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Charles Taylor wins Kyoto prize

Published: 21 June 2008

Charles Taylor, world-renowned Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ philosophy professor has won the Kyoto Prize, one of the world's biggest cash awards. Often referred to as the "Japanese Nobel," the prize is as glittery as it is prestigious: a 24-karat gold medal and 50 million yen ($470,770 Canadian). For Dr. Taylor, professor emeritus of philosophy at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾, the award comes about a year after he won the prestigious $1.8-million Templeton Prize. His Kyoto Prize citation extols his construction of a philosophy that "actively pursues the harmonious co-existence of diverse cultures." Dr. Taylor has spent his academic lifetime exploring the meaning of human identity.

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