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PU marks world philosophy day
PU marks world philosophy day


LAHORE: (Thursday, November 21, 2019): Punjab University Department of Philosophy has taken out a rally and organized a seminar to mark World Philosophy Day here on Thursday. In-charge Shahid Gul, Assistant Professor Sahreen Bukhari, faculty members and students of the department participated in the walk. The participants were holding placards and banners highlighting the significance of the subject of philosophy. In his address, Mr Shahid Gul said that the trend of philosophical thinking was vanishing in the present age. He said that the subject of philosophy could help eliminate extremism from society as it promoted culture of tolerance and dialogue. He said that the subject could also help fight environmental pollution. He urged the government to take initiatives as per recommendations of the department for promotion of philosophy subject in the country.