The Planning Committee invites submissions related to the conference theme, Philosophy of Education and Global Challenges. In an increasingly pluralistic, post-truth, post-reality and divided world, the question of what constitutes reasoned deliberation and its place in the world becomes critical. Furthermore, in a world facing several human-induced existential problems—climate change, the ethical challenges of AI, populism, and a general decline in ethical and reasoned discourse—it is crucial to think about what it might mean to equip young people to confront and live with these issues.

Submissions are invited that explore the role of philosophy and philosophical discussions in schools and higher education.  All submissions should have a philosophical bearing on education, including reflections on philosophical issues related to education, and philosophical analyses of educational theories, or current research on educational policy or practice.

The 2025 PESA Conference will provide the opportunity to present, debate and discuss the relationship between philosophy and education in the company of old friends and those new to the PESA family.

Guiding Question

How can philosophical discussions in education support young people to form coherent and ethical responses to the existential threats facing the world today?

What does philosophy contribute to learning and living in a world facing existential, political and institutional threats?

Conference Topics

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Environmental ethics in education

• The role of technology and AI in shaping ethical thinking

• Navigating populism and the erosion of ethical principles

• Existential dread and philosophical education

• Indigenous Knowledge and environmental wisdom

• Asian approaches to environmental education

• The challenges of addressing controversial issues of global relevance in schools and higher education settings.