Gymnasium (ancient Greece) the Greek noun γυμνάσιον ("gymnasion"), "gymnastic school", in pl. "bodily exercises" and generally "school" which in turn is derived from the common Greek adjective ("gymnos") meaning "naked", by way of the related verb γυμνάζω ("gymnazo"), whose meaning is "to train naked", "train in gymnastic exercise", generally "to train, to exercise". The verb had this meaning because one undressed for exercise. Historically, the gymnasium was used for exercise, communal bathing, and scholarly and philosophical pursuits. The English noun "gymnast", first recorded in 1594, is formed from the Greek γυμναστής ("gymnastēs"), but in Greek this word means "trainer" not "gymnast". The "palaistra"
International Association for Greek Philosophy International Association for Greek Philosophy The International Association for Greek Philosophy (IAGP; ) is an international philosophical society whose purpose is to promote the study of Greek philosophy. The IAGP is a member of the International Federation of Philosophical Societies. It is the only international association for philosophy located in Greece. The association has sponsored 22 annual conferences on Greek philosophy, including the first World Olympic Congress on Philosophy in 2004. The association provides for membership of individuals and organizations. The individual members consist of many Greek teachers, scholars of the Greek Diaspora and leading foreign professors, experts on Greek