IASC was founded in 1995, upon the recognition of the significance of the phenomenon of controversy (and polemics in general) in the formation and evolution of ideas in all areas of knowledge and practical activity. Its members belong to different disciplines, but share a keen interest in the phenomenon of controversy, be it for its role in their own discipline, be it as a worthy object of analysis.

IASC organizes yearly workshops devoted to the analysis of the discursive, argumentative, historical and contextual aspects of controversy in several domains, as well as to the development of a general theory of controversy.

IASC invites researchers interested in the study of controversies to join the Association.
There is an annual membership fee of 20 EURO (10 EURO for certified students).

If you wish to become a member, please fill the inscription form and mail it to: iasc.post@gmail.com. If you want further information, write please to the same address.

For payments please contact Prof. Adelino Cattani, e.mail: adelino.cattani@unipd.it