The 2025 Janus Project conference examines the didactic traditions present in classical Chinese and Graeco-Roman cultures, particularly their teachings on moral virtues. It emphasizes how both ancient texts and their early modern Latin translations sought to instruct readers on becoming virtuous individuals and achieving a good society. The conference encourages diverse academic participation to explore these themes through various scholarly lenses and highlights the significance of cultural and linguistic exchanges, aiming to discover the universal principles of wisdom and virtue across civilizations.
The Janus Project highlights the didactic traditions of classical Chinese and Graeco-Roman texts, emphasizing their shared focus on moral virtues and education.
The conference aims to explore how cultural texts across these traditions present questions about wisdom, virtue, and the framework for a happy society.
With its focus on moral education, the Janus Project invites scholars from various fields to examine how ancient philosophies can inform modern understandings of virtue.
Keynote speakers will discuss Jesuit translations and comparative ancient philosophy, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchange in the development of moral education.
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