ANAS as a Historical Memory Space: Philosophical Approach

Abstract

The article explores the philosophical implications of Pierre Nora's concept of "memory space" in the context of historical memory. Within this framework, a philosophical perspective is applied to the scientific and cultural memory space of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS). It is demonstrated that the memory space of ANAS can be examined in two aspects with distinct characteristics. One aspect is related to the historical-chronological context of the philosophical research of existing academies in Azerbaijan. The main factor here is the synthesis of Greek philosophical-scientific rationalism with the local scientific thinking style, which has been present in academies in Azerbaijan since ancient times. The second direction is linked to the establishment of ANAS in Azerbaijan in the mid-20th century and is associated with institutionalising scientific research under new conditions.

The synthesis of these two aspects is analysed in the context of the role of ANAS's historical memory space in ensuring the integrity of society in the modern stage (in the digital cultural environment) and is subjected to philosophical analysis. To achieve the scientific goal, interdisciplinary methodology is employed, emphasising dynamic integration, systematic analysis, and organisational prioritisation as methodological principles. Historical aspect-oriented systematic analysis is applied as a method.

The analysis of ANAS's historical memory space as a scientific-cultural historical memory space in the context of Azerbaijani philosophical thought is a novelty in scientific innovation.