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The goal of the Congress is to provide a venue for scholars in the fields of the comparative study of civilizations, cultural and social studies, history and humanities to meet and exchange views. Innovation methods, multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary approaches are particularly welcomed.

Scholars are invited to participate either by on campus attendance or online!

This first World Congress will be held in honor of Dimitrie Cantemir, commemorating 350 years from his birth in 1673, as well as three centuries since his death in 1723. Dimitrie Cantemir was a Moldavian prince and philosopher who represented the epitome of the Enlightenment. Bridging history and philosophy, policy and ethics, cultural theory and ethnicity, his life and work created a bridge between East and West. It brought Oriental mysticism and wisdom into the patterns of Western civilization.

Great minds have always offered their vision and responses to cultural challenges. The study of challenges and confluences of civilizations illuminate the darkest of ages, and have always delivered humanity!

Dimitrie Cantemir (1673-1723)

Scientific Committee of the World Congress here

Organizing Committee of the World Congress here

In addition to Plenary Presentations the Congress has Proposed Scholarly Panels and a Final Debate:

Panel One: DEFINING CIVILIZATION: THEORIES OF HISTORY; PAST CIVILIZATIONS; AND THEIR ART, LITERATURE AND ECONOMIES

Panel Two: CONTEMPORARY CIVILIZATION: GLOBALIZATION, SOVEREIGN STATES, HUMAN AND NATIONAL SECURITY AND THE CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS

Panel Three: DIMITRIE CANTEMIR AND EUROPE AS THE CROSSROADS OF CIVILIZATIONS

Panel Four: THE MODERN CHALLENGE: A NEW ENLIGHTENMENT?

Panel Five: RELIGIONS, SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS, CULTURES AND CIVILIZATIONS

Panel Six: SCIENCE AND CIVILIZATIONS

Culminating Debate: ARE WE ON THE CUSP OF A NEW ENLIGHTENMENT OR THE DEATH OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION?

Final Schedule & Panels here

Connection links available

Plenary Lectures
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Panels 1, 2, 4
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Panels 3, 5, 6
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Meet us in Bucharest at Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University!

Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania, as well as its cultural, industrial, and financial center. It is located on the banks of the Dambovita River, roughly 60 km north of the Danube River which crosses most of Europe. Economically, Bucharest is the most prosperous city in Romania. The city features numerous convention facilities, educational institutes, cultural venues, and much of our national history. Henri Coanda International Airport is located 16.5 km north of the capital, in the town of Otopeni, Ilfov. The busiest airport in Romania, it is connected to the center of Bucharest by train, bus or taxi, about 30 minutes away.

Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University of Bucharest (DCCU) is a private, autonomous, higher education and scientific research institution. The university holds the highest accreditation possible in the Romanian educational system. DCCU’s main campus is in Bucharest, Splaiul Unirii no. 176. The university campus, buildings and facilities will be the host for all congress activities. The registration desk will also be located in the building.

Accommodation close to DCCU Campus!

For the official HOTELS list click HERE

Social Events for a unique experience!

Among the social events being held in conjunction with the congress are a welcome reception preceding the start date, a banquet on the final Congress day, and excursions which will offer a unique cultural experience for all those who wish to know Romania better. Possible excursions during the Congress day-off include:
- Cantacuzino Castle, wine tasting, winery tour & lunch
- Peles Castle, Sinaia Monastery & lunch
- Bucharest art galleries, historic sites & traditional dinner

Guidelines for Publication

The papers presented at the Congress will be published in the Congress Volume that will come out at a foreign publishing house and will be indexed internationally, as a supplement to the scientific multidisciplinary journal Cogito, no. 3/September 2023. The publication rules and technical editing conditions can be found at http://cogito.ucdc.ro
Full papers will be sent by September 1, 2023 to the following email address: civilizations2023@ucdc.ro

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