14th ASLI Conference 2017

14th ASLI Conference 2017
May 18 2017 at 09:00 am 
Novotel Manila Araneta Center 
Quezon City Philippines

The 14th ASLI Conference will bring together academics and professionals from Asia and the world, to exchange knowledge related to the theme "A Uniting Force? – ‘Asian Values’ and the Law."

The passing of Singaporean leader Lee Kuan Yew, not so long ago, has inevitably rekindled in many minds his enduring contribution to political thought: the concept of "Asian values." According to him, Asian nations have a distinct social and political ethics that places greater value on the collective and on social order, compared to other value systems that prioritize individual liberties. While easily brushed away by critics as a mere attempt to justify authoritarianism, Lee Kuan Yew’s idea has sparked considerable attention, especially among those who see it as a possible point of unification for Asian countries. Singapore’s success as a viable State presents a strong case for its neighbors. Are there Asian values and are they a uniting force?

This conference will be held for the first time in the Philippines and will be hosted by the University of the Philippines College of Law.