BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Grails iCalendar plugin//NONSGML Grails iCalendar plugin//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240328T171033Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20130804T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20130804T180000 SUMMARY: 23rd World Congress of Philosophy UID:20240328T171033Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6f97df9687-7c6q9 TZID:Europe/Athens LOCATION:15703 Zografos\, Athens\, Greece DESCRIPTION:
The World Congresses of Philosophy are organized every five years by the International Federation of Philosophical Societies in collaboration with one of its member societies. The xxiii World Congress of Philosophy will be held from August 4 through August 10\, 2013\, in Athens\, Greece\, under the auspices of the Hellenic Organizing Committee\, which has been constituted by the Greek Philosophical Society.
\nThe Congress has several aims\, which are to be understood as complementary:
\nTo inquire into the world&rsquo\;s philosophical traditions and compare them in terms of their diverse contributions and possible mutual cross-fertilization.
\nTo reflect on the tasks and functions of philosophy in the contemporary world\, taking account of the contributions\, expectations\, and gaps in philosophical awareness associated with other disciplines\, with political\, religious\, social\, economic\, technological\, etc.\, activities and with diverse cultures and traditions.
\nTo emphasize the importance of philosophical reflection for public discourse on global issues affecting humanity.
\nBecause of its cultural history and geographical situation\, Athens \;is an ideal location for stimulating encounters between scholars from across the world. The main theme of the 2013 Congress\, &lsquo\;Philosophy as Inquiry and Way of Life&rsquo\;\, emphasizing both theory and practice\, recalls the declaration of Socrates that the unexamined life is not worth living.
\nThe 2013 Congress invites discussion of the nature\, roles\, and responsibilities of philosophy and philosophers today. It is committed to paying heed to the problems\, conflicts\, inequalities\, and injustices connected with the development of a planetary civilization that is at once multicultural and techno-scientific.
\nTENTATIVE PROGRAM
The tentative Program of the Congress has been announced in the official Congress website. http://www.wcp2013.gr/en/registration/registration.html
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Category  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;Price
Participants  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \; 250&euro\;
Accompanying Persons  \;  \;  \;  \; 100&euro\;
Students  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;50&euro\;
Invited Speakers  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;0&euro\;
ACCOMMODATION
Special rates in major Athens hotels have been booked for all Congress Participants. Make sure you book your accommodation through the WCP 2013 Official Booking Secretariat to benefit from the congress rates. The brochure of proposed hotels and rates is available here http://www.wcp2013.gr/en/accommodation/accommodation.html
TOURS &\; EXCURSIONS
Athens offers a big variety of sightseeing\, tours and excursions. We strongly recommend you to take full advantage of all the possibilities  \;that Athens and Greece offers to its visitor. There is a great variety of organized tours which can  \;take place before\, during\, or after the Congress.  \;AFEA\, has secured spots at special rates to all available tours and excursions for all Congress Participants.
Book your tour by using the  \;Application Form for Tours
Private tours and guided visits can also be arranged upon request. For any inquiry regarding tours &\; excursions please contact reservations@wcp2013.gr
OFFICIAL AIRLINE NETWORK
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Star Alliance\, has been appointed as the Official Airline Network of the 23rd World Congress of Philosophy. In order to book flights and take advantage of the discounted rates\, participants should  \;follow the instructions available here
WCP 2013 OFFICIAL REGISTRATION &\; BOOKING SECRETARIAT
Professional Congress Organizer
Phone +30 210 3668842-852
Email: reservations@wcp2013.gr