
The Temenos Young Scholars invite 18–35-year-olds from all backgrounds to attend a conference on the theme of The Symbol in Literature and Philosophy. The day will feature lectures, Q&A sessions, and poetry recitals accompanied by plenty of convivial breaks. The aim of the event is to explore the nature of the symbol, its use in philosophy and the arts, and its integral role in human civilisation.
Inspired by the work of thinkers including Kathleen Raine and Paul Ricoeur, the organisers are welcoming an approach to the symbol as something grounded in a reality that shines through in language and artistic expression, making its truth available to us while evading total grasp through intellectual reasoning.
The programme will feature two keynote presentations by accomplished academics, along with a series of Young Scholar papers lasting 25 minutes each. The organisers are currently collecting proposals for Young Scholar Papers, which can be made through the event registration form.
To register, please submit the form here.
The organisers look forward to welcoming you on the day
Kamil Sawicki, Jin Choi, & Edmund Bauly
For enquiries, please write to Kamil at kamilsawicki@outlook.com