Pantelis Golitsis, associate professor of ancient and medieval philosophy at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, echoed Garani's view, saying that although the term "classical" has Roman origins and reflects a specifically Western interpretive category, cross-civilizational dialogue allows scholars to better understand Greek philosophy through comparison with other traditions.
Golitsis is also a member of the steering committee of the Center of Greek and Chinese Civilizations, which is a nonprofit organization established in 2021 by four Greek universities, dedicated to the promotion of research into ancient Greek and ancient Chinese civilizations and their deeper understanding through a comparative approach.
"This is the noble aim of the relatively recent field of comparative philosophy. Chinese philosophy differs significantly from Greek philosophy in certain aspects; yet by understanding these differences, I, at least, have come to appreciate both traditions more fully. I feel like a participant in a global philosophical conversation," said Golitsis.
