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Puistofilosofia

Puistofilosofia ry

Ikaalinen, Finland

Arts & CultureEducationDemocracy & Civil society
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Profile last updated: April 8, 2026

About

Puistofilosofia is a non-profit association based in Ikaalinen, Finland working on arts & culture, education, democracy & civil society.

Puistofilosofia ry is a Finnish association that organises Puistofilosofia-viikko, an annual free philosophical dialogue festival held in Ikaalinen since 2010. The festival brings together philosophers, scientists, artists and the public in open discussions, lectures, workshops and cultural events, and runs related programmes such as a children's philosophy day and library-based philosophy lending. The work is largely carried out by volunteers and supported by partner organisations, with events aimed at the general public and free of charge.

Location

Ikaalinen, Finland

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

ry

Legal name

Puistofilosofia ry

VAT number

DE172272023

Languages

FI

Causes & programmes

Causes

Arts & CultureEducationDemocracy & Civil society

Works for

ChildrenFamiliesCommunities

How they work

Awareness & educationCommunity programmesVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Puistofilosofia-viikko

Arts & Culture · Finland

Annual free, open-access five-day festival of philosophical dialogue held in Ikaalinen's central park, with lectures, discussions, workshops, film screenings, music and children's programmes.

Puistofilosofia Goes Movies

Arts & Culture · Finland

Film screenings during the festival week followed by philosophical discussion panels.

Filosofi lainattavissa

Education · Finland

Library lending of a philosopher for 20-minute private conversations at the Ikaalinen city library, held on UNESCO's International Day of Philosophy.

Countries of operation

Finland

Funding & support

Funded by

Corporate partnerships

Ways to support

VolunteerCorporate partnership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Suomen Akatemia, Ikaalisten kaupunki, Ikaalisten kaupunginkirjasto, Ikaalinen Pride, MLL Ikaalinen, Bioetiikan instituutti, Edistyksellinen tiedeliitto, Eurooppalaisen filosofian seura, Suomen Filosofinen Yhdistys, Ikaalinen Spa, Toivolansaari Camping, Tampereen yliopiston demokratiatutkimusverkosto

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