Scientific event

In contrast to the escalating rhetoric of extremism and violent practices in our region and parts of the world, we find that many texts within our culture and social practices refer to the values ​​of accepting diversity, peaceful coexistence, and human rights, as expressed by Emir Abdelkader al-Jazairi. It seems that the factors that have given rise to confrontational rhetoric and violent practices stem from the accumulation of crises in the region and the fragmentation of some social structures, not to mention the current international situation and the consequences of dominant economic, political, and cultural globalization. Some studies suggest that the marginalization of discourses promoting acceptance of diversity and peaceful coexistence, and the institutionalization of violent and extremist rhetoric in today's world, are a result of the dominance of a predominantly right-wing political discourse in the Global North. This discourse has cast a bleak, confrontational image on the global stage, and has been countered by certain religious narratives that have imbued the foundational texts of religions with meanings far removed from the values ​​of compassion and coexistence in spaces of difference. Modern communication technologies have contributed to the rapid spread of these discourses inciting extremism and violence among new generations raised in a crisis-ridden environment. This has led to a proliferation of competing grand narratives framed by a discourse based on fear, intimidation, or "phobia." Aside from these dominant discourses in both the Global North and South, there are writings, studies, and community and institutional initiatives, both local and international, that attempt to offer alternative perspectives and re-establish the human values ​​of peace, coexistence, recognition, and acceptance of difference. Among the most prominent theories gaining traction today on epistemological, critical, and even social and political levels is the theory of recognition, whose leading figures, from Paul Ricoeur to Axel Honneth, have had a clear influence on numerous legal and social studies and perspectives. The search for a culture of peace, coexistence, and recognition extends beyond discourses and the output of societal institutions. It also encompasses the practices prevalent among ordinary people—an exploration of the anthropology of everyday life, examining the values ​​and interactions intertwined in people's daily routines and their management of generational, ideological, cultural, and social differences. Therefore, rethinking the meaning of peaceful coexistence involves questioning cultural, legal, political, and social structures, not to mention the ethical dimensions associated with this concept. This methodological approach will enable us to discuss the politics of memory and the methods of managing coexistence and pluralism in local, national, and international spaces, helping to overcome identity-based divisions and confrontational rhetoric. Among the most important questions we aim to address in this study day, through the analysis of texts and discourses, as well as the presentation of field research findings, are: How can we understand the meaning of peaceful coexistence in light of critical studies, contemporary philosophical debates, and current international reports? And is there a shared meaning for a culture of peace, or are local particularities and societal cultures deeply embedded within it? How can we practice and peacefully coexist in daily life, and how can we be educated about them in light of societal diversity and its practical difficulties? And how can we rebuild our value, cultural, and legal systems in a way that helps us practice citizenship imbued with the values ​​of peace, recognition, and coexistence?