Seminars

The IRED Institute, in collaboration with scholars, researchers, and education experts, organizes academic events such as seminars, workshops, and conferences, both domestic and international, in the fields of culture, education, and social sciences.

Seminar: A "MEETING" WITH JÜRGEN HABERMAS IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

A "Meeting" with Jürgen Habermas
and the Opening of a Dialogical Space with Distinguished Scholars

In re-examining the role of philosophy—not merely as a mode of reflection, but as a practice of sharing and community formation—the present program engages with the thought of Habermas, situating it within a rich space of dialogue alongside respected scholars.

Participants include:

Mr Bùi Văn Nam Sơn, a distinguished researcher whose work has significantly contributed to introducing German and Western philosophy to Vietnamese readers. He also serves as the general editor of three major translated works presented on this occasion.
Ms Vũ Hoàng Lan Phương, translator of Habermas’s seminal work The Theory of Communicative Action, currently pursuing graduate studies in philosophy at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany.
Mr Nguyễn Đắc Kiên, journalist and translator of The Habermas Dictionary by Andrew Edgar.

Scholarly significance of the event:

Providing a forum for engagement with dedicated translators of Habermasian philosophy
Offering accessible interpretations of complex conceptual frameworks
Fostering intellectual exchange and contributing to the cultivation of a reflective reading community with broader social impact

SEMINAR INFORMATION

Topic: A "Meeting" with Jürgen Habermas in the contemporary world
Date & Time: 9:30 – 11:00, Friday, 15 August 2025
Venue: 2nd Floor, PACE Building, 341 Nguyen Trai Street, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly District 1, Ho Chi Minh City)
Language: Vietnamese
Admission: Free of charge (as this is a community initiative by the IRED Institute of Education & the Good Books Initiative)

REGISTRATION

Due to limited seating capacity,
the Organizing Committee kindly encourages early registration.

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