Institute of Philosophy and Sociology

Institute of Philosophy and Sociology conducts research in humanities and social sciences. Research work is organized within two thematic spheres – philosophy and sociology. Themes of sociological research cover but are not limited to research topics such as ethnic relations, migration and social integration, migration processes, youth and education, social aspects of public health, and oral history research. Philosophical research is focused on the history of Latvian philosophical thought and ideas, contemporary Western philosophical trends, translation of classic works, philosophy of religion, and academic study of religions.