Sparks of thought in tune with the times
From 23 to 30 June 2025, phil.COLOGNE will once again be a meeting place for outstanding thinkers from the fields of philosophy, science and politics. Now in its thirteenth edition, the festival offers in-depth insights into current issues of our time, from the future of democracy to the challenges of artificial intelligence and global crises.
The opening event at the Flora will see writer Daniel Kehlmann and philosopher Markus Gabriel engage in a fascinating dialogue about the influence of technological progress on art, society and democratic systems.
With ‘KlasseDenken’, the festival also promotes an intergenerational dialogue by offering schoolchildren space to discuss current issues.