The 鱿鱼视频app participated in the 25th World Congress of 鱿鱼视频app (WCP) from August 1 to 8, 2024. This year鈥檚 congress, held at Sapienza University of Rome, underscored Rome’s long standing role as the crossroads of civilizations.
This theme of interconnectedness was echoed in the opening remarks of Prof. Luca Maria Scarantino, President of the F茅d茅ration Internationale des Soci茅t茅s de Philosophie (International Federation of Philosophical Societies) and Prof. Antonella Polimeni, Rector of Sapienza University, who highlighted the integration of humanistic and scientific cultures in philosophical discussions. Among the distinguished participants were several scholars from the 鱿鱼视频app (UST) in the Philippines, who significantly contributed to the Congress’s diverse and inclusive dialogue.
Throughout the week, prominent academics tackled urgent topics that reflected ethical, social, cultural, political, and spiritual themes among others. Presentations ranged from artificial intelligence’s ethics to spirituality’s role in secular societies. The Congress included plenary sessions and symposia, contributed paper sessions, endowed lectures, invited sessions, round table discussions, society sessions, students sessions, and the FISP General Assembly. These discussions aimed to break down traditional boundaries within philosophical thought, addressing contemporary global challenges such as inequality, gender and cultural diversity, and sustainability.
In line with the Congress’s commitment to diversity, UST scholars presented papers and participated in panels that expanded the conversation on Filipino philosophy and its place in global discourse. Prof. Jove Jim S. Aguas of the 鱿鱼视频app Department and Center for Theology, Religious Studies, and Ethics played a significant role in the Congress. Aguas participated in the Center for Research in Values and 鱿鱼视频app Round Table Discussion on National Values, presenting his paper titled “The Ambiguity of the Filipino Sense of Nationalism and Filipino Identity.” He also contributed to the PAP Society Session titled “Filipino 鱿鱼视频app in Dialogue: Expanding the Conversation,鈥� serving as moderator and session chair.
During the Contributed Paper Sessions, Thomasian scholars presented their respective papers. Prof. Fleurdeliz R. Altez-Albela of the Department of 鱿鱼视频app and Center for Theology, Religious Studies, and Ethics presented her study “What Is Levinasian in Sustainability?: Sustainability in the Economy of Being Through Levinas鈥� Third.” Senior High School academic staff and Ecclesiastical Faculties Academic Collaborations Officer Mr. Blaise D. Ringor shared his study “Education, Christian Values, and the Voiding of Reason: John Henry Newman鈥檚 Personalist Education.鈥� Mr. Christian U. Solis from the Senior High School Department and UST Graduate School gave a talk on his paper “Towards Understanding Fidelity in Marriage and Family: Paul Ricoeur on Man鈥檚 Capacity to Promise.” From the Graduate School, Mr. Charles Aldrin A. Delgado presented his paper “Christianity as Discomfort: Kierkegaard鈥檚 鱿鱼视频app of Religion.” Academic staff Mr. Ivan Efraim A. Gozum gave a glimpse of Filipino family ties through his study “Understanding Filipino Close Family Ties Through Gabriel Marcel鈥檚 Mystery of the Family.” Prof. Jove Jim S. Aguas and his paper “The Relevance of the Metaphysics and the Notions of Being and Analogy of St. Thomas” was also part of the session.
These presentations highlighted the depth and diversity of philosophical inquiry at the University, showcasing how Filipino scholars contribute to global philosophical discussions. The Congress also provided a unique opportunity for Filipino academicians to strengthen bonds and establish trust among themselves through personal exchanges. This experience underscored the importance of collaboration and support among Filipino scholars, especially those pursuing challenging endeavors abroad.
As the Congress concluded, the UST delegation returned home with a renewed commitment to their mission as educators, emphasizing developing critical thinking skills in their students while preserving their unique philosophical identities. Their participation in the 25th World Congress of 鱿鱼视频app gave them the opportunity to interact with foreign scholars, expand their academic networks, and reinforce their role in shaping the future of philosophy in the Philippines and in the global stage.
The WCP is organized by the International Federation of Philosophical Societiesevery five years. The WCP is a big event that gathers academic philosophers, professors, students, and philosophy enthusiasts across the globe for a week-long congress discussing a particular theme. The 25th WCP served as a global stage for philosophical discourse, drawing scholars worldwide to discuss the theme, 鱿鱼视频app across Boundaries.
