Fujairah Winter School

Fujairah Winter School

House of Philosophy hosts Fujairah Winter School entitled: Artificial Intelligence and Human Beings as a Cultural Being from 1 to 7 February 2026
The school is the result of an academic partnership between the House of Philosophy and Aldo Moro University in Bari, under the scientific supervision of Professor Luca Maria Scantino.

Cairo Book Fair

Philosophy House Participates in Cairo International Book Fair

Philosophy House participates in the Cairo International Book Fair! Visit us at the Egypt International Exhibition and Convention Center in the fifth of 21
January to February 3, 2026 Discover our philosophical publications and quarterly magazine, and join the dialogue on ideas and knowledge

 

New Project2

International Summit of Philosophy "Common Living and Dialogue among Peoples"

International Summit of Philosophy "Common Living and Dialogue among Peoples"

Under the theme "Coexistence and Dialogue among Peoples", the House of Philosophy participates in the Barletta Manifesto in Italy. Representing the Arab region, the House of Philosophy delegation joined a distinguished group of philosophers and thinkers at the G7 2024 Summit in Italy to participate in the drafting of the Barletta Manifesto.
New Project2

7th Nations Group 2024
Barletta, Italy May 24-2323, 2024

A statement on philosophy and cultural constructivism:

In a world filled with many accelerating challenges and growing opportunities for growth, there is an urgent need for serious philosophical insights and responses. Growing poverty, insecurity, diminishing freedoms, and the spread of conflict require us to look for new ways of living together.

Philosophy:

Philosophy provides unique resources in a rapidly globalizing world. It studies the basic assumptions and principles of our different practices and theories, and has always flourished and developed through dialogue – or rather, multilateral dialogue – between different perspectives. It is therefore uniquely positioned to encourage thinking from different angles and around different perspectives.

Philosophy has sometimes led to the establishment of strong convictions and monolithic ideologies. Philosophers have sometimes failed to recognize the diversity and differences between languages and traditions. However, philosophy, as a branch of contemplative knowledge, is able to identify preconceived hypotheses and assumptions.

Philosophical thinking encourages civic and democratic participation and helps develop the knowledge and skills to listen, express and communicate effectively. The intellectual and cultural exchange that characterizes philosophy has played (and continues to play) an important role in promoting dialogue among civilizations and coexistence.

Philosophy Today:

Philosophy has played a major role in academia around the world, although this role has evolved in a variety of ways over the centuries. But academic philosophy in Europe and the English-speaking world has become more reflective of European centralism, and this has been partially replicated and globalized elsewhere in the world as a result of European expansion and colonialism.

Universities are gradually becoming aware of this, recognizing the need to expand philosophical programs and diversify their curricula, but constantly encountering many major cultural, structural, and institutional obstacles to overcoming these problems, which are caused by imbalances and asymmetries in university systems, as well as wider social imbalances.

Universities play a strong role in determining academic programs and curricula and in setting educational and research agendas. Universities do this in response to social or political needs, financial constraints, and cultural trends. It inevitably leads to the inclusion of certain themes, personalities, Syriacs and approaches to the detriment of others.

This loss is compounded by the increasing dominance of English as the world’s academic language. This has devalued philosophical thinking in other languages, narrowing the discourse’s horizons in conceptual resources, content, styles, and perspectives. Taking linguistic diversity seriously is vital for real philosophical dialogue among civilizations.

Intercultural Approaches:

Today’s world faces major environmental, social, political and technological challenges that threaten the future of all life forms. These challenges require concerted efforts from all countries and communities to respond effectively and engage in constructive dialogue, based on a genuine understanding of the views of other parties.

The development of an active, multicultural approach to the philosophical community, and in the humanities in general, will enable us to deal with the problems of exclusion and lack of diversity. [In this context], one of the most effective basic philosophical skills will be the ability to think from the point of view of others. This includes understanding ideas and problems critically.

A call to true co-existence:

The term "living together" – in keeping with the origin of its linguistic development – looks for patterns of shared action that cross differences, are based on the adoption of diversity and cultural diversity, and resonates in many philosophical traditions. It embraces the coexistence, globally, of many different and sometimes radically opposing ways of thinking.

The concept of co-existence has sometimes been criticized for not paying enough attention to disagreement and difference. However, our proposal is to move beyond this criticism by mobilizing the immersion of philosophy in argument, working through and across different perspectives to truly develop the concept of co-existence. By this, we mean a new form of philosophical thinking that radically emphasizes sharing. By encouraging broad dialogue across existing borders – and celebrating the creation of new intellectual spaces – we can develop new concepts, revive old ones, and renew them for peaceful and sustainable living.

Action Plan:

The following action points have been proposed to promote co-existence, the value and practice of philosophy, and approaches to cultural constructivism:

Express a strong commitment to expanding philosophical and humanistic education, especially among young generations, across different levels of education, with an emphasis on continuity between secondary and higher education, and on expanding the presence of philosophy in public life.

The benefit of this procedure is that philosophy and the humanities contribute in a unique and important way to (a) personal growth and social cohesion; (b) intercultural communication and co-existence; (c) resilience in adaptation and well-being; (d) the purposeful use of digital technology and artificial intelligence, and philosophy’s vision of their limits and possibilities; and (e) the promotion of peace and the development of citizenship.

Ensure that borders do not hinder coexistence, intercultural dialogue and academic exchange. Universities and academic institutions should be recognized as places of refuge and supported with adequate resources.

Philosophy, as a field concerned with fundamental issues of humanity, is studied and practiced across borders and has been enriched throughout its history through cross-cultural exchange. Visa restrictions are a barrier to all this. The growing logic that turns borders into hotbeds of exclusion, violence and dehumanization must be resisted and condemned.

Taking the necessary measures to respect and protect academic freedom, eliminate censorship, intimidation and persecution, and promote and facilitate academic growth, mobility and exchange.

Addressing structural and material deficiencies to facilitate participation in the global academic community.

5- Enhancing the networks of academic philosophers through multi-level work, including: (a) supporting philosophical institutions in universities and research bodies; (b) promoting philosophical dialogue across different regions of the world; (c) increasing and expanding the scope of exchange of students and researchers, with special attention to South-South, East-West and North-South mobility; (d) dissemination.

Barletta, May 24, 2024

  • Maurice Aimard
  • Graduate School of Social Sciences, Science House Foundation for Man
  • Michael Penny
  • University of Aberdeen
  • Marenza Benedetto
  • Aldo Moro University of Paris
  • Mario de Caro
  • University of Rome Tri
  • Jean - Paul de Luca
  • University of Ile Ta Malta
  • Philip Durstowitz
  • the American University of Ras Al Khaimah
  • Philosophy House in Fujairah
  • Rolf Elberfeld
  • Hildesheim University
  • Fabrizia Giuliani
  • Sapienza University of Rome
  • Anki Granis
  • Hildesheim University
  • Sharon McDonald
  • Humboldt University of Berlin
  • Mikhail Minakov
  • Keenan Institute / Wilson Center
  • Paolo Ponzio
  • Aldo Moro University of Paris
  • Ahmed Al Samahi
  • Philosophy House in Fujairah
  • Luca Maria Scarantino
  • Aldo Moro University of Paris
  • the 25th World Philosophy Congress
  • Amedeo Spinelli
  • Sapienza University of Rome
  • William Sweet
  • Saint Francis Xavier University
  • Brian Van Norden
  • Vassar College
New Project2

The International Philosophy Summit: "Coexi "Stence and Dialogue Among Nations".

The International Philosophy Summit: "Coexi "Stence and Dialogue Among Nations".

Under the theme "Coexi" Stence and Dialogue Among Nations, "Philosophy House took part in the Barletta Declaration in Italy. Representing the Arab region, a proposal from Philosophy House joined a determined Barlet group of philosophers and thinkers at the G7 Summit 2024 in Italy.
New Project2

Group of Seven 2024
Barletta, Italy May 23-24, 2024

A Statement on Philosophy and Interculturalism:

In a world filled with many a C celerating challenges and increasing opportunities for growth, there is an overwhelming need for serious philo Sophisticated visions and responses. Increasing poverty, insecurity, diminishing freedoms, and the spread of conflicts require us to seek new patterns of coexi Stence.

Philosophy:

Philosophy provides unique resources in a rapidly globalizing world. It applies the unprecedented quantities and principles of our diverse practices and theories, and has always traveled and developed through dialogue—or rather, multiple TERAL DIALOGUE—Between different Perspectives. It is those unique position to engage thinking from different angles and about different visitors.

Philosophy has sometim es led to the engagement of strong convi Citations and Rigid Ideologies. Philo Sophers have also sometimes failed to recognize the diversity and differences between languages and traditions. Neve RR Theless, as a branch of refle Ctive Knowledge, Philosophy is Capable of Identifying Hypothesis othes and presuppositions and of addressing issues of concern to people and peoples beyond academia. Its texts and traditions have passed from culture to culture, from language to language, and it recognizes the need to study and learn in language.

Philosophical Thinking Encores Civic and Dem oc sync, corrected by elderman l exelder man Ctively. The intelle Physical and Cultural Exchange that Chara C phylosophy terms has played, and continues to play, an important role in promoting dialogue among civilizations and coexi Stence.

The State of Philosophy Today:

Philosophy has played a major role in academic around the world, all this role has evolved in various ways over the centuries. However, academic philosophy in Europe and the English-speaking world has become increasingly European.

Universities have Gradually begun to wake up to this, realizing the need to expand the scope of philosophical programs and differiulational their curricula.however, they consistently engage many significant cultural, structural, and institutional institutions. Etries in University Systems, as well as from Broader Imbalances Repre Sented by social, political, economic, and ideological constructs.

Universities play a powerful role in cognitive academic programs and curricula and in setting educational and research approaches. They do this in response to social or political needs, financial constraints, and cultural trends. C TERS, NARRATIVES, AND APPROACHES AT THE EXPENSES OF OTHERS. THIS MARGINALIZES THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN OR THOSE FROM CERTAIN REGIONS, FOR EXAMPLE. THE WORKS OF WOMEN AND FEMINIST PHILO sophers are often absent from academic curricula, even today. Women are also underrepresented in many philosophy department ents, and ethnic identities are noticeably absent from the academic field. As a result, Philo Psychological Thinking Losses Important Issues and Perspe Ctives that could have provided a qualitative contribution.

This loss is relieved by the increasing dominance of English as the global academic language. This has determined philo Sophical Thinking in Other Languages, Growing the Scope of Dis Course in terms of Conceptual Resources ces, content, me th th th th th th th th th th th th Sophical Dialogue Between Civilisations.

Intercultural Approaches:

Our world today faces major environmental, social, political, and technological challenges that threaten the future of all life forms. These challenges require coordinated efforts from all countries and societies to respond to their commitments. Actively and actively engaged in constructive dialogue, based on a genetic understanding of the perspe CTives of others.

Developing an Active Multicultural Orientation Within Philo Sophisticated thinking, and in the humanities more generally, will enable us to address problems of exclusion and the absence of diversity. [In this context], one of the most vulnerable Active Basic Philo Philosophical skills is the ability to think from the perspective of others. This involves understanding ideas and problems from different perspectives. The more this can be done, the less fear of difference can be directed. OCRATIC ATTITUDES THAT PROVIDE THE FOUNDATION FOR A PLURALI stic society.

A Call for True Coexi STENCE:

The term "coexi" "Stence".—In keeping with its linguistic origins—Searches Pa Tears of shared action that tran Scand Differences and Embrace Diversity and Cultural Pluralism. Cross Many Philo Psychological traditions, Embracing the Coexi STENCE, ON A GLOBAL LEVEL, OF DIFFERENT, AND SOME TIMES RATICALLY OPPOSING,WAYS OF THINKING AND MULTIPLE MODES OF IDENTIFYING WITH THE WORLD. HOW WE BRING THESE THINGS TOGE Other and open respectable leaves for seeking to understand each other is crucial.

The Concept of Coexi stop has sometim es ben criticized for not paying enough attention to discrimination and difference. However, our proposal is to over Come This Criticism by Mobilizing Philosophy’s Immersion in Debate, Working Through and Across Different Countries Ctives, to genetically develop the concept of coexi By this, we mean a new form of philosophical thinking that radically emphasizes understanding and places deep engagement with the ideas of others at the core of its vision. By understanding broad dialogue a Cross Existing Borders—and celebrate the creation of new intel Actual Spaces of Communication—We can develop new concepts, provide old ones, and replace them for peaceful and sustainable living together.

Action Plan:

The following action points are proposed to promote coexi Stence, the value and practice of philosophy, and intercultural approaches:

Expressing a Strong Commitment to Expanding the Scope of Philosophy and Humanism stic education, especially among youth generation across different levels of education, with an emphasis on continuity between secondary and tertiary education, and on expanding the presence of philosophy in public life.

The benefit of this process is that philosophy and the humanities contribute in a unique and important way to (a) personal growth and social cohesion; (b) communication and coexi station between cultures; (c) survival and well-being; (d) the purposeful use of digital technology and artificial intelligence, and a philosophical view of their limitations and possibilities; (e) the process otion of peace, the development of active citizenship, and the sustainability of debt ocracy.

Ensure that borders do not limit coexi Stence, intercultural dialogue, and academic exchange. Universities and academic institutions must be recognized as places of refuge and supported with adequate resources.

Philosophy, as a discipline conc erned with fundam ental questions of humanity, is studied and practiced across borders and has been enriched throughout its history by intercultural exchange. Visa restrictions are an obstacle to all of this. Therefore, the growing logic that transforms borders into hotbeds of exclusion, violence, and dehumanization must be resi sted and condemned.

3. Take action to respect and protect academic freedom, eliminate censorship, intimidation, persecution, and promote and facilitate academic growth, mobility, and exchange.

4. Address structural and material deficiencies to facilitate participation in the global academic community.

5. Strengthening academic networks of philo sophers through multi-level action, including: (a) Supporting existing philo sophical institutions in universities and research bodies; (b) Promoting philo sophical dialogue a cross different regions of the world; (c) Increasing and expanding student and scholarly exchanges, with particular a ttention to South-South, East-West, and North-South mobility; (d) Maintaining and communicating philo sophical research through scholarly and other outreach initiatives; (e) Preparing for regular high-level philo sophical meetings, including in the context of the G7 and in conne ction with the World Philosophy Congress.

Barletta, May 24, 2024

  • Maurice Aymard
  • Graduate School of Social Sciences, Dar Al-Ulum al-Hummus Foundation
  • Michael Penney
  • University of Aberdeen
  • Marinza Benede tto
  • Aldo Moro University of Paris
  • Mario De Caro
  • Roma Tre University
  • Jean-Paul De Luca
  • University of Il-Ta Malta
  • Philippe Dörstwitz
  • American University of Ras Al Khaimah
  • Philosophy House in Fujairah
  • Rolf Elberfeld
  • University of Hildesheim
  • Fabrizia Giuliani
  • Sapienza University of Rome
  • Anke Granis
  • University of Hildesheim
  • Sharon MacDonald
  • Humboldt University of Berlin
  • Mikhail Minakov
  • Kenan Institute/Wilson Center
  • Paolo Ponzio
  • Aldo Moro University of Paris
  • Ahmed Elsamahi
  • House of Philosophy in Fujairah
  • Luca Maria Scarantino
  • Aldo Moro University of Paris
  • Chairman of the 25th World Philosophy Congress
  • Emideo Spinelli
  • Sapienza University of Rome
  • William Sweet
  • Saint Francis Xavier University
  • Brian Van Norden
  • Vassar College
My project 1 1200x500

The philosophical philosophical library -- the first specialized library in philosophy has over 50,000 books.

In the heart of the philosophy house in Dubai, it emerges. Philosophical Library As one of the most prominent knowledge centres specialized in philosophy, the library was founded in honor of the philosopher. Dr. Ahmed Al-BarqawiIt aims to provide a rich environment of philosophical knowledge for researchers, students and all intellectual and philosophy lovers.

The library has more than one. 50,000 books. In Arabic and English, open to all segments of society, combining Public and specialized At the same time, it covers many areas of ancient philosophy to contemporary.

Largest services of the Barqawi Library:

  • Internal and external loan system.
  • Self-help devices for beneficiaries.
  • Book book bookkeeping service.
  • Cultural reading rooms equipped.
  • Integrated online library.
  • Conference room and external park.
  • Free Internet inside the facilities.

Members available:

  • Golden membership: Borrowing up to 5 books for 2 weeks, full use of facilities, printing and iPad.
  • Silver membership: Borrowing up to 3 books per week, with limited access to other benefits.
  • Visitors: They can use the library with simple fees without annual membership.

Dates of work:

Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: closed

My project 1 1200x500

The Barqawi Philo sophical Library – the first specialized library in philosophy, housing more than 50,000 books.

Located in the heart of Philosophy House in Dubai, the Barqawi Philosophical Library is one of the leading centers of specialized philo Sophical knowledge. It was established in honor of philosopher Dr. Ahmed Al-Barqawi and aims to provide a rich environment of philo sophical resou r ces for resea r chers, students, and all lovers of thought and philosophy.

The library contains more than 50,000 books in both Arabic and English and welcomes all members of society. It is distinguished by combining general knowledge and specialization in one place, covering a wide range of philosophical fields from ancient philosophy to modern thought.

Key Services

  • Internal and external borrowing system.
  • Book renewal service for members.
  • Advanced reservation service.
  • Access to specialized references.
  • Request for ph o t o copies.
  • Use of ele c tronic resources.
  • Participation in lectures and external conf erences.
  • Internet and digital library access.
  • Full use of all facilities.

 

Available Memberships:

  • Gold Membership: Borrow up to 5 books for two weeks, full a ccess to all facilities, printing, and more.
  • Silver Membership: Borrow up to 3 books for one week, with access to facilities and other benefits.
  • Visitor Access (Non-Members): Pay-per-use system with a ccess to reading areas, internet, and sele cted services without annual membership.

Opening Hours

  • Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM / 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
the World Olympiad in Philosophy

World Philosophy Olympiad (IPO) 2026

The Philosophy House announces the launch of the national appendices of the World Philosophy Olympics (IPO) 2026
A philosophical essay contest for a high-school student provides participants with an opportunity to think, write, and compete for the representation of a state of inspiration.
World Philosophy Olympics, where the winners will represent the United Arab Emirates in the World Philosophy Olympics of Warsaw, Poland, 14-17 May 2026
Thursday, 12 February 2026
⏰ 10:00 صبا ًحا – 1:00 ظهرا
School of Plants - Branch
️Language of the competition: English or French
Participatory requirements: student at secondary level of any nationality up to the age of 20 years