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Process thought and organisation studies
Applications of process thought in the social sciences
Comparing process theology and open theology as mechanisms for understanding the role and impact of God
Applications of process thought in the sciences; reconciling process thought and science
Process thought as analytic philosophy
Demonstrating the utility (or otherwise) of panexperientialist argument
Conference photo-page (07/03)
The third annual meeting of the Whitehead Psychology Nexus, organized by Jason W. Brown (New York University Medical Center), Maria Pachalska (Gdansk Academy of Humanities) and Michel Weber (Institut superieur de philosophie, Louvain-la-Neuve), will focus on the question of the unity of knowledge and action in Whitehead and contemporary psychology. The point of departure for our discussions will be provided by two recent syntheses: The Unity of Knowledge and Action: Toward a Nonrepresentational Theory of Knowledge by Warren G. Frisina (Hofstra University), and The Self Embodying Mind by Jason W. Brown.
Building upon philosophical insights from Alfred North Whitehead, John Dewey and the sixteenth century Neo-Confucian Wang Yang-ming, Frisina argues that many of the most puzzling philosophical problems in the modern era can be traced to our tendency to assume that knowledge is separate from action. Letting go of the sharp knowledge-action distinction, however, makes possible a more coherent theory of knowledge that is more adaptive to the way we experience one another, the world, and ourselves. By responding directly to problems raised by such contemporary thinkers as Charles Taylor, Donald Davidson, Richard Rorty, Daniel Dennett, Mark Johnson, George Lakoff and Robert Neville, Frisina maps out a strategy for making progress in the contemporary quest for a "nonrepresentational theory of knowledge."
Brown's Self-Embodying Mind is an important work from the "frontier zone" where problems of metaphysics, neuropsychology, and psychoanalysis meet and mingle. It is also one of the most readable accounts of early microgenetic theory, probably because it is an outline or agenda for a future theory, touching on many of its facets without working them out in detail. The principal goal of the book is to extend the model of language to action and perception and, because the author was under the spell of topographic theory and symptom formation in hysteria and trance states, to reconcile the new theory with early work in psychoanalysis. A critical dialogue (and dialectic) between microgenetics and Freudian psychology is essential if contemporary psychology is to move beyond the impasse caused by the one-two punch of behaviorism and cognitivism.
The recently published first WPN Studies, Searching for New Contrasts: Whiteheadian Contributions to Contemporary Challenges in Neurophysiology, Psychology, Psychotherapy and the Philosophy of Mind (ISBN, 3-631-39089-0) will of course be in the background of the debates.
Participants wishing to contribute a long (40 mins) or short (20 mins) paper on a relevant topic of their choice should contact the organizers before January 15. 2004. A title and an abstract (not exceeding 400 words) would be expected by February 15.
For more information on this meeting or the Whitehead Psychology Nexus is here or here or finally here. Or contact directly one of the organizers by email:
Jason W. Brown
Maria Pachalska
Michel Weber (12/03)
The purpose of the conference is not only to promote further awareness of Whiteheadian process thought in Korea, but also to reflect together on ways in which Whiteheadian process thought can make some contribution to the intercultural dialogue between East Asia and the West.
The conference will consist of two events. The main event will be held in Seoul and Daejun. It comprises a combination of invited lectures and paper-and-discussion sections. The other event will be held at Keimyung University, which is located in Daegu. The event at Keimyung University will consist not only of academic sessions on Korean Studies and Process Thought but also of cultural performance (e.g., presenting traditional Korean folk dance). And, a guided tour for viewing Korea’s ancient culture will be arranged.
Those who want to present a paper in the conference are expected to write it in relation to the following topics. (Each section has two section-coordinators):
Sections (International Coordinator / Korean Coordinator)
Whitehead and Buddhism (Ryusei Takeda, Japan/Sung Taek Cho, Korea)
Whitehead and Confucianism (John H. Berthrong, USA/Seung Hwan Lee, Korea)
Whitehead and Korean Studies, (Andrew Sung Park, USA/Sang Yil Kim, Korea)
Whitehead and Philosophy, (Andre Cloots, Belgium/Chang-ok Moon, Korea)
Whitehead and Feminism, (Catherine Keller, USA/Namsoon Kang, Korea)
Process Theology and Christianity (Greg Moses, Australia /Wang Shik Jang, Korea)
Whitehead and Politics and Economy in East Asia, (Ouyang Kang, China/Jangwoo, Lee, Korea)
Whitehead and Education, (Bob Regnier, Canada/In Tak Oh, Korea)
Whitehead and Ecology (Herman Green, USA/Sun Wook Kim, Korea)
Whitehead and Psychology (Franz Riffert, Austria/Chae Young Kim, Korea)
Whitehead and Natural Science (Hank Keeton,Denmark /Byung Tae Yoon, Korea)
All process scholars are invited to join in contributing papers to the conference. The abstract of the papers will be due on November 20, 2003. The final draft of the paper will be submitted by February 20, 2004. The section-coordinator’s task is both to organize the section and to act as a chair during the presentation. This means that he or she controls presentation time (30 minutes) and leads the discussion phase (15minutes) after each presentation. This also includes contacting and/or being contacted by participants, collecting the abstract and the final draft of the papers.
For more information, please contact General Organizers: Wang Shik Jang or Sang Yil Kim.
Wang Shik Jang: e-mail or phone: 02) 394-9843 (Korea)
Sang Yil Kim: e-mail or phone: 02) 504-0691 (Korea)
Or, you can also contact Jinsun Park at the Center for Process Studies:
e-mail or phone: 909)621-5330 (USA), 909) 626-1533 (USA).
Time Schedule (Following is the “unofficial" schedule for the conference):
May 23. 2:00-6:00 Registration and Reception at Keimyung University. Daegu.
May 24-26. Invited Lectures, Academic Sessions and Cultural Performance.
May 27. A Guided Tour to Traditional Cultural Sites in Daegu.
May 28. Academic Sessions at Chungnam University, Daejon
May 29. Academic Sessions in Seoul.
May 30. A Guided Tour in Seoul. (Optional)
The topic of this third scientific meeting is Whitehead's pioneer work in philosophy of Nature: An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Natural Knowledge (CUP, 1st ed. 1919 and 2nd ed. 1925). The contributed papers will be laid out with the help of Enquiry's structure itself:
Part. I : "The Traditions of Science"
Part. II: " The Data of Science"
Part. III: "The Method of Extensive Abstraction"
Part IV: "The Theory of Objects"
The goal will be both to study the work in its own internal coherence and in its relations with The Concept of Nature and The Principle of Relativity.
Participants wishing to contribute a paper (30mins + 15mins discussion) on a relevant topic of their choice should contact the organizers before November 15 2004. Please send a title and an abstract (not exceeding 300 words) with a short CV.
For more information please contact guillaume.durand@humana.univ-nantes.fr. (01/04)
The deadline for submission of abstracts of paper proposals is January 20, 2004. Abstracts are limited to 150 words. Include academic status, institutional affiliation, and e-mail address.
Abstracts and requests for additional information should be sent by e-mail to the U.S. coordinator of the Whitehead and Philosophy section: John W. Lango (11/03)
Keynote Speaker: Professor Samuel Pillsbury
Speaking the Language of Evil
Key Workshop: Graeme Goldsworthy
Evil & Global Demining
Call for Papers
This inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary conference seeks to examine and explore issues surrounding evil and human wickedness. Perspectives are sought from those engaged in the fields of anthropology, criminology, cultural studies, legal studies, literature, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and theology. Perspectives are sought from those working in the caring professions, the media, prison services, politics, psychiatry and other work-related and vocational areas.
Papers, reports, work-in-progress and workshops are invited on issues related to any of the following themes:
The concept and language of ‘evil’ and ‘wickedness’
The nature and sources of evil and human wickedness
Moral intuitions about dreadful crimes
Psychopathic behaviour - mad or bad?
Choice, responsibility, and diminished responsibility
Social and cultural reactions to evil and human wickedness
The portrayal of evil and human wickedness in the media and popular culture
Suffering in literature and film
Individual acts of evil, group violence, holocaust and genocide; obligations of bystanders
Terrorism, war, ethnic cleansing; the evils of terrorism, fear of terrorism, international relations especially with regard to the modern nation state, superpower interventionist strategies, post-war reorganisation following the evils of war
The search for meaning and sense in evil and human wickedness
The nature and tasks of theodicy
Religious understandings of evil and human wickedness
Postmodern approaches to evil and human wickedness
Ecocriticism, evil and suffering
Evil and the use/abuse of technology; evil in cyberspace
Papers will be considered on any related theme. 300 word abstracts should be submitted by Friday 12th December 2003. If an abstract is accepted for the conference, a full draft paper should be submitted by Friday 13th February 2004.
The conference is part of a larger series of ongoing conferences, run under the general banner ‘At the Interface’. It aims to bring together people from different areas and interests to share ideas and explore various discussions which are innovative and exciting. Six themed volumes have and are in the process of being published. All papers selected for and presented at this conference will be published in an ISBN eBook; selected papers accepted for and presented at this conference will also be published in a themed volume.
Proposals should be submitted via e-mail to Dr Rob Fisher. Submissions may be in Word, WordPerfect or RTF format.
Click for information about the project.
Further details about the conference can be found at Wickedness.net. (10/03)
Call for Presentations: Presentations are solicited on the practical spiritual import of Austin Farrer's theology as developed in sermons, devotional books, biblical studies, and theological and philosophical essays. Presentations on the work of such friends of Farrer as Dorothy L. Sayers, Charles Williams, C. S. Lewis, Charles Williams, Eric Mascall, Michael Ramsey, and Basil Mitchell will also be considered.
Part I of the program will be devoted to the critical, scholarly exploration and interpretation of the practical theological dimensions of Farrer's work and that of his friends. Part II of the program will be a 'spiritual life' or 'faith and life' workshop putting Farrer's work and words to work in the life of faith. It will combine devotional presentations with spiritual exercises: reflection, discussion, the labyrinth, music, solitary prayer, and corporate worship. Participants may register for either of the two parts or for both. Part II needs no prior familiarity with Farrer's works and should be valuable for all who seek a deeper spiritual life.
For more information about the program, for information about
accommodations, and to register online visit www.stjamescsf.org
Presentations of both types, thirty minutes or fewer, should be
submitted to:
Edward Henderson
St. James Center for Spiritual Formation
St. James Episcopal Church
P.O. BOX 126
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
or e-mailed to: ehender@lsu.edu. (09/03)
This second international conference open to all follows the successful Developing Philosophy of Management conference at St Anne’s College in summer 2002 which attracted delegates from 20 countries. It will be of special interest to philosophers, management researchers and teachers, consultants and practising managers. We welcome contributions and delegates from all cultures and intellectual traditions.
Organised by Philosophy of Management (formerly Reason in Practice)
Purpose:
Management as a set of ideas, a function and a group has never been more influential or visible and the complexity and impact of its work continues to grow across cultures. Since the 2002 Conference corporate scandals and failures and renewed protests over globalisation have served only to increase concerns at the powers and responsibilities of managers in some sectors and cultures. In this context, philosophical engagement with management theory and practice and the issues managers face has never been more necessary. This Conference will provide an opportunity for theorists and practitioners to present new work in the philosophy of management, engage with philosophical and practical issues in management within and across cultures and experience the power of philosophical skills and methods in practice.
Conference Format:
Plenary sessions with invited leading speakers
Presentations of papers in parallel sessions
Workshops, panel discussions and interviews
Poster presentations
Workshops offering participants the opportunity to experience or observe philosophical processes and techniques in use by managers
Case studies of the application of philosophical thinking and techniques in management practice and management development
Demonstrations of philosophical methods and materials used with managers
Scope:
Practical and theoretical contributions in any of the above formats are invited on any aspect of philosophy of management including:
1. Presuppositions of management theory and practice
2. Concepts employed in management thinking and practice
3. Representations of management and the managerial myths informing management theory and practice
4. Management methodologies
5. The relevance and applicability of philosophical techniques and skills to management education, training and practice
6. The application of philosophical disciplines to issues facing managers
Streams:
In keeping with the conference title we welcome contributions which reflect philosophically on experience and practice, and which explicitly link theory to practice.
We also invite participants to propose collaborative formats for their sessions: eg paper, prepared reply and moderated discussion; contrasting approaches to an issue with papers from theorists and practitioners. Contributors are welcome to propose small panels offering a series of linked papers.
Contributions addressing any of the following themes in this practical spirit will be especially welcome:
1. Philosophy and philosophising in the everyday world of work: its uses for organisations and individuals
2. Notions of criticality in thinking within and about management
3. Ethical issues for organisations and managers as individuals including work, careers, identity and meaning
4. Management education: how can and do philosophy, philosophising and philosophers contribute?
5. Epistemology of management: issues surrounding knowledge, learning, expertise, rationality, emotions, strategic thinking, decision making
6. Political issues in management: corporate governance and responsibilities; stakeholders and shareholders; justice, democracy and representation at work; the applicability of political concepts to managed organisations
7. The history of management ideas, their development and philosophical origins
8. The impact of philosophy and philosophising on management theory, practice and effectiveness
9. Specific philosophers and their contribution - actual or potential - to management theory and practice
10. African, Asian, Indian, Latin American and other non-western philosophical approaches to management
11. Feminist contributions to management theory and practice
12. Understanding and managing processes of change: what can philosophical thinking tell us about why so many management change initiatives fail and why some succeed?
13. Anniversaries:
1979: the first spreadsheet program, VisiCalc, was developed. We invite philosophical treatments of the significance and impacts of this innovation.
1954: publication of Peter Drucker’s The Practice of Management
1904: publication of Joseph Conrad’s Nostromo
We will welcome philosophical contributions relevant to management on any aspect of either book. These could include discussions - critical or supportive - of: content; intellectual origins; style; reception and continuing reputation; influence; relevance and importance to understanding, teaching and practising management in 2004.
Other 25th anniversaries you may care to consider: Three Mile Island; publication of C West Churchman’s The Systems Approach and its Enemies, of Phil Crosby’s Quality Is Free: The Art of Making Quality Certain, and Jean-Francois Lyotard’s The Postmodern Condition: A Report on Knowledge; death of Herbert Marcuse; appointment of Andrew S Grove as Chairman of the Board of Intel Corporation.
Publication:
The official conference publication is Philosophy of Management (formerly Reason in Practice) All papers will be considered for publication in the Journal.
Journal website: www.managementphilosophers.com
Important: Please note that Conference contributions can be accepted only on condition that they have not been published or offered for publication elsewhere and that Philosophy of Management has the right of first refusal to publish them. Submission of a proposal or paper constitutes acceptance of this condition.
Language:
The language of the conference will be English.
To contribute...
Please submit a 500 word proposal plus separate contact details and brief cv to arrive by Friday 21 November
Use email if possible to: Proposals04@managementphilosophers.com
Alternatively, send 3 paper copies to:
Nigel Laurie
Philosophy of Management
74a Station Road East
Oxted
Surrey RH8 0PG
England
The GPSS sabbatical award program offers sixteen year-long grants in full support of excellent original research in the area of science and spirituality by scholars whose permanent residence is in South or East Asia or East or Central Europe. Awards will be made to projects that provide new insight into the varied connections between the spiritual experience of individuals and communities and the dynamic worlds of science and technology.
The program's goal is not only to support innovative and strategically effective research but to identify and support exceptional scholars from previously underrepresented regions in studies of science and spirituality. Outstanding scholars will be awarded full support for one year of study, a supplemental stipend for research travel, materials and supplies, and will participate in an international workshop in Paris or other world capital.
The sixteen recipients of this award will be eligible for significant supplemental funds to support creative ancillary programs, library acquisitions, and scholarly gatherings in their regions. Awardees will also develop proposals for large-scale regional initiatives that build on their year-long research projects and regional networks.
The Global Perspectives program aims to reach top-level scholars, research groups and institutions throughout our target regions. These major grants will recognize outstanding scholarship, unique promise and excellent communication of research results. Awardees will be expected to work in an open manner with full peer review and extensive scholarly contact with the community of scientists, technologists and religious scholars. Their results will be published and presented to regional and Western audiences both in their own languages and in English.
The Global Perspectives program is led by Dr. Pranab Das: Principal Investigator and Program Director, Tom Mackenzie: Associate Director and Program Manager, Jean Staune: Managing Director and Senior Advisor and Dr. Philip Clayton: Senior Advisor.
For further information, please contact Dr. Das or Mr Mackenzie (12/03)
The goal of the new program, "Dialogues Concerning Science and
Natural Religion," is to promote dialogue between science and
religion using process thought as a bridge between the two fields.
Process thought has been extensively used both in the interpretation
of science (Birch, Stapp, Waddington, etc.) and in the field of
religion (Cobb, Griffin, Suchocki,
etc.) It has also served as a tool for linking the two fields, most
notably in the work of the founder of the contemporary science /
religion dialogue, Ian Barbour, and also in the work of John Haught,
Frederick Ferre, Nancy Howell, and others. This program will both
advance that discussion and open up the discussion to a wider
audience.
Funded by the Metanexus Institute and matching grants from the Helios
Foundation, the program will provide one free public conference and
at least two additional public seminars each year, touching on topics
such as quantum physics, contemporary cosmology, and biological
evolution and purpose.(08/03 courtesy of Process-Announce)
David Ray Griffin is highly regarded as a process philosopher and theologian, but here explores the series of strange events and actions surrounding the tragic events of 9/11. Essentially a call for further investigation, he draws on a wide range of sources to raise questions that hitherto have remained both unasked and unanswered. In short he questions whether 9/11 was as unavoidable as we've been led to believe.
For further information and ordering details go to Interlink Publishing. UK pre-ordering info . (01/04)
Daniel Athearn is well known in process philosophy circles, and here argues that physics is destined to enter a new era marked by an enlarged conception of physical knowledge. This is not a matter of future discoveries, but has to do with how scientific thought responds over time to what is known today. In the new era a genuinely explanatory dimension is restored to physical science which in the current era of thought is quietly abandoned as archaic.
The current view is that for a certain class of phenomena, physical explanations in the sense of descriptions of underlying causal processes are no longer possible. It is assumed that the general demise of classical materialistic causal models (such as the theory of ether as an all-pervading material medium of light propagation) consigns this kind of theorizing to history. Athearn accepts the breakdown of classical causal models, but not the inference that causal explanation itself is outmoded. Instead, he claims that the demise of classical assumptions opens the door on a prospect of thorough causal-physical intelligibility such as was never foreseeable within the classical worldview.
Written with the inquisitive and critically- minded layperson in mind, the book describes findings across the major facets of contemporary physics as all pointing to the same conclusion about the nature of physical reality.
To purchase or download an extract go to Universal Publishers. (01/04)
This stunning monograph on the art of Brion Gysin is lavishly illustrated with almost 200 colour reproductions of his art. Gysin of course is best known for his collaborations with William Burroughs and for the invention of the dreamachine. Rarely though has his art been so extensively brought to attention, from early surrealist work to his later calligraphic and op art presentations. Gysin wrote that literature is 50 years behind painting when he introduced the cut-up to the world. And now at last the world of art is catching up with Brion Gysin.
The accompanying texts include contributions by Gregory Corso, Felicity Mason, William Burroughs, and John Geiger. A wealth of material for fans of dreamachines and permutations as well.
Recommended? Definitely. Buy this book! (12/03)
Whitehead claimed that "to sustain a civilization with the intensity of its
first ardour requires more than learning. Adventure is essential, namely,
the search for new perfections". This "search for new contrasts" between
philosophy and psychology is the first publication of the Whitehead
Psychology Nexus. It is dedicated to the cross-examination of Alfred North
Whitehead's "organic" or "process" philosophy and the various facets of
contemporary psychological research and debate. The editors have gathered
two types of provocative communications by prominent international
scholars: on the one hand, discussions of the present state of affairs in
psychology; and, on the other hand, critical studies of the relevance of
the imaginative generalizations of Whitehead for psychology and/or of the
impact of contemporary psychology on Whitehead's system of thought.
A. N. Whitehead's extensive and impressive philosophical work planted seeds that came into harvest only decades after his death and sometimes even in fields that he himself did not extensively cultivate. The philosophy of the mental sciences (broadly construed) is an example of this. As this collection demonstrates in impressive detail, Whiteheadian ideas and theories can be pressed into useful service to advance our understanding of a wide variety of uses in this area. The twenty papers that comprise this volume deal in this way with a wide variety of issues in neurophysiology, psychology,
psychotherapy, and the philosophy of mind. All of them are of a high level of insight and interest and they come here to give a striking demonstration of the scope and fertility of Whiteheadian ideas throughout this wide spectrum of important issues. In reading this book, students of Whitehead will be fascinated by those applications of his thought and practitioners of the mental sciences will be impressed by the relevance and fertility of the work of this great twentieth century philosopher.
Contributors include:
The Editors: Franz G. Riffert and Michel Weber co-ordinate the Whitehead Psychology Nexus.
For further details, see www.isp.ucl.ac.be/staff/weber (11/03)
CONTENTS
PART II: PROCESS PHILOSOPHY AND ISSUES IN ANALYTIC METAPHYSICS
More info from SUNY.
This is an extraordinary and important book about one of the key artists of our times. The contributors provide both historical background and extensive analysis. The central text, by Julie Wilson, delves deep into the psyche of the artist and explores the reasons behind the life-work of Genesis P-Orridge. Paul Cecil provides a process-metaphysical take on 'art as agent', while Douglas Rushkoff, Carl Abrahamsson and others examine P-Orridge's mail-art, music and performance. 10/02
A rare and extreme opportunity to read the extraordinary method, theory and insight into the genius of Genesis P-Orridge. - Karen Finley, performance artist/writer
Out now. To order in the UK go to Amazon UK.
To order in the USA go to Amazon US.
"Absolutely, unequivocally wonderful histoire. Fascinating. If I had a Dream Machine now I'd just sit all day with closed or open eyes in front of it." Leila Hadley
"For the first time, out of a kaleidoscopic cyclone, a blizzard of revolutionary scientific information and ultra-visionary creation, John Geiger has cut-up and exposed the last remaining and most significant creative and conceptual exploration of consciousness." Genesis P-Orridge
Having now had the chance to read this, I'm happy to report that this is essential reading for anyone interested in the Dreamachine. John Geiger has produced a wonderfully enjoyable excursion through 'flicker', with much new information. Distribution in USA and UK is imminent, I'm told. (Paul)
Out now! Currently only available in Canada. UK and USA distribution info will be listed as soon as available. Updated 01/03
In Painting the Mental Continuum: Perception and Meaning in the Making, philosopher, artist and architect Herb Greene presents a powerful new analysis of cognitive and creative processes. Basing his ideas on the writings of Alfred North Whitehead, and the work of contemporary scientists such as George Lakoff, Mark Johnson, Antonio Damasio and Edward O. Wilson, Greene explores how we derive meaning, emotion and impact from works of art, and, by extension, from the world around us.
Greene's work represents a groundbreaking exploration of Whitehead's ideas on perception and visual interpretation, demonstrating how recent discoveries in the fields of neurobiology confirm the validity of Whitehead's insights. Bridging the gap between esthetic theory and the enjoyment of art, it includes a careful analysis of more than seventy paintings and photographs, reproduced in full color, including ten by Jan Vermeer. Painting the Mental Continuum embraces a wealth of fresh insights that will guide readers, specialist and non-specialist alike, as they explore the intersection of art, philosophy, and cognitive science.
HERB GREENE is Professor Emeritus, University of Kentucky, and the author of Building to Last: Architecture as Ongoing Art and Mind and Image: An Essay on Art and Architecture.
"[Whitehead's] followers have believed that his work can illuminate artistic creation and appreciation, yet the use of Whitehead's thought in the interpretation of art has been quite limited. In Painting the Mental Continuum, Herb Greene steps into this void and fills it brilliantly."
Dorothy Emmet, Notes on Whitehead's Harvard Lectures, 1928-29
Alfred North Whitehead, The Analysis of Process [unpublished manuscript]
Book Reviews, by Helmut Maaßen and Michel Weber (06/03)
Forthcoming
Featuring 10 Feature Films, 14 short subjects and a documentary, including:
Plus "Why Whitehead?" seminars with John Cobb jr., Marjorie Suchocki and James Wall.
For full details visit the Festival site (10/03)
Chris Carter, Peter Christopherson, Genesis P-Orridge and Cosey Fanni Tutti
will briefly regroup to present RE~TG, a weekend of music, art, film & performance
culminating in an exclusive set by THROBBING GRISTLE.
The location will be Pontin's Holiday Resort, Camber Sands, near Rye, England.
RE~TG will take place on 14th -16th May 2004.
In addition, many celebrated Industrial Music performers will be performing, including:
For full details visit the Official RE~TG website (11/03)
Exhibition extended: attendance by arrangement only. Please call gallery direct.
An exhibition of selected artistic processes and a visual jigsaw of ideals, spanning P-Orridge's work from the 1970s to the present. Works include a photographic series of COUM actions, the original tampon boxes from the ICA 'Prostitution' show; recent photographic work, sculpture and a section featuring P-Orridge's current transformation in the 'WE ARE BUT ONE' project.
New and Forthcoming Books
The New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions about the Bush Administration and 9/11 
David Ray Griffin
Interlink Publishing
ISBN 1-56656-552-9
Daniel Athearn
Universal Publishers/uPUBLISH.com (2003)
ISBN: 1581125658
Edited by José Férez Kuri 
Thames and Hudson 2003
ISBN: 0-500-28438-5
Author/Editor: Riffert, Franz G. / Weber, Michel (eds.)
ISBN, binding: 3-631-39089-0, pb.
444 pp
This first volume in the "Whitehead Psychology Nexus Studies" has just been
published by Lang.
Nicholas Rescher, Professor of Philosophy, University of Pittsburgh
F. Riffert, M. Weber, J. Cobb, J. Brown, P. Farleigh, D. Galin and many others.
PART I: OVERVIEWS
1. Introduction: On the Interface of Analytic and Process Philosophy /
George W. Shields
2. The Promise of Process Philosophy/ Nicholas Rescher
3. Whitehead and Wittgenstein/ George R. Lucas Jr.
4. Disanalogies Between Space and Time/ Richard M. Gale
5. Relational Particulars and Whitehead's Metaphysics/ John W. Lango
6. Whitehead and the Analysis of the Propositional Function/ James
Bradley
7. Quine and Whitehead/ Leemon McHenry
8. Response to Leemon McHenry/ W. V. O. Quine
9. De Re Modality and the Ontological Argument/ George L. Goodwin
10. The Second Epistemic Way/ Billy Joe Lucas
11. The Logic of Future Contingents/ George W. Shields and Donald W.
Viney
The complete story of Genesis P-Orridge's art from COUM to Now, PBF contains hundreds of images, many in full colour. Plus a series of writings from contributors including Carl Abrahamsson, Doug Rushkoff, Richard Metzger, Bengala, Carol Tessitore, Julie Wilson, Paul Cecil, and of course Genesis himself. 
Further information received from the publishers, June 2003:
- John B. Cobb, Jr., Co-Founder, Center for Process Studies
Volume I
In Memoriam
Dorothy Emmet (1904-2000)
Ed. by Helmut Maaßen
ISBN 3-8330-0512-2
Edited by James Bradley, Stephen Gardner, Helmut Maaßen and Peter Norman
Edited by Helmut Maaßen
Volume II
Contemporary Readings of James' Varieties
Ed. by Felicitas Kraemer
Harald Atmanspacher, Transitive States and Mental / Cognitive Instabilities
Ramón del Castillo, The Glass Prison: Emerson's and James's religion of the
individual
Sergio Franzese, Is religious experience the experience of something?
'Truth', belief and 'overbelief' in James's VRE
Mathias Girel, Laws of nature in James and 1900 French Philosophy
Felicitas Kraemer, The 'Gauntlet of Hypotheses' in William James's VRE
Jaime Nubiola & Isazkun Martínez, Unamuno's Reading of The Varieties and
its context
Majeda Omar, Science as a Religious Experience:The James-Kuhn Perspective
Michel Weber, James' Mystical Body (06/03)
Events
Claremont School of Theology
Gaz Bar Blues (Canada, winner of Ecumenical Prize and special Grand Prize, at the Montreal Film Festival)
Dirty Pretty Things (England)
Whale Rider (New Zealand)
Once Were Warriors (New Zealand)
The General (USA)
Goldrush (USA)
"A Celebration of Industrial Musics in the 21st Century"
Carter Tutti
Coil
Thee Majesty
Lydia Lunch
Merzbow
Cyclobe
People Like Us
(The Lives and Art of Genesis P-Orridge)
expanded polaroids and objects 1973-2003
A22 Gallery
22 Laystall Street
London
EC1R 4PA
Tel: 020 7837 2101
This major exhibition covering the extraordinary work of this visual artist, writer and major pioneer of industrial music is well worth a visit. His recently published book 'Painful but Fabulous' will be available at the show.