Relevance of Mohammed Arkoun’s Thought
©Ruedi Baur
Poster for the Celebration of World Philosophy Day 2011 at UNESCO
On the occasion of the first anniversary of the death of Mohammed Arkoun, a symposium will be held in memory of this remarkable thinker and of his work as a historian and philosopher, in the framework of the World Philosophy Day 2011.
Mohammed Arkoun, an avant-garde Arab intellectual who promoted dialogue among peoples and among the human sciences, embodies the paradigm of reflection for peace among current generations of philosophers and historians. His many works will be analysed, read and discussed during the symposium, bringing together researchers, students and experts well-versed in the thinking of Mohammed Arkoun.
Details
| Type of Event | Category 8-Symposium |
|---|---|
| Start | 17.11.2011 14:00 local time |
| End | 17.11.2011 17:00 local time |
| Date to be fixed | 0 |
| Focal point | Goucha, Moufida |
| Organizer | UNESCO |
| Contact | Philosophy and Democracy Section, worldphilosophyday@unesco.org, +33 (0)1 45 68 45 52 |
| Country | France |
| City | Paris |
| Venue | UNESCO Headquarters |
| Street | 7, place de Fontenoy |
| Room | Room IX |
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| Major Programme | |
| Language of Event | French |
| Estimated number of participants | 100 |
| Official Website | Philosophy Day at UNESCO |
| Link 1 | World Philosophy Day 2011 |
| Link 2 | Programme [PDF, 89 KB] |
| Link 3 | Philosophy: a cosmic responsibility. The UNESCO Courier, 2007-9 |
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