| You are subscribed to News from the John W. Kluge Center from Library of Congress. This information has recently been updated. Jürgen Habermas and Charles Taylor, two of the world’s most important philosophers, will share the prestigious John W. Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity awarded by the Library of Congress. The Prize will be conferred September 29th at a private ceremony in Washington, D.C., and the event will be live streamed. What: The Conferral of the 6th Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity upon philosophers Jürgen Habermas and Charles Taylor When: Tuesday, September 29, at 7:00 p.m. Live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obfVuKlwTWk The Kluge Prize celebrates the importance of the study of humanity and recognizes individuals whose outstanding scholarship in the humanities and social sciences has shaped both public affairs and civil society. This year’s recipients are two of the world’s most read, most studied and most influential philosophical thinkers, wide and deep in scope and exemplars of public intellectuals. Both will deliver remarks during the ceremony. Learn more about the Kluge Prize at: http://www.loc.gov/kluge/prize/ The John W. Kluge Center was established at the Library of Congress in 2000 to foster a mutually enriching relationship between the world of ideas and the world of action, between scholars and political leaders. The Center attracts outstanding scholarly figures to Washington, D.C., facilitates their access to the Library’s remarkable collections, and helps them engage in conversation with members of the U.S. Congress and the public. Learn more at: http://www.loc.gov/loc/kluge/.  This service is provided by the Library of Congress at www.LOC.gov.
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