Al-Farabi in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, September 18, 2021 - at the initiative of Leme University, an open lecture on the topic “The second teacher of the world from Kazakhstan” was held in an online format on the “Youtube” and “Facebook” platforms.

A special report at the event was made by Professor of the Federal University of Fluminense (UFF) Edelsio Americo, who is the owner of the State award of Kazakhstan – Award "Dostyk" II degree.

The participants of the online meeting were acquainted with the history of the life and work of a historical person, the world-famous philosopher and thinker of the East Abu Nasr Al-Farabi, as well as his most significant works, which had a significant impact on the development of modern science and worldview. Some of Al-Farabi's treatises on democracy formed the basis of modern philosophy and are relevant to this day.

In addition, the speaker in his speech outlined important stages in the history of Kazakhstan and noted the role and importance of nomadic culture in the development of world history.