Welcome!
... to phil.COLOGNE, the festival of big questions, collective reflection and lively exchange. Once again this year, thinkers, authors, artists and people from all walks of life will gather in Cologne to talk about what moves us: justice, the future of democracy, truth, freedom, love, crises and opportunities - the present and what we want to make of it.
phil.COLOGNE is more than a festival - it is a space for thought. A place where doubts are allowed, perspectives are welcome and discussions are essential.
We invite you to get involved: with provocative theses, new insights, open discussions and perhaps even a pinch of knowledge. We would like to thank all the contributors who enrich this unique festival and all our partners who make it possible.
Wishing you an inspiring festival
Your phil.COLOGNE team
KlasseDenken / ClassThoughts
The aim of KlasseDenken is to get people talking to each other and create a space in which current discourse and philosophical topics can be discussed. Philosophy provides inspiration for our individual and social coexistence and for shaping our future. The topics are as fundamental as they are complex and are always discussed in an age-appropriate way. The KlasseDenken program is funded by the Federal Agency for Civic Education/bpb.
Inclusion
phil.COLOGNE has been actively promoting the participation of people with disabilities for several years. There are many different barriers that prevent people with disabilities from participating in cultural life in a normal way. In order to change this, phil.COLOGNE offers a number of accessible events every year.
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