The great thinkers of Al-Farabi and Abai: a comprehension of their heritage

Under the authorship of Professor of the Chair of International Relations and World Economy of Al-Farabi KazNU Baizakova Kuralai Irtysovna, an article about the great thinkers Al-Farabi and Abai was published in the Abai Virtual Center in the USA. The publication is dedicated to the celebration of the 1150th anniversary of Al-Farabi and the 175th anniversary of Abai.

In her article, Professor K.I. Baizakova tells the biographies of both great thinkers, describes their works. Comparing them with each other, Bayzakova K.I. concluded that despite the fact that Al-Farabi and Abay lived at completely different times, the values ​​that they promote in their works are very similar. To your attention an excerpt from the article:

“Al-Farabi and Abai lived and created their works in different centuries. And yet their works are united by the continuity of universal values, humanism, and the reformist spirit of poetry. The deep philosophical treatises and poetic works of Al-Farabi and Abai Kunanbayev played a huge role in the writing of the history of Oriental civilization. In the twenty first century they represented the great heritage of culture of the Kazakh people and the guidelines for their spiritual life. Their work remains relevant to preserving and advancing the cultural heritage of the Kazakh people.”

The full text of the article can be found in the virtual center of Abai by following the link.

Professor Kuralay Baizakova

is Head of the European and NATO Resource Centers

at al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty.