The 2011 CCPC meeting will be held in Cork, Ireland at Cork University College and is being sponsored by the Department of Philosophy and the School of Sociology and Philosophy.

The registration fee is $75 ($40 for students) and includes receptions.

Deadline for registration payment and proposals is February 16, 2009.

Sorry but only checks, cash, or money orders can be accepted for payment and should be made out to the “Comparative and Continental Philosophy Circle” or “CCPC” and sent to:

David Jones

CCPC – History and Philosophy Department

#2206 1000 Chastain Road

Kennesaw, GA 30144

International participants may pay on site in cash if more convenient.

LODGING INFORMATION OPTIONS

Lodging at Tokai:

Please feel free to make reservations by faxing the appropriate form to Ms. Wanda Sako:

Tokai Reservations (right click and SAVE.)

Dorm rooms are $68 for a single, $46 per person for doubles. Guest rooms are $85 for a single, and $104 for a double. Additional charges apply for additional room sharing.

Dorm rooms are basic but comfortable with laundry facilities on floors.

More than likely we’ll be placed on the same floor away from students.

Most rooms have incredible views.

Unlike hotels, Tokai cannot offer daily maid service. Rooms do have phones for local calls (free), television, refrigerator, air conditioning, all linens, and soap. No other personal items are provided. Internet service is available, but does require a fee and set up by a Tokai technician.

Meals at Tokai:

Although some food will be provided at receptions, the Tokai cafeteria offers inexpensive meals: $7.00 for breakfast, $8.50 for lunch. If you prefer vegetarian foods for the breakfasts and lunches at Tokai, please let me or Wanda Sako know.

Parking:

Parking is available at a very cheap rate of several dollars per day.

Parking may be free if not overnight.

Our receptions will be held on the 19th floor that features spectacular views. For some visuals of the Tokai University Pacific Center:

http://www.hawaiitokai.edu/modules/myalbum0/photo.php?lid=66

More about Tokai:

Tokai is a 20 minute walk from Waikiki.

<http://www.hawaiitokai.edu/modules/htic01/>.

For a map:

http://www.hawaiitokai.edu/modules/contents_trial_06/index.php?id=2

Tokai University Pacific Center

Hawaii Tokai International College

2241 Kapiolani Blvd.

Honolulu, HI 906826

(808) 983-4100?

Alternative East-West Center Lodging:

Other lodging may be arranged at the East-West Center, but the Center is a bus ride or long (30 minute) walk away:

<http://www.eastwestcenter.org/about-ewc/housing/visitor-housing/>.

Room rates are $52.00 a night at Lincoln Hall. To check out the East-West Center web site please visit <http://www.eastwestcenter.org> (Housing section).

For more Spartan-like accommodations, there may be some rooms available in Hale Manoa with shared baths for $27.00. East-West Center alumni receive additional discounts on accommodations at any of the three EWC housing facilities.

To reserve a room at the East-West Center call Housing directly at (808) 944-7805. If you are an East-West Center alumnus or alumna, identify yourself when reserving your room. You will also need to provide credit card information to reserve a room there.

Directions and expenses to the East-West Center and parking prices and regulations may be found at:

<http://www.eastwestcenter.org/about-ewc/housing/frequently-asked-questions/>.

CLOSEST HOTEL

The Ala Moana Hotel is the closest hotel and is a short cab ride away or a 10-15 minute walk from Tokai. Rooms in the Kona Tower without views can be had for $99 a night; $109 with a view (probably a mountain or partial ocean view); and $119 for an ocean view. In the Waikiki Tower, rooms will range from $149 to $159 per night. These are current rates and can be locked in now. I was informed if rates drop in April, you would receive the lower rate.

<http://www.outrigger.com/hotels-resorts/hawaiian-islands/oahu-waikiki/ala-moana-hotel>.

There are dinning options in the hotel and close by at the Ala Moana Shopping Center, which has an extensive and inexpensive international food court.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT LODGING

Occupancy is low in Hawai`i these days and there are great deals to be had; some may include packages with cars and some flights will include packages as well. All accommodations in Waikiki will be typically suitable unless you have some special requirements. I may be able to help out some with questions.

Some top end hotels can be found in Waikiki (these would be a longer bus or cab ride away). There are some higher end hotels such as The Royal Hawaiian, Halekulani, and Moana Hotel. All are on Kalakaua Avenue that runs along the beach. Kuhio Avenue is a block away from the beach with generally less expensive hotels.

The New Otani Hotel is more modest and quiet and is located by a park and is closer to Diamond Head. The beach is smaller but this is a favorite of many and has more of a local flair.

The Aqua Waikiki Wave Hotel on Kuhio is an option with good rates and they offer free Internet service. It’s bit of a walk though:

http://www.aquaresorts.com/aqua-boutique-hotels-1-83/aqua-waikiki-wave-location-directions.aspx.

This hotel will put you into the mix of Waikiki.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION

In case you are taking a taxi from the airport, the address for Tokai University is 2241 Kapiolani Boulevard. Tell the driver that Tokai University is near McCully Street. The fare will be around $20-25 USD I think.

If you want to take a bus, ask at the Information Desk or a bus driver which bus number stops at Tokai University at McCully and Kapiolani.  To catch the bus you’ll need to go to the upper level of the airport and walk out to the appropriate stop on the islands on the top level. In Hawai`i people are generally very helpful with directions.

There’s a bus stop within a hundred feet of Tokai and you just get off the bus and walk to the conference site. The fare is $2.25 and you will need exact change. There is a 4 day Visitor Pass for $25. Honolulu’s bus system is excellent. <http://www.thebus.org/default.asp>.

QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS

If you have any questions or concerns about local arrangements please, contact David Jones (Local Arrangements Chair) by email <djones@ksuweb.kennesaw.edu> or by phone at 770.423.6596.

For questions on the program, please contact Michael Schwartz, this year’s Program Chair, at <mschwart@aug.edu>.

Professor Ames’s paper: “Deweyan Pragmatism and Confucianism: A Dialogue.”

Professor Sallis’s paper: “The Space of Imagination and the Elemental in Nature”

DHARMA EYES OF THE ZEN TRADITION

Japan is many things to many people and there are many reasons to visit this beautiful country. If you want to experience Japan through the eyes of the Zen tradition, then we invite you to consider joining us on this unique trip that emphasizes Japan’s living Zen heritage.

Highlights of the trip include touring some of the famous Buddhist temples in the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara, a Zen peace pilgrimage to the city of Hiroshima, and extended visits to the two great Soto Zen temples, Eihei-ji and the original Soji-ji.

The two-week trip will be lead by Kosho Itagaki, a Soto Zen priest, and Hiroshi Onaka, a master of Shorinji Kempo, a martial practice that originated in Zen. Dr. Jason Wirth and Dr. Elizabeth Sikes of the Seattle University philosophy department will accompany them.

The trip will last two weeks and we plan to leave from Seattle on June 18, 2010. We are doing everything in our power to keep the expenses to a minimum and the cost of the trip will be approximately $3,000.00 (airfare and accommodations included).

If you think that you might like to join us, please e-mail Dr. Jason Wirth (wirthj@seattleu.edu).