The Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, the Department of Philosophy, together with the National Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held a presentation ceremony for the book Qazaq, dedicated to historical and philosophical research.

14 november, 2024

As part of the "Partnerships for Sustainable Development" direction of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU), the Department of Philosophy, together with the National Library of Kazakhstan, held the presentation of the book Qazaq, dedicated to historical and philosophical research. The event took place in the N. Dauletova Hall of the National Library. The book was published by Daryn Publishing House and compiled by a team of authors.

The book Qazaq, presented to readers in its second edition, was first published 30 years ago as an educational work with a significant print run. During the challenging period of restoring the country's independence, the book, created under the guidance of prominent philosopher Agyn Kassymzhanov, the first anthropologist Orazak Smaғulov, and renowned researcher and writer Akseles Seidimbek, served as a stimulus for national consciousness and societal development. It was initially published by Bilim Publishing House with a print run of 55,000 copies.

The book contains historical and philosophical studies. The second edition, which explores the history, ethnography, literature, philosophy, and mythology of the Kazakh people, as well as their present and future, includes new studies by contemporary authors, as highlighted by the event's moderators.

Asset Abaiuly Kuranbek, associate Professor, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, and Head of the Department of Philosophy at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, moderated the event.

Among the speakers at the presentation was the chief editor of the book, Farabi scholar, Doctor of Philosophy, and recipient of the "Parasat" Order, Zhakypbek Altaev; Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science of KazNU, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, and Associate Professor Bekzhan Meirbayev; Doctor of Philosophy and Professor of the Department of Philosophy at KazNU, Tursyn Gabitov; Doctor of Philosophy and Professor of the Department of Philosophy at KazNU, Dauletbek Raev; Doctor of Philosophy and Professor Anar Salkynbai; Doctor of Medical Sciences and Professor Saurbek Ruzidinov; veteran announcer and Honored Worker of Culture of Kazakhstan, Amanzhan Ensebayuly; Candidate of Philosophical Sciences and Associate Professor Nurzhan Kulymzhanov; and Director of DarynPublishing House, Zhanat Beketan, among other intellectuals.

Five copies of the newly presented Qazaq book were donated to the library's collection.

The event was attended by faculty members, students, graduate students, and doctoral students from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory.

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