Philosophical Facets of the Turkic Civilization

Philosophical Facets of the Turkic Civilization

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31489/3134-9242/2026-31-2/91-101

Keywords:

nomadic culture, political integration, regional cooperation, Turkic culture, political exchanges, cultural influences, historical ties, the Great Silk Road

Abstract

The spiritual existence and worldview foundations of every civilization are reflected in its system of philosophical thought. The Turkic civilization is a great civilization that has developed over millennia in the Eurasian space, integrating historical, cultural, and spiritual traditions. Its philosophical dimensions are based onthe harmony of the individual, society, nature, and the cosmos. This article examines the philosophical significance and worldview characteristics of the Turkic civilization, and their relevance for the modern era. Thestudy employs historical, comparative, socio-political, and cultural methods of analysis. By exploring the origins and directions that influenced the formation of the historical consciousness of the Turkic peoples, an attempt is made to comprehend interethnic worldviews in a contemporary context. On this basis, transformations of political structures, changes in governance systems, and ideological shifts are analyzed. The aim isto identify spiritual continuity and its impact on national self-consciousness in the context of defining the essence of our people and the prospects for their future development. Viable ideas that bridge the past and thepresent are considered. Analytical and expert reflections are presented as essential tools in assessing the values of modernity. Among the main findings is the identification of the relationship between changes in thepolitical systems of the Turkic peoples and both external factors and internal socio-political processes. In addition, the influence of Islam and the aspiration for national independence on the formation of distinctivegovernance methods and political phenomena in the history of Turkic societies is highlighted. The study alsoprovides an opportunity to determine the contemporary state of political integration and cooperation withinthe Turkic world. The results reveal common patterns in the development of the political systems of the Turkic peoples, as well as their attitudes toward current political changes, contributing to the understanding andinterpretation of present-day global processes.

Published online

2026-07-01

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Section

PHILOSOPHY
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