Berggruen Prize for Philosophy and Culture

The Berggruen Prize is organized by the US-based Berggruen Institute to honor thinkers whose ideas have enriched human self-understanding amid profound social, technological, and cultural transformations. Laureates are selected by an expert jury and receive a US$1-million grant. The prize was first awarded in 2016 to Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor, whose work highlights the role of language and meaningful relationships in human identity. Subsequent recipients have included leading figures in political philosophy, ethics, feminism, and social theory. Award ceremonies originally took place at the New York Public Library Main Branch each year. In recent years, ceremonies have also been held in Tokyo for the 2022 laureate and in Washington, D.C. for the 2024 laureate.

Laureates

2016

First awarded

October each year

Announcement

Berggruen Institute

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