Common Values of Humanity and Cross-cultural Exchanges

January 2-3, 2020

Theme

Peace, development, equity, justice, democracy and freedom are common values of humankind and lofty goals of the United Nations. However, the goals are far from being achieved; we still have to strive for them. Eastern and Western countries have different cultural traditions, while they are compatible as the two cultural traditions can be integrated, enriched and complemented. In the era of globalization, Eastern and Western, Northern and Southern countries should learn from each other, especially in terms of cultural traditions and values. We all live in one world and have common concerns about our society and the future of humanity. In order to avoid wars, conflicts, and violence, we need to build a new type of international relations featuring win-win cooperation and a community of shared future for our common humanity.

Some topics of this conference are listed below: 

1. Common values of all human beings

2. Eastern and Western cultural traditions

3. Multicultural identity in the era of globalization

4. Contemporary Chinese Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era

5. Community with shared future for mankind

Abstract

Please send 300 words and a brief CV to Dr. Gang Yi [pkumzd@163.com], [40305410@qq.com] and [cua-rvp@cua.edu] by August 30, 2019. Full paper sent by December 1, 2019 will be considered to be published by the RVP in its publication series "Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Change."

Logistics

There is no registration fee. Travel expenses shall be covered by participants (or their institutions). The local organizer will provide local transportation, accommodations and catering during the conference.

Contact

Dr. Gang Yi

School of Marxism

China West Normal University

Nanchong, Sichuan Province, P.R. China

pkumzd@163.com, 40305410@qq.com