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Call for Papers Theme: Value Conflict and Consensus in the Context of Cultural Diversity Type: International Conference Institution: Council for Research in Values and Philosophy (RVP) Marxism College, Liaoning University Location: Shengyang (China) Date: 22.–23.12.2014 Deadline: 30.10.2014 __________________________________________________ In order to promote academic research and the exchange of value studies, to improve the capability of running international conferences, to broaden students' academic vision, to build a platform for the growth of young teachers, Marxism College, Liaoning University plans to hold an International Symposium on “Conflict and Consensus of Values in the Context of Cultural Diversity,” December 22-23, 2014. Conference Background In the global age, different cultures are blending with and affecting one another, which entails a collision and integration of values. Value is not only a core factor to a country’s concept of national governance and the goals of its development; it is also a significant symbol of the country. Therefore, it is important to maintain and construct a country’s values. But can the values of different countries and nations achieve mutual respect based on equality? How to build consensus and to combine different values? To answer these questions, we need an international perspective and an open dialogue between scholars who come from different culture backgrounds. In addition, with the increasing global crisis, we need to build a new common ethical value of humanity based on solicitude for the destiny of the wholehumankind. The new common ethical value can only be formed by overcoming arrogance and the sense ofsuperiority regarding one’s own culture and finding the internal points of correspondence points of different cultures. Global governance in the face of global crisis requires this. Objectives of this conference Our goal is to discuss the coexistence of values from different cultural backgrounds, to provide a rational understanding and reference for the Chinese core value construction, to promote academic exchange and cooperation, to absorb the latest research achievements on value studies in both domestic and international countries, to enhance the ability of teaching and education and to raise the academic level and ability of young teachers in scientific research and development. Subtopics - Cultural Diversity and Value Conflict - Value Consensus and International Cultural Cooperation - The Construction of Core Values in Contemporary China — from an International Perspective - The Global Crisis and a New Common Ethics of Humanity Application There is no registration fee. Participants will cover their own travel costs. The application should include: 1) a vitae that specifies the applicants educational background, professional positions and affiliations, and publications; 2) a letter of intent; and 3) the abstract of the paper by October 30, 2014; the paper by December 10, 2014 Please send all the information to Gao Siyang <[email protected]> and RVP <[email protected]>. Contact: Gao Siyang Liaoning University Shengyang China Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.crvp.org/conf/2014/shengyang.htm __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
