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Call for Paper

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.

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