“Kutadgu Bilig” Ancient Roots of a Healthy, Enlightened Society

• Abdullayeva Markhabo

  Under the Republican Spirituality and Enlightenment Center Independent researcher of the Institute of Social and Spiritual Studies

“Kutadgu bilig” is a work written in the XI century by Yusuf Khos-Hajib, based on a deep reflection on public administration, morality, justice and the structure of society. This work emphasizes that the strength of the state, the well-being of the people and the stability of public order in society depend on the conscious and active participation of people. That's what the article is about.

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