In a world experiencing an overload of information, people need to practice deep thinking or philosophy, according to a representative from the UN’s educational, scientific and cultural organisation- UNESCO.

To commemorate World Philosophy Day which takes place annually on the 17^th of November, the agency will host a twelve hour nocturnal event called “A Night of Philosophy.”

The event will take place at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, on the 18th of November , where participants can sample different aspects of philosophy and witness artistic installations, whilst sipping red wine.

Priyanka Shankar spoke to UNESCO’s John Crowley about the significance of philosophy in today’s world and the purpose behind the overnight event.

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