Philosophy as Inquiry and Way of Life

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.

The Congress has several aims, which are to be understood as complementary: to inquire into the world’s philosophical traditions and compare them in terms of their diverse contributions and possible mutual cross-fertilization; to 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; to emphasize the importance of philosophical reflection for public discourse on global issues affecting humanity.

Because 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, ‘Philosophy as Inquiry and Way of Life’, emphasizing both theory and practice, recalls the declaration of Socrates that the unexamined life is not worth living.

TENTATIVE PROGRAM

The tentative Program of the Congress has been announced in the official Congress website. You can download a copy of the tentative program here: http://www.wcp2013.gr/files/items/6/644/wcp_tentative_programme1_june6.pdf


REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Regitration Category Price
Participants 250€
Accompanying Persons 100€
Students 50€ 
Invited Speakers 0€

Register online or Downoad the offline registration form: 
http://reservations.afea.gr/PackReservation.php?PackCode=F%20%20%20%20324&Su=

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/files/items/6/629/23rd_wcp_proposed_hotels.pdf?rnd=1352233250

Book your accomodation online or use the Offline Accommodation form.

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. All organised tours and excursions with rates and program descriptions can be found here http://www.wcp2013.gr/en/tours-excursions/tours-excursions.html 

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 [email protected] 

OFFICIAL AIRLINE NETWORK

Star Alliance {Aegean, Adria, Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, Ana, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca Taca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Egyptair, Ethiopian, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airlines, Swiss, Tam, Tap Portugal, Thai, Turkish Airlines, United, US Airways}

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: http://www.enewsletters.travel/link.php?M=2134841&N=3203&L=37891&F=H