XXII WORLD CONGRESS OF PHILOSOPHY

Main Theme: RETHINKING PHILOSOPHY TODAY

The World Congresses of Philosophy are organized every five years by the International Federation of Philosophical Societies in collaboration with one of its member societies, which assumes responsibility for the organization of the Congress.

The XXII World Congress of Philosophy will be held from July 30 through August 5 in Seoul under the auspieces of the Korean Philosophical Association. It has several aims, which are to be understood as complementary.

To call attention to the importance of philosophcial reflection on philosophy itself, especially critical reflection on the diverse forms taken by contemporary philosophy and the history of philosophy.

To reflect on the tasks and functions of philosophy in the contemporary world, taking account of the contributions, expectations, and gaps in philosophical awareness that are associated with other disciplines such as the natural and humane sciences, with political, religious, social, economic, financial, technological, etc. activities, as well as with diverse cultures and traditions.

The first Congress to be held in Asia, the Seoul Congress presents a clear invitation to rethink the nature, roles, and responsibilities of philosophy and of philosophers in the age of globalization. It is committed to paying heed to the problems, conflicts, inequalities, and injustices connected with the development of a planetary civilization that is at once multiculural and techno-scientific.

The main theme of the Congress will be developed, according to the tradition of the World Congress, in the following four plenary sessions and five symposia.



PLENARY SESSIONS

1. Rethinking Moral, Social and Political Philosophy: Democracy, Justice and Global Responsibility

2. Rethinking Metaphysics and Aesthetics: Reality, Beauty and the Meaning of Life

3. Rethinking Epistemology, Philosophy of Science and Technology: Knowledge and Culture

4. Rethinking History of Philosophy and Comparative Philosophy: Traditions, Critique and Dialogue



SYMPOSIA

1. Conflict and Tolerance

2. Globalization and Cosmopolitanism

3. Bioethics, Environmental Ethics and Future Generations

4. Tradition, Modernity and Post-modernity: Eastern and Western Perspectives

5. Philosophy in Korea



SECTIONS FOR CONTRIBUTED PAPERS

Aesthetics and Philosophy of Arts
Ancient Philosophy
Applied Ethics
Approaches to Philosophy
Bioethics and Medical Ethics
Buddhist Philosophy
Business Ethics
Comparative Philosophy
Confucian Philosophy
Ethics
Human Rights
Images and Symbols
Logic and Philosophy of Logic
Medieval Philosophy
Metaphysics
Modern Philosophy
Ontology
Persons and Identity
Phenomenology
Philosophical Anthropology
Philosophical Hermeneutics
Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Philosophy of Communication and Information
Philosophy and Economics
Philosophy and Environment
Philosophy and Future Generations
Philosophy and Gender
Philosophy and Literature
Philosophy for Children
Philosophy in Africa: Contemporary Issues
Philosophy in Asia and the Pacific: Contemporary Issues
Philosophy in Europe: Contemporary Issues
Philosophy in Latin America: Contemporary Issues
Philosophy in North America: Contemporary Issues
Philosophy of Action
Philosophy of Culture
Philosophy of Education
Philosophy of History
Philosophy of Language
Philosophy of Law
Philosophy of Mathematics
Philosophy of Mind
Philosophy of Natural Sciences
Philosophy of Nature
Philosophy of Religion
Philosophy of Social Sciences
Philosophy of Sport
Philosophy of Technology
Philosophy of Values
Social and Political Philosophy
Taoist Philosophy
Teaching Philosophy
Theory of Knowledge
Time and Memory


SUBMISSION OF PAPERS

Submit both (a) two paper copies of approximately 6 pages (1800 words) typewritten and double-spaced, with 1.5cm margins on all sides of the text, accompanied by a 10-20 line abstract, and (b) an electronic version, either on disk or as an attachment to an e-mail message. Both should be addressed to the Korean Organizing Committee and should include an indication, prominently displayed, of the section for which the contributed paper is intended and of the language in which it has been written.

The International Program Committee reserves the right to accept or not accept papers on the basis of criteria of quality. Only papers of a philosophical nature will be considered for inclusion in the program.



IMPORTANT DATES

June 1, 2007 is the deadline for the receipt of contributed papers and for proposals for round-tables and poster sessions. Papers and proposals received after this deadline, but before January 1, 2008 may be accepted, if space is still available.

Send papers and proposals for round-table and poster sessions to the Korean Organizing Committee



XXII WORLD CONGRESS OF PHILOSOPHY WEBPAGE

www.wcp2008.or.kr



REGISTRATION, ACCOMMODATION, AND BOOK EXHIBITION

Registration

* $175 for early registration prior to June 1, 2007
* $200 for registration prior to January 1, 2008
* $225 for registration after January 1, 2008
* $100 for accompanying person
* $80 for students

Accommodation and Flights: to be announced later

Book Exhibition: to be announced later



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Jinho Kang
Assistant Professor
Department of Philosophy
Seoul National University
Associate Secretary General, Korean Organizing Committee