FIRST CIRCULAR

Dear Colleague:

We would like to invite you to the XXth International Conference of the OLYMPIC CENTER FOR PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE, which will take place from August 02-07, 2009, in Ancient Olympia and in Pyrgos, Elia, Greece.

The topic of the Conference for this year is:

ENLIGHTENMENT IN THE GREEK AND THE EUROPEAN TRADITION

The organizers of the XXth International Conference hope participants will explore the variety of views on THE IMPACT OF ENLIGHTENMENT ON:

THE EAST-WEST RELATION

ETHICS AND AESTHETICS

SOCIAL AND POLITICAL LIFE

RELIGION AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS

MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

ARCHEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

In addition, there will be a number of roundtable discussions on topics relating to the above mentioned areas.

Following please find the necessary information for making arrangements for your participation. If you need any additional information, do not hesitate to contact any of the persons listed below.

Looking forward to seeing you at the XXth International Conference of the OLYMPIC CENTER FOR PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE, we remain,

Sincerely yours


Prof. Eugene AFONASIN, Novosibirsk State University, Russia
 Prof. Georgios ANAGNOSTOPOULOS, University of California-San Diego, USA
 Prof. John ANTON, University of South Florida
 Prof. Leonidas BARGELIOTES, University of Athens, President of the OLYMPIC CENTER
 Prof. Martha BECK, Lyon College, USA
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 Prof. Socrates DELIVOGIATZIS, University of Thessaloniki
 Prof. Mirto DRAGONA-MONACHOU, University of Athens
 Prof. Christos EVANGELIOU, Towson University, USA
 Dr. Androniki KALOGIRATOU, Lecturer, Athens Open University
 Prof Eleni KALOKAIRINOU, University of Cyprus
 Prof. Gregoris KARAFILLIS, University of Ioannina
 Prof. Lilian KARALI, University of Athens
 Dr. Charalampos MAGOULAS, National School of Public Health
 Prof. Barrie McCULLOUGH, University of British Columbia, Canada
 Prof. Emmanouil MIKROGIANNAKIS, University of Athens
 Prof. John MURUGI, Towson University, USA
 Prof. Dimitrios PANAGIOTOPOULOS, University of Athens
 Prof. Keping WANG, Beijing International Studies University, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

DEADLINES:

January 31, 2009: Abstract is due (300-500 words)

June 30, 2009: Paper is due.

*** In case your abstract or paper is not accepted you will be informed promptly.

REGISTRATION:

May 15, 2009: Early Registration Fee (150 Euros or equivalent)
June 15, 2009: Late registration Fee accepted (170 Euros or the equivalent)

Please note that the registration fee of 150.00 (Euros or the equivalent) per participant, which is non-refundable, covers the following:

• Registration service and equipment
• Two or three evening receptions with dinner and musical entertainment
• Visits to archeological sites of Ancient Olympia
• Attendance of a theatrical performance
• Travel to the receptions


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TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMMODATION

The cost of transportation from Athens to Olympia and return to Athens is 50 euros. For information on where to send your Registration and Transportation Fee see below.

For your stay in Athens, you should make your own reservations either at the HOTEL STANLEY (1, ODYSSEOS STREET – KARAISKAKI SQUARE, GR 104 37 ATHENS/GREECE, phone: (30-210) 5241611-18, Fax: (30-210) 5244611, 5238450, Email: mailto: , website: http://agn.hol.gr/hotels/stanley), from where the Conference bus will depart for Olympia on August 02, 2009, 8:00am, or at any Hotel close to Omonoia Square at the center of Athens.

For your stay in Pyrgos, please make your hotel reservations directly by contacting HOTEL “ODYSSEAS” at your earliest convenience: Tel.: ++30 26210-42190, Fax.: ++30 26210-42021,e-mail: hot_odys@mailbox.gr –for Greek International Code. The rates are the following:

SINGLE ROOM: 45.00 euros including breakfast
DOUBLE ROOM: 65.00 euros including breakfast

For additional information, please contact directly Prof. Leonidas C. Bargeliotes, 9, Aristotelous St., 151 24 Amaroussion, Greece; Tel. and Fax in Athens: (30-210) 80.29.313; Tel. in Neochorion: (30-26250) 61388; Mobile Tel: (30-697794 79 16; E-mail: lbargel@ppp.uoa.gr Or contact one of the OLYMPIC CENTER's representatives in the USA: Prof. Georgios Anagnostopoulos, University of California, San Diego, Tel. (858) 534-3072, (858) 481-8501, E-mail: ganagnos@ucsd.edu , Prof. Christos Evangeliou, Towson University, Tel. (410) 704-2755, Fax: (410) 704-4398, E-mail: cevangeliou@towson.edu.


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REGISTRATION FORM

XXth INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PHILOSOPHY

Organized by

THE OLYMPIC CENTER FOR PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE

August 02-07, 2009, Ancient Olympia-Pyrgos, Elia

Title of the Paper ____________________________________________________________

Name and address ____________________________________________________________

Town___________________ Postal Code_________________

Country____________________

Telephone__________________________________________

Email_____________________________________ Fax____________________________

[ ] I plan to present a paper at the Conference
[ ] I plan to attend the Conference without presenting a paper

My registration fee covering:
a) Registration service and equipment
b) Two or three evening receptions with dinner and musical entertainment
c) Visits to archaeological sites of Olympia and of Epicurean Apollo
d) Attendance of a theatrical performance
e) Travel to receptions

is included as follows:

A) Early Registration (until May 15, 2009): [ ] 150 euros or the equivalent
B) Late Registration (from May 15 – June 15, 2009): [ ] 170 euros or the equivalent

Transportation: Bus transportation from Athens to Ancient Olympia and return to Athens: 50 euros
I am including a donation to the Olympic Center for Philosophy and Culture [ ] ____

The Registration and Transportation Fee can be either sent by check to the Olympic Center for Philosophy and Culture (9 Aristotelous Street, 151 24 Amaroussion, Greece) or forwarded directly to the Olympic Center’s Bank Account, which is: 002 01 081 067 79, AGRICULTURAL BANK OF GREECE, PANEPISTEMIOU STREET, ATHENS, GREECE. (IBAN: GR43 0430 6230 0000 2010 8106 779, Swift No ABG.RGRAA).

Please do indicate the way you forward the Registration Fee:

[ ] By Check
[ ] Bank Account

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ΑBSTRACT

Please type, single-spaced, the abstract of your paper in the frame below and return it at your earliest convenience, but not later than January 31, 2008 to: Prof. Leonidas C. Bargeliotes, 9 Aristotelous Street, 151 24 Amaroussion, Athens, Greece or by E-mail: lbargel@ppp.uoa.gr –and forward ksatriya@tri.forthnet.gr

Name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
Title of Paper: ________________________________________________________

ABSTRACT