An event organized by the Science and Quest for Meaning center

On Tuesday, March 19th, a “Spiritual Ftour” was held as part of the second edition of Discovery Encounters organized by the Science and Quest for Meaning Center. The theme of the event was: “In our current situation, in a modern, or even post-modern world, how can Muslim values, culture, and tradition assist us in finding meaning in our lives?”

Following a convivial meal, attended by Mr. Bruno Guiderdoni and Professor Jean Staune, two speakers, Mr. Ghaleb Bencheikh and Mr. Jean Baptiste Julliard, a Muslim and a Christian respectively, offered their insights on the topic from various perspectives.

Mr. Ghaleb Bencheikh is an Islamologist and holds a Ph.D. in sciences from the University of Paris 6, in addition to philosophical training at the University of Paris 1. He is a member of the Council of Sages of Secularism and serves as the president of the World Conference of Religions for Peace – France. He has also been elected president of the Foundation of Islam in France.

Mr. Jean Baptiste Julliard is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and General Culture, with a degree from Sciences Po Paris. He teaches general culture in economic and commercial CPGE at Intégrale prépa and is a lecturer in general culture at Sciences Po Paris.