30/05/2026
UNESCO pays tribute to the memory and immense philosophical legacy of Edgar Morin, a towering figure of thought and a close friend of UNESCO.
Through his articles, books, and lectures —always marked by immense generosity— Edgar Morin gave voice to nuance, complexity, and the essential dialogue between disciplines, standing against the dangers of extreme specialization.
He offered us the exceptional gift of delivering UNESCO’s centenary keynote lecture, spanning a century of reflection and engagement—perhaps the best introduction for those discovering his work today.
Edgar Morin’s intellectual journey is a method for the future: an art of patience and a true initiation into the art of human creativity and reflection, at a time shaped by machines and artificial intelligence.
➡️ Watch Edgar Morin’s keynote lecture delivered at UNESCO on the occasion of his 100th birthday:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=3NpyWuh3iSI
➡️ Explore Edgar Morin’s articles and reflections in the The Unesco Courier.
https://courier.unesco.org/en/articles/edgar-morin-unesco-courier
➡️ Rediscover his landmark work on the future of education, published with UNESCO in 1999 and more relevant than ever today:
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000117740
