XX International Conferences on Political Philosophy

2024-09-27

XX International Conferences on Political Philosophy

Politics and Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

 

 

Organizer: Internacional Research Group «Crisis of Practical Reason»

Date: March 20-21, 2025

Local: Faculty of Philosophy, University of Barcelona

Contact: astrolabio.journal@ub.edu

 

 

Introduction

Since 2004, the International Conferences on Political Philosophy have been an annual event, closely linked to the ongoing projects of the International Research Group «Crisis of Practical Reason», recognized as a Consolidated Research Group by the Generalitat of Catalonia since 2005. Over the course of nineteen editions, this event has become a significant moment for the academic community, promoting the recognition and impact of the University of Barcelona’s Faculty and Department of Philosophy within the social sciences and humanities.

 

The XX International Conferences on Political Philosophy, scheduled to occur on March 20-21, 2025, will explore Politics and Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, reflecting on the profound changes AI brings to political practices and human existence, including issues of authoritarianism, post-truth, populism and other possible consequences.

 

The event will also honor the important contributions of two key philosophical figures: Professors Emeritus Dr. José Manuel Bermudo and Dr. Norbert Bilbeny.

 

Call for Working Groups

We invite proposals for Working Groups for the XX International Conferences on Political Philosophy. The objective is to promote in-depth collaborative discussions on topics related to the Conferences’ central theme: Politics and Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. After the acceptance of the Working Groups, we will open a call for papers for the academic community.

Guidelines for Working Group Proposals:

  1. Themes:
    Considering the need and potential for an interdisciplinary and transversal event, we welcome open proposals that surround the field of Political Philosophy but not limited to it. However, we encourage that the working groups may focus on themes such as:
    • Digital sovereignty and State challenges in the Age of AI.
    • Classical Concepts of Political Philosophy Challenged in the Age of Social Media
    • The impact of AI on democratic processes.
    • Ethical challenges in AI deployment: control, privacy, and surveillance.
    • Posthumanism and the evolving nature of humanity in AI-driven societies.
    • Political and social consequences of accelerated technological development.
    • New forms of social control and resistance in the digital age.
    • Comparative studies on the political use of AI in authoritarian and democratic contexts.

 

  1. Submission Requirements:
    • Title of the Working Group.
    • A brief description (300-500 words) outlining the group’s focus, objectives, and how it relates to the overall Conferences theme.
    • List of proposers: Include names and institutional affiliations (The Working Group should preferably be proposed by at least two PhD professors from at least two different institutions).
    • Format: Specify if the session will be in-person, online or hybrid.

 

  1. Duration and Format: Working groups will be allocated a 2-hour session during the event, with time for paper presentations and open discussion. Sessions may be held in English, Spanish, Catalan or Portuguese, and must be open to the public.

 

  1. Selection Process: All submissions will be peer-reviewed by two members of the Organizing Committee. Selection criteria include the thematic alignment with the Conferences and the potential for significant academic exchange.

 

Submission Deadline: Proposals must be submitted by December 01, 2024, via the follow link: https://linktr.ee/crisisdelarazonpractica.ub