Philosophy is an art of living together.
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...