"philosopher statues"

#13327719

15 February 2026

The statue of Ludvig Holberg stands outside the National Theatre in Oslo, Norway, on February 11, 2026. Ludvig Holberg is a writer, essayist, philosopher, historian, and playwright born in Bergen, Norway, during the time of the Dano-Norwegian dual monarchy.

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#13327720

15 February 2026

The statue of Ludvig Holberg stands outside the National Theatre in Oslo, Norway, on February 11, 2026. Ludvig Holberg is a writer, essayist, philosopher, historian, and playwright born in Bergen, Norway, during the time of the Dano-Norwegian dual monarchy.

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#13327723

15 February 2026

The statue of Ludvig Holberg stands outside the National Theatre in Oslo, Norway, on February 11, 2026. Ludvig Holberg is a writer, essayist, philosopher, historian, and playwright born in Bergen, Norway, during the time of the Dano-Norwegian dual monarchy.

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#13320573

14 February 2026

A cadre of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) holds a copy of the election manifesto in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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#13320575

14 February 2026

Former Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa attends the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) election manifesto unveiling ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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#13320579

14 February 2026

A cadre of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) holds a copy of the election manifesto in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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#13320574

14 February 2026

Leaders of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) unveil the election manifesto in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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#13320576

14 February 2026

Former Deputy Prime Minister and President of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Rajendra Lingden, attends the election manifesto unveiling ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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#13320577

14 February 2026

Former Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Rajendra Lingden, unveils the party's manifesto during a ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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#13320578

14 February 2026

Former Deputy Prime Minister and President of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Rajendra Lingden, addresses the election manifesto unveiling ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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#12602821

1 August 2025

A statue and picture of Lord Buddha are above bowls and cups on a wooden shelf at a shop in Old Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on June 27, 2025.

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#12561998

17 July 2025

A bust of Mahatma Gandhi is in Old Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on June 25, 2025.

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#12562001

17 July 2025

A bust of Mahatma Gandhi is in Old Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on June 25, 2025.

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#12375487

17 May 2025

A man walks past the entrance of the Vaclav Havel Library in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 12, 2025. The institution preserves the legacy of Vaclav Havel, former president, dissident, and playwright, and is located in the historical center of the city.

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#12375488

17 May 2025

A man walks past the entrance of the Vaclav Havel Library in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 12, 2025. The institution preserves the legacy of Vaclav Havel, former president, dissident, and playwright, and is located in the historical center of the city.

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#12375489

17 May 2025

A woman walks past the entrance of the Vaclav Havel Library in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 12, 2025. The institution preserves the legacy of Vaclav Havel, former president, dissident, and playwright, and is located in the historical center of the city.

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