The idea of work in the philosophy of Abai Qunanbaiuly

Abstract

Today, the issue of cultural and economic development of Kazakhstan is particularly acute. Competition in the tourism, investment, and agricultural sectors necessitates maintaining the country’s image in the international arena, developing its domestic economy, and raising the level of culture. The ways to achieve these goals are contained in a variety of philosophical and artistic works, therefore, this paper considers some of them. The object of the study is the work of Abai Qunanbaiuly. The purpose of the study is to consider the philosophy of work in Abai’s work as a tool for achieving well-being by the Kazakh people. The following methods were used: biographical, literary hermeneutics, elements of comparative analysis, cultural. This study examines the work and personality of Abai Qunanbaiuly relative to his era. The poet’s thoughts on the value and significance of education are also analysed. Abai’s thoughts on the idea of honest work addressed to his people are philosophically differentiated. The results of the study showed that, according to Abai, education and employment are necessary for the development of society. In turn, laziness and unemployment lead to lack of spirituality and economic decline. The practical value of the results obtained lies in the recommendations on the development of the economy of Kazakhstan, derived based on the analysis of the works of Abai Qunanbaiuly