The Third “Frontiers in Ethics and Political Philosophy” Workshop

The Third “Frontiers in Ethics and Political Philosophy” Workshop

Theme: Equal Relations and Social Justice

Zhejiang University: October 17-18 (Sat-Sun), 2026

Submission Deadline: August 10 (Mon), 2026

We are pleased to announce the Third “Frontiers in Ethics and Political Philosophy” Workshop, which will take place at Zhejiang University on October 17-18, 2026. This workshop aims to bring together scholars to explore and discuss issues related to equal relations and social justice, broadly conceived.

Workshop Theme: Equal Relations and Social Justice

Recent developments in ethics and political philosophy have increasingly emphasized the relational dimensions of justice, arguing that a just society requires not only fair distributions of resources and opportunities but also social relations characterized by equality, mutual respect, and freedom from domination. We intend for this workshop to have a broad remit within this topic. Submissions may engage with the work of influential thinkers in these debates, including Elizabeth Anderson, Iris Marion Young, David Miller, Thomas Scanlon, Samuel Scheffler, and others.

Topics of Interest

We invite submissions addressing any aspect of equal relations and social justice, including but not limited to:

• the theoretical foundations of equal social relations
• the relationship between distributive and relational approaches to justice
• the role of recognition, respect, and social status
• the problems of domination, stigma, and structural injustice
• the questions of race, gender, class, disability, migration, global inequality, environmental justice, and digital technologies through the lens of equal relations and social justice

Submission Guidelines

Interested authors are invited to submit extended abstracts (500-1000 words) for blind review. Abstracts should be submitted to [email protected] by August 10, 2026. We welcome submissions from scholars at all career stages.

Languages: English, Chinese.

There will be 6-8 refereed talks (30 minutes each). Please also indicate whether you would like to be considered as a commentator.

Participants are responsible for their own transportation expenses. Accommodation and meals will be covered by the organizers.

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: August 10, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: September 01, 2026
• Workshop Dates: October 17-18, 2026

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact Xuanpu Zhuang at [email protected] or Jiangmei Liu at [email protected].