November 07

Born in 994 in Córdoba, Ibn Hazm became one of the most prolific scholars of Al-Andalus. He championed the Zahiri school, advocating a literal interpretation of the Quran and Hadith. His legal treatise al-Muhalla and his philosophical writings shaped Islamic thought across North Africa and the Middle East. Drawing on his deep knowledge of poetry and rhetoric, he penned 'The Ring of the Dove', a timeless exploration of love and social customs. Despite periods of exile due to political turmoil, Ibn Hazm continued to teach and write until his death in 1069, leaving a lasting legacy in multiple disciplines.

Albert Camus was born on November 7, 1913 in Mondovi, Algeria and studied philosophy at the University of Algiers. He worked as a journalist and became a key figure in the French Resistance during World War II. His novels "The Stranger" and essays like "The Myth of Sisyphus" established the foundation of absurdist thought. In 1957, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for illuminating the human conscience in an era of violence. Camus engaged deeply in political and moral debates, authoring works such as "The Plague" and "The Rebel". He died in a car accident in 1960 at the age of 46. Camus's insights on freedom and the absurd continue to resonate globally.

Angelo Scola is a prominent Italian cardinal of the Catholic Church and a noted philosopher. He served as Archbishop of Milan from 2011 to 2017 and was the Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches. Scola has written extensively on ecclesiology, ethics, and social doctrine, blending philosophical rigor with theological insight. He holds doctorates in philosophy and theology and has taught at universities in Italy. As a member of the College of Cardinals, he has been influential in Church governance and interfaith dialogue. His works on the nature of communion and the role of the family in society have shaped contemporary Catholic thought.