New York University establishes Cyprus chair
New York University inaugurated its Cyprus Chair in the History of Theory and Justice recently with a lecture on “What Zeno of Cyrus Started: Why Stoic Thinking on Justice is Important” by Richard Sorabji, Global Distinguished Professor, New York University. The event, co-sponsored by the Cyprus Foundation of America at NYU’s Eisner and Lubin Auditorium, was attended by Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos.
“The establishment of the Cyprus Global Distinguished Professorship on History and Theory of Justice is an important development for Cyprus, as well as one having strong symbolic connotations. It reflects both our heritage and our contemporary quest,” said Papadopoulos.
Sorabji is assuming the Cyprus chair and Papadopoulos noted his extensive contributions in the field. An emeritus professor of philosophy at King’s College London, Sorbaji has authored Emotion and Peace of Mind: From Stoic Agitation to Christian Temptation, Self: Ancient and Modern Insights about Individuality, Life, and Death, and Aristotle on Memory, among other publications.
The Cyprus president also praised Dr. Phillip Mitsis for suggesting the idea of the chair and Dr. John Brademas, NYU president emeritus, for establishing strong links between the university and Cyprus.
Papadopoulos said Cyprus is establishing a number of links with U.S. universities in various fields, including public health, energy, the environment and education.
