PROBLEMS OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY
Head of the Department: Doctor of Philosophy, Professor Ali Abasov
The department "Problems of Modern Philosophy and Gender Studies" was established by the decree of the Presidium of NASA on December 18, 1998 and renamed the department "Problems of Modern Philosophy" in 2009. The research activity of the department consists of application and development of modern, philosophical concepts and paradigms in the analysis of classical, non-classical and post-non-classical forms of knowledge, spiritual, socio-cultural and political processes of states and societies in transition in the era of globalization, information revolution and postmodernism.
The department also explores synergetics, gender, interdisciplinary research, convergence of sciences, culture of peace, "living history" and other philosophical problems of contemporary cognition. Focusing on solution of philosophical problems of gender, realization of programs on gender education in various educational institutions related to many foreign and local centers of gender studies, permanent conferences and seminars, publication of journal "Genderology" (in Azerbaijani and English) resulted in creation of Azerbaijani school of gender studies. During the activity of department the unique "Gender library" has been created consisting of 21 books, including textbooks on gender and women problems, theoretical works, historical materials, sociological researches. The history of gender relations and women's issues in the in Azerbaijan has been restored in a series of books "Women's Problems in Azerbaijan", covering the period from the mid-19th century to the present day.
Since 2010 the department has been working on publishing collective monographs and holding national and international conferences on the problems of contemporary philosophy with the participation of many famous researchers and philosophers from the CIS and other countries.
The "Library of Contemporary Philosophical Thought" including 12 books has been published. Another three books on the philosophy of economic, political, and cultural problems of reform are in preparation for publication.
During the period of its activity, the staff of the department has defended doctoral theses (3 persons) and PhD of philosophy (10 persons), and has published over 60 books and approximately 700 articles in the local and foreign press. Currently, the department employs 16 people, including two doctors of philosophy, seven PhD of philosophy, four researchers and two laboratory assistants.
The department "Problems of Modern Philosophy and Gender Studies" was established by the decree of the Presidium of NASA on December 18, 1998 and renamed the department "Problems of Modern Philosophy" in 2009. The research activity of the department consists of application and development of modern, philosophical concepts and paradigms in the analysis of classical, non-classical and post-non-classical forms of knowledge, spiritual, socio-cultural and political processes of states and societies in transition in the era of globalization, information revolution and postmodernism.
The department also explores synergetics, gender, interdisciplinary research, convergence of sciences, culture of peace, "living history" and other philosophical problems of contemporary cognition. Focusing on solution of philosophical problems of gender, realization of programs on gender education in various educational institutions related to many foreign and local centers of gender studies, permanent conferences and seminars, publication of journal "Genderology" (in Azerbaijani and English) resulted in creation of Azerbaijani school of gender studies. During the activity of department the unique "Gender library" has been created consisting of 21 books, including textbooks on gender and women problems, theoretical works, historical materials, sociological researches. The history of gender relations and women's issues in the in Azerbaijan has been restored in a series of books "Women's Problems in Azerbaijan", covering the period from the mid-19th century to the present day.
Since 2010 the department has been working on publishing collective monographs and holding national and international conferences on the problems of contemporary philosophy with the participation of many famous researchers and philosophers from the CIS and other countries.
The "Library of Contemporary Philosophical Thought" including 12 books has been published. Another three books on the philosophy of economic, political, and cultural problems of reform are in preparation for publication.
During the period of its activity, the staff of the department has defended doctoral theses (3 persons) and PhD of philosophy (10 persons), and has published over 60 books and approximately 700 articles in the local and foreign press. Currently, the department employs 16 people, including two doctors of philosophy, seven PhD of philosophy, four researchers and two laboratory assistants.