A memorial celebration reflecting the many talents of Naomi Weisstein, radical feminist activist, psychologist, neuroscientist, author, and founder of the Chicago Women’s Liberation Rock Band.
A multi-media event, it will include recordings of the Chicago and New Haven Women’s Liberation Rock Band, photographs of Naomi by New Haven feminist Virginia Blaisdell, a selection of Naomi’s feminist cartoons.
Confirmed speakers are: Heather Booth (activist, founder of Jane, the early feminist abortion group), Patrick Cavanagh (neuroscientist), Martin Duberman (historian), Amy Kesselman (feminist historian), Jesse Lemisch (New Left Historian / activist, husband), Alix Kates Shulman (feminist novelist), Gloria Steinem (feminist, journalist, activist).
The event is co-sponsored by The Digital Humanities Initiative, Gender Studies, and Historical Studies.
Over the course of his 49 year career (48 years of which were spent at Rutgers), Peter established himself as a giant in the field of aesthetics, especially in the philosophy of music. Sadly, Peter passed away in 2017. To honor his memory, the Rutgers Philosophy Department is hosting a one-day conference on October 26, 2018, celebrating his life’s philosophical work.
The Conference will include talks by Christy Mag Uidhir (Houston), Jenefer Robinson (Cincinnati), Jerrold Levinson (Maryland), and David Davies (McGill). In addition, Aaron Meskin (Leeds) will introduce and read Peter Kivy’s unpublished ‘The Case of (Digital) Wagner.’ Finally, there will be a time set aside for remembrances from Peter’s friends and colleagues.
All are welcome to attend the conference. There is no registration fee; however, attendees are encouraged to pre-register (so that we have an accurate headcount for the lunch and reception). To pre-register, please email us at kivymemorial@philosophy.rutgers.edu
Conference Information
October 26, 2018
9:30 am – 5:00 pm – Conference
5:00 am – 6:15 pm – Reception
The conference and reception will take place at the Teleconference Room on the 4th Floor of Alexander Library (169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ). In addition to the reception at the close of the conference, a catered lunch will be served.
The exact conference schedule will be posted soon.
Questions can be directed to kivymemorial@philosophy.rutgers.edu