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World Philosophy Day is celebrated on the third Thursday of November.
Proclaimed by UNESCO in 2005, its aim is to highlight independent thought for better world understanding and to encourage peace. The objectives of this day are:
1. To renew the national, sub-regional, regional and international commitment to philosophy;
2. To foster philosophical analysis, research and studies on major contemporary issues, so as to respond more effectively to the challenges that are confronting humanity today;
3. To raise public awareness of the importance of philosophy and its critical use in the choices arising for many societies from the effects of globalization or entry into modernity;
4. To appraise the state of philosophy teaching throughout the world, with special emphasis on unequal access;
5. To underline the importance of the universalization of philosophy teaching for future generations.
On this day people are encouraged to engage in philosophical dialogues, debates, conferences, exhibitions and book fairs.
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