena: make a left after crossing Ponte Gardena, follow road to St. Ulrich and just before St. Ulrich turn right on the road leading to Seiseralm and follow signs to the Hotel Tianes shortly after S. Michele. International Philosophical Seminar Directors: Hugh J. Silverman Professor of Philosophy and Comparative Literature Department of Philosophy Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY 11794‑3750 Tel.: 631‑331‑4598; 631‑632‑7592 Tel/Fax (summer): +43+1+317‑70‑05 e‑mail: hsilverman@ms.cc.sunysb.edu Wilhelm S. Wurzer Professor of Philosophy Department of Philosophy Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Tel.: 412‑396‑6572 Fax: 412‑396‑5353 e-mail: Wurzer@duq.edu or Wurzer@usa.com

THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL PHILOSOPHICAL SEMINAR SÜDTIROL/ ALTO ADIGE (ITALY) JUNE 29-JULY 8, 2003 READING MARIO PERNIOLA: RITUAL THINKING June 29-July 8, 2003 HOTEL TIANES HOF **** Kastelruth ABerggipfel ringsum, Waldgrün, Herdenglockenklang, Himmel, Luft, Sonne@ HOTELIER: KONRAD GOLLER READING MARIO PERNIOLA: RITUAL THINKING WEDNESDAY July 2, 2003 Ausflug 1 THURSDAY July 3, 2003 10:00-12:00 Aesthetics of Disgust Erik Vogt Philosophy Trinity College, Hartford, CT, USA 15:00-17:00 Perniola’s Postmodern Shadows Hugh J. Silverman Philosophy and Comparative Literature Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY, USA READING MARIO PERNIOLA: RITUAL THINKING MONDAY July 7, 2003 10:00-12:00 Death and the Maven Thomas R. Flynn Philosophy Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA 15:00-17:00 Transit(ont)ology. Marc de Kesel Philosophy Senior Researcher Heyendaal Instituut, Nijmegen, THE NETHERLANDS 18:30 Banquet TUESDAY July 8, 2003 Departure . . . Reservations: Herrn Konrad Goller Hotel Tianes Hof 1‑39040 St. Michele/ Kastelruth Südtirol/ Alto Adige, Italy Tel.: 011 39 0471 700097 Fax: 011 39 0471 700017 Seminar Registration: $50./€50. Payable upon arrival (to Prof. Wilhelm S. Wurzer) Local Internet Links: * South Tyrol's Daily Paper‑ DOLOMITEN On Line * Alto Adige, Italy * Alto Adige On Line