This inaugural conference explored the intersections between transgender studies and philosophy by bringing philosophical reflections to bear on trans* experience, representation, identity, and politics. Papers that engaged a variety of issues or topics, including but not limited to trans* embodiment, ethical concerns specific to trans* persons, the relationship between transgender studies and feminist philosophy, and how classical philosophical frameworks might elucidate aspects of trans* experience. Through these reflections, we also interrogated our understanding and practice of inclusivity in academia. Considering the attention given to the status of women in philosophy in more recent years, we were particularly interested in addressing the practices, content, and implicit biases of philosophy with regard to non-conforming genders and non-cisgender bodies.

Keynote Speakers: Talia Mae Bettcher and C. Riley Snorton

Download the 2016 Trans* Experience in Philosophy Conference Program.