December 7, 2009 - On November16-19, World Philosophy Day was celebrated in Russia, and around the world. The events associated with World Philosophy Day aim to bring philosophy closer to academics, students, and the general public by providing opportunities for philosophical reflection, critical thinking, and debate. The theme for this year was "Philosophy in the Dialogue of Cultures." Ten roundtable discussions on topics such as, "Dialogue of rationalities" and "Philosophical images of the human being," are highlights of the event.
The celebration of World Philosophy Day in the Russian Federation is co-organized by UNESCO, the Institute of Philosophy at the Russian Academy of Sciences, in cooperation with the National Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO and the Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to UNESCO.
Additional information about World Philosophy Day is available
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