The Institute of Philosophy and Ideas will mark the official commencement of its work with an event on Monday, 23 November 2026, at 18:00, at the “Kostis Palamas” Building of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The event will introduce the Institute’s mission, directions and people.

Established in the summer of 2026, the Institute of Philosophy and Ideas is an independent non-profit organisation dedicated to highlighting the importance of philosophy and cultivating philosophical literacy and critical thinking in personal and social life, education, science, politics and the economy. Its activities are organised around four complementary pillars: Research; Education and Continuing Education; Dissemination and Communication; Networking and Partnerships. Its aims include philosophical and interdisciplinary research, the development of educational programmes, public discussions, scholarly publications and the promotion of philosophical heritage.

Under the Institute’s Internal Regulations, the Scientific supports the interdisciplinary orientation of its research and ensures the quality of its work.

Christoforos Charalambakis, Member of the Academy of Athens and Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, assumes the honorary presidency.
The Council’s members are:
Alexander-Stamatios Antoniou, Professor of Psychology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Kirki Kefalea, Professor of Comparative Religious Literature, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Katerina Pastra, Principal Researcher at Athena Research Center and President of the Hellenic Artificial Intelligence Society.
Evangelos D. Protopapadakis, Professor of Applied Ethics and Bioethics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Avra Sidiropoulou, Professor of Theatre Studies, Open University of Cyprus.
Petros Stefaneas, Professor of Logic and Formal Methods in Computer Science, National Technical University of Athens.
Ioanna Patsioti-Tsacpounidis, Professor of Philosophy, Deree – The American College of Greece.
Dimitris Kiriazis assumes the role of Special Adviser on Financial Planning.

The first Board of Directors, serving until 31 December 2028, comprises:
Alkis Gounaris, Doctor of Philosophy, Researcher and Lecturer at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens — President.
Stamatios Sarris, shipping industry executive with postgraduate studies in Philosophy — Vice-President and Treasurer.
Simos Xenitellis, management consultant with postgraduate studies in Philosophy — Secretary.

Guided by the statement “Philosophy connects us”, the Institute of Philosophy and Ideas seeks to create an open ecosystem of collaboration connecting academia, institutions, society and the economy, linking research and education with public dialogue.

For further information about its people and activities, visit www.inphilosophy.org.