Tomorrow, Iranian and Greek philosophers will come together in Athens to discuss their common viewpoints on Socrates.

Although Iranians have developed their own philosophical doctrines throughout the centuries, they have always honored ancient Greek philosopher Socrates as the founder of philosophy.

The 2-day conference entitled "Socrates in the Doctrines of Iranians and Greeks" will be held at the Parnassus Association Hall in Athens on February 23-24.

Secretary of the conference Mohammad Reza Darbandi said the event aims to bring Iranian and Greek philosophers together and explore Socrates from the viewpoint of Iranian philosophers.

Several Iranian and Greek scholars will give lectures on Socrates such as "Socrates from the Viewpoint of Muslims", "Who is the Real Socrates?", "Was Socrates a Prophet"? and "Self-Knowledge from the Viewpoint of Socrates and Iranian Philosophers".

The conference is sponsored by the Iranian cultural attaché in Athens, Greek Parnassus Literary Association and Tehran-based Islamic Culture and Communications Organization.

Last year, Iranian philosophers participated in a similar conference on "Plato and Sohrevardi" at Parnassus Association in Athens.