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Conference Announcement Theme: The Pursuit of Wisdom Subtitle: Ancient Greek and Chinese Philosophy and Literature Type: Roundtable Discussions Institution: School of Humanities and Languages, University of New South Wales Location: Sydney, NSW (Australia) Date: 27.–28.11.2014 __________________________________________________ This inquiry aims to develop comparative perspectives on the pursuit of the good life in ancient Greek and Chinese philosophy and literature. It breaks new ground in the field of comparative philosophy and intellectual history, which to date presents extensive literature on comparative pictures of the good life. Yet, relatively few discussions focus on the processes necessary for attaining the good life. The innovative nature of this project lies in its focus on the processes associated with the pursuit of wisdom in the respective traditions. The attention here will be on issues concerned with practice, discipline, resources required for such pursuits, as well as their underlying epistemological assumptions. Roundtable Invited Speakers Prof Rick Benitez, School of Philosophical and Historical Enquiry, University of Sydney Mr Anthony Hooper, School of Philosophical and Historical Enquiry, University of Sydney Dr Hyun Jin Kim, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, University of Melbourne Dr Esther Klein, School of Languages and Cultures & China Studies Centre, University of Sydney A/Prof Jon Kowallis, School of Humanities and Languages, University of New South Wales A/Prof Karyn Lai, School of Humanities and Languages, University of New South Wales Dr Michaelis Michael, School of Humanities and Languages, University of New South Wales Ms Lucy Smith, School of Philosophical and Historical Enquiry, University of Sydney Dr Ping Wang, School of Humanities and Languages, University of New South Wales Roundtable proceedings and key dates - Mon 17 Nov 2014: Submission of discussion papers by invited participants (scripts of approx. 2000 words in length) by Monday 17th - Tues 18 Nov 2014: Papers are circulated to all participants and registered attendees. - Thurs 27 Nov 14; Fri 28 Nov 14 : (roundtable meetings): 40 minutes is allocated to discussion of the paper submitted by each invited participant (10 mins presentation + 30 mins questions). Roundtable dates and venue Thurs 27 Nov 2014, 10 am – 5 pm Fri 28 Nov 2014, 10 am – 5pm Goodsell Building, Lv 2, Room 228 University of New South Wales Sydney, NSW 2052 Australia Attendance is free of charge and open to all, but bookings are essential. Please register at: https://pursuitofwisdomroundtable.wordpress.com Contact: Karyn Lai Philosophy Program School of Humanities and Languages University of New South Wales Sydney, NSW 2052 Australia Tel: +61 2 9385-1194 Fax: +61 2 9385-1029 Email: [email protected] Web: https://pursuitofwisdomroundtable.wordpress.com __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
