This conference aims at providing a platform for scholars in the field of Asian Studies and world philosophies to discuss and reflect on the task of translating Asian philosophical texts (in the broadest sense) into Western languages. This includes – but is not limited to –  Chinese, Cambodian, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, and Vietnamese philosophical texts from any period. Any papers on the philosophy of translation, critical analyses of existing translations, or ongoing translation projects are welcome. Contributions from early- and mid-career scholars are welcome. The conference is a collaboration project between the Kanda University of International Studies in Japan, Akita University, and the University of Edinburgh. Dates: July 1-2, 2023 Format: in-person Venue: Kanda University of International Studies, Chiba Submission deadline: June 1, 2023 Submit to: asianphiltexts[at]gmail.com Notification of peer review: June 7, 2023 Length of abstract: 300-500 words (in .doc, .docx or .pdf format, and prepared for blind review)

Further details:

In your email, please include the following details: (i) author’s name; (ii) paper title; (iii) word count; (iv) institutional affiliation; and (v) contact information If the presentations focus on past or present translation projects, please make sure to send us the pdf of the original (which will be distributed to other presenters before the conference). Please send any questions to asianphiltexts[at]gmail.com. For the latest information about the conference, please scan the QR code included in the poster. Following a peer review process, a selection of papers presented at the conference will be included in the fifth volume of the Asian Philosophical Texts book series, scheduled for publication in 2023-4 (for this purpose, a separate Call for Papers will be organized after the conference). For more details about the book series, please visit the Mimesis International website.

Conference organizers:

Alexandra Mustăţea (Kanda University of International Studies) Takeshi Morisato (University of Edinburgh) Roman Pașca (Akita University)