Key facts
- The Second World Conference of Classics in Athens adopted a joint declaration.
- The declaration aims to apply Greco-Roman and Chinese philosophical traditions to contemporary geopolitical and technological crises.
- Over 200 scholars from 20 nations participated in the two-day summit.
- The initiative 'Illuminating Humanity's Future with Classical Wisdom' advocates for human-centered parameters in technological development and ethical international relations.
- The conference established a Global Visiting Scholar Program for long-term cross-cultural research.
The Second World Conference of Classics, held in Athens, has concluded with a joint declaration aimed at applying ancient philosophical traditions to contemporary global challenges. The summit brought together over 200 scholars from 20 countries to address issues such as geopolitical rivalries and technological development.
A key outcome was the adoption of the "Illuminating Humanity's Future with Classical Wisdom" initiative, which promotes human-centered approaches in technology and international relations. Researcher He Fangying drew parallels between current global rivalries and the Peloponnesian War to illustrate the potential for ideological confrontation to cause structural decline.