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THOMISM AND ASIAN CULTURES:CELEBRATING 400 YEARS OF DIALOGUE ACROSS CIVILIZATIONS

23-26 May 2011 University of Santo Tomas, Espaa, Manila, Philippines

In 7 June 1494, the Treaty of Tordesillas divided the world for exploration andChristianization between two maritime powers Spain and Portugal, andresolved the issues caused by Pope Alexander VIs Papal Bull Inter caetera . Thelands to the west of the new demarcation fell under Spain, while those to theeast would be under Portugal. But history destined that the two countries berepresented in a historical voyage. A Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellansailed under the Spanish flag, and accidentally discovered the scattered islandsin the South China Sea ruled by local chieftains in 16 March 1521. Armed withcross and sword, Spain established dominion over these islands, and named thenew colony Filipinas after King Felipe II of Spain. It was later to be called thePhilippines during the American period.

Some eighty years into the colonization, a Spanish Dominican and sinologist, Fr.Miguel de Benavides, established the Colegio de Nuestra Seora del SantssimoRosario on 28 April 1611 in Manila. It was later to be renamed the University ofSanto Tomas.

Two programs were offered in its year of foundation, Theology and Philosophy,

patterned after the European system of tertiary education, and aimed atfulfilling the Churchs mission of evangelization. Over time the University earnedfor itself the prestigious titles and came to be called - A La Real y PontificiaUniversidad de Santo Toms de Aquino, Universidad Catlica de Filipinas . Thetitle Royal was given by King Carlos III of Spain on 1785; Pontifical by Pope LeoXIII on 1902 in his constitution, Quae Mari Sinico, and The Catholic University of the Philippines by Pope Pius XII on 1947. Through the centuries after its founding,


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the university has established itself as a beacon of Catholic faith and vanguardof Aristotelian-Thomistic Philosophy in the country.

Thomism in the university has kept up with the times, which is the reason for itsenduring presence. No philosophy of the West, either continental or analytic,and no philosophy of the East, from the ancients to the postmoderns, have notbeen heard within the university portals in its dialogical effort across civilizations.Fresh ideas are welcome in this Pontifical University, even as we continue tocontemplate on the Catholic tradition. In effect, there is no exclusion in thephilosophy of Thomism as practiced in the University of Santo Tomas, and in thisway the university has become truly Catholic and global.

The Dominican Fathers brought with them and introduced in the islands theCatholic faith under the philosophical lens of Thomism. Somewhere along thisreligious and intellectual transmission, they encountered a rich array of Asian

cultures that gave rise to a whole gamut of attitudes and feelings, ranging fromfear and hatred to toleration and acceptance, and even respect andadmiration, thereby setting the stage for the epoch-defining dialogue betweencivilizations.

In 2011, the University will be celebrating its quadricentennial. Philosophy, whichis one of the first two programs in its year of inception, takes pride in co-celebrating its 400 years with the University.

To commemorate this historical milestone, the University of Santo TomasDepartment of Philosophy will convene an international philosophy conferencewith the broad theme THOMISM AND ASIAN CULTURES: CELEBRATING 400 YEARSOF DIALOGUE ACROSS CIVILIZATIONS. Delegates from international and localphilosophical societies are joining the congress that will feature a total of 12plenary speakers, multiple parallel sessions, and a roundtable on Philosophy andFilipino Culture.

The international conference is being organized by the University of Santo TomasDepartment of Philosophy and is being supported by the Office of the Rector,the Office of the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, The Graduate School, andthe Faculty of Arts and Letters.

The following philosophical organizations have been invited to the internationalconference; Confrence Mondiale des Institutions Universitaires Catholiques dePhilosophie; Academie du Midi; World Union of Catholic Philosophical Societies;Philippine Academy of Philosophical Research; Philosophical Association of thePhilippines; Philosophical Association of the Visayas and Mindanao;Philosophical Association of North Luzon.


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CALL FOR PAPERS

This Call for Papers is an invitation for scholars to contribute to three sub-themesThomism, Asian Cultures, and Dialogue related to the broad theme Thomismand Asian Cultures: Celebrating 400 Years of Dialogue Across Civilizations .Papers may be selected from the following sub-themes.

Sub-theme 1: Thomism - The place of Thomism in Asian intellectual history - Thespirituality of St. Thomas Aquinas - Aeterni Patris and the revival of Thomism: Neo-Thomism and its adherents - Thomism in the context of the Filipino mind -Thomistic Theology - Fides et Ratio : Thomism in the 21 st century - Thomism and theCatholic mission in Asia - Thomism, Modernity, Postmodernity

Sub-theme 2: Asian Cultures - Indian philosophy and culture - Chinesephilosophy and culture - Japanese philosophy and culture - Islamic philosophy

and culture - In search of Filipino consciousness - Post-colonial influences in Asia - Post-colonial hegemony - Asian aesthetics and its global reception -Orientalism

Sub-theme 3: Dialogue - East -West Dialogue -The reception of Western thoughtsin the Philippines - Influences of the East: Philosophy, Literature, and History - Artas Expression of the Beautiful: Speculating the Ideal in the East and the West -West and Indian dialogue - West and Chinese dialogue - West and Japanesedialogue - West and Islamic dialogue - Inter-faith dialogue - The postmodernencounter with Eastern thoughts - Fides et Ratio : Thomism in the 21 st century

Paper may be understood from a philosophical vantage point, but also, inter alia , from the viewpoint of history, theology, anthropology, literature, sociology,and political science.

Venue : University of Santo Tomas, Manila, PhilippinesDate: 23 26 May 2011Language : Paper may be written in English, French, Spanish, German, or

ChinesePaperProposal :

1 page in DOC or RTF Format containing; NAME, PROPOSED TITLE,and a 300 Word Abstract on or before 30 November 2010

AcceptedPaper :

Must be submitted on or before 14 February 2011 Paper must not exceed 3,000 word inclusive of footnotes and

bibliography Use 12 point font size in double-space format and must be

delivered in 20 minutes Paper in other languages other than English must be

accompanied by an


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Abstract or Translation in English, whichever is convenient for the participant.

Paper presenters will receive Certificate of Participation andpossible inclusion in the ACTA to be published by the Universityof Santo Tomas

RegistrationFee :

On Site Registration US $ 150.00 for international participantsPhP 4,500.00 for local participants

Pre-registration for local participants by 30 January 2011 will bePhP 4,000.00

Registration fee comes inclusive of attendance to all lectures,Conference kit, Conference papers of plenary speakers, CDfile of parallel papers, meals and Coffee, Certificate ofAttendance.

SECRETARIAT: All papers and other queries should be submitted to theSecretariat Email: [email protected]

University of Santo TomasQuadricentennial International Philosophy ConferenceDepartment of PhilosophyRoom 105, Main BuildingManila, PhilippinesTel no: (63-2) 406-1611 loc 8415Fax no: (63-2) 731-3038

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