Category: Workshops / Conferences / Schools
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Futures of Philosophizing: On the Transformation of the Philosophy Curriculum (Workshop)
In an era marked by intensified global interconnectivity, technological transformation, and resurgent political polarizations, the role and responsibility of philosophy – and philosophy education – require urgent rethinking. Philosophy, as both a discipline and a pedagogical practice, is undergoing profound questioning regarding its relevance, accessibility, and epistemological foundations. What does it mean to philosophize in a world that is simultaneously global and…
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Korean Confucianism as Philosophy? (International Workshop)
In the search for a “Korean philosophy,” Korean Neo-Confucianism has often been regarded as the crown prince. The highly complex metaphysical debate on Li–Ki (Li–Qi), as well as the theory of emotions in the so-called Four–Seven Debate, appeared to correspond exactly to the theoretical character of a European standard. How can this historically grown interpretive framework be rethought and…
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Yoga, Phenomenology and the Lived Body (Summer Academy for Asian Philosophy and Aesthetics)
The Summer Academy for Asian Philosophy and Aesthetics is organized annually by the Institute of Philosophy at Hildesheim University. This year, the Summer Academy will explore the intersection of Yoga, Phenomenology, and the Lived Body. This intensive seminar invites participants to engage concretely with the embodied dimensions of yoga practice, while simultaneously approaching them through the lens…
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Restitution der Würde? Human Remains – Kolonialismus – Menschlichkeit (Workshop)
The interdisciplinary workshop “Restitution der Würde? Human Remains – Kolonialismus – Menschlichkeit” at the Arnold-Bergstraesser-Institut brought together scholars from diverse fields to examine the colonial legacy of anthropological collections and the ethical, political, and philosophical implications of the restitution of human remains. The workshop was organized by a project of the same name under the…
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The Mozambican School of Philosophy (Workshop)
“Philosophizing in Lusophone Africa” is a series of events which focus on doing philosophy in African countries adopting Portuguese as their official language. Language influences how people do philosophy, its themes, concerns and quests. This series aims to foster dialogue among people of different philosophy traditions who use Portuguese as language of expression. It approaches…
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The Art and Philosophical Significance of Storytelling (Summer School 2025)
Storytelling has played a crucial role in philosophy and the articulation of philosophical perspectives from the beginning. Philosophers have used various forms of stories to express and communicate their ideas, these include narrative models such as dialogues and other forms of conversation, exemplary life stories, soliloquies and meditations, as well as short stories, anecdotes, parables,…
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Fujairah Winter School in Intercultural Philosophy
The first edition of the Fujairah Winter School in Intercultural Philosophy, held at the Philosophy House in Fujairah (UAE) from February 14 to 20, 2025, brought together scholars and students from diverse cultural backgrounds to engage in intensive academic dialogue on the challenges and opportunities of intercultural philosophizing. The Winter School was jointly organized by the Philosophy…
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Places of African Philosophies Workshop
The multifaceted landscape of contemporary African philosophies represents diverse viewpoints on the nature, origin, characteristics and history of philosophies that can be categorized as African. This lively discourse reflects the rich linguistic and cultural context of philosophical inquiry in Africa, with scholars offering varied perspectives on the ongoing conversation. While Paulin Hountondji defines African philosophy…
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League of African Women Philosophers: First Anniversary Conference 2025
League of African Women PhilosophersFirst Anniversary Conference 2025 January 24–25, 2025Online via Zoom Keynote Speakers Program Organization Dr. Abosede Priscilla Ipadeolaipadeola[at]uni-hildesheim.de https://leagueofafricanwomenphilosophers.org/
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International Conference on Therapeutic Philosophy in Global Perspectives (TPGP)
The first International Conference on Therapeutic Philosophy in Global Perspectives, organized in cooperation with the Institut für Philosophie of the University of Hildesheim and the Munich School of Philosophy is meant to mark the inauguration of the MCTP and to become a biennial event for international scholars and practitioners of philosophy to meet, reflect on,…