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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) -- The Department of Philosophy at the University of California, Riverside is sponsoring a conference in honor of the publication of UCR Professor of Philosophy Gary Watson's book "Agency and Answerability" (Oxford University Press).

The conference runs from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in room 1500 of the Humanities and Social Sciences building. It is free and open to the public, although parking on campus costs $5 per day.

"We are looking forward to a very lively and stimulating conference, said John Martin Fischer, professor of philosophy and conference organizer. “Gary Watson has brought great distinction to our department, and it will be fun to celebrate his achievement."

Speakers include Michael Bratman of Stanford University and Stephen Darwall of the University of Michigan. Also participating will be: Harry Frankfurt, Princeton (emeritus); Barbara Herman, UCLA; Dana Nelkin, UC San Diego; Alfred Mele, Florida State University, and Manuel Vargas, University of San Francisco.

The conference is sponsored by the UCR Department of Philosophy and also the
Center for Ideas and Society. Contact: Janet Mauren in the Philosophy Department, Janet.Mauren@ucr.edu.

The University of California, Riverside (www.ucr.edu) is a doctoral research university, a living laboratory for groundbreaking exploration of issues critical to Inland Southern California, the state and communities around the world. Reflecting California's diverse culture, UCR's enrollment has exceeded 21,000 students. The campus opened a medical school in 2013 and has reached the heart of the Coachella Valley by way of the UCR Palm Desert Center. The campus has an annual statewide economic impact of more than $1 billion.

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