The World Congresses of Philosophy are organized every five years by the International Federation of Philosophical Societies in collaboration with one of its member societies. The xxiii World Congress of Philosophy will be held from August 4 through August 10, 2013, in Athens, Greece, under the auspices of the Hellenic Organizing Committee, which has been constituted by the Greek Philosophical Society.
To inquire into the world’s philosophical traditions and compare them in terms of their diverse contributions and possible mutual cross-fertilization. To reflect on the tasks and functions of philosophy in the contemporary world, taking account of the contributions, expectations, and gaps in philosophical awareness associated with other disciplines, with political, religious, social, economic, technological, etc., activities and with diverse cultures and traditions. To emphasize the importance of philosophical reflection for public discourse on global issues affecting humanity.
Because of its cultural history and geographical situation, Athens is an ideal location for stimulating encounters between scholars from across the world. The main theme of the 2013 Congress, ‘Philosophy as Inquiry and Way of Life’, emphasizing both theory and practice, recalls the declaration of Socrates that the unexamined life is not worth living.
The 2013 Congress invites discussion of the nature, roles, and responsibilities of philosophy and philosophers today. It is committed to paying heed to the problems, conflicts, inequalities, and injustices connected with the development of a planetary civilization that is at once multicultural and techno-scientific.
Abstract & papers submission
All persons who want to participate in the Congress are welcome to submit their abstract and paper
Abstract and paper should be intended to one of the 75 Sections for contributed papers announced in the tab menu “Sections for Contributed papers”
WAYS OF SUBMISSION
There are three ways of submitting the abstract and paper:
Online submission
As attachment to an email message and
the archaic way of sending the documents by post
We strongly recommend all participants to use the online abstract and paper submission for their convenience and for reduction of costs.
ABSTRACT & PAPER PREPARATION
While preparing their abstract and paper, authors are kindly requested to follow the guidelines, described below:
All abstracts and papers should be submitted in Windows-based Microsoft Word (.doc)
In case of Greek polytonic texts please use Palatino fonts and send the documents also as a pdf format.
All abstracts should be composed of Section name (one of 75 sections mentioned above), preferably in 14 point Arial font.
Title should be written preferably in 14 point Arial font, lower case, single-spaced bold.
Author Name and Country Name may preferably be written in 12 point Arial font.
Abstract should be approximately 10-20 lines (approximately 200 words, keywords are not included) and it suggested to be typed in 12 point Arial font.
Please indicate at the end of your Abstract the keywords of it.
Paper should be within 6 pages (less than 1800 words), A4-size (210x297mm) with 1.5cm margin on all sides and double-spaced.
All papers should be composed of Title, preferably written in 18 point Arial font, lower case, single-spaced and bold, Author Name, preferably in 12 point Arial font, Affiliation (preferably in 12 point Arial font), Email (preferably in 12 point Arial font), Body (preferably in 12 point Arial font), Quotations (preferably in 11 point Arial font), Endnotes (preferably in 12 point Arial font) and References (preferably in 12 point Arial font).
STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE FOR THE ONLINE SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT AND PAPER
Read carefully the guidelines described above
Complete the “New User Registration” form with your personal details in English to avoid technical problems.
Username & password should be completed by each participant (they won’t be given by the Organizers) and they should be used in order for her/him to login and check his registration whenever he/she wants to. Username & password are confidential and each participant should remember hers/his own.
All fields marked with a star (*) should be completed.
Upon completion of the form, please press “Submit”.
Choose the appropriate topic (from the 75 thematic sections for contributed papers of the XXIII World Congress of Philosophy) for which your paper is intended.
Fill in the title of your abstract.
Press “Browse” to upload the Template Abstract & paper Submission Form completed with your abstract and paper.
Before uploading your abstract and paper, please make sure that they are written according to the guidelines described above
Fill in the “Affiliation” field and tick the appropriate box if you are the author who presents the paper.
Choose the way of your presentation “Oral, Poster, Video”
If you have any remarks or requests that should be forwarded to the Organizing Committee, please write your remarks or request in the appropriate field.
After completing all the above described steps, press “Submit”
ALTERNATIVE WAYS FOR ABSTRACT AND PAPER SUBMISSION
If you do not want to submit your paper and abstract online, please choose one of the following ways:
By e-mail
If you want to submit your abstract and paper as attachment to an e-mail message, you are kindly requested to:
Fill in the Template Participation Form 1 (if you have not already done so), which is available from the website.
Complete the “Template for Abstract and Paper Submission Form”, available here.
Prepare your abstract and paper according to the instructions & guidelines, described above.
Make sure that you have indicated the section for which the contributed paper is intended and the language in which it has been written. Both indications should be prominently displayed
Send the Template Participation Form No 1, the Template Abstract and Paper Submission Form fully completed as attachments to an e-mail to the following address: secretariat@wcp2013.gr
By post
If you want to submit your abstract and paper by post, you are kindly requested to:
Fill in the Template Participation Form 1 (if you have not already done so), which is available from the website
Complete the “Template for Abstract and Paper Submission Form”, available here.
Prepare your abstract and paper according to the instructions & guidelines, described above.
Send the Template Participation Form 1, the Template Abstract and Paper Submission Form fully completed (two copies) to the following postal address:
23RD WORLD CONGRESS OF PHILOSOPHY
UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
ELTA-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
15703 ZOGRAFOS, ATHENS, GREECE
Hard copies of the abstracts and papers should be accompanied by an electronic version (CD/ROM, USB stick). Diskettes are not acceptable
Make sure to indicate the section for which the contributed paper is intended and the language in which it has been written. Both indications should be prominently displayed.
Important Notes:
- The deadline for Paper Submission is October 1st 2012. Papers received after that date but before February 1st 2013 may be accepted if space in the programme is still available
- The Organizing Committee reserves the right to accept or reject the submitted papers and notify accordingly the authors.
