Philosophical Thursday

World Philosophy Day is annually observed on the third Thursday of November to honor philosophical figures and ideas around the world since 2002. The day involves the share of thoughts and discussions of new ideas and motivates public debate and dialogue on society’s challenges. World Philosophy Day is funded and promoted through United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) initiative that attracts people around the world to engage in shared reflection on contemporary issues. This year’s discussions would include:

-          The International Panel: “Philosophy and Spirit of Justice: the Equitable Sharing of Scientific Benefits”

-          11th International Meeting on New Philosophical Practices – Philosophical Practices and Development of Critical Thinking

-          A symposium tribute entitled “Relevance of Mohammed Arkoun’s Thought”

-          Round table on “Philosophy in the Public Space”

-          A symposium: “Equal Opportunities at School: What Kind of Equality? What Kind of Opportunities? Knowledge sharing in question”

Philosophy has opened the door for new concepts and innovative ideas. Philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle have laid the foundations of critical thinking, independence and creativity across the world and this day will surely inspire our great thinkers of the future.   To learn more about philosophy and the greats of the field read: Chomsky for Beginners, Philosophy For Beginners, Deconstruction For Beginners, Derrida For Beginners, Eastern Philosophy For Beginners and many other philosophically based books in our collection