Home >> Hot Issue

Ancient wisdom, modern questions

Scholars gathering in Athens for the second World Conference of Classics say dialogue between Greek and Chinese philosophical traditions can offer fresh perspectives on humanity's shared challenges, report Xing Yi in London and Zheng Wanyin in Athens.

Updated: 2026-06-06 10:50 ( China Daily )

Share - WeChat

A bust of ancient Greek philosopher Plato.[Photo provided to China Daily]

More than two millennia later, in an era marked by global challenges and deepening interconnection, that spirit of pursuing answers to the common questions of humanity across civilizations continues to resonate among scholars, who will gather at the second World Conference of Classics in Athens, Greece, to engage in discussions about eternal questions in a contemporary context.