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     BHOS held the first discussions on Science and Morality in the frames of the newly created Synergy Scientific Discussions Club.

 

   BHOS Rector and the President of Synergy Scientific Discussion Club Elmar Gasimov, Scientific Coordinator Prof.Fuad Valiyev, from BHOS Petroleum Engineering Department, BHOS lecturers, representatives of administration and students attended the discussions.

 

In his opening address BHOS Rector and President of the Club Elmar Gasimov touched upon the issues to be discussed during the meetings in the frames of Synergy Scientific Discussion Club.

 

Rector made known that initiated by Prof. Fuad Valiyev this club mainly aimed at informing students, young scientists, lecturers and specialists on new achievements, current challenges and perspectives of diverse sciences and engineering involving them in scientific discussions and encouraging them to be more interested in scientific and research work while fostering creativity, debating and presentation skills. Mr. Gasimov informed the attendees that the topic of the first discussions would be Science and Morality stressing the importance of the said topic for the society, and particularly for the youth. The Rector was confident that in future the Club would expand its activities at national level and invited everyone to join the discussions on various topics in future.

 

Taking the floor Scientific Coordinator Prof. Valiyev thanked BHOS Rector for supporting the creation of the Club and started the first discussions on Science and Morality.

 

Firstly, Prof.Valiyev elaborated on the etymology of the word “synergy” (lat. synergia “joint assistance”) and the importance of the effect this phenomenon generated. In his presentation Prof.Valiyev talked about the world’s famous intellectuals, Quran verses on science, mind and culture. Mr.Valiyev also particularized on the necessity of the science and morality balance in creation of ideal society, as well as the threat of science without morality, attitude of the society towards science, etc. Then F. Valiyev invited everyone to join further discussions dedicated to the issues on natural sciences, engineering, philosophy, religion, etc. The meeting was concluded by questions and answers session.

 

In future, the Club will engage leading science people, local and foreign specialists and managers of various enterprises in order to deliver lectures on challenging topics. Moreover, organization of round table discussions, students’ presentations on science, technology and humanities, discussions of research work and information exchange would also be a part of the Club’s future activities which will be open for everyone interested in joining the discussions.