The survival of humanity will depend on an increased respect for bios (life). The present fragmented view of science and technology allows for only a limited part of the human potential to be utilized. At the threshold of a new millennium, we need to tap human resources by understanding the deeper interactions and establishing links between seemingly diverse fields of knowledge. New perspectives of evolution in every human endeavour may thus flourish.
In order to broaden the spectrum of our thought, the bios theory was first proposed in 1985. The bios theory promotes a unifying interdisciplinary vision, by investigating connections between fields such as ethics, legislation, economics, technology, theology, aesthetics, history and diplomacy, as related to a common denominator, the appreciation and better understanding of bios.
With this vision in mind, the present volume is the first edition of an on-going effort of the International University for the Bio-Environment (I.U.B.E.) to introduce Biopolitics values in education on a worldwide basis, so as to shift from the present anthropocentric to a biocentric educational system. It is believed that no time should be lost in publishing this bio-syllabus, so as to avoid any further delay in sharing the B.I.O. ideals in an effort to minimize the destruction of bio-diversity.
B.I.O., the I.U.B.E. and the University of Moscow, especially Professors Gusev and Samuilov started an exchange program initiated by the most fruitful visit of Alexander Oleskin.
The dedication and valuable assistance of other B.I.O. coworkers, Christos Efthimiopoulos, Michael Davakis, Katie Anderson and Emmanuela Gakidou resulted in the prompt completion of this volume.
B.I.O. is grateful to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its sponsorship of the exchange program. Special appreciation is expressed to Ambassador Panayiotis Economou for his overall support. We would also like to express our gratitude to Dr. John Bailey, President of the American College of Greece, for providing the residence of Alexander Oleskin at the Campus of Deree College. In addition, the progress of the B.I.O. has become possible thanks to the support of the following sponsors: Mr. Gerasimos Vasilopoulos; A.G. Leventis Foundation; Hellenic Industrial Development Bank; Duni AB, Halmstad; H. Benroubi & Fils S.A.; ELAIS S.A., S.C. Johnson & Son Hellas Ltd.; I.C.I. Hellas S.A.; E.K.O.; Bank of Greece; Mr. Gregory Demakos; Phoenix General Insurance Co.; Alusuisse Lonza Holding Ltd.
Prof. Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis
President and Founder of the B.I.O.
