Invitation to an International Conference

Community and Tradition in Global Times

Kiev, Ukraine                                              June 19, 2020

Skovoroda`s Institute of Philosophy, Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences

Theme

Globalization is a complex and ambiguous process. It leads to the convergence of social and economic processes and the formation of international institutions. It also increases the interdependence among countries as well as opening up new opportunities and prospects. However, there are some tensions between the logic of liberal economic institutions and democratic practices, on the one hand, and the established forms of social interaction with particular traditions and values, on the other. This situation generates many theoretical and practical problems and tasks. Hence, it is impossible for us in these contemporary times to live "as before." Social, political and economic stabilities depend on our ability adequately to respond to the challenges of these global times. In turn, our ability is to be able to learn and to be open to dialogue and reciprocal understanding.

Community and tradition are the main subjects in the process of globalization, and hence the center of our attention today. The following topics are major concerns from philosophical, social, political science and related perspectives for this conference. Nevertheless, other proposals and approaches are also welcome:

Is tradition an obstacle to globalization? Or, on the contrary, do tradition and culture have answers to the problems of the modern world?

What is the fate of national communities in global times?

How are the borders and boundaries between communities determined in the current global times?

How is the global order possible and what is the fate of nation-states?

How do environmental issues force transformation in modern society?

How is it possible to have a moral consensus in a situation of social diversity?

What kind of threat is posed to the values of freedom, justice and humanism by globalization?

Abstract

If you are interested in participation, please send 300-500 words abstract of your paper presentation and a short bio (150-250 words) to globaltimes2020@gmail.com. The deadline for abstracts is 15th of April 2020.

Logistics

There is no registration fee. All travel expenses and hotel costs will be covered by the participants (or their home institutions).

Contact

Denys Kiryukhin & Svitlana Shcherbak

Skovoroda's Institute of Philosophy

Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences

Kiev, Ukraine

globaltimes2020@gmail.com