The 8th International Philosophical Dialogue “East–West” Successfully Held
The 14th International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue: EAST-WEST” has commenced at ISU in Bitola
10 June 2023
On 6 and 7 December 2023, the 8th International Philosophical Dialogue “East–West” was held, organized by the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MANU), the International Slavic University, the Faculty of Philosophy at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, and the Philosophical Society of Macedonia.
The main theme of the 8th International Philosophical Dialogue “East–West” was “Philosophy and Global Problems.” The event was held online and brought together 15 philosophers and researchers from seven countries: Romania, Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United States, Greece, and North Macedonia.
The International Philosophical Dialogue “East–West” was first held in 2015, when the inaugural three-day symposium on “Science and Religion” was organized at the initiative of British philosopher Stephen Priest.
Over the following years, the dialogue explored a variety of philosophical themes, including:
- “Law Between Politics and Ethics” (2016)
- “Philosophy of Education & Philosophy in Education” (2017)
- “Bioethics at the Crossroads” (2018)
- “The Crisis of the Idea of Europe” (2019)
- “Philosophy of Memory” (2021)
- “The Legacy of Ancient Philosophy as a Bridge Between East and West” (2022)
The International Philosophical Dialogue “East–West” continues to serve as a platform for international academic exchange, encouraging philosophical discussion and collaboration on important contemporary challenges.
