{"id":52,"date":"2026-02-12T09:12:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipo2026.uw.edu.pl\/?page_id=52"},"modified":"2026-02-20T20:17:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T20:17:48","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ipo2026.uw.edu.pl\/?page_id=52","title":{"rendered":"ORGANIZERS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About the Society<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Polish Philosophical Society (Polskie Towarzystwo Filozoficzne, PTF) is a nationwide scholarly association of philosophers established on February 12th, 1904, in Lviv. It continues the traditions of several earlier philosophical societies operating in Krak\u00f3w, Warsaw, Pozna\u0144, and Vilnius, as after World War II, it unified all existing philosophical societies in Poland. The PTF is a member of the International Federation of Philosophical Societies (FISP).<\/span><\/p>

The organizational structure of the PTF includes a Main Board, a Review Committee, a Peer Court, and a network of 22 regional branches located in major academic centers across Poland (including Warsaw, Krak\u00f3w, Pozna\u0144, Wroc\u0142aw, Gda\u0144sk, Katowice, Lublin, and Toru\u0144). The Society maintains an archive and a historical library comprising several thousand volumes. Since 1911, its official journal has been <\/span>Ruch Filozoficzny<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>

The distinguished presidents of the PTF included Kazimierz Twardowski, Tadeusz Kotarbi\u0144ski, Klemens Szaniawski, and W\u0142adys\u0142aw Str\u00f3\u017cewski; the society\u2019s present president is Pawe\u0142 \u0141uk\u00f3w. The PTF organizes the National Philosophy Olympiad for secondary school students and the philosophical competition <\/span>On the Road to Wisdom<\/span><\/i> for primary school pupils. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Warsaw is the largest philosophy faculty in Poland, enjoying a strong reputation as a dynamic research center that collaborates with scholars and institutions from around the world. The Faculty educates over 600 students in programs such as Philosophy (BA and MA), International Studies in Philosophy (a BA taught entirely in English), Cognitive Science (BA), Bioethics (MA), and Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science (part-time BA). In addition, the Faculty of Philosophy offers postgraduate programs in philosophy and bioethics.<\/span><\/p>

At the Faculty, students develop analytical, critical, and creative thinking skills, as well as the ability to engage in academic collaboration and carry out innovative, often interdisciplinary projects. As a result, the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Warsaw fosters comprehensive personal and intellectual development, preparing students to face the challenges of a changing world and to take responsibility for its future.<\/span><\/p>

Such a rich and comprehensive educational offer is grounded in high-quality scholarly research conducted by the Faculty\u2019s academic staff, who carry out numerous research projects and collaborate with leading research centers worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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In November, the University of Warsaw will celebrate its 210th anniversary. The University was founded in 1816 under the name Royal University of Warsaw. It is the largest and highest-ranked institution of higher education in Poland, as well as one of the oldest, and the longest continuously operating university in the capital city.<\/span><\/p>

More than 37,000 students are currently enrolled at the University, and nearly 2,000 doctoral candidates are working on their dissertations. The academic staff comprises over 4,000 researchers and teachers. This prestigious institution consists of 25 faculties, including the Faculty of Philosophy.<\/span><\/p>

University staff and academic units maintain extensive international cooperation with over 1,000 partner institutions, both abroad and within Poland.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Magdalena Gawin – Head of NOC
Agnieszka Nogal – Deputy Head\u00a0
Katarzyna Ku\u015b
Witold Hensel\u00a0
Bartosz Dzia\u0142oszy\u0144ski
Jakub Zawi\u0142a-Nied\u017awiecki\u00a0
Piotr Paszkowski
Mateusz Mularczyk
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The International Philosophy Olympiad in Poland would not have been possible without the contribution of individuals who are not official members of the Organizing Committee.<\/p>


Prof. Pawe\u0142 \u0141uk\u00f3w<\/strong>, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Warsaw and President of the Polish Philosophical Society, provided comprehensive organizational support.<\/strong><\/p>

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The experimental philosopher Dr. Bartosz Ma\u0107kiewicz<\/strong> developed the registration system and the platform for essay submission and evaluation<\/strong>.<\/p>

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The philosopher of language Dr. Filip Kawczy\u0144ski designed the main website of the Olympiad, the logo, and the overall visual identity<\/strong> of the event.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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