In honor of World Philosophy Day on November 19, 2020, the winners of the international competition «Al-Farabi and modernity», organized by the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, dedicated to the 1150th anniversary of the birth of Abu Nasir al-Farabi. The award ceremony will be broadcast live on the official account of the Al-Farabi Center @ farabicenter2020 at 11:00.

The competition is intended to highlight the role of Abu Nasir al-Farabi in the history of civilization, the relevance of his heritage in the field of philosophical and natural sciences and his ideas in modern society through rhetoric and eloquence. The works were filmed in different directions depending on the skill, ingenuity and ingenuity of each participant. Participants were required to complete tasks individually and independently, without the participation of others and without violating copyright.          

The main goal of the event is to creatively study and analyze the most important facts from the life and work of Abu Nasir Al-Farabi. The main thing is to acquaint candidates with the culture of oratory, to encourage them to consolidate the power of language and thought.

The competition was attended by 144 works, which include the work of school students, university students and other categories of participants. Candidates will be awarded first, second and third places in the following nominations:"Virtuous city" - the key to happiness today», «Al-Farabi and music theory» , «Al-Farabi – the philosophy of happiness», «Al-Farabi's philosophy and integrity», «Al-Farabi and Abay: continuity of ideas», « Al-Farabi and the formation of science». The international competition «Al-Farabi and modernity» was attended by students from our country and abroad.

The winners are determined in two formats, based on the results of voting by the jury members and the number of likes and comments..

All videos of the contestants were published on the website of the Al-Farabi Center, on the youtube channel, on the official account @ farabicenter2020 and shown to the public in an open format. The works were accepted from October 15 to 30.

Winners and prize-winners of the competition will be awarded with special diplomas, letters of appreciation and prizes. Contestants will receive certificates for participation.

More information:

http://al-farabi.kaznu.kz/

Instagram - @ farabicenter2020

Zhumagul Bekenova +77475817489, bekenovazh588@gmail.com

The address of the organizing committee:

Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty,

050040, KazNU, Al-Farabi Avenue, 71