Evening in French | How to Build Bridges Between Worlds?
The closing session of the 2024 series "Evening in French" at the French Institute in Latvia will feature the esteemed French philosopher Gabrielle Halpern. She will host a discussion on the topic "How to Build Bridges Between Worlds."
This gathering aims to reflect on the concepts of cooperation and dialogue as catalysts for sustainable change in societies. The conversations will focus on the hybridization of knowledge, the importance of international cooperation, and how their implementation can create connections between different worlds. The dialogue will also explore the potential role of French institutes as platforms for discussion with local partners.
Philosophy Doctor Gabrielle Halpern, a graduate of the École Normale Supérieure, has served in various prestigious advisory roles, including working for the Minister of Economy and Finance and the Secretary of State for Research and Higher Education. She has co-directed a startup incubator and provided consultancy to companies and public institutions. Her research has concentrated on hybridization as a means of creating links between worlds for nearly fifteen years.
Event in French
Free admission, with prior registration required