Philosophical Society of Southern Africa
We aim to promote dialogue and interaction between philosophers in the region, encompassing postgraduate participation and development.
About the PSSA
The PSSA is a community of academic philosophers drawn from Philosophy departments across Southern Africa.
It aims to promtote dialogue and interaction between philosophers in the region, encompassing postgraduate participation and development and the facilitation of philosophical research and teaching.
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SideQuests Magazine to launch in January 2026
The spirit of philosophy demands that we reflect on all aspects of life, even those that are currently considered to fall outside the scope of academic research. In keeping with this spirit, a collective of South African academic philosophers will…
Final Call for Abstracts (extended deadline 5 August 2025): PSSA Annual Conference, Cape Town, 23–25 January 2026
The Philosophical Society of Southern Africa Annual Conference takes place at the University of Cape Town, 23–25 January 2026.
Postgraduate Philosophy Symposium: First call for abstracts
The 3rd SA Postgraduate Philosophy Symposium is hosted by the North-West University and provides a forum for postgraduate philosophers to present their research, exchange ideas and connect with peers.
UJ Philosophy Lembede Essay Prize 2024
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Johannesburg runs an annual essay competition to award excellence in philosophical writing in any area of philosophy by postgraduate students. The prize is named after Anton Lembede, one of the most outstanding…
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