The international workshop “Places of African Philosophies” will be an occasion to address African philosophies in a pluralistic topical and topological dimension. Rather than attempting to provide a response to the question “What is African philosophy?”, we invite African scholars and scholars of African philosophy to reflect on where these philosophies arise, flourish and evolve. This is in line with Bruce Janz’ proposition of a “philosophy-in-place” which begins from the places in which philosophical concepts have value and meaning (Philosophy in an African Place).

Places of African Philosophies

International Workshop | March 18–22, 2025 | Hildesheim University

For thousands of years, storytelling has remained an integral part of human evolution, helping to make sense of our existence and environment. Stories have been told to educe deep and compelling effects for various purposes. Generally, people tell stories to persuade, convince, convict, exonerate, justify, comfort, clarify, or evaluate. Storytelling is furthermore a strong pedagogical tool that humans have employed for didactic purposes throughout the ages. So, what is the connection between storytelling and philosophy?

The Art and Philosophical
Significance of Storytelling

Summer School 2025 | August 25-29, 2025
Call for Participants

Skeptical Philosophy and Its Contemporary Implications

Research Talk with Lars Leeten

The GloPhi Center for Advanced Studies recently hosted a Research Talk with Dr. Lars Leeten, who explored the intellectual and practical significance of skeptical philosophy based on his recent lecture on “Skeptical Philosophizing.” His presentation examined skepticism’s historical roots, contemporary applications, and its role in shaping philosophical inquiry, education, and political thought.

Lecture Series 2024/25

What is Philosophy?
A Critical Polylogue with Philosophers from Africa

What is philosophy? Reflection on the nature of philosophizing has occupied philosophers from the very beginning. In the European tradition alone, we have divergent ideas and understandings of what philosophizing is. But how must the existing perspectives on what philosophy is be supplemented and critically reconsidered if we include concepts of philosophizing from other cultures and regions – for example from Africa, Asia or Latin America? How can we succeed today in clarifying and discussing concepts of philosophy in a global context?