On the occasion of World Philosophy Day, and in line with the annual practice, the Lebanese National Commission organized under the patronage and in the presence of the Minister of Culture Mr. Gaby Layoun, a seminar on “Freedom from a Philosophical Perspective and Freedom in Practice”. In observing this annual ritual, the National Commission aims at reinforcing the standing of philosophy in the Lebanese society and aspires to offer an open space for interaction and reflection on various humanitarian issues of concern. Eight speakers intervened during the seminar: Minister Gaby Layoun, the Secretary General Salwa Saniora Baassiri, Dr. Ziad Baroud, Dr. Ali Omlil, Dr. Waddah Nasr, Dr. Antoine Seif, Dr. Nassif Azzi and Dr. Henri Awit.