CFP: Philosophy Today

Philosophy is an ancient effort of humankind. In recent times it has
come to be increasingly appreciated that philosophy not only
prescribes what life should be, but is itself able to advance
precisely with the experience of the times. Thus the theme of the
23rd World Congress of Philosophy in Athens, August 2013 was
“Philosophy as Inquiry and Way of life”.

This suggests that in order to engage fruitfully in philosophy it is
important to be aware of the development of social structures. These
are impacted by the intensive process of global transformation
implemented by communication and commercial interchange. Much is
written on this in terms of the sciences, but these abstract from the
human meaning. Hence it is the task of philosophy today to deepen
this effort by opening horizons to ways of promoting human life. For
Cicero this is culture understood as cultivating the soul.

Thus the conference at Xian Jiaotong University will be concerned
with the development of social life especially in the last 50 years,
with a view to understanding the impact of modernization and
globalization on the culture and values of China. This search is for
understanding of the challenges this entails and possible creative
responses.

Papers are invited especially on the following issues:
- Research on social development
- Research on problems of modernization
- Research on values and culture
- Research on the impact of global interchange

Logistics

There is no registration fee; participants cover their travel. The
organizer will provide room and lunches during the conference.

Submission

The deadline for submitting the abstract is October 30, 2013 and the
full paper February 1, 2014 (no length limit in order to favor the
full development of one’s theme). All abstracts and papers should be
sent to Yan Lianfu at: [email protected] 

Registration:
- Name
- Scientific Degree
- Place of work and position
- Email
- Title and Abstract of the paper


Contact:

Li Jianqun
School of Humanities
Xian Jiaotong University
Xian
China
Email: [email protected]
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