Highlighting philosophy's vital role in mending the social fabric and fostering a more cohesive society.
This World Philosophy Day 2024 edition will focus on "Philosophy: bridging social gaps," highlighting philosophy's vital role in mending the social fabric and fostering a more cohesive society
The event will run from 5:30 to 8:30
Opening remarks: H.E. Ambassador Simona-Mirela Miculescu
Opening Speech: Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO
Keynote lecture by Hartmut Rosa "Why we need a concept of social energy?"
High-level plenary session " Philosophy supporting Youth inclusion" with Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO, Charlotte Casiraghi, Founder of Les Rencontres Philosophiques de Monaco, Hartmut Rosa, philosopher and sociologist, Edwige Chirouter, philosopher and Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair Philosophy with children
Youth introduction by secondary students from Maison de la Philosophie (Romainville) and high schoolers from Quebec's Philo-Jeunes network
Video message from Daniel Innerarity, "Philosophy helping to navigate the social divides created by AI"
Panel " Philosophy and Poverty: repairing social cohesion" with: Mario Pezzini, Senior consultant and special advisor for the MOST Programme (moderator), François Jomini from ATD Fourth World, Amina Zakhnouf, co-founder of Je m'engage pour l'Afrique and investment Officer at the Fonds d'innovation pour le développement (Esther Duflo's fund), Júlia Casamasso Mattoso, brazilian philosopher, collaborator of ATD Quart Monde, councillor for the city of Petrópolis, Brazil
The panel is organized in partnership with the ATD Fourth World Association and will show how philosophy can contribute to the fight against poverty.
Closing speech
The entire event will be interpreted in both French and English.