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Call for Papers Theme: Multiculturalism and Human Civilizations Type: International Conference Institution: Council for Research in Values and Philosophy (RVP) Inner Mongolia Normal University Location: Hohhot (China) Date: 24.–25.7.2020 Deadline: 1.5.2020 __________________________________________________ Theme In order to search for a proper development path of human society in this diverse and multicultural world it is necessary for scholars and thinkers to look into the deep pattern of economic structure and ideological culture in the new era. The proposition of building a “common community of shared human destiny” raised by the Chinese people is an important part of the process of socialist modernization with Chinese characteristics. It is based on the Chinese rich traditional culture as well as the values of global multiculturalism in the era of post-industrial civilization, especially the thought of classical Marxism. It invites profound theoretical studies and relevant practical experiences. How to build a common community of shared human destiny in this pluralistic world? What can the Chinese people make their unique contributions in facing the unprecedented changes in the global world of this century? What is culture? What is human development? In order to strengthen the academic research on this topic, to promote the dialogue and exchange of diverse cultures, and to build a high-level research platform for the growth of young and middle-aged scholars, Inner Mongolia Normal University and Studies on Marxist Theory will jointly sponsor this international conference. In conjunction with the second international forum of young and middle-aged Marxist scholars across Chinese universities Shandong Social Sciences, Ningxia Social Sciences and Theory Monthly will assist this event. Below is a set of focus points for the conference: 1. Diversity of human civilizations 2. Changes in the world in the past century 3. Culture and social development 4. Comparative studies between Chinese and foreign cultures 5. The common community of shared destiny for humankind 6. The world significance of China's Road Abstract Please send an abstract and personal vita by May 1, 2020 to Li Chunhui and Wang Ya [[email protected]] and [[email protected]]. The organizer will send the official invitation letter if accepted. Please send the full paper by June 20, 2020 to the above contact persons. Logistics There is no registration fee. Participants will cover their own travel costs and the local organizers will provide accommodations. Contact Li Chunhui and Wang Ya School of Marxism Inner Mongolia Normal University Hohhot, China Email: [email protected] Conference website: http://www.crvp.org/conferences/2020/Hohhot.html __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: https://interphil.polylog.org InterPhil List Archive: https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ __________________________________________________
