The first World Conference of Classics is co-hosted by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Ministry of Education of China, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, the Ministry of Culture of Greece, and the Academy of Athens. The theme of the conference is "Classical Civilizations and the Modern World." It seeks to investigate the origins of human thought and the evolution of civilizations, drawing wisdom from a historical perspective that harmonizes ancient and modern philosophies, and embodies a humanistic spirit that fosters unity in challenging times. This will lay a solid theoretical foundation for promoting cultural exchange and mutual learning among civilizations, contribute wisdom and strength to addressing the challenges facing human development, and provide new ideas to drive progress for all countries while promoting the building of a global community with a shared future.

The conference invites renowned experts, scholars, cultural figures, media professionals, and youth representatives from various countries and international organizations to engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as "The Logos and Spirit of Classical Civilizations," "Translation and Interpretation of Classics," "Classical Philology and Classical Traditions," "Classical Studies and Mutual Learning between Civilizations," "Classics and Chinese Historiography," "An Ethical Dialogue between Confucianism and Ancient Greek Philosophy," "Classical Wisdom and the Age of Digital Intelligence," and "Classics and the Future of Humanity." It aims to provide a platform for engaging in open dialogue, fostering broad consensus, and working together to inject new vitality into classical civilizations and demonstrate modern values, so as to better illuminate the road ahead for mankind.

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