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Ancient Philosophy Society 2025 Meeting Registration

Registration for the meeting is now open. Note that APS membership is required to register for the meeting. We strongly encourage you to register for the banquet on the night of Saturday the 26th as well. Historically, the banquet has been a great chance to get to know other participants, and we hope to continue that tradition this year. You can pay membership dues and register for the meeting and banquet at the following link:

Registration: https://www.pdcnet.org/wp/registrations/aps-2025/ .

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Philadelphia Marriott Old City Hotel, at a discounted rate. The Marriott requires that the rooms be booked by April 1st for the discounted rate, but we would encourage you to reserve a room as soon as possible since there are a limited number of them. The hotel is a few blocks from the meeting venue, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, and it has a convenient hotel bar. You can reserve a room by clicking the following link:

Hotel reservation: Book your group rate for APS Philadelphia.

For those of you who would prefer to make an alternative lodging arrangement, there should be a variety of Airbnb‘s and other hotels in Philadelphia’s Old City or Queen Village.

In an effort to minimize our environmental impact, the APS encourages you to carpool or use public transit. We will release a prospective program next week, with the names and affiliations of conference participants. We encourage you to reach out to others on the program who may be traveling from the same area, if you wish to coordinate your travel plans.

We also want to note a new feature of the APS meeting this year. We plan to have a book table, where participants can show off recent publications. If you have published a book within the last five years, please consider bringing a copy, as well as a flyer to advertise your book. If you choose to do so, please send me the title of your book.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns at justin.humphreys@villanova.edu.

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The Collegium Phaenomenologicum Call for Applications

The Collegium Phaenomenologicum convenes for its 47th annual session in Città di Castello, Italy, July 7-25,2025.

The terms by which ancient Greek intellectuals conceived of being born, living, and dying continue to exert profound influence on contemporary efforts to theorize the political valence of life. Collegium 2025 will take three central concepts as its focus, considering the lines and ruptures from genos to generation, from bios to biography, and from nekros to necroresistance, with special interest in Greek tragedy as a powerful site of such intersections. We will be interested in tracing how these concepts have been taken up, transformed, and given new energy through the development of a variety of methods for querying the unquestioned, unearthing what has been buried, and theorizing livable lives.

Theme for 2025

Greek Antiquity Now?

Genos, Bios, Nekros

The Collegium is intended for faculty members and advanced graduate and postdoctoral students in philosophy and related disciplines. The core of the program consists in a series of lecture courses, individual lectures, and intensive text-based seminars. A participants’ conference will be held in conjunction with the Collegium on July 5-6.

Applications: https://collegiumphaenomenologicum.org/applications/

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Ancient Philosophy Society Call For Papers

The Ancient Philosophy Society for the Study of Ancient Greek and Roman Thought was established to provide a forum for scholarship on ancient Greek and Roman texts and their diverse receptions. Honoring the richness of the American and European philosophical traditions, the Ancient Philosophy Society supports phenomenological, postmodern, Anglo-American, Straussian, Tübingen School, hermeneutic, comparative, psychoanalytic, queer, decolonial, feminist, philosophy of race, and other interpretations of ancient Greek and Roman philosophical and literary works.

Papers on any topic in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy are invited. We are especially interested in papers that focus on noncanonical figures and texts in ancient philosophy, including writings by Pythagorean women, Hellenistic schools, Pre-Socratic fragments, and late antique Neoplatonism. We also welcome papers comparing Hellenistic Judaism and Early Christian texts to ancient pagan thinkers.

The APS values diversity and particularly invites submissions from members of groups underrepresented in philosophy, including women, people of color, LGBTQI individuals, and people with disabilities. The APS will award a Diversity Prize and an Emerging Scholar Prize to papers written by members of groups underrepresented in philosophy and by PhD candidates and recent graduates.

The APS welcomes submissions of complete papers of no more than 3000 words.

https://www.ancientphilosophysociety.org/paper-submission

Please direct all inquiries to Justin Humphreys: justin.humphreys@villanova.edu

DEADLINE

December 20, 2024

Sponsored by:

Villanova University

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Conference Registration and Travel Information

The Registration Link is now live for the 2024 meeting of the Ancient Philosophy Society in Toronto.

Here is some useful travel information for the event:

Transportation from Toronto Airports to Hotel:

-There are two airports servicing the Toronto area:  Pearson International Airport (which is about a half hour’s car ride from downtown Toronto), and Billy Bishop Airport (which is within the city limits).

-To get to the Chelsea Hotel from Pearson Airport, you can take a taxi, airport limo service, or the express train service.  Uber and Lyft cars can also be arranged. 

-The express train costs $12.35 CAD, and takes you to a downtown subway station that is 3 subway stops away and then a short (5-minute) walk to the Chelsea.  The subway is an additional $3.25. 

-Taxi fare from the airport is approximately $65 CAD plus tip, and limo service ranges from $75-120 depending on the company.

-To get to the Chelsea Hotel from Billy Bishop, the best option is to take a taxi or arrange for an Uber or Lyft ride.  Taxi fare is approximately $12 CAD. 

-Detailed information about these various travel options, including accessibility information, can be found below. 

  1. Express Train from Pearson Airport to Downtown Hilton:

Union Pearson Express Train (UP Express):

  • Direct travel from Pearson airport to Union Subway Station
  • From Terminal 1 at Pearson, the UP Express platform can be found at the end of the hall. Follow the train icon above ‘Train to City’ signage. Train is located on level 3, accessible by elevator near door ‘D,’ or escalator by door ‘F.’
  • Weekdays, 5:27 am – 11:27 pm, 30 minute intervals
  • Weekends, 6:27 am – 11:27 pm, 30 minute intervals
  • 25 minute travel time
  • Standard fare, $12.35, purchase tickets: https://www.upexpress.com/Tickets/Fares , or at kiosks

Union Subway Station to Chelsea Hotel (33 Gerard Street West):

5 minute TTC (Subway, Yonge line North to College Station or Dundas Station*) plus a 5 minute walk, or a 7 minute car ride.

*Note, the Chelsea Hotel is about 400 metres (a 6 minute walk) from Oakham House, where the conference is being held.  The closest subway stop to the conference venue is Dundas, whereas the closest stop to the hotel is College.  Only the Dundas Station is wheelchair accessible.   

Accessibility Information:

  • UP Express train is wheelchair accessible.

Accessibility planning via UP Express Website:

https://www.upexpress.com/CustomerSupport/Accessibility

  • Elevators located for subway platform access at both Union and Dundas Station.
  • For TTC Stations, in the event that elevators are out of service, plans will be posted on each elevator.

TTC Accessibility Handbook:

https://www.ttc.ca/accessibility/Easier-access-on-the-TTC/Handbook-for-Accessible-Travel

2.1 Billy Bishop Airport to Mainland

Note:  This airport is on an island just off the downtown Toronto mainland.  One can walk to the mainland via an underground pedestrian tunnel, or via a short ferry boat (free of charge). 

Billy Bishop Ferry:

  • Airport to Billy Bishop Ferry Terminal.
  • Complimentary for pedestrians
  • 90 second travel time.
  • 5:30 am – 12:00 am, approx. 15 minute intervals.

Billy Bishop Pedestrian Tunnel:

  • Located below Billy Bishop Ferry Terminal.
  • Airport to Billy Bishop Ferry Terminal
  • Approx. 6 minute walk, moving walkways added for convenience. 

Billy Bishop Ferry Terminal to Downtown Hilton (145 Richmond St. W):

  • Approx. 12 minute car ride.

Accessibility Information:

  • Billy Bishop ferry is wheelchair accessible.
  • Billy Bishop pedestrian tunnel is wheelchair accessible by elevator.

Accessibility Planning via Billy Bishop Website: https://www.billybishopairport.com/the-airport/accessibility

3. Taxi and Limo Options from Airports:

Taxis are generally on standby at both airports.  Limos can be pre-arranged.  Accessible taxis and limos should be booked in advance.  

Airport Limo Toronto

  • Airport pick up and drop off car service. 
  • 4.8 star customer service review.
  • Available for Pearson and Billy Bishop.
  • Vehicles with accessibility aids are notavailable.
  • Quote for car service: $115 from Pearson.
  • Website: https://www.airportlimotoronto.com/airport-transportation
  • Phone Number: 416 699 2000

Pearson Vision Limousine

  • Airport pick up and drop off car service.
  • Available for Pearson and Billy Bishop.
  • Vehicles with accessibility aids available, though accessible vehicles are limited so it is recommended to book in advance.
  • Quote for car service: Pearson $75, Billy Bishop $60 (same price for accessible and non-accessible vehicles).
  • Website: https://www.pearsonvision.com/AreasServed/wheelchair.html
  • 24 hour Reservation Phone Line: 1 855 661 1577

North American Airport Limousine Service

GTA Cab

  • Airport pick up and drop off car service. 

Dignity Transportation Incorporated

  • Airport pick up and drop off car service. 

Reliable Downtown Cab Companies for Travel Within the City:

Beck Taxi

  • 24 hour service.
  • Standard Vehicle wait time: 5-10 minutes.
  • Accessible Vehicle wait time: 20-30 minutes.
  • No additional charge for accessible vehicles.
  • Website: https://becktaxi.com/pages/about
  • Phone Number: 416 751 5555

Wheelchair Taxi Toronto

Accessibility Information:

TTC Accessibility Information Guide:

https://www.ttc.ca/accessibility/Easier-access-on-the-TTC/Handbook-for-Accessible-Travel

List of Subway Stations Accessible by Elevator:

Line 1 (Yonge-University): Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Highway 407, Pioneer Village, York University, Finch West, Downsview Park, Sheppard West, Wilson, Lawrence West, Eglinton West, St Clair West, Dupont, St George, Queen’s Park, St Patrick, Osgoode, St Andrew, Union, Queen, Dundas, Wellesley, Bloor-Yonge, St Clair, Davisville, Eglinton, York Mills, Sheppard-Yonge, North York Centre, Finch.

Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth): Kipling, Royal York, Jane, Runnymede, Keele, Dundas West, Dufferin, Ossington, Bathurst, Spadina, St George, Bay, Bloor-Yonge, Broadview, Chester, Pape, Coxwell, Woodbine, Main Street, Victoria Park, Kennedy.

3.2 Streetcars:

  • Streetcars are available going east/west on both Dundas and College Streets. 
  • All streetcars are accessible, ramps located at second door of the vehicle.
  • Note: not all streetcar stops are accessible, see streetcar specific accessibility web page for more information.
  • $3.25 fee, streetcars only accept cash, credit or debit cards, or the TTC’s on “presto” card.  There are machines you can tap with your card when entering. 
  • Full streetcar map: https://www.ttc.ca/routes-and-schedules#/
  • Weekdays + Saturdays: 6:00 am – 2:00 am, Sundays: 8:00 am- 2:00 am
  • If planning to travel by streetcar, we recommend downloading the ‘Rocketman’ app, for live updates about vehicle arrival times.

Accessibility Information:

TTC Accessibility Information Guide:

https://www.ttc.ca/accessibility/Easier-access-on-the-TTC/Handbook-for-Accessible-Travel

Streetcar Specific Accessibility Information:

https://www.ttc.ca/accessibility/Easier-access-on-the-TTC/Riding-the-Streetcar

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Annual Meeting Accommodations

The booking link is ready for the upcoming 2024 meeting of the Ancient Philosophy Society. We have a group block booking at the Chelsea Hotel, one block from the conference venue. The group rate applies from Wednesday April 3rd through to Saturday April 7th. There are two room types to choose from at that rate – One Queen or Two Doubles – and these can be booked using this Hotel Link. This automatically enters the group discount code (TMU040324). 

Bookings can also be made by phone. Attendees can call the hotel directly, toll-free at 1-800-CHELSEA (243-5732) or 416-595-1975. They should identify themselves as part of the TMU – Dept of Philosophy Room Block or Res ID: TMU040324. 

The cut-off date for the discount is Friday March 1st, 2024.

Please note that the prices are listed in Canadian currency not U.S. currency. $199 CAD amounts to about $150 USD. 

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Call for Abstracts: Plato’s Lysis

Plato’s Lysis:

A Virtual Conference Jointly Sponsored by

The Ancient Philosophy Society for the Study of

Ancient Greek and Roman Thought

and

The International Plato Society (Asia, Africa, and Australia Regions)

June 13-14, 2024

We are pleased to solicit abstracts for a conference jointly sponsored by the Ancient Philosophy Society and the International Plato Society, to be held remotely from June 13-14, 2024. The purpose of this meeting is to foster dialogue between scholars in Asia-Oceania and their colleagues across the globe (Europe, Africa, and The Americas), so submissions from diverse cultural and geographical regions are strongly encouraged.

In keeping with the aim of the conference, which is to cultivate intellectual and scholarly friendships across cultures, we invite submissions on Plato’s Lysis. All submissions must be received by January 31, 2024.

Authors from Asia and Oceania:

Please submit abstracts to: ipsapsjoint.asiaoceania@gmail.com

Please submit questions to: ipsapsjoint.asiaoceania@gmail.com

Authors from all other parts of the globe:

Please submit abstracts to: APS2024@emory.edu

Please submit questions to: jrbell3@emory.edu

The name, institution, and references pertaining to the identity of the author must be omitted from the abstract, notes, bibliography, and document properties to facilitate anonymous review.

Submission Guidelines:

Abstracts must be written in English. Only one submission per author will be considered. Submission implies that the abstract and resulting paper are entirely the author’s own unpublished work and that, where appropriate, the contributions of others are acknowledged. Abstracts must not exceed 300 words; and full-length papers for those who are accepted should be between 1,500-3,000 words (max. 20 mins reading time), exclusive of footnotes and bibliography. Longer abstracts and complete papers will not be forwarded to the Program Committee. In keeping with the goal of the APS to support a variety of interpretive methods, authors are encouraged to include in their abstracts a brief reflection on their approach to reading and thinking about Plato.

The Ancient Philosophy Society was established (2001, Villanova University) to provide a forum for diverse scholarship on ancient Greek and Roman texts. Honoring the richness of the American and European philosophical traditions, the APS supports phenomenological, postmodern, Anglo-American, Straussian, Tübingen School, hermeneutic, psychoanalytic, queer, and feminist interpretations of Ancient Greek and Roman philosophical and literary works. For additional information, please visit ancientphilosophysociety.org.

The International Plato Society promotes Platonic studies throughout the world and communication among scholars of diverse disciplines working on Plato. For additional information, please visit platosociety.org.