French Literature Reviews - 2026

Where Are Values Headed?
Philosophy, Anthropology and Ideas

Where Are Values Headed?
Edited by Jérôme Bindé
2004, 512 p., 14,5 x 22,5 cm
ISBN 92-3-203946-X
UNESCO Publishing / Albin Michel.

Around fifty intellectuals from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Americas, and Europe, brought together at the initiative of Jérôme Bindé for the "21st Century Talks," attempt to answer the question: "Where are values headed?" Amid accelerating globalization and rapid scientific and technological progress, values are evolving and must inevitably be developed collectively, through debate and agreements among often diverse stakeholders. The contributions compiled in this volume span all fields of knowledge, guiding the reader toward a deeper understanding of the world around us and the one we are shaping.

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This volume gathers contributions from around fifty thinkers across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Americas, and Europe, originating from the 21st Century Talks initiated by Jérôme Bindé. Within the broader tradition of international intellectual forums examining contemporary societal shifts, the collection addresses the complex transformations accompanying rapid scientific progress and accelerating globalization. The essays engage with the pressing need for collective reflection, examining how shared standards and principles might be negotiated among diverse cultural and geographical stakeholders in a changing global landscape, while readers interested in contemporary global philosophy, sociology, and international cultural dialogues may find these collected perspectives relevant.