Workshop Overview
We are excited to announce a special workshop on “Corporate Ethics and Justice”, to be held as part of an upcoming IVR2024 congress. This workshop aims to explore the intricate connections between Corporate Ethics and Justice, focusing on the purpose and value of a company's existence. We invite legal philosophers, a corporate lawyer, jurists, and scholars from related disciplines to contribute to this dialogue, with a particular focus on democracy, the rule of law, and the theory of justice.

Subtopics for Consideration
• the origin and growth of a merchant: Considering the origin and growth of merchants in the East and the West, what did they contribute to humans?
• a perspective on why a company should exist: From a historical point of view, what is the reason and pursuit of a company? What should we pursue for a company in the future?
• Human nature and the pursuit of profit: It explores the ideas and meanings of Adam Smith by emphasizing the autonomy of and the market and Han Fei Tzu said that human beings are profit-seeking beings.
• the reason for the existence of commercial law: It explores the direction of commercial law, which has different reasons for existence from public law, and the direction of future legislation, such as Frederic Bastiat and Friedrich Hayek.
• Corporate social responsibility and the future of the company: It is possible to explore whether a company should exist only for the interests of shareholders or whether the interests of stakeholders related to the company should be considered.
• Ideology to be pursued by existing commercial law for merchants: Should the ideology of the Commercial Act that it must exist for the purpose of the merchant's free trade continue to have justification? Or should various regulatory measures be included?
• Contemporary Challenges: Papers may also address current issues in corporate and justice, examining how these ancient disciplines can offer insights into modern legal challenges.

Submission Guidelines
• Abstracts should be between 300-500 words, outlining the main argument, methodology, and potential contribution to the workshop's themes.
• Include a brief biographical note, mentioning institutional affiliation and contact information.
• Submissions must be original and not previously published.
• Deadline for submission: [Until March 31, 2024, and final papers until June 16, 2024.]
• Send submissions to [jsy4878@naver.com : jsyoo@kangnam.ac.kr].

Workshop Format and Date
Details regarding the workshop's format(in-person, virtual, or hybrid) and specific date will be provided in due course. The workshop is designed to foster a collaborative and engaging environment for deep discussions and networking.
We look forward to receiving your abstracts and to the rich discussions that will emerge at the intersection of these vital and thought-provoking areas. For any inquiries, please contact the workshop organizers at [jsy4878@naver.com : jsyoo@kangnam.ac.kr].
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