East Asian International Workshop on Ancient Philosophy 2026
(March 7–8, 2026, the University of Seoul)

Updates

• Programme updated (Jan 14 ;Jan 13, 2026). Changes are highlighted.

• Tentative program released (Dec 29, 2025) 

• Invitation Letter Request Form: Now Available below(Dec 29, 2025）.

Hello, colleagues! Thank you for your interest in the East Asian International Workshop on Ancient Philosophy (March 7–8, 2026, the University of Seoul). 

Purpose. This workshop aims to strengthen friendships and scholarly ties among researchers of ancient philosophy across East Asia. We warmly welcome not only completed research but also early-stage work and idea-sharing—please feel free to tell us about the projects you are working on. Presentations by early-career researchers are especially encouraged.

Format & Sustainability. The workshop will be hybrid. To keep it sustainable, in-person travel and accommodation will be self-funded and self-arranged. 

Link: Invitation Letter Request Form

Organizing Committee

• Jong Hwan Lee (University of Seoul)

• Ikko Tanaka (J.F. Oberlin University)

• Tianqin Ge (Southeast University)

This workshop is kindly supported by: 

• the Philosophy of Future Research Center and the Department of Philosophy, University of Seoul

• the Korean Society for Western Classical Philosophy

• the Japanese Ancient Philosophy Research Network