Cultural maps: philosophical and sociological perspectives

Abstract

The article presents a review of the Scientific Conference “Cultural Maps: Philosophical and Sociological Perspectives”. The process of the conference, the main ideas of speak­ers and some thoughts of discussions are reflected in the present text. Theoretical and applied aspects of humanities and social sciences intertwined in the wide spectrum themes examined in the conference. Fundamental concepts of “culture” and “nature”, Lithuanian and European identity, subculture of black metal music, welfare state mod­els, cartography of scientific disciplines, interconnection of Baroque and postmodern­ism, contemporary mediated culture, creative industries and other issues were explored by the participants of the conference. Religious, political, economical, social and technological aspects of contemporary culture and society were discussed as well.