The Legacy of Al-Farabi and Modern Youth

A curatorial event on the topic “The Legacy of Al-Farabi and Modern Youth” was held among first-year students of the 6B06201 – “Radio Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications” educational program at the Department of Electronics and Astrophysics, Faculty of Physics and Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. SDG 4 — Quality Education.

The main purpose of the event was to provide students with information about the life and scientific heritage of Abu Nasr Al-Farabi, a great philosopher and scholar, to explain the significance of his ideas on education, science, and morality for modern youth, and to increase students’ interest in science and education.

During the meeting, students were introduced to Al-Farabi’s scientific works, philosophical views, and contribution to the development of world science. The relevance of his ideas concerning education, continuous learning, morality, and social development to modern society was also emphasized.

During the event, students were asked questions such as “What advice would Al-Farabi give to modern youth?”, “How can his ideas about education and science be applied in modern life?”, and “What qualities should a modern student possess?”. A discussion was organized, during which students shared their opinions and exchanged views on the connection between Al-Farabi’s heritage and the lives of modern young people.

The students also noted that Al-Farabi’s pursuit of knowledge, interest in science, diligence, and moral values can serve as an example for modern youth. It was emphasized that the great thinker’s heritage encourages students to deepen their knowledge of their chosen profession, engage in continuous learning, take an interest in research activities, and strive to become highly qualified specialists in the future.

The curatorial event was informative and had significant educational value. During the meeting, students expanded their knowledge of Al-Farabi’s scientific and spiritual heritage and gained an opportunity to understand the relevance of his ideas to modern youth.