CFP: Theoretical Rationality and Practical Reason
The Bulgarian Society for Analytic Philosophy and the Department of Philosophy at Sofia University are pleased to announce a forthcoming conference under the title “Theoretical Rationality and Practical Reason”. The conference will take place on May 15-17, 2026 at Sofia University, Bulgaria.
Keynote Speakers:
J. Adam Carter (University of Glasgow)
Franz Dietrich (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)
Neil Levy (Macquarie University)
Borut Trpin (University of Ljubljana; University of Maribor)
Submission Guidelines:
The division of theoretical and practical philosophy was codified by Kant, who set aside the kingdom of natural necessity and the kingdom of moral ends. The last centuries saw gradual erosion of this neat distinction. Most of them are related to our understanding of rationality – a concept that looms large in many branches of philosophy and provides opportunities for interdisciplinary research. We invite abstract submissions addressing any aspect of this concept, e.g. related to
Deadline for submissions: January 1st, 2026.
Notification of acceptance: until mid-February.
Please submit your proposal at: [email protected]
Registration Deadline: April 30th, 2026
Please direct any questions regarding the submission process to Madelaine Angelova-Elchinova at: [email protected]
The event is scheduled to be held on site.
Participation fee: 20 Euro/10 Euro for students.
Keynote Speakers:
J. Adam Carter (University of Glasgow)
Franz Dietrich (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)
Neil Levy (Macquarie University)
Borut Trpin (University of Ljubljana; University of Maribor)
Submission Guidelines:
The division of theoretical and practical philosophy was codified by Kant, who set aside the kingdom of natural necessity and the kingdom of moral ends. The last centuries saw gradual erosion of this neat distinction. Most of them are related to our understanding of rationality – a concept that looms large in many branches of philosophy and provides opportunities for interdisciplinary research. We invite abstract submissions addressing any aspect of this concept, e.g. related to
- epistemology
- philosophy of science
- decision theory
- rational/social choice
- philosophy of psychology
- philosophy of action
- normative ethics
Deadline for submissions: January 1st, 2026.
Notification of acceptance: until mid-February.
Please submit your proposal at: [email protected]
Registration Deadline: April 30th, 2026
Please direct any questions regarding the submission process to Madelaine Angelova-Elchinova at: [email protected]
The event is scheduled to be held on site.
Participation fee: 20 Euro/10 Euro for students.