The Centre for Philosophy,
Theology, and Cultural Traditions
is pleased to welcome
its first visitor, sponsored by the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
Prof. S. Paneerselvam,
of the Department of Philosophy, University of Madras, will be associated with the Centre from May 26 until June 22
to work on the theme of “Multiculturalism
as a Political Discourse practised in Canada and
India: A Post-Modern Perspective.”
Dr Paneerselvam has previously
participated in research seminars in India and Germany on a range of themes,
such as "The Post-secular and Post-religious Discourses on
Religion and Secularity: Emerging Frameworks in the Indian Context," His
research includes work on the
Post-Modern Turn from the Indian Perspective, on contemporary Hermeneutics,
and on the writings of the Indian philosopher, D.P. Chattopadhyaya.
Dr Paneerselvam will participate
in the work of the Centre, in association with the research of Professor William Sweet, on European influences in modern
Indian philosophy.
The Centre will host several other visiting academics from the United States
and Canada during the summer months. In the fall of 2003 it will co-sponsor
the visit of the Prof. Alan P.F. Sell, Professor Emeritus of Theology from
the United Theological College, Aberystwyth, Wales, and holder of the 2003
Jules Leger Chair in the Humanities.
Established in 2002, the aim of the Centre for Philosophy, Theology,
and Cultural Traditions is to enable scholars and students to pursue
research that involves understanding and assessing reciprocal influences
and intellectual claims of philosophy, religion, and cultural traditions.
The Centre contributes to
the publication of a bi-annual Research Bulletin and a web site, and to
the journal, Philosophy, Culture, and Traditions.
It also publishes (electronically)
a ‘working papers’ series—a set of ‘pre-publication’ discussion papers, usually
based on texts presented at the Centre's workshops
and colloquia—providing additional opportunities for the exchange of ideas
and research results.
For further information, please contact
Professor William Sweet,
Director, Centre
for Philosophy, Theology, and Cultural Traditions
Departnent of Philosophy, St Francis Xavier University.
telephone 1 (902) 867-2341; fax: 1 (902) 867-3243; or by e-mail: wsweet@stfx.ca