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Philosophy and ethical exploration.

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What does philosophy mean to you? This World Philosophy Day we reflect on how philosophy can change peoples lives – and their minds . Real philosophy, for everyone. How ought we to live? Philosophy and ethical exploration In a recent poll conducted by The Royal Institute of Philosophy, the exploration of moral and ethical issues was the top-scoring way in which philosophy had influenced our respondents’ lives. 45% of respondents said that philosophy had helped them with their exploration of ethical issues. If you would like to use philosophy to think more about ethics, we have a range of resources to help: A-Level study guide on Moral Philosophy Is Anything Really Wrong? 15-minute Philosophy Briefing video from Robert Cowan Introducing Metaethics : introductory article in Think journal The power of real philosophy, for everyone We’ve seen that philosophy can help us to explore ethical issues – and much more. Today, on World Philosophy Day, we celebrate the power of real philosophy, fo...
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The Values of Societies of the Future.

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The UNESCO celebrates World Philosophy Day in Paris with a keynote by Prof. Ingrid Robeyns on The ethics of inequality and values shaping future societies . On November 20th, from 6:00 pm to - 7:30 pm will be held a symposium to mark the World Philosophy Day 2025 at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France in the Room IX. A keynote address will be delivered by Professor Ingrid Robeyns, a Belgian-Dutch philosopher and economist who holds the Chair in Ethics of Institutions at Utrecht University. Trained under Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, Prof. Robeyns combines rigorous economic analysis with philosophical inquiry to explore the moral dimensions of social and economic institutions and the outcomes they generate. Her most recent book, Limitarianism: The Case Against Extreme Wealth (Allen Lane and Astra, 2024), advances a powerful argument for limiting excessive wealth as a condition for justice, democracy, and sustainability. After decades of research on human development and the capability ap...
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Equity and Inclusive Development in the Era of Post-Welfare Statism.

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  Join us for the first UNESCO Thought Leaders series at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, Room IX, on 5 April 2024 from 4pm to 6pm (GMT +2). Professor Joseph Wong will headline the conversation, exploring the theme of Equity and Inclusive Development in the Era of Post-Welfare Statism . The Thought Leader: Professor Joseph WangJoseph Wong is Vice-President, International, University of Toronto, where he is also a Professor of Political Science. He held the Canada Research Chair in Health, Democracy, and Development for two terms from 2006 to 2016, and the Roz and Ralph Halbert Professor of Innovation at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy from 2013 to 2023. He was selected to be a Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation mentor and fellow in 2023. With a wealth of academic contributions including books Healthy Democracies and Betting on Biotech, Professor Wong's research has been published in esteemed journals such as The Lancet and Comparative Political Studies. Inspired by ...
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Philosophy, a school of freedom.

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This report is UNESCO's study of the present state of the teaching of philosophy in a changing world , emphasizing its vital role across education levels and disciplines. This UNESCO-commissioned publication scrutinizes the current landscape of teaching philosophy in a constantly evolving world. It stresses the need to update knowledge to tackle contemporary challenges effectively . Examining education levels from preschool to university and real-world applications, it addresses pivotal questions regarding philosophical education's methods , educator roles, and integration within broader education. Highlighting the necessity of integrating philosophy with other disciplines rather than isolating it , the report emphasizes its crucial role in modern education. Ultimately, it seeks to showcase not only the significance but also the vital necessity of teaching philosophy in today's educational context. Philosophy, a school of freedom: teaching philosophy and learning to phil...
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Showcase the diverse, creative, and culturally resonant forms that dialogue can take.

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  PHILOSOPHICAL DEBATE
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Focus on the relevance of philosophical inquiry in addressing pressing issues.

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  PHILOSOPHICAL DEBATE
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Philosophy is an art of living together.

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Marking the World Philosophy Day 2016 , on November 17th, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is encouraging people of the world to share their philosophical heritages and “dare to open spaces for free, open and tolerant thinking.” Marking World Philosophy Day, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) is encouraging people of the world to share their philosophical heritages and “dare to open spaces for free, open and tolerant thinking.” The Day falls every third Thursday in November, and this year, it follows the International Day of Tolerance . “This coincidence is deeply significant, given the link between tolerance and philosophy. Philosophy thrives on the understanding of, respect and consideration for the diversity of opinions, thoughts, and cultures that enrich the way we live in the world,” said UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova. “As with tolerance, philosophy is an art of living together, with due r...
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