Аннотация
The article examines the importance of the heritage of the medieval thinker, an outstanding scientist Al-Farabi in the formation and development of intercultural dialogue. Comprehensively studied al-Farabi’s aspiration to secular knowledge, in-depth study of the legacy of Indian, Greek philosophy. The article also reflects the characteristic of philosophical thinking scientist, consisting in studying of philosophy of an ancient civilization by revival of spiritual heritage of antiquity.