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About Philosium

Philosophical Discourse Transcends Borders

Philosium, also known as the International Philosophy Symposium, was founded in July 2024, originating from the efforts of participants in the International Philosophy Olympiad. It operates as a global non-governmental organization, with activities spanning more than 60 countries across six continents. Under the slogan “Philosophical Discourse Transcends Borders”, Philosium is dedicated to expanding access to philosophical and critical discourse among youth—particularly, but not exclusively, high school and university students worldwide.

Our Global Network

Costa Rica
Susana Guzmán
Vice Chair of Committee for Communications
Germany
Dušan Lazić
Vice Chair of Committee for Curriculum Development
Aklan Larion
Emeritus Chair of Committee for Curriculum Development
Christian Knoblauch
Chair of Committee for Events
UAE
Eeshan Sharma
Vice Chair of Committee for Curriculum Development
Austria
Katherina Strutzenberger
Vice Chair of Committee for Podcasts
Switzerland
Gabriel Pospesel
Vice Chair of Committee for Podcasts
United States
Vrishank Naithani
Vice Chair of Committee for Publication
Recruiting
Chair of Committee for Curriculum Development
Malaysia
Kaveeshaswary Thamilarasu
Vice Chair of Committee for Publication
Lithuania
Kasparas Skuja
Vice Chair of Committee for Events
Estonia
Timofey Goshka
Vice Chair of Committee for Events
Mexico
Haydee Zarate Alvarez
Vice Chair of Committee for Communications
Kazakhstan
Khrissidi Victoriya
Vice Chair of Committee for Communications
Armenia
Elza Bostanjyan
Vice Chair of Committee for Communications
Belgium
Diane Smans
Vice Chair of Committee for Communications
Warre Ascoop
Chair of Committee for Publications
France
Sacha Pierluigi
Co-Founder & Chair of Committee for Public Affairs
South Korea
Sehwan Park
Founder
Liechtenstein
Patrick N. Steffens
Chair of Committe for Podcast Development
India
Sarthak Dhole
Co-Founder & Chair of Committee for Publications
Executive Council
Committee for
Curriculum Development
Committee for
Events
Committee for
Podcast Development
Committee
for Publication
Committee for Public

Affairs & Communications
Board Members
Executive Council
The Committee for Publication manages the publication of essays, journals, and other philosophical works on Philosium’s website. It reviews submissions, curates content, and maintains publication standards.
Sehwan Park
Founder
Committee for
Curriculum Development
The Committee for Publication manages the publication of essays, journals, and other philosophical works on Philosium’s website. It reviews submissions, curates content, and maintains publication standards.
Sacha Pierluigi
Co-Founder & Chair of Committee for Public Affairs
Committee for
Events
The Committee for Publication manages the publication of essays, journals, and other philosophical works on Philosium’s website. It reviews submissions, curates content, and maintains publication standards.
Sarthak Dhole
Co-Founder & Chair of Committee for Publications
Committee for
Podcast Development
The Committee for Publication manages the publication of essays, journals, and other philosophical works on Philosium’s website. It reviews submissions, curates content, and maintains publication standards.
Christian Knoblauch
Chair of Committee for Events
Committee
for Publication
The Committee for Publication manages the publication of essays, journals, and other philosophical works on Philosium’s website. It reviews submissions, curates content, and maintains publication standards.
Patrick N. Steffens
Chair of Committe for Podcast Development
Committee for Public

Affairs & Communications
The Committee for Publication manages the publication of essays, journals, and other philosophical works on Philosium’s website. It reviews submissions, curates content, and maintains publication standards.
Warre Ascoop
Chair of Committee for Publications
Board Members
The Committee for Publication manages the publication of essays, journals, and other philosophical works on Philosium’s website. It reviews submissions, curates content, and maintains publication standards.
Recruiting
Chair of Committee for Curriculum Development
Aklan Larion
Emeritus Chair of Committee for Curriculum Development

Agendas

Philosium forwards the following four main agendas, all geared at expanding and making philosophy more accessible for the youth globally.

I. Maintain an online essay journal and publication portal that allows individuals to submit and view essays in an accessible manner. II. Develop and create a philosophy curriculum that includes various courses covering a range of topics. III. Create and maintain a philosophy podcast that regularly posts episodes exploring philosophical themes. IV. Host events, including seminars, lectures, and conferences, focused on philosophical topics.

History

July 2024: Philosium was conceptualized by participants from the 31st and 32nd International Philosophy Olympiad. August 2024: The organization was officially founded. September 2024: The name “Philosium” was adopted. October 2024: The logo and other graphic representations were created. December 2024: The Board was established. January 2025: Development of the website began. May 2025: The website was published and publicized.

Get to know our diverse team of passionate members representing over 60 countries across the globe.
Meet our team
Sehwan Park
Founder
International Philosophy Olympiad
Sacha Pierluigi
Co-Founder & Chair of Committee for Public Affairs
International Philosophy Olympiad
Sarthak Dhole
Co-Founder & Chair of Committee for Publications
International Philosophy Olympiad
Christian Knoblauch
Chair of Committee for Events
International Philosophy Olympiad
Warre Ascoop
Chair of Committee for Publications
International Philosophy Olympiad
Patrick N. Steffens
Chair of Committe for Podcast Development
International Philosophy Olympiad
Aklan Larion
Emeritus Chair of Committee for Curriculum Development
International Philosophy Olympiad
Recruiting
Chair of Committee for Curriculum Development
International Philosophy Olympiad

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