The 12th East Asia Conference on Philosophy of Law Theme: Rule of Law and Democracy in the Age of Deglobalization: Legal Challenges in East Asia Dates: September 26 (Fri) – 27 (Sat), 2025 Venue: Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan 🔍 Conference Overview As global integration recedes, and with the rise of geopolitical tensions, climate crises, and challenges to democratic institutions, the rule of law and democracy in East Asia are undergoing profound transformation. The 12th East Asia Conference on Philosophy of Law aims to explore how these shifts are reshaping legal theory and practice, while fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration among scholars across the region and beyond. 🎯Topics of Submission We welcome submissions that include the conference theme, including (but not limited to) the following topics:
The impact of deglobalization on the rule of law and democratic governance
Legal institutions and democratic practices in East Asia
The role and challenges of legal philosophy in contemporary society
Comparative law and transnational legal interaction
Legal approaches to human rights protection and social justice
The future of legal education and jurisprudential research
📄 Call for Papers
1. Abstract Submission
Please submit an abstract of no more than 300 words by Friday, July 11, 2025. The abstract must include either a Chinese, Japanese, or Korean version (choose one) as well as an English version.
Additionally, please include a brief author bio (within 100 words).
In the subject line of your email, please indicate your paper title and name in the following format: “Paper Title_Author Name” (e.g., Democracy and Rule of Law in East Asia_Wang OO).
2. Full Paper Submission
Authors whose abstracts are accepted are requested to submit the full paper by Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Papers written in Chinese (or Japanese/Korean): 15,000–20,000 characters
Papers written in English: 5,000–8,000 words
All submissions must include:
Abstracts in both the presentation language (Chinese, Japanese, or Korean) and English
2–5 keywords
A complete list of references Note: Late submissions will be regarded as withdrawal and will not be included in the conference program.
3. Presentation Format
Please indicate your preferred presentation format:
In-person presentation (individual paper or workshop)
Poster presentation
All presenters will receive an official certificate of presentation regardless of format.
4. Presentation Language
The working languages of the conference are Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
Please indicate your intended presentation language when submitting your abstract or full paper.
📅 Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Full Paper Submission Deadline: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Conference Dates: Friday to Saturday, September 26–27, 2025
📬 Submission Method Please send your abstract and biography in either Word or PDF format to: mithclu66@gmail.com 🤝 Contact For inquiries, please contact the organizing committee at: mithclu@asia.edu.tw We warmly invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners interested in the legal and philosophical challenges facing East Asia in the age of deglobalization to submit proposals. We look forward to your participation and to engaging discussions on the evolving relationship between democracy and the rule of law.
