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[論文徵稿] 第二十屆「建構中國生命倫理學」研討會

[Call For Papers] The 20th Symposium on Building Chinese Bioethics

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香港浸會大學應用倫理學中心擬於2026 年7 月9-10 日在香港舉辦第二十屆「建構中國生命倫理學」研討會，會議將為參會者提供在港住宿，並為入選論文提供薄酬。稿酬金額將視經費情況按實際決定，預計每篇論文約港幣一千至二千元不等，最終金額以主辦方確認為准。本屆研討會的主題為「人機關係的倫理反思」。會議學術委員會由陳成斌、關啟文、郭偉聯、朱安之、王邦華、黃柏恒、張穎和范瑞平組成。 

論文可聚焦的高技術機器包括：醫學成像機器（MRI, CT, PET，可擕式超聲儀等）、手術機器人（如達文西手術機械人）、透析機、呼吸機、人工肺（ECMO）、體內納米機械人、生物感測器、遠距手術機械人、人工心臟、智能手錶、血糖監測儀、健康追蹤器、基因測序儀、虛擬實境（VR）醫療儀、AI 機械人、AI 診斷儀、AI 藥物研發機、3D 生物打印機、腦機介面、自動化精子篩選儀、人造子宮、冷凍（再生）保存罐，以及其他生物醫學高技術機器。 

論文需選用某一機器的使用所引發的倫理問題，特別是相關人機關係的倫理問題，來展開論證。論證可訴諸的中華倫理學說包括：儒、釋、道、中醫、諸子百家以及其他文化倫理。 

有意者請在2026 年 3 月 1 日前將論文概要（包括標題、中心思想及簡要的分節計畫）提交至cae@hkbu.edu.hk ，得到邀請者需於2026 年6 月15 日前提交論文全文（以中文或英文撰寫，字數為六千至一萬二千字，包括中英文摘要、關鍵字、注釋及參考文獻）。論文以原創性、未曾公開發表、無侵害他人著作權為要。論文的出版權屬於期刊《中外醫學哲學》或將選定的論文出版社。 

The Centre for Applied Ethics at Hong Kong Baptist University plans to host the 20th Symposium on Building Chinese Bioethics in Hong Kong on July 9-10, 2026. The theme of this symposium will be “Ethical Reflections on Human-Machine Relations.” The Academic Committee includes Prof. Benedict S. B. CHAN, Prof. KWAN Kai-man, Prof. KWOK Wai-Luen, Prof. Ann Gillian CHU, Prof. Baldwin WONG and Prof. Pak-Hang WONG from Hong Kong Baptist University, as well as Prof. Ellen ZHANG from University of Macao, and Prof. FAN Ruiping from the City University of Hong Kong.

We invite paper submissions focusing on ethical issues arising from the use of advanced biomedical technologies, especially those related to human-machine interactions. Technologies of interest include, but are not limited to: medical imaging machines (MRI, CT, PET, portable ultrasound, etc.), surgical robots (e.g., Da Vinci Surgical System), dialysis machines, ventilators, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), internal nanorobots, biosensors, remote surgery robots, artificial hearts, smart watches, blood glucose monitors, health trackers, gene sequencers, virtual reality (VR) medical devices, AI robots, AI diagnostic systems, AI drug development platforms, 3D bioprinters, brain-computer interfaces, automated sperm screening devices, artificial wombs, cryopreservation tanks, and other high-tech biomedical machines.

Papers should focus on the ethical issues arising from the use of a specific technology, with particular attention to the ethical aspects of human-machine relationships. Authors are encouraged to draw on Chinese ethical traditions, such as Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, the various philosophical schools, or other cultural ethics.

Interested contributors should submit an abstract (including title, main idea, and a brief outline) by March 1, 2026 to cae@hkbu.edu.hk. Selected authors will be invited to submit a full paper (in Chinese or English, 6,000 to 12,000 words, including Chinese and English abstracts, keywords, notes, and references) by June 15, 2026. Papers must be original, unpublished, and must not infringe on others’ copyrights. Copyright of accepted papers will belong to the Journal of Chinese and Comparative Philosophy of Medicine or other selected publishers.

Remuneration:

Accommodation in Hong Kong during the symposium will be provided for participants. In addition, a modest remuneration will be offered for accepted papers. The exact amount will be determined based on available funding and may vary between contributors (estimated range: HKD 1,000 to 2,000 per paper). Final details will be confirmed upon acceptance.

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For any inquiries, please contact cae@hkbu.edu.hk.