Daniil Valentinovich Pivovarov: dialogue-memoir (on the 80th anniversary of the philosopher)

Abstract

The article is a conversation between two colleagues who knew D. V. Pivovarov and worked with him for several decades. The conversation emphasizes the importance of the scientist’s works in various fields of humanities – philosophy, religious studies, cultural studies, in each of which he contributed significant results. Organizational abilities are noted, in particular, the creation of the Department of Religious Studies at the Ural University, which he led for three decades. The participants in the dialogue also draw attention to the teaching and educational activities of D. V. Pivovarov; he has trained several dozen candidates of sciences and about twenty doctors of sciences.

Keywords

• d. v. pivovarov
• scientific activity
• department of religious studies
• contribution to science