Organising institution |
 UNESCO Chair in Peace, Human Rights and Democracy - India, India
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Delivering institution |
UNESCO Chair in Peace, Human Rights and Democracy - India, India
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Date of commencement/
establishment |
11/1996 | |
Name |
World philosophers meet : a parliament of science/ religion and philosophy | |
Substantive focus |
human rights | |
Target group |
General public
Teachers
University students | |
In-service training or
pre-service training |
No | |
Content |
Science and philosophy; Science, spirituality and religion; Self-consciousness and its significance in philosophical thinking; Non-violence and the present day world; Theism and pantheism; The social utopia of Saint Shree Dnyaneshwara; Value system; Concept of holistic society; Unity and spiritualism; Philosophy of universal education system; Dnyaneshwara's perception and environment and philosophy; Family system: retrospective and prospective; Space, time, matter, motion, energy and consciousness; Philosophy of life for universal harmony and peace; A new world culture based on earth ethics, earth care and earth unity. | |
Geographical focus |
International
India | |
HR incorporated in curriculum |
No | |
Methodology used |
Presentation of theme papers follows by discussions with an action oriented programmes for its effective implementation, so as to make them teach to the grassroots level. | |
Delivered by |
Scientist, philosophers, thinkers and educationists. | |
Additional information |
Objectives: to promote world peace through union of science and spirituality. Frequency: every two years. Main issue: world peace. The programme is carried out at the international level. | |
Was the program evaluated |
Yes | |
Evaluation description |
This programme has created a very good impact on the people at large and brought out change in their attitude, particularly in the mindset of many a number of students and teachers. | |
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