Philosophy of Communication

The ECREA Philosophy of Communication Section serves as a forum for exploring the foundational questions, ethical and political implications of communication in the 21st century. We aim to foster critical dialogue that bridges traditional philosophical inquiry with contemporary communication theory, offering a systematic space for understanding communication's pervasive role in shaping our lives and societies.

In a world saturated with information and digitally interconnected, communication has transcended its instrumental role to become the epicenter of our existence. Today, the philosophy of communication is more relevant than ever, inviting us to a critical dialogue with the challenges of our time: from the proliferation of disinformation and the impact of artificial intelligence to the complexities of algorithmic governance, the challenges and potential of interpersonal communication, and the ethics of new technologies. How do we shape truth in the age of deepfakes? What does it mean to be human in an era of constant mediation?

Our section is a space for deep reflection, exploring the intersection between communication theory and essential philosophical fields such as metaphysics, ontology, philosophy of language, epistemology, social and political philosophy, and ethics. We engage with the rich legacy of thinkers in the history of world philosophy. This dialogue extends to contemporary contributions from philosophers who have engaged with communication, such as Buber, Habermas, Grice, Searle, Strawson, Austin, Wittgenstein or Quine, as well as post-structuralist and critical theory reflections.

We invite you to join this crucial debate. Our goal is to foster a systematic and rigorous forum for interdisciplinary discussion, promoting a comprehensive understanding of communication. Here, theory and practice intertwine to unravel the meaning of communicating in the 21st century, and to co-create a more conscious and reflective future.