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THE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIO-PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHT
Ergashev Oybek Qaxramon o‘g‘li
Kokand University, Department of Social Sciences, Lecturer
Phone: +998 91-153-98-99
oergashev@kokanduni.uz
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17044646
Abstract. This article analyzes the historical formation and developmental stages of
socio-philosophical thought. Social philosophy examines the relationship between individuals
and society, the nature of social systems, and the essence of concepts such as justice, freedom,
and equality from a philosophical perspective. The article highlights the evolution of these ideas
from ancient Eastern and Western philosophy to modern social theories, with particular
attention given to key directions and the ideas of thinkers. The contribution of Central Asian
thinkers to the development of social philosophy, as well as the significance of philosophical
perspectives in modern society, is examined.
Keywords: Social philosophy, society, development, justice, freedom, social
consciousness, historical stages, thinkers, Central Asian philosophy, social theories.
Introduction
Social philosophy is a unique philosophical field of humanity that deeply analyzes the
structure of society, its dynamics, the place of the individual in society, as well as the essence of
fundamental values such as justice, equality, and freedom. This article examines the evolution of
socio-philosophical thought from ancient times to modern theories, its main stages, and the
contributions of major thinkers.
Main Body
The Nature and Importance of Social Philosophy
Social philosophy not only studies society in a descriptive manner but also draws
normative conclusions about how it should be. It strives to understand the complex
interrelationships between human activity, social institutions, culture, politics, and economics.
Historical Stages of Socio-Philosophical Thought
The development of social philosophy is analyzed in three main stages:
1. Formation and Initial Development Stage (until the 19th century)
- Eastern Philosophy (Babylon, Egypt, China, India)
- Ancient Greece (Plato, Aristotle)
- Central Asian Heritage (Al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, Al-Biruni, Navoi)
2. Emergence as an Independent Science (19th century)
- Social contract theories (Hobbes, Rousseau)
- Economic philosophy (Adam Smith, David Ricardo)
- Sociological theories (Karl Marx)
3. Modern Development and Differentiation (20th-21st centuries)
- Max Weber's theory of rationalization
- Frankfurt School
- Postmodernism
- Modern social theories
Contribution of Central Asian Thinkers
Central Asian thinkers made significant contributions to the development of social
philosophy.
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Al-Farabi's concept of the "Virtuous City," Ibn Sina's views on human nature, Al-Biruni's
methodological approach, Navoi's humanistic ideas, and Yusuf Khos Hajib's "Wisdom of Royal
Glory" ("Qutadgu Bilig") represented profound socio-philosophical perspectives for their time.
Conclusion
The historical evolution of socio-philosophical thought represents the continuous
development and improvement of humanity's understanding of itself, its society, and its paths of
progress. The legacy of great thinkers of the past remains an important source for deeper
understanding and philosophical grounding of the social, political, and economic reforms in our
society today.
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