The 24th World Congress of IVR (the International Association for Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy), to be hosted by China Law Society, will be held on September 15-20, 2009 in Beijing, China. We hereby cordially invite you and your colleagues to the Congress.

The theme of the conference “Global Harmony and Rule of Law” highlights the importance of world’s harmony. We believe that the discussion of harmony from the perspective of law is of great significance, not only because harmony is the ideal living situation of human being, but because order, which the law is supposed to pursue, is one of the core components of harmony. According to the philosophy of China, even of East-Asia, harmony has been a dominant concept reflecting in every aspect of our culture. These abundant resources may provide inspiration for thinking on harmony and law. At the same time, like the former world’s IVR congresses, this conference will continue the tradition to hold special workshops and working groups on various topics, in order to cover most important issues and present our recent achievements in the field of legal philosophy and social philosophy

The 24th World Congress of IVR is expected to enjoy participation of a large number of jurisprudents and jurists all over the world and consequently provide a wonderful opportunity for free communications and for making friendship. The local organizing committee will spare no effort for the Congress preparations so that all congress participants would have a fruitful and pleasant stay in China. In addition to academic programs, arrangements will be made for participants to visit such places as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Those who would like to have more tourism in China are also welcome to choose any of the post-congress tours that will be recommended later on. Now the preliminary website for the Congress is available. You can get access to the website by clicking either www.ivr2009.com or www.chinalawsociety.com .

It would be highly appreciated if you could help publicize the congress information among jurisprudents of your state by any method you feel convenient. You and your colleagues are also warmly welcome to send to us workshop proposals and congress papers.

We sincerely hope to meet you and your colleagues in Beijing.

Best wishes

Yours Sincerely

Mr. Gu Zhaomin, Director-General
Overseas Liaison Department, China Law Society
No.63, Bing Ma Si Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, P.R.China
Tel/Fax: 8610-66510410
Email: ivr2009@chinalawsociety.com