Philosophy in Our Daily Lives – Celebrating World Philosophy Day

Philosophy represents the cultural heritage of every nation, embodying questions about its future as much as reflections on its past. In celebration of World Philosophy Day, this seminar will explore the role of philosophy in our daily lives. Every individual has their own philosophy and perspective on life, guiding their interactions with others. In this sense, philosophy is present in our daily actions.

However, when it comes to philosophy in its legitimate academic sense—defended by thinkers like Taha Hussein and his contemporaries—the answer becomes neither simple nor immediate. Philosophy in this sense serves as the driving force of civilization, one we strive to catch up with in various ways. This seminar seeks to raise questions about the presence of philosophy in our daily reality, with all its complexities.

About the Speakers

• Dr. Ashraf Hassan Mansour
  A Professor of Philosophy and Head of the Philosophy Department at the Faculty of Arts, Alexandria University. He is also a founding and active member of the Egyptian Philosophical Society.
• Dr. Ikram Badawi
  A philosophy researcher focusing on women’s issues and human rights from a critical and contemporary perspective. She has participated in numerous international conferences and authored:
  • “Feminist Discourse in the Third World: A Comparative Cultural Study” (2023), published by the Egyptian General Book Authority.
  • “Feminist Political Philosophy: A History of Elusive Justice” (2024), published by Beit Al-Hikma.
    Through her research, she aspires to broaden discussions on feminist philosophy, turning it into a tool for social and cultural liberation, with a particular focus on women’s experiences amidst current challenges.
• Mr. Sobhi Nayel
  An Egyptian researcher and academic specializing in contemporary Arab and Islamic philosophy and thought.

Join us on Tuesday, December 10th, at 7:00 PM at the Jesuit Cultural Center.

Free attendance after online registration.

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