T.C.H. - INTERDISCIPLINARY CENTRE FOR ARISTOTLE STUDIES, A.U.TH. – ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF A.U.TH.
ARISTOTLE TODAY
First Series of Lectures on the Macedonian Philosopher
Aristotle the Macedonian philosopher, student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great, who was born in Stageira of Chalkidiki in 384 BC., has exercised a continuous influence on human thought for a period of 2.400 years. His work he has left indelible marks on the Hellenistic world, Byzantium, Arabic Philosophy, Medieval thought of Europe, Modern Western world, and his influence on the intellectual life of contemporary Western civilization continues to be present.
His treatises cover an amazing range of topics, spreading over all major branches of philosophy and extending in an impressive way into the basic areas of scientific disciplines.
We believe that this work deserves to be studied not only for its long-standing influence, but also for its relevance for the 21
st century and for its potential to lead us to a deeper understanding of concepts, ideas and problems of our own era on a global scale.
The
Interdisciplinary Centre for Aristotle Studies (DI.K.A.M.) of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in collaboration with the Thessaloniki Concert Hall, wishing to make Aristotle’s work known to the public, are organizing a series of lectures by renowned Aritotle scholars from Greece and abroad. This event is organized in the context of the Agreement of Collaboration signed by the Aristotle University and the Thessaloniki Concert Hall. Its aim is to promote activities of cultural and educational and scientific character for the benefit not only of the Academic community but also of our society in general.
Coordinator of the Series of Lectures:
Demetra Sfendoni-Mentzou
President of
Interdisciplinary Center for Aristotle Studies, A.U.Th.
General Introduction:
Demetra Sfendoni-Mentzou
President of the
Interdisciplinary Center for Aristotle’s Studies (DI.K.A.M), A.U.Th. , Professor Emerita of Philosophy of Science.
Zacharias Scouras, Professor of Genetics, Secretary General of the
Interdisciplinary Center for Aristotle’s Studies, A.U.Th.
“Aristotle’s Views on Life and their extension to today’s world.”
Among the various issues that greatly engaged Aristotle’s thought is the phenomenon of life, in which little attention has been paid so far. Life was systematically studied in his biological treatises, which occupy over 30% of his surviving corpus. What is mostly evident in them is the fact that life is treated as a complex and diverse phenomenon with concrete manifestations in space and time. This attempt aims to (a) present some of Aristotle’s most outstanding biological views and observations on life and (b) illuminate the relevance of his thought and of his experimental work to contemporary Biology. The presentation is structured into 4 modules: 1) Matter - Form (εἶδος) - The Aristotelian
entelecheia (ἐντελέχεια), 2) The meaning of life according to Aristotle - The appearance, birth and self-generation, complexity and perpetuation of life, 3) The Aristotelian Kind - Principle of the classification of beings, 4) Aristotle in Contemporary Biology.
There will be a live-streaming broadcast. Please, press
here
Next Lectures:
31-10-18
Lambros Couloubaritsis, Member of the Royal Academy of Belgium, Corresponding Member of the Academy of Athens, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the Université libre de Bruxelles.
“Prospects of Upgrading Aristotle’s Ethics in Contemporary Globalization”
November 2018
14-11-18
George Kontogeorgis, Professor Emeritus and Former Rector of Panteion University, Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Portuguese Culture.
“Aristotle, Democracy and the Meta-interpretations of Modernity”
27-11-18
Theodossios Tassios, Professor Emeritus of the National Technical University of Athens, Dr. Hon. Causa, School of Engineering A.U.Th., Honorary President of the Greek Philosophical Society.
“Meteorology in Aristotle’s Meteorologica”
December 2018
5-12-18
Vassilis Kalfas, Professor of Philosophy, A.U.Th., Member of the Scientific Committee of the Interdisciplinary Center for Aristotle Studies, A.U.Th.
“Aristolte’s World”
19-12-18
Myrto Dragona-Monachou, Professor Emerita of the University of Athens and of the University of Crete, Former Member of the National Bioethics Commission.
“Medicine in Aristotle’s Work and Contemporary Bioethics”
January 2019
16-1-19
Tereza Pentzopoulou-Valala, Corresponding Member of the Academy of Athens, Professor Emerita of Philosophy, A.U.Th.
“Metaphysics and Theology in Aristotle”
23-1-19
Demetra Sfendoni-Mentzou, President of the Interdisciplinary Center for Aristotle’s Studies, A.U.Th., Professor Emerita of Philosophy of Science, A.U.Th.
“How Aristotle Views Nature: Aristotle’s Philosophy of Nature and Contemporary Science”
Final Remarks
Demetra Sfendoni-Mentzou, Professor Emerita of Philosophy of Science, A.U.Th., President of the
Interdisciplinary Center for Aristotle’s Studies, A.U.Th.
John H. Seiradakis, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy, A.U.Th., Vice- President of the
Interdisciplinary Center for Aristotle’s Studies, A.U.Th.
Zacharias Scouras, Professor of Genetics, A.U.Th., Secretary General of the
Interdisciplinary Center for Aristotle’s Studies, A.U.Th.
Coordinator of the Series of Lectures
Demetra Sfendoni-Mentzou, President of the
Interdisciplinary Center for Aristotle’s Studies, A.U.Th.