INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GREEK PHILOSOPHY
5, SIMONIDOU STR., 174 56 ALIMOS-GREECE
TEL : 99 23 281, FAX : 72 48 979
EIGHTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GREEK PHILOSOPHY
ATHENS , 4 - 6 JULY 1996
SAMOS, 7 - 12 JULY 1996
"PLATO'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND
CONTEMPORARY DEMOCRATIC THEORY : A DIALOGUE"
We are pleased to announce that the preparations for the:
EIGHTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GREEK PHILOSOPHY
are well under way and we anticipate an academically sound,
lively and amicable Conference.
This circular is to inform you of matters relating to the
Conference (commencement and venue etc).
I. CONFERENCE IN ATHENS
- The Conference in ATHENS is presently scheduled to
start at 18.00 on Thursday 4th July 1996 on the hill of
PNYX, site of the ancient Athenian Assembly (EKKLHSIA TOY
DHMOY).
- On Friday morning the conference session will
begin at 9:00 and continue till 13:30. In the afternoon and
evening an outdoor session will be held at the location of
Plato's Academy in downtown Athens.
- On Saturday, as things now st and, there will be a
free morning during which a visit to the Acropolis and to the
National Archeological Museum is planned.
- Of course participants who have visited these sites
may depart, if they so wish, for Samos. All other
participants should also make arrangements to depart for
Samos no later than Sunday morning by plane.
II. CONFERENCE IN SAMOS
- The Conference in SAMOS will start at 18.00 on
Sunday 7th of July 1996 in the Conference Hall of the
Doryssa Bay Hotel in Pythagorion (tel. of the Doryssa Bay
Hotel 0273-61360, 61352, 61062).
- It is expected that the Conference will continue
until (and including) 12th of July 1996. Those attending the
Conference in Pythagorion for the first time are informed
that the sessions are from 8.30-13.30 and 17.00-20.00.
During the afternoon break, delegates are able to enjoy
the sea and sandy beach in front of the Doryssa Bay Hotel
less than a hundred yards from the Conference Room.
- On the last day of the Conference, i.e 12th of July
1996 , there will be a Tour of Samos (FORM No. 11).
Departure will be between 8.30-9.00 a.m., returning at
around 18.00 p.m.
- With regard to the other events during the
Conference, delegates will be informed on arrival in Athens,
when they will receive the full Conference programme.
- Concerning the events at the Conference, delegates
are kindly requested to attend all the Conference
proceedings and contribute through their presence to the
creation of a true academic dialogue and the kind of warm
atmosphere and friendly communication that are part of the
aims of the Conferences organised by the International
Association for Greek Philosophy (IAGP) and the
International Center for Greek Philosophy and Culture. This
is a small sacrifice for the good of the Conference which
may thus become the start of a course to a more fulfilling
life.
- Enclosed together with this Circular are FORMS No.
9A and 9B (Residence), No. 10A and 10B (Travel), and No.
11 (Tour of Samos).
- Once again in anticipation of an enjoyable
Conference in a civilised, intellectual and pleasant
environment, we look forward to seeing you in ATHENS and
SAMOS, in the very heart of the Aegean world.
With best wishes
Konstantine Boudouris
Professor of Philosophy
Univesity Athens
President of the Organising Committee
SECOND CIRCULAR
APRIL 1996