Vol. 9 No. 2 (2018): Dossier Eroticism and Philosophy

The philosophy course of Goiás City completes 9 years in 2018. In 2014, to celebrate the 5 years of course, the first Congress of Philosophy was held in the city and its edition was maintained every two years. The theme "Eroticism and Philosophy" attracted researchers from other states and encouraged the expansion of research in this field. The theme "Philosophy and Citizenship" also in this edition opened space for discussions on gender, which was already a demand in previous years, as well as opened space for work related to training and human development.

Like philosophy in general, the Congress has an open character, without taking any position on the issues. Each author is responsible for his own research, which can often contradict the words of another researcher.

Although we do not give directions to the work, this does not mean neutrality, because there is no planning and no production of knowledge that are neutral. In fact, not directing means cherishing some values, namely: autonomy, originality, freedom of expression, respect for diversity, tolerance for different points of view, provided there is no prejudice or discrimination, or any kind of subjugation.

This Dossier represents only a small sample of what happened at the III Congress during the week of 15 to 20 January 2018, in Goiás City, which brought together more than 45 researchers from various places in the country (Goiás, Distrito Federal, Minas Gerais, Tocantins, Ceará, Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná) and also from different areas (philosophy, law, history, social service, plastic arts, pedagogy) who actively participated with lectures, communications, exhibitions, short stories, poems, films and mini-courses, as recorded in the Proceedings. Here are just some of the completed papers submitted and selected after the presentation at the Congress.

And as it is already becoming tradition, we can not fail to conclude with the phrase of the poet Cora Coralina: "this fountain is for use by all thirsty. Take your share. Come to these pages and do not hinder their use to those who have thirst".

Ana Gabriela Colantoni