The Philosophy of AI

International Workshop

September 25-27, 2025

(Institute of Philosophy, Jilska 361/1, Prague)

The profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on human society is undeniable, and its influence is expected to grow even further in the coming years. Alongside the remarkable benefits that AI offers in numerous fields, there are several pressing challenges, many of them philosophical in nature, ranging from ethics and epistemology to ontology and other areas. Critical questions arise regarding the limits of AI application, the economic, ecological, and political frameworks necessary for its smooth functioning, and the ethical, political, geopolitical, and existential consequences of its deployment. Furthermore, the ontological nature of AI itself—whether it is understood as an object or a subject—raises fascinating questions about its “intelligence,” “artificiality,” and “agency.” Recent discussions have highlighted the potential for effectively exploring many of these fundamental questions through the lens of classical philosophical traditions, such as the ideas of Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, Hegel, Brentano, and other historical figures. These perspectives offer the potential to reshape our understanding not only of AI and its integration into society, but also of our own nature as human beings. 

The department of philosophy of the University of Bamberg organises a series of workshops in cooperation with the Universities of ?eské Budějovice (Budweis) and Budapest to address this emerging and challenging topic. The inaugural meeting takes place in Prague from September 25 to 27, 2025. Further workshops are planned for 2026 and 2027. The outcomes of the meetings will be published in a peer-reviewed edited volume. With this initiative, we aim to engage scientists, philosophers, and experts from various disciplines and sectors in exploring the philosophical implications of AI, thus fostering a deeper, more nuanced, and insightful understanding of its role in our world.

Funded by:

Bayerisch-Tschechische Hochschulagentur (BTHA)

Deutsch-Tschechischer Zukunftsfonds