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International Conference of the Department of Philosophy of Central European University22-23 May 2020, Budapest, Hungary*Keynote Speakers*Dorothea Frede, Hamburg UniversityLindsay Judson, Oxford University*Application Deadline*March 8th, 2020.Ancient philosophers, through their incessant debates and discussions,produced a vast array of highly complex competing conceptions about thenature of reality, and its fundamental constituents. These debates producedscientific, metaphysical ethical and political theories which are highlyinteresting in their own right, but also in the way they set the frame forlater discussions and provide the starting points of competing conceptualframeworks for later developments.In our International Conference we invite participants to explore thisfascinating field: ancient Philosophy and the dynamic exchanges of ancientphilosophers on these topics, as well as the impact of those discussionsand theories on modern and contemporary philosophical debates.The conference will be held in Budapest from May 22nd to May 23rd, 2020. Itintends to provide a forum for advanced students and researchers in theirearly career interested in ancient and contemporary philosophy, and theirinterrelationship.Language of the conference is English. Participants will have 30 minutes topresent their papers (the full text of the papers may be made available onthe internet for the participants of the conference). This will be followedby 20 minutes of discussion and comments given by readers and Q&#38;A. Submissionsshould be prepared for blind review.Papers on Ancient Philosophy are welcome, especially those dealing with thefollowing thematic areas:Philosophy of mathematicsPhilosophy of biologyEthics and political philosophyMetaphysicsPhilosophy of Mind*Submission Guidelines*If you wish to apply, please submit the following by March the 8th, 2020.1. An extended abstract which is no more than 1000 words.2. A cover letter which contains the name of the author, institutionalaffiliation, contact information and title of the paper.You will be notified of your status by April 1, 2020.Deadline for the submission of the completed papers is April 30, 2020. Fulltexts must be sent in a Word document with 1.5 line spacing; font Times NewRoman 12.Abstract and paper submissions and other additional inquiries should beaddressed to: ancientphilosophyceu@gmail.com*Important Dates*Submission of abstracts: March 8, 2020.Acceptance confirmation: April 1, 2020.Submission of completed papers: April 30, 2020.Conference: May 22-23, 2020.*Organizing Committee*István Bodnár (Central European University)Rosamaria Romanelli (Central European University)Nevim Borçin (Central European University)Limited funding will be provided for travel expenses of the graduatestudents who cannot get support from their institutions.Conference event page:https://events.ceu.edu/2020-05-22/ancient-philosophy-and-its-modern-appropriations