Riyadh: Speakers from all over the world addressed the fourth Riyadh International Philosophy Conference, which concluded on Saturday.
Organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, the conference, held at the King Fahd National Library in Riyadh, featured 60 speakers from around the world, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Subjects discussed included humanity’s progress and the role of philosophy in shaping a better future in a multicultural world.
Other talks focused on the quality of life, philosophy’s role in societal well-being, improving urban life in the face of diversity, social solidarity for female athletes with disabilities, and the impact of artificial intelligence on human life.
Mohammed Alwan, the commission’s CEO, said that the conference helps philosophy contribute to addressing pressing global challenges through dialogue among thinkers from various countries.
For the first time in Saudi Arabia, the conference partnered with international organizations such as “New Philosopher” and The School of Life, the SPA reported.
The event emphasized philosophy’s role in tackling contemporary societal challenges, exploring principles of justice, virtue, and happiness essential to prosperous societies.
The conference underscored the Kingdom’s commitment to intellectual enrichment and cultural exchange, linking academic thought with real-world applications, the SPA reported.
