Research Article

Examination of Kutadgu Bilig in Terms of Values

Volume: 23 Number: 49 June 25, 2025
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Examination of Kutadgu Bilig in Terms of Values

Abstract

Kutadgu Bilig, written by Yusuf Has Hacip in 1070, is a didactic and advisory work. The title of the work means “Knowledge That Brings Happiness,” and it examines the relationship between individuals and state governance while also shedding light on the moral and social values of society. Kutadgu Bilig is not only relevant to the pe-riod in which it was written but also serves as a guide for modern readers, addressing the connections between individuals, society, and the state. This study aims to identify the values contained in the work and determine how these values are represented. During data analysis, the content analysis method was applied. As a result of the research, a total of 24 different values were identified in Kutadgu Bilig. These values include justice, empha-sis on family unity, independence, peace, scientific thinking, generosity, diligence, solidarity, sensitivity, friends-hip, honesty, aesthetics, sacrifice, self-discipline, freedom, patience, respect, love, responsibility, frugality, sub-mission to fate, and patriotism. The most emphasized values in the work are justice and solidarity, while values such as patience, diligence, and frugality are less prominent. The study identified that these values are conveyed through couplets. In this respect, Kutadgu Bilig can be regarded as a significant source for values education.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Social Studies Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

June 22, 2025

Publication Date

June 25, 2025

Submission Date

February 22, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 18, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 23 Number: 49

APA
Uçar, E., & Karasu Avcı, E. (2025). Examination of Kutadgu Bilig in Terms of Values. Değerler Eğitimi Dergisi, 23(49), 121-150. https://doi.org/10.34234/ded.1644877
AMA
1.Uçar E, Karasu Avcı E. Examination of Kutadgu Bilig in Terms of Values. ded. 2025;23(49):121-150. doi:10.34234/ded.1644877
Chicago
Uçar, Emel, and Emine Karasu Avcı. 2025. “Examination of Kutadgu Bilig in Terms of Values”. Değerler Eğitimi Dergisi 23 (49): 121-50. https://doi.org/10.34234/ded.1644877.
EndNote
Uçar E, Karasu Avcı E (June 1, 2025) Examination of Kutadgu Bilig in Terms of Values. Değerler Eğitimi Dergisi 23 49 121–150.
IEEE
[1]E. Uçar and E. Karasu Avcı, “Examination of Kutadgu Bilig in Terms of Values”, ded, vol. 23, no. 49, pp. 121–150, June 2025, doi: 10.34234/ded.1644877.
ISNAD
Uçar, Emel - Karasu Avcı, Emine. “Examination of Kutadgu Bilig in Terms of Values”. Değerler Eğitimi Dergisi 23/49 (June 1, 2025): 121-150. https://doi.org/10.34234/ded.1644877.
JAMA
1.Uçar E, Karasu Avcı E. Examination of Kutadgu Bilig in Terms of Values. ded. 2025;23:121–150.
MLA
Uçar, Emel, and Emine Karasu Avcı. “Examination of Kutadgu Bilig in Terms of Values”. Değerler Eğitimi Dergisi, vol. 23, no. 49, June 2025, pp. 121-50, doi:10.34234/ded.1644877.
Vancouver
1.Emel Uçar, Emine Karasu Avcı. Examination of Kutadgu Bilig in Terms of Values. ded. 2025 Jun. 1;23(49):121-50. doi:10.34234/ded.1644877