Kyrgyz Culture between Myth, Episteme, and Contemporary Humanistic Knowledge

As part of the philosophical research project "Kyrgyz Philosophical Thought and Modernity: Conceptual Foundations and Horizons of the Future," the Bozjol Center for Philosophical Research at Jusup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University, in cooperation with the A. F. Losev Scientific Library and Memorial Museum (Moscow) and the Dialogue of Cultures and Civilizations Public Organization, is organizing the International Summer Philosophy School (Workshop), which will take place on the shores of Issyk-Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan, from 20 to 24 July 2026.

The Summer Philosophy School aims to establish an international platform for rethinking nomadic culture in general, and Kyrgyz culture in particular, in the context of the intellectual and cultural challenges of the contemporary world. The central theme of the School, "Between Myth and Episteme," reflects the transition from traditional forms of cultural memory, symbolic systems, and epic worldviews to contemporary modes of producing knowledge in the humanities.

The principal objective of the School is to create an interdisciplinary research environment for discussing issues in philosophy, culture, myth, theatre, science, and technology, as well as broader questions concerning the transformation of knowledge in the context of nomadic/Kyrgyz culture and modernity.

The School will bring together scholars, researchers, university faculty, graduate students, and practitioners from different countries to engage in interdisciplinary dialogue and collaborative research.  If you are interested in participating in the Summer Philosophy School, we would be delighted to welcome you.