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The Society for Indian Philosophy & Religion will hold an International and Interdisciplinary conference at the State University of New York College at Buffalo (Buffalo State College), October 28-29, 2004. The theme of the conference is "Globalization, Identity, and Syncretism.” The conference theme may be addressed critically, reflectively, and creatively from interdisciplinary perspectives. The program will include plenary addresses, volunteered papers, invited papers, and panel discussions. Registered participants who are members of professional associations or societies are encouraged to submit proposals for holding meetings in the conference on behalf of their associations or societies.
Possible topics include:
- Religions-Cultures-Globalization: Living Together in a Global Society
- Globalization, Syncretism, and Postmodern Religiosity
- Globalization and Identity
- Global Horizons: Interculturality and Interspirituality
- Traditional Values and the Challenges of Globalization
- Fundamentalism and Religious Pluralism in the Global Era
- Anti-Globalization Movements
- Historical Dimensions of Cultural and Religious Syncretism
- Gandhis's View on Globalized Economy
- Social Exclusion and Religious Intolerance in the Global Era
- Globalization, Transnationalism, and Dislocation
- Religious and Philosophical Perspectives of Globalization
This list is illustrative and not exhaustive. We welcome your participation and suggestions. The deadline for submission of abstracts is June 20, 2004. If you would like to contribute a paper to this event, please send an abstract of about 150 words to:
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