Website launched for the XXVI World Congress of Philosophy – Tokyo 2028

October 15, 2026

Website launched for the XXVI World Congress of Philosophy – Tokyo 2028:

https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/access.html

The proceedings of all previous World Congresses—comprising over 250 published volumes, from the 1st International Congress of Philosophy in Paris (1900) to the one in Beijing (2018)—are available online at: https://www.pdcnet.org/wcp.

Volumes of selected papers, collections of documents, and all volumes published prior to 1924 are available free of charge. Access to other publications is provided upon payment of an annual fee. Revenue generated from access fees supports the development of new collections, as well as the ongoing enhancement of the entire website.

Regarding the concept behind the WCP 2028 logo, this emblem represents the perspective of viewing phenomena from a shared horizon.

Much like mountains reflected on the surface of a lake—even when observed from the same ground—the reflection takes on a distinct form, shaped by culture, language, and history. In the Japanese tradition, such reflections are known as mizukagami ("water mirrors") and symbolize profound insight; the most iconic example is the image of Mount Fuji reflected in a lake.

The three mountains and their three reflections collectively represent six major fields of philosophy:

metaphysics (being and reality), epistemology (knowledge and belief), ethics (morality and values),

logic (reasoning), aesthetics (beauty and art), and social and political philosophy (society and governance).

An opening in the center of the mountain range signifies an entry point—a space intentionally left open as a site for dialogue. It is precisely here that different areas, traditions, languages ​​and histories can meet and interpenetrate.

In this sense, the emblem embodies the central theme of the XXVI Congress:

"Philosophy: space for open dialogue."

It also symbolizes the encounter with the unknown – an invitation to explore the transformative possibilities of dialogue despite differences.

The colors of the logo – deep tones of mountains and water – represent the abyss (depth, vastness),

evoking the image of deep mountains and deep waters.