Call for Abstracts

We welcome submissions for 60-minute commentary presentations (30–40 minutes presentation + 20–30 minutes discussion) that engage with one or more of the featured accounts. Selected readings for fully preparing the commentaries will be shared with selected speakers before July 11, 2025.

Possible contributions may include but are not limited to: A critical assessment of a specific theory of manipulation; A comparative analysis of the competing accounts; An exploration of their relevance to normative ethics, political philosophy, or technology ethics; The presentation of own work that originally draws on or challenges the featured theories. We especially encourage cross-disciplinary perspectives and welcome submissions from philosophers of all career stages. Submissions from groups underrepresented in the current lineup of the symposium are particularly welcome.

Submission details:

Abstracts should be no more than 3 pages (excluding references) and prepared for blind review. Include a separate cover sheet with your name, affiliation, and contact information. The abstract should outline ideas for the commentary and any preference you might have in terms of the theory you’d like to comment on.

Send submissions to Michael Klenk at m.b.o.t.klenk@tudelft.nl with the subject line: “Manipulation Symposium Submission”

Submission deadline: June 25, 2025

Notification of acceptance: June 30, 2025

Travel and Funding

Accommodation and travel expenses (2nd class, per German university regulations) will be covered for selected speakers. In addition, coffee and a light lunch on each day of the symposium as well as a conference dinner will be covered.