Mahmud Kashgari’s Enlightenment Ideas
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51699/cajlpc.v7i3.1579Keywords:
Enlightenment, Perfect Human Being, Knowledge and Education, Moral Upbringing, Turkic Thought, Spirituality, Human Perfection, Philosophical ViewsAbstract
This article examines the enlightenment-oriented views of Mahmud al-Kashgari and his philosophical and ethical ideas concerning the concept of the virtuous and intellectually accomplished individual. Drawing primarily on Diwan Lughat al-Turk and other works attributed to the thinker, the study analyzes his perspectives on knowledge, language, morality, education, human virtues, and social development. The research demonstrates that Mahmud al-Kashgari regarded knowledge and enlightenment as the fundamental prerequisites for human perfection and social progress. He portrayed the ideal individual as one who embodies wisdom, moral integrity, patriotism, honesty, compassion, and a strong sense of social responsibility. The article further highlights the enduring relevance of his intellectual legacy and substantiates the significance of his ideas for contemporary spiritual, moral, and educational development.
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