Najib Al-Hassadi Center for Critical Thinking
Prof. Dr. Najib Al-Mahjoub Al-Hassadi – Professor of Philosophy and Logic, Pioneer of Critical Thinking in the Arab World
Who We Are
About The Center
The Najib Al-Hassadi Center for Critical Thinking is an academic and cultural center affiliated with the Libyan International Medical University (LIMU). The Center is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and disseminating the intellectual and academic legacy of Najib Al-Hassadi, while drawing inspiration from his values and vision. It seeks to foster critical thinking, cultivate a culture of dialogue and constructive disagreement, and encourage innovation and intellectual inquiry.
Vision
"Culture as a Pathway to Development"
Promoting a scientifically informed approach to culture, investing in knowledge capital and creative capacities, and enhancing educational practices and cultural discourse to serve as genuine drivers of sustainable development.
Founding Resolution
Resolution No.: 62 of 2025
Date: August 26, 2025
Issued by: President of the Libyan International University
The resolution establishes the Najib Al-Hassadi Center for Critical Thinking and its specialized library as an academic and cultural institution affiliated with the Libyan International University.
Our Goal
We strive to achieve a set of strategic objectives that serve the academic and cultural community and contribute to the advancement of knowledge, critical thinking, and sustainable development.
Cultivating creativity in cultural production and enhancing the skills and competencies reflected in educational outcomes.
Embedding scientific knowledge within society’s cultural framework and utilizing evidence-based approaches to understand and solve community issues.
Fostering a spirit of critical thinking and creating an environment that nurtures minds better equipped for dialogue, creativity, and innovation.
Developing an open and diverse cultural discourse that promotes the values of tolerance, respect for differences, and constructive dialogue.