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CALL FOR PAPERS 6th Social Ethics Society Conference

      For purposes of consideration of papers for presentation, please submit through email an abstract of not more than 300 words to Peter Paul Elicor at peterelicor@gmail.com not later than August 15, 2016. The theme for this year's conference is “Technology, Education, and Governance: Prospects and Perspectives.” Attach a separate title page that includes the paper’s title, the author’s name, institutional affiliation, and email address.  Abstracts will be reviewed blindly by a scientific committee. Notification of acceptance will be sent via email. Full papers should not exceed 5,000 words. Papers may discuss contemporary theories of education, prospects and perspectives in the reform of Philippine education, modern technology and its influence to culture and society, theories and perspectives in democratic equality, governance and citizenship, including global justice issues.



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