Project WCP 2028
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Toward a Pluralized
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Japanese Federation of Philosophical Societies ( JFPS)CPWhere Philosophers Meet: Japan for the WCP 2028
The World Congress of Philosophy of FISP has long been providing a platform for philosophers from all over theworld to discuss various philosophical issues related to our contemporary societies. Japanese philosophers havemade many important contributions to past congresses. Now we have a strong and earnest wish to host, for thefirst time, the next meeting of the congress in the year 2028.

I. Tradition and Modernity

JFPS Invitation Letter
Dear National Delegates of the 25th World Congress of Philosophy,As President of the Philosophical Association of Japanese (PAJ), on behalf of the Japanese Federationof Philosophical Societies (JFPS), I would like to ask for your full support for our hosting inTokyo the 26th World Congress of Philosophy, WCP 2028.
I am confident that we would meet your high expectations in a more than satisfactory manner.
For not only is Tokyo safe and easily accessible from most parts of the world, but also people
and institutions here have a deeply sympathetic view towards philosophy and would heartily
welcome the participants of the Congress. Moreover, we have many ideas we are working very
hard on, that we are certain will make the Congress more delightful and more rewarding:Collaborating with more than 40 academic societies of these various fields, the JFPS will behappy to organize the World Congress of Philosophy in 2028, in order to encourage
philosophical dialogue, particularly among young scholars and students, all over the world.
We will spare no effort to make this historic congress a resounding success. Tokyo congress will
push the boundaries of what WCP congresses have achieved so far, adding value not only to theparticipants’ experience, but to philosophy as a whole.
See you in Tokyo for WCP 2028!

Japan has both an incredible depth and tremendous breadth ofphilosophical traditions. It has a long history of philosophy andreligious thought rooted in Buddhism, Confucianism and Shintoism that stretches back to the 6th century of the Common Era.
During the mid-19th century, Western Philosophy was introduced,and Japanese philosophers worked diligently to integrate many ofthese ideas into Eastern traditions. Our history, therefore, demonstrates the rich philosophical possibilities that emerge as a result oflearning from other cultures. The challenges posed by contemporary culture and cutting edge technologies necessitate that wecontinue to think about how to live well in the 21st century. We
believe that Japan can be a catalyst for interactions between, andthe eventual integration of, diverse traditions of philosophicalpractice.

II. A World in Crisis
Our world and philosophies face divisions caused by the differing
opinions of disparate political and cultural camps. This is why wesincerely wish to create a forum where people can, regardless of
their political and cultural background, freely engage in discussions about different regions of the world, different historicalevents and viewpoints, and different fields in academia. Our world
philosophy includes multiple traditions and provides a universal
ground for philosophical dialogue. It provides a vantagepoint fromwhich to reconsider our ordinary lives, popular culture, and theUniverse. It allows us to reflect on what it means to be “human” inthe light of virtual reality, robots, and AI. It liberates “philosophy”
and opens it up to the public and the world.

Sincerely,

納富 信留
President of the Philosophical Association of Japan

III.Tokyo: An Academic City
Tokyo has over one hundred universities and colleges, most ofwhich have philosophy departments or philosophy teachers. The
University of Tokyo, founded in 1877, will happily host the WCP
in collaboration with other universities in and outside of Tokyo.
Participants can enjoy a rich array of Japanese cultural activities
and landmarks in Tokyo, and Japan’s world-famous public transportation systems make visiting other cities and areas fast andconvenient.

Proposed Venue & DateVenue

The University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus

DateAugust 2028

Japanese Federation of Philosophical Societies ( JFPS)The Japanese Federation of Philosophical Societies ( JFPS) is a member of FISP.
It consists of the following six academic societies, each engaged
in their respective philosophical research.

The Philosophical Association of JapanThe Japanese Society for Ethics
The Japanese Society for Aesthetics
Japanese Association for Religious Studies
The Japanese Association of Indian and Buddhist Studies
The Sinological Society of Japan

Contact：WCP 2028 Tokyo Officehttps://philosophy-japan.org/en/