Award of the annual Socrates Medal

The Socrates Medal is an annual honorary award which the Existential Movement bestows upon exceptional individuals, in recognition of a lifelong and dedicated commitment to bringing wisdom to the world. 

‘Sapientia ad mundum’ is indeed the Existential Movement’s motto, meaning to ‘bring wisdom to the world’. 

The Socrates medal is conferred to a living person at the annual online conference and recipients will also be honoured on the EM’s website.

Awarded to:

Paul T.P. Wong 2025

Irvin D. Yalom 2025

Into the Wild Woods: Existential Responses to Turbulent Times - 7th & 8th February 2025

16th Sep '24

EM Annual Conference on the 7th & 8th February 2025

Fourth World Congress of Existential Therapy June 3-6, 2026 Denver/Aurora, Colorado, United States

28th May '24

Fourth World Congress of Existential Therapy Theme : "Community, Authenticity, & the Mystery of Being"

The Existential Movement

8th Sep '23

In a world often entangled in chaos, the existential movement emerges as a beacon of hope and wisdom, guiding us towards understanding, purpose, and ultimately, a brighter future.