The Susanne Langer Circle announces an interdisciplinary conference covering all aspects of the thought of Susanne Langer. The conference will be hosted by the American Institute of Philosophical and Cultural Thought (AIPCT), Murphysboro, IL, and by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), June 24-28, 2024.

We seek contributions from any academic discipline and from the world of the performing and visual arts. Papers from beyond academia will be given equal and serious consideration. Especially sought are papers addressing Langer’s relation to creativity and to the many strains of American thought, in the humanities, social science, natural science, and fine arts. Both the sources that influenced Langer, and those she influenced are welcome, along, with any work on biographical and historical context for her work. The ways her work can be brought productively into the present are also welcome, that is, work that is Langer-inspired and in the spirit of Langer’s thought.

Carbondale is reached by air through Chicago, with flights to Marion, IL Veterans Airport (MWA). The University is 100 miles southeast of St. Louis Missouri in the beautiful, forested foothills of the Ozark Mountains. It is a popular tourist destination with hiking, riding, camping, and a wine trail. The region is known for its orchards, lakes, organic farms, and its fine Americana music scene.