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Hybrid Event

30th - 1st October 2026 | Maribor, Slovenia

International Conference on Existentialism, Philosophy and Anxiety (ICEPA - 26)

4

Days

4

Hrs

07

Min

02

Sec

Conference Program

Session Tracks

SDG Wheel

Aligned with

UN Sustainable Development Goals

This conference contributes to global sustainability by aligning its research discussions and academic sessions with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It fosters knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaborative engagement.

Why it matters

SDG 1 — No Poverty
SDG 3 — Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 — Quality Education
SDG 10 — Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16 — Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Explore All Session Tracks
Track 01
Existentialism and the Individual

This track explores the philosophical underpinnings of existentialism as articulated by Kierkegaard, focusing on the significance of the single individual in the face of societal norms. Participants will engage with the tension between individuality and collective existence.

Track 02
Nietzschean Perspectives on Nihilism

This session examines Nietzsche's critique of nihilism and its implications for contemporary thought. Discussions will center on the challenges of meaning-making in a post-nihilistic world.

Track 03
Freedom, Value, and Existential Choice

This track investigates the relationship between freedom and value in existentialist philosophy. Participants will analyze how existential choice shapes individual and collective ethical frameworks.

Track 04
Anxiety, Nothingness, and the Absurd

This session delves into the existential themes of anxiety and nothingness, as well as the concept of the absurd. The discussions will highlight how these themes influence human experience and philosophical inquiry.

Track 05
The Ideality of Values in Existential Thought

This track focuses on the nature of values as ideal constructs within existential philosophy. Participants will explore how these ideals interact with lived experiences and existential authenticity.

Track 06
Politics, History, and Existential Engagement

This session examines the intersection of existential philosophy with political thought and historical context. Discussions will address how existentialism informs political engagement and historical interpretation.

Track 07
Heidegger and the Historical Claim

This track investigates Heidegger's concept of history as a claim on existence. Participants will engage with the implications of historical consciousness for understanding human existence.

Track 08
Sartre, Existentialism, and Marxist Thought

This session explores the relationship between Sartre's existentialism and Marxist philosophy. Discussions will focus on the intersections of freedom, class struggle, and existential authenticity.

Track 09
Existence Precedes Essence: A Philosophical Inquiry

This track critically examines the existentialist assertion that existence precedes essence. Participants will explore its implications for identity, agency, and moral responsibility.

Track 10
Humanism in the Existential Context

This session investigates the role of humanism within existential philosophy. Discussions will focus on the human condition and the search for meaning in an often indifferent universe.

Track 11
The Other, the Look, and Existential Relationships

This track explores the existential dynamics of the Other and the concept of the look. Participants will analyze how these themes shape interpersonal relationships and self-perception.

2026 UPDATE

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Science Net ensures that research activities continue without interruption in the current global situation. Participants can engage through digital and hybrid conference formats.