The Place of Harmony in Ecological Civilization

The Place of Harmony in Ecological Civilization
6th Annual Conference on Ecological Civilization
April 27-28, 2012
Albrecht Auditorium, CGU

Sponsored by the China Project of the Center for Process Studies

It is no secret that China is facing many disturbing problems as she marches toward modernization. Finding an alternative to the current form of modernization has become an urgent issue. How... [read more]

The Place of Harmony in Ecological Civilization
6th Annual Conference on Ecological Civilization
April 27-28, 2012
Albrecht Auditorium, CGU

Sponsored by the China Project of the Center for Process Studies

It is no secret that China is facing many disturbing problems as she marches toward modernization. Finding an alternative to the current form of modernization has become an urgent issue. How do we create an ecological civilization? How can China continue to develop economically without repeating the mistakes made by the West? How can China avoid the ecological crisis, the expanding gap between the rich and the poor, the destruction of local community, and the alienation and dehumanization that have occurred in the West? The purpose of this forum is to contribute to fresh reflections on these questions from constructive postmodern, traditional Chinese, and Marxist perspectives.

Harmony is a central theme that permeates Chinese culture as well as the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead. However, modern thought in general has not emphasized harmony, partly because of its apparent tension with both “justice” and “growth.” This forum will consider harmony within society, harmony between humanity and the natural environment, and harmony among nations with these tensions in mind.

This will be the 6th Annual Conference on Ecological Civilization, made possible through collaboration with our Chinese partner, Central Bureau of Compilation and Translation - a top government think tank - as well as with CGU, Claremont Lincoln University, and IPDC (Institute for Postmodern Development of China). This year some 70 participants from various parts of China are planning to participate!

See a tentative schedule for the 6th Annual Conference on Ecological Civilization at: http://www.ctr4process.org/news-events/news/Harmony_Conference_Schedule.pdf

In association with this conference, the IPDC will be hosting its fifth annual dinner on the evening of Friday, April 27. This dinner will include 3 presentations by:
- David Ray Griffin - "Whiteheadian Constructive Postmodernism and Ecological Thinking”
- Philip Clayton – “Harmony of Chinese Scholars, Claremont Lincoln University and IPDC”
- Zhihe Wang – “The Fate of the Planet Lies in the Hands of I and Thou”

Participation in the conference and the IPDC dinner require registration.
Please register at: https://www.ctr4process.org/forms/reg-harmony.php

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