UNESCO WORLD PHILOSOPHY DAY 2025 – UNESCO LECTURE 2025 BY PROF. OLATUNJI OYESHILE ANNOUNCEMENT
UNESCO LECTURE 2025 – PROF. OLATUNJI OYESHILE ANNOUNCEMENT
Human and cultural diversities and the reconciliation of the self with the other
Public lecture by
Prof. Olatunji Oyeshile
Professor of Philosophy at Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Participation is free of charge, but registration is mandatory for online participation.
UNESCO WORLD PHILOSOPHY DAY 2025
NOVEMBER 20 2025 | 10:30–12:00 (CET; UTC+1:00)
WUR CAMPUS (C0222, FORUM BUILDING)
Under the patronage of the Netherlands Commission
On the occasion of UNESCO World Philosophy Day 2025, Wageningen University will be hosting a public lecture by Professor Olatunji Oyeshile entitled “Human and cultural diversities and the reconciliation of the self with the other”. The lecture will take place on November 20 from 10.30–12.00 hrs (CET; UTC+1:00) at Wageningen University Campus, lecture hall C0222 (Forum Building).
The lecture is open to all who have an interest in the topic. The lecture is co-organized with—and will be livestreamed to—the following partnering institutes: University of Ibadan, University of South Africa, Stellenbosch University, University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of Ghana, African Studies Centre Leiden, Adekunle Ajasin University, Ahmadu Bello University, Augustine University Ilara, Dominican University Samonda, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Lagos State University, Nigerian Academy of Letters, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Osun State University, Pan Atlantic University, Philosophers Association Nigeria, Seminary of SS Peter and Paul, Ajayi Crowther University, Western Delta University, University of Lagos, The Federal University of Technology.
Registration for online participation required
Participation is free of charge, but registration is mandatory for online participation.
Register through the link or QR-code. Online participants will receive a livestream link prior to the lecture.
Kindly note: Registration closes on November 14.
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/QLZHcZUtwu
About the Lecture
Our race, colour, language, nationality, culture, tasks and preferences introduce diversity into human existence. These differences create challenges of identity and the binary division of “self and the other,” which often leads to conflict — hate, alienation, racism, genocide, war and destruction.
Despite efforts across ideas and practice, destructive conflicts still prevail globally. Therefore, new frameworks are needed to unite humans toward the pursuit of a happy and meaningful life.
Prof. Oyeshile proposes the reconciliation of the self and the other, rooted in ethical and ontological principles, with implications across the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, and practical fields. Joint survival in a shared world is an imperative.
About the Speaker
Prof. Olatunji Oyeshile, University of Ibadan, former Dean, Faculty of Arts. His work explores how philosophical ideas can help address crises in Africa — from the self to communities and societies. Author of several works including “Issues in Contemporary African Philosophy.”
Program – November 20, 2025
Time Activity
10:30–10:40 Opening and words of welcome
10:40–11:40 Lecture by Prof. Oyeshile
11:40–11:50 Interaction with the audience
11:50–11:55 “Tapestry project: art, self and reconciling with the past” by Emmanuel Adu-Ampong
11:55–12:00 Closing
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