Prazo para entrega de propostas de comunicação: 31 de Janeiro de 2020
Data de realização da conferência: 14 a 17 de Dezembro de 2020

The Centre for Classical Studies of the School of Arts and Humanities of the University of Lisbon is organizing an International Conference on Seneca to promote and encourage a critical reflection on the permanence of themes, values, perspectives and representations of Seneca's works in Western literature and culture.

The Conference will take place between 14-17 December 2020, and, through the interdisciplinary debate of the contribution given by the experiences of researchers from different fields of study, it aims:
- to think of how Seneca became one of the most prominent figures in Western culture;
- to consider, examine and reflect on our current knowledge about Seneca, his life and works;
- to explore new study angles and what remains to be said about Seneca in the Twenty-First Century, in light of the renewed interest shown in his works.

Confirmed Keynote Speakers
António Pedro Mesquita (University of Lisbon)
Alessandro Schiesaro (University of Manchester)
Catharine Edwards (University of London)
Gareth David Williams (Columbia University)
Chiara Torre (University of Milan)
Gottfried Mader (University of London)
Jesús Luque Moreno (University of Granada)
José Pedro Serra (University of Lisbon)
Martha Nussbaum (University of Chicago)
Paulo Sérgio Ferreira (University of Coimbra)

Abstracts
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following:
– Seneca and Corduba
– Seneca and Roma
– Seneca and politics
– Seneca and philosophy
– Seneca and literature
– Seneca and religion
– Seneca and myth^

The Conference will include plenary lectures by Keynote Speakers and thematic sessions for registered delegates.
The working language is English.

We welcome:
- individual proposals for a 20-minute paper (up to 250 words);
- joint proposals for thematic panels consisting of 3 papers (up to 250 words per paper).
Please include the following information in your proposal:
- the full title of your paper/of your panel and respective papers;
- abstract (up to 250 words per paper);
- a short biographical note (up to 100 words).
All paper proposals will be peer-reviewed.
• Deadline for proposals: January 31, 2020
• Notification of acceptance: March 15, 2020
• Please submit your proposal by e-mail: seneca2020.ic@gmail.com

Registration
- Registration fee: 140 Euros
- Masters or PhD candidates fee: 90 Euros
- Attendees fee: 25 Euros
• Deadline for the registration payment: April 30, 2020.
The registration fees include refreshments during coffee breaks, Conference materials and certificate of attendance.
All speakers are responsible for their own travel arrangements and accommodation. Relevant information about Lisbon and hotels will be provided in due course.

Organizing Committee (University of Lisbon)
Ricardo Duarte
Cristina Pimentel
Nuno Simões Rodrigues
Maria Luísa Resende
Rui Carlos Fonseca

Scientific Committee
Alessandro Schiesaro (University of Manchester)
António Pedro Mesquita (University of Lisbon)
Catharine Edwards (University of Cambridge)
Chiara Torre (University of Milan)
Cristina Pimentel (University of Lisbon)
Cristina Santos Pinheiro (University of Madeira)
Gareth David Williams (Columbia University)
Jesús Luque Moreno (University of Granada)
José Pedro Serra (University of Lisbon)
Nuno Simões Rodrigues (University of Lisbon)
Paulo Sérgio Ferreira (University of Coimbra)
Ricardo Duarte (University of Lisbon)