Soundbites

We face today an unprecedented set of problems relating to the environment, the trade war, the ongoing process of spiritual decline and so on. The problems that the world is faced with are like dominos. They are interdependent and derive from the root - philosophy. If the first domino - philosophy - collapses, so will the others.

Vincent Shen, professor of Chinese Thought and Culture at Toronto University

Philosophy, for example, can play a major role in the resolution of religious conflict in the world. Philosophy involves the clarification of concepts and understanding of life. It transforms our values into rational and altruistic benefits to man. Thus, it will find reason in revealing the ambiguity in religious doctrines which may be harmful to society.