Medieval Eastern thinkers about man and life

Abstract

The article deals with the views of medieval Eastern thinkers on the origin, nature and life of man. They considered man the noblest of all beings. They also expressed the possibility that he could reach the pinnacle of perfection by perfecting himself. It is noted here that a person as a social being functions in society, within himself, in public life. The article discusses the views of Yusif Balasagunlu, Omar Khayyam, Nizami Ganjavi, Nasiraddin Tusi, Jalaleddin Rumi, Yunus Imre, Imadeddin Nasimi, Alisher Navoi, revealing the meaning of a life and a man. In their works, they spoke about the frailty of human life, the doom of all beings to death, and the transience of life. It reflects the views of scientists, revealing the question of a perfect person, embodying all human values and qualities.

The article shows that the deep scientific ideas of medieval Eastern thinkers, who spoke about man, life and other literary, scientific and philosophical issues, gave them eternal life and immortality.