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The World Philosophy Day this year, which also marks the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, comes up on 20 November 2008. The theme for the international celebration is "Rights and Power". Different partners in countries from all regions of the world, namely universities, philosophy departments, institutes, schools, social organisations etc., are expected to organize local/national/regional events to mark the Day.
Chosen topics should be related to philosophy and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The activities may include round tables, philosophy book fairs, discussions, etc. As usual, Centre for African Culture and Development, {CEFACAD}, has put up a programme of events to mark this year's celebration. The theme for a one-day seminar, which is only one of the slated activities, is:
AFRICAN INTELLECTUAL HERITAGE – IMPLICATIONS FOR RIGHTS AND POWER DISCOURSE IN THE 21st CENTURY
The Sub-themes include:
1 The idea of Rights in different African societies
2 Rights and Responsibilities of the Child
3 Power as national identity
4 Aspects of African institutional Powers
5 Power and Womanhood in African thought
6 Interface between African Indigenous and Modern Principles of Rights
7 Rights, Power and Ethnic Conflicts
8 Individualism and Collectivism as Principles of Rights
9 The Nature of African Intellectual Heritage
10 Rights and Responsibility in African Thought
11 Conceptual Issues in Power Discourse
12 International Power and Contemporary African Politics
N. B. Scholars may formulate other topics that fall in line with the central theme.
Guidelines for Paper Submission
Abstracts between 200 and 250 words to be submitted on, or before 5th October, 2008 and full length paper to be received latest 30th October, 2005 on Microsoft Word.
Conference Date: 28th November, 2008
Conference Venue: Lagos, Lagos State. Further details to follow.
Registration and Conference Fee: N4, 000 or 50 USD only
(Registration fee: N 2000 Paper presentation fee: N 2000)
Membership of CEFACAD: Membership of CEFACAD is optional. Registered members will receive free copies of CEFACAD's Bulletins, and our journal publication at subsidized price. They will also have free access to our research library. CEFACAD's Handbook would be made available at the conference centre for study by prospective members.
Membership fee: Few places exist in our membership status. The fees are as follows:
Ordinary Members: N 7,500
Corporate Members: (Banks, Insurance Educational Institutions, Mass Media, Research outfits, etc.)- N 20,000
Honorary Members: To be chosen and decorated by CEFACAD
Annual Dues: N 1,500
ABSTRACT AND FULL PAPER to:
Prof. Sophie B. Oluwole,
Tel: 08035874876,
E-mail: cefacad@ yahoo.com
Dr. J. Akin Sofoluwe
Tel: 08033479838
E- Mail: amoci2002@yahoo.com
Mr. Fayemi, A Kazeem
08035395154
kcaristotle@yahoo.com
cefacad@gmail.com
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