World
Philosophy Day-2013
World Philosophy Day was proclaimed by UNESCO to be
celebrated every third Thursday of November. It was first celebrated on 21
November 2002. World Philosophy Day is celebrated by the
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to
honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around
the world, through ages. On this day people are to share thoughts, discuss and
explore new ideas and focus on the challenges that our society is facing today. This year World Philosophy Day is being
celebrated on November 21, 2013. The Centre
for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS) in association
with the Department of Philosophy
going to celebrates the World Philosophy Day through an essay-cum-presentation
competition for students. The details are given below:
Theme: Indian Society and Ideological Crisis
Subthemes: Students can
choose any topic reflecting on the theme.
Eligibility: Undergraduate
student from any stream.
Last Date of Submission: 15th November, 2013.
Presentation: 21st
November, 2013.
Procedure: First students
have to submit an essay about 1000 words, neatly written or typed in Hindi or
English language, reached us till 15th November, 2013 or email to cppiskkr@gmail.com. In the second stage selected essays will be
presented on the event date.
Benefits of Participation:
Selected candidate will be
provided a merit certificate with a prize and essay will be published in an
online publication of the Centre.
For further details contact:
Dr Desh Raj Sirswal
Department of
Philosophy,
P.G.Govt. College
for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh (India)
Email:cppiskkr@gmail.com
Contact
Number-09896848775, 08288883993
