67th PARIS International Conference on Studies in “Humanities and Social Sciences” (PSHSS-26) scheduled on July 20-22, 2026 Paris (France)

PSHSS-26


Humanities, Literature & Arts (General) Social Sciences (General)



Topics



All Abstracts, Reviews, short articles, Full articles, Posters are welcomed related with any of the following research fields:



1. The Humanities: The Study of Human Culture



The Humanities emphasize the analytical, critical, or speculative methods used to understand the human condition.



Philosophy





  • Epistemology: The study of knowledge and belief.




  • Ethics: Moral philosophy and the study of right and wrong.




  • Logic: The study of reasoning and argumentation.




  • Metaphysics: The nature of reality, existence, and the universe.




  • Aesthetics: The philosophy of art, beauty, and taste.





History





  • Ancient & Classical History: Study of early civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome).




  • Medieval & Early Modern History: The Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Enlightenment.




  • Modern & Contemporary History: Global conflicts, industrialization, and the digital age.




  • Historiography: The study of how history is written and interpreted.





Literature and Linguistics





  • Literary Theory & Criticism: Analyzing texts through various lenses (Feminist, Post-colonial, Marxist).




  • Comparative Literature: Studying literature across different languages and cultures.




  • Theoretical Linguistics: Phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.




  • Sociolinguistics: How language interacts with social factors (class, gender, ethnicity).





Arts and Art History





  • Visual Arts: Painting, sculpture, and photography.




  • Performing Arts: Musicology, theater studies, and dance history.




  • Architecture: The history and theory of built environments.





Religious Studies





  • Comparative Religion: Similarities and differences between world faiths.




  • Theology: The study of the nature of the divine and religious belief.




  • Mythology: The study of sacred myths and their role in culture.





2. The Social Sciences: The Study of Human Society



Social Sciences apply a more scientific approach to studying how people interact with one another and their environments.



Sociology





  • Social Stratification: Inequality, class, race, and gender.




  • Urban & Rural Sociology: The study of life in cities versus rural areas.




  • Sociology of Institutions: Family, education, religion, and the workplace.




  • Criminology: The study of crime, deviance, and the justice system.





Psychology





  • Cognitive Psychology: How we think, perceive, and remember.




  • Developmental Psychology: Human growth across the lifespan.




  • Social Psychology: How individuals are influenced by others.




  • Abnormal Psychology: The study of mental health disorders and behaviors.





Political Science





  • Comparative Politics: Comparing different political systems and regimes.




  • International Relations: Diplomacy, conflict, and global governance.




  • Political Theory: Ideologies like liberalism, socialism, and democracy.




  • Public Policy: How laws and regulations are created and implemented.





Economics





  • Microeconomics: Individual and firm-level decision-making.




  • Macroeconomics: National and global economic trends, inflation, and growth.




  • Behavioral Economics: How psychology influences economic choices.




  • Development Economics: Economic growth in low-income countries.





Anthropology





  • Cultural Anthropology: The study of living cultures and social norms.




  • Archaeology: Studying human history through material remains.




  • Biological Anthropology: Human evolution and biological diversity.




  • Linguistic Anthropology: How language shapes social life.





3. Interrelated & Interdisciplinary Fields



Many modern areas of study sit at the intersection of both branches, utilizing tools from both to solve complex problems.





  • Geography (Human Geography): The relationship between people and their physical environments.




  • Gender & Sexuality Studies: Examining the social construction of identity.




  • Cultural Studies: How culture is produced, distributed, and consumed in society.




  • Environmental Humanities: Exploring how human culture and values impact the natural world.




  • Digital Humanities: Using computational tools to analyze humanities data (e.g., mapping historical trade routes via AI).




  • Education: Combining psychology and sociology to understand learning and teaching.