Workshops, Schools, and Conferences
We regularly organize international workshops, thematic conferences, and academic schools that promote global exchange in philosophy. Each event focuses on specific philosophical traditions and emerging research areas—from African and Asian thought to decolonial and intercultural methodologies. By connecting scholars across continents, these initiatives contribute to building a more inclusive and dialogical global philosophy.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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Philosophies of Africa and the Ueberweg History of Philosophy Workshop, December 4–6, 2024 The workshop “Philosophies of Africa and the Ueberweg History of Philosophy” was an in-depth and collaborative effort […]