Graduating from ESSEC at a time when the school taught Soviet economics as well as the philosophy of Heidegger, Laurent Bibard found a unique open mindedness within the institution.
It was this open-mindedness, combined with his passion for teaching and research, that inspired him to become a professor.
The man who pursued a dual curriculum in management and philosophy to achieve his goal likes to say that philosophy is the art of asking the right questions, and management is the art of answering them.
Laurent Bibard received the Teaching Excellence Award in the Permanent Professor category during the ESSEC Foundation ceremony, which took place on Thursday, April 2 at the Institut Catholique de Paris.
This award is official recognition of his commitment to students from all backgrounds. In a complex global context, he emphasizes how vital it is for students to cultivate perspective and critical thinking.
Addressing the ESSEC Foundation donors, Laurent Bibard expressed his deep gratitude and emphasized how vital the Foundation’s support is to safeguarding culture in an often-challenging world.
Drawing inspiration from the philosopher Alexandre Kojève, he concluded on a note of collective commitment, stating that humanity's only duty now is to do everything possible so that freedom, equality, and the recognition of everyone are backed by political institutions that effectively defend them against any barbarism or regression.
It is this spirit of open-mindedness, freedom of thought, and excellence that Professor Laurent Bibard wishes to continue fostering at ESSEC.
It was this open-mindedness, combined with his passion for teaching and research, that inspired him to become a professor.
The man who pursued a dual curriculum in management and philosophy to achieve his goal likes to say that philosophy is the art of asking the right questions, and management is the art of answering them.
Laurent Bibard received the Teaching Excellence Award in the Permanent Professor category during the ESSEC Foundation ceremony, which took place on Thursday, April 2 at the Institut Catholique de Paris.
This award is official recognition of his commitment to students from all backgrounds. In a complex global context, he emphasizes how vital it is for students to cultivate perspective and critical thinking.
Addressing the ESSEC Foundation donors, Laurent Bibard expressed his deep gratitude and emphasized how vital the Foundation’s support is to safeguarding culture in an often-challenging world.
Drawing inspiration from the philosopher Alexandre Kojève, he concluded on a note of collective commitment, stating that humanity's only duty now is to do everything possible so that freedom, equality, and the recognition of everyone are backed by political institutions that effectively defend them against any barbarism or regression.
It is this spirit of open-mindedness, freedom of thought, and excellence that Professor Laurent Bibard wishes to continue fostering at ESSEC.
