World Philosophy Day

Philosophy is an ancient science, thanks to which humanity understands itself and the world around it. It determines a person’s subjective view of issues of interest. Translated from Greek, philosophy means “Love of wisdom.” It is wisdom that becomes the reward of a person who understands the issues of this discipline. In 2002, UNESCO became the instigator of the festival of lovers of wisdom. The UN supported this event, establishing it officially in 2005. Since then, every third Thursday of November has been celebrated annually as International Philosophy Day. It was accepted by more than 70 countries around the world. Now the holiday of wise science belongs to specialists and lovers of all areas of philosophy. These include scientists, academicians, professors, teachers, lecturers, students and of course the philosophers themselves. The main goal of the day is to educate society about the assets of the philosophical discipline, present new concepts on rooted views, and help in clarifying socio-cultural problems. Traditionally, events are held in the form of meetings, speeches or round tables, and topics of philosophical teaching are discussed. The participants of the celebration discuss, conduct introductory lectures and naturally congratulate each other on the holiday. Hundreds of sages were convinced that the meaning of philosophy comes from wonder. Some thinkers believe that the discipline originates from childhood questions. It is precisely the irresistible desire to find out what the world and man in it are like that gives birth to philosophy. It teaches people to reason about thought, understand the foundations of truth, and create a personal worldview. Over its long history, philosophy has collected many works and concepts that influenced the formation of human culture. Modern society needs philosophy, because people live based on certain values. And the science of the sages helps to shape them: it introduces them to the laws of life, the structure of society, opens up an understanding of universal human values, and shows the direction for perfecting their mind.