At the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, the grand opening of the international scientific and practical conference titled “Al-Farabi and Global Civilization: The Unity of Philosophy, Science, and Spiritual Values” was held as part of the V International Farabi Forum.
The large-scale event brought together leading international scholars, researchers, representatives of the diplomatic corps, and experts from various countries around the world.
Traditionally, the event began with a flower-laying ceremony at the monument of the great thinker Abu Nasr Al-Farabi. Guests also visited the Al-Farabi Museum and the University History Museum located on campus, where they became acquainted with the institution’s history and the unique scientific legacy of the philosopher.
During the plenary session, a new publication titled “Al-Farabi and the Turkic Renaissance” was presented. Professors Zhakypbek Altaev, Ashirbek Muminov, and Natalya Seitakhmetova delivered reports on the continuity of Al-Farabi’s legacy in the era of digitalization and artificial intelligence.
Within the framework of the international forum “Al-Farabi and the Spiritual Traditions of Turkic Peoples”, a rich and meaningful book exhibition was organized.
The exhibition offers conference participants, guests, and students the opportunity to gain deeper insight into Al-Farabi’s heritage. Its main goal is to expand scientific outlooks and foster greater interest in education and science.
More than 150 documents are presented at the exhibition, including the works of the great thinker, scholarly studies, and materials from international conferences and forums.
Main sections of the exhibition:
▪ First editions
▪ New scientific publications
▪ Spiritual heritage
▪ Works of researchers
▪ Al-Farabi and modern science
What is featured at the exhibition?
Visitors can explore Al-Farabi’s works, starting from original manuscripts written in Arabic, as well as their translations into Latin and modern languages. Translations into the Kazakh language were initiated by Akzhan Mashani.
Among the featured works are “The Virtuous City”, “Philosophical Treatises”, and “The Great Book of Music”, along with multi-volume scientific studies in the field of Farabi studies.
Special attention is given to Al-Farabi’s spiritual legacy, including his views on ethics, education, and society.
The heritage of scholars is a national treasure
The exhibition also presents the works of prominent Kazakh researchers of Al-Farabi’s legacy, including Akzhan Mashani, Amangeldy Kobesov, Anuar Alimzhanov, and Absattar Derbisali.
Today, Al-Farabi’s works have been translated into many languages of the world and make a significant contribution to the development of global science and education.
