Stanley Sfekas
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Dr. Stanley Sfekas is professor of philosophy
and religion
at the University of Indianapolis
/Athens Campus and was born in the United States
. After receiving his B.A. in Philosophy and English from the University of Maryland
, he went on to earn both his M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from New York University
. His doctoral dissertation is titled “The Problem of Individuation in Aristotelian Metaphysics”. Dr. Sfekas has taught in various institutions of higher education
including Brooklyn College
of the City University of New York
, The New York Institute of Technology
, George Washington University
in Washington D.C., and the American College of Southeastern Europe.
Dr Sfekas has also published scholarly articles and books and has been a critic for the American Philosophical Association
and several international journals. He has been the book critic for the international journal, Philosophical Inquiry. He has also been the educational advisor to the Fulbright Foundation in Greece
.
As a public lecturer in the Athenian academic community, Dr. Sfekas has delivered over 150 public lecture
s since 1986 and frequently appeared on Greek television(6) as an academic spokesman. Apart from his scholarly publications, he has translated, between 1995 and the present, the scripts of seven historical films and 35 archaeological documentaries. He was also the philosophical consultant to the various productions.
Dr. Sfekas appeared in 12 televised episodes of the documentary
“From Aristotle to Hawking”, a Pissanos Production, speaking on Aristotle
and Ancient Greek Cosmology
. The series that has been translated and distributed globally was nominated by members of the Academy of Athens
for the 2006 Templeton Prize
. Dr. Sfekas is the translator of the series from the Greek
to the English language
. Paul Pissanos has been nominated by the Academy of Athens for the 2011 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE.
1992
Book Review for Philosophical Inquiry: International Quarterly of The End of Life: The Case for Euthanasia
, by J. Rachels, Oxford University Press
,1989.
1992-1994
Book Review Editor for Philosophical Inquiry: International quarterly. Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
1994
Official Translator and Philosophical Consultant of Screenplay for film and international television series: ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE starring Oliver Reed
, produced by P. Pissanos Co.
World Premiere: Nov.8, 1997, London Film Festival.
1995
Adaptation of Screenplay (Greek- English) and Philosophical Consultant for film and television series: The Gods of Olympus, produced by P.Pissanos Co.
1996
Adaptation of Screenplay (Greek-English) and Philosophical Consultant for film and television series: DEUCALION’S FLOOD, a Pissanos production.
1996
“ Aristotle’s Principle of Individuation”, published in Deucalion, Edited by A. Kitsopoulos.
1997
Adaptation of Screenplay and Philosophical Consultant for film and television series: ALEXANDER THE GREAT, a Pissanos production.
1997
Orpheus and Eurydice by Stanley Sfekas, a book adapted from the film starring Oliver Reed.
1998-1999
Adaptation of Narrative (Greek-English) and Philosophical Consultant for a series of archaeological documentaries on Greece for cinematic and television historical productions referred to below under the auspices of the European Union Cultural Commission.(Pissanos productions)
1) THE ACROPOLIS OF ATHENS
2) THE PARTHENON
3) THE ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
4) THE ANCIENT AGORA
5) THE ROMAN AGORA
6) THE TEMPLE OF POSEIDON
7) THE ISLE OF AEGINA
8) THE PARTHENON MARBLES
9) THE FIREWALKERS
10) EPIDAURUS
11) THE TOMB OF AGAMMEMNON
12) VISITING CORINTH
13) ANCIENT OLYMPIA
14) THE ORACLE AT DELPHI
15) THE DELPHI MUSEUM
16) MOUNT OLYMPUS
17) A WALKING TOUR OF THE PLAKA
18) EARLY GREEK COSMOLOGY [2000]
19) FROM ARISTOTLE TO HAWKING [2001]
20) EARLY GREEK MATHEMATICS [2002]
21) ALEXANDER THE GREAT [2003]
22) OLYMPIAD: 448 B.C. [2003]
2004
Articles in periodical Business Partner, published by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce:
1) Ethical Guidelines
2) Corporate Responsibility
2004
Translation of cosmological work «Το Επόμενο Βήμα της Δημιουργίας» by Ioannis Tsatsaris; Epistos Publishing Company: The Next Step of Creation. (Greek to English). Submitted to Vantage Press.
2004
Translation of “Η Συλλογή του Πορταλάκη” by George Armaos. (Greek to English). (The Portalakis Collection).
2005-2006
Translation of Documentary Television Series: From Aristotle to Hawking; released Fall 2006; 12 episodes of 30 minutes.
2006
Translation of Book version of From Aristotle to Hawking. Interviewed on Aristotelian Cosmology in Documentary Series: From Aristotle to Hawking In 12 episodes.
www.eptapolis.gr/en/ekpomph_aa.html
www.esotericquest.org/greece/plenary.html
http:/sashanonserviat.typepad.com/
www.phoenixrising.org.gr/events/phoenix-rising-conference-review/
www.libraries.psu.edu/tas/locke/bib/ch3-91.html
www.hks.harvard.edu/kokkalis/GSW3/Katia_Vlachos.pdf
http:ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/individual/767369?view=credit
www.pediabooks.gr/contr/44945
www.ecbe.eu/conferences/event-details/?tx_kbeventboard_pi1%5Bevt%5D=7
http://trove.nla.gov.au/result?q=stanley+sfekas
www.eptapolis.gr/ekpomph_aa.html
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
and religion
Religion
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at the University of Indianapolis
University of Indianapolis
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/Athens Campus and was born in the United States
United States
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. After receiving his B.A. in Philosophy and English from the University of Maryland
University of Maryland
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, he went on to earn both his M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from New York University
New York University
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. His doctoral dissertation is titled “The Problem of Individuation in Aristotelian Metaphysics”. Dr. Sfekas has taught in various institutions of higher education
Higher education
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including Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College
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of the City University of New York
City University of New York
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, The New York Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology
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, George Washington University
George Washington University
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in Washington D.C., and the American College of Southeastern Europe.
Dr Sfekas has also published scholarly articles and books and has been a critic for the American Philosophical Association
American Philosophical Association
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and several international journals. He has been the book critic for the international journal, Philosophical Inquiry. He has also been the educational advisor to the Fulbright Foundation in Greece
Greece
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.
As a public lecturer in the Athenian academic community, Dr. Sfekas has delivered over 150 public lecture
Lecture
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s since 1986 and frequently appeared on Greek television(6) as an academic spokesman. Apart from his scholarly publications, he has translated, between 1995 and the present, the scripts of seven historical films and 35 archaeological documentaries. He was also the philosophical consultant to the various productions.
Dr. Sfekas appeared in 12 televised episodes of the documentary
Documentary
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“From Aristotle to Hawking”, a Pissanos Production, speaking on Aristotle
Aristotle
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and Ancient Greek Cosmology
Cosmology
Cosmology is the discipline that deals with the nature of the Universe as a whole. Cosmologists seek to understand the origin, evolution, structure, and ultimate fate of the Universe at large, as well as the natural laws that keep it in order...
. The series that has been translated and distributed globally was nominated by members of the Academy of Athens
Academy of Athens (modern)
The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education...
for the 2006 Templeton Prize
Templeton Prize
The Templeton Prize is an annual award presented by the Templeton Foundation. Established in 1972, it is awarded to a living person who, in the estimation of the judges, "has made an exceptional contribution to affirming life's spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery, or practical...
. Dr. Sfekas is the translator of the series from the Greek
Greek language
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to the English language
English language
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. Paul Pissanos has been nominated by the Academy of Athens for the 2011 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS (partial list)
1991 “Ousia, substratum, and matter” / Stanley Sfekas. // IN: Philosophical inquiry. – 13 (1991):38-47.1992
Book Review for Philosophical Inquiry: International Quarterly of The End of Life: The Case for Euthanasia
Euthanasia
Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering....
, by J. Rachels, Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press
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,1989.
1992-1994
Book Review Editor for Philosophical Inquiry: International quarterly. Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
1994
Official Translator and Philosophical Consultant of Screenplay for film and international television series: ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE starring Oliver Reed
Oliver Reed
Oliver Reed was an English actor known for his burly screen presence. Reed exemplified his real-life macho image in "tough guy" roles...
, produced by P. Pissanos Co.
World Premiere: Nov.8, 1997, London Film Festival.
1995
Adaptation of Screenplay (Greek- English) and Philosophical Consultant for film and television series: The Gods of Olympus, produced by P.Pissanos Co.
1996
Adaptation of Screenplay (Greek-English) and Philosophical Consultant for film and television series: DEUCALION’S FLOOD, a Pissanos production.
1996
“ Aristotle’s Principle of Individuation”, published in Deucalion, Edited by A. Kitsopoulos.
1997
Adaptation of Screenplay and Philosophical Consultant for film and television series: ALEXANDER THE GREAT, a Pissanos production.
1997
Orpheus and Eurydice by Stanley Sfekas, a book adapted from the film starring Oliver Reed.
1998-1999
Adaptation of Narrative (Greek-English) and Philosophical Consultant for a series of archaeological documentaries on Greece for cinematic and television historical productions referred to below under the auspices of the European Union Cultural Commission.(Pissanos productions)
1) THE ACROPOLIS OF ATHENS
2) THE PARTHENON
3) THE ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
4) THE ANCIENT AGORA
5) THE ROMAN AGORA
6) THE TEMPLE OF POSEIDON
7) THE ISLE OF AEGINA
8) THE PARTHENON MARBLES
9) THE FIREWALKERS
10) EPIDAURUS
11) THE TOMB OF AGAMMEMNON
12) VISITING CORINTH
13) ANCIENT OLYMPIA
14) THE ORACLE AT DELPHI
15) THE DELPHI MUSEUM
16) MOUNT OLYMPUS
17) A WALKING TOUR OF THE PLAKA
18) EARLY GREEK COSMOLOGY [2000]
19) FROM ARISTOTLE TO HAWKING [2001]
20) EARLY GREEK MATHEMATICS [2002]
21) ALEXANDER THE GREAT [2003]
22) OLYMPIAD: 448 B.C. [2003]
2004
Articles in periodical Business Partner, published by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce:
1) Ethical Guidelines
2) Corporate Responsibility
2004
Translation of cosmological work «Το Επόμενο Βήμα της Δημιουργίας» by Ioannis Tsatsaris; Epistos Publishing Company: The Next Step of Creation. (Greek to English). Submitted to Vantage Press.
2004
Translation of “Η Συλλογή του Πορταλάκη” by George Armaos. (Greek to English). (The Portalakis Collection).
2005-2006
Translation of Documentary Television Series: From Aristotle to Hawking; released Fall 2006; 12 episodes of 30 minutes.
2006
Translation of Book version of From Aristotle to Hawking. Interviewed on Aristotelian Cosmology in Documentary Series: From Aristotle to Hawking In 12 episodes.
Sources
www.pissanos.grwww.eptapolis.gr/en/ekpomph_aa.html
www.esotericquest.org/greece/plenary.html
http:/sashanonserviat.typepad.com/
www.phoenixrising.org.gr/events/phoenix-rising-conference-review/
www.libraries.psu.edu/tas/locke/bib/ch3-91.html
www.hks.harvard.edu/kokkalis/GSW3/Katia_Vlachos.pdf
http:ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/individual/767369?view=credit
www.pediabooks.gr/contr/44945
www.ecbe.eu/conferences/event-details/?tx_kbeventboard_pi1%5Bevt%5D=7
http://trove.nla.gov.au/result?q=stanley+sfekas
www.eptapolis.gr/ekpomph_aa.html