World Congress of Philosophy
The World Congress of Philosophy is a global meeting of philosophers held every five years under the auspices of the International Federation of Philosophical Societies (FISP). First organized in 1900, these meetings have been held regularly since 1948. They focus philosophical knowledge on global problems, promote philosophical education, and encourage the development of professional relations between philosophers of all countries.
Past World Congresses
- 25th World Congress of PhilosophyRome, Italy — August 1–8, 2024
- 24th World Congress of PhilosophyBeijing, China — August 13–20, 2018
- 23rd World Congress of PhilosophyAthens, Greece — August 4–10, 2013
- 22nd World Congress of PhilosophySeoul, Korea — July 30–August 5, 2008
- 21st World Congress of PhilosophyIstanbul, Turkey — August 10–17, 2003
- 20th World Congress of PhilosophyBoston, USA — August 10–15, 1998
- 19th World Congress of PhilosophyMoscow, Russia — August 22–28, 1993
- 18th World Congress of PhilosophyBrighton, U.K. — August 21–27, 1988
- 17th World Congress of PhilosophyMontréal, Canada — August 21–27, 1983
- 16th World Congress of PhilosophyDüsseldorf, Germany — August 26–September 2, 1978
- 15th World Congress of PhilosophyVarna, Bulgaria — September 17–22, 1973
- 14th International Congress of PhilosophyVienna, Austria — September 2–9, 1968
- 13th International Congress of PhilosophyMexico City, Mexico — September 7–14, 1963
- 12th International Congress of PhilosophyVenice, Italy — September 12–18, 1958
- 11th International Congress of PhilosophyBrussels, Belgium — August 20–26, 1953
- 10th International Congress of PhilosophyAmsterdam, The Netherlands — August 11–18, 1948
- 9th International Congress of PhilosophyParis, France — July 31–August 7, 1937
- 8th International Congress of PhilosophyPrague, Czechoslovakia — September 2–7, 1934
- 7th International Congress of PhilosophyOxford, U.K. — September 1–6, 1930
- 6th International Congress of PhilosophyCambridge, USA — September 13–17, 1926
- 5th International Congress of PhilosophyNaples, Italy — May 5–9, 1924
- 4th International Congress of PhilosophyBologna, Italy — April 5–11, 1911
- 3rd International Congress of PhilosophyHeidelberg, Germany — August 31–September 5, 1908
- 2nd International Congress of PhilosophyGeneva, Switzerland — September 4–8, 1904
- 1st International Congress of PhilosophyParis, France — August 1–5, 1900
