Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy
57th Annual Conference
July 9-11, 2025
Leiden University
From Human to Humane:
Nature, Nurture, and Narrative
Keynote Speaker: Johannes Bronkhorst
Keynote Title: “Interrogating Indian Texts: New Light on Yoga and Etymology”
Keynote Speaker: Peter Hershock
Keynote Title: TBD
Important Links
- Call for Papers
- SACP 2025 Conference Program
- SACP 2025 Abstracts
- SACP 2025 Leiden – Accommodations and Practical Information
Call for Proposals
The 57th annual Conference of the Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy will be held at Leiden University from July 9-11, 2025.
We invite individual and panel proposals on any topic consistent with the SACP mission of advancing intercultural philosophy. The SACP board especially welcomes paper and panel submissions that reflect diverse Asian and comparative approaches to traditional philosophical concerns, as well as critical engagement with contemporary issues of global concern.
Submissions: Paper and panel proposals can be submitted via the submission portal.
Individual proposals should include: (1) title; (2) abstract of 200-300 words; (3) presenter’s name, email, and institution.
Panel proposals should include: (1) panel title and description; (2) title and abstract of each paper; (4) name, email, and institution of each participant, including the panel moderator.
The deadline for submission is January 10, 2025. Notice of acceptance of proposals will be emailed by February 10, with instructions for registering and submitting the conference registration fee.
Graduate Student Essay Contest Awards: To encourage student participation, the SACP awards prizes for the top three papers presented by graduate students: US$1,000 for first prize, US$750 for second prize, and US$500 for third prize. Students must attend the conference to be eligible for Essay Contest Awards.
More Information: Additional queries about any aspect of the conference can be directed to SACPcontact@gmail.com.
