PHILOSOPHY FACING WORLD PROBLEMS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
New Article in Journal of Globalization Studies Explores Philosophy’s Role in Addressing 21st-Century Global Challenges
Moscow, May 2025 — The latest issue of the Journal of Globalization Studies (Volume 16, Issue 1) features a thought-provoking article titled “Philosophy Facing World Problems in the Twenty-First Century” by Alexander N. Chumakov, Ioanna Kuçuradi, William L. McBride, and Luca Maria Scarantino (DOI [10.30884/jogs/2025.01.11](https://doi.org/10.30884/jogs/2025.01.11)).
Published amid growing global uncertainty, the article underscores philosophy’s enduring relevance in addressing pressing issues such as ethical governance, human rights, technological disruption, and geopolitical fragmentation. Drawing on historical and contemporary philosophical dialogues, the authors advocate for a renewed engagement between philosophy and global policy-making to foster inclusive and sustainable solutions.
Key Themes in the Article:
Philosophy as a Platform for Cross-Cultural Dialogue.
Ethics and Human Rights in a Fragmented World
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Modern Crises
Philosophy’s Role in Global Governance and Sustainability
The authors critique narrow policy approaches to systemic challenges like aging populations, climate change, and ideological polarization. They argue that only through ethically grounded, interdisciplinary collaboration can societies develop resilient and equitable futures.
About the Authors:
- Alexander N. Chumakov is Professor at the Faculty of Global Studies, Lomonosov Moscow State University, and a leading expert in globalization theory and ethics. - Ioanna Kuçuradi is Professor Emerita at Hacettepe University and former President of the International Federation of Philosophical Societies. - William L. McBride is DeWitt Clinton Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Purdue University, specializing in social and political philosophy. - Luca Maria Scarantino is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Milan, with expertise in epistemology, ethics, and the philosophy of communication.