PHILOSOPHICAL AND DIDACTIC MEANINGS OF THE BOOK «KORKUT ATA»

This article tells about the ancient general Turkic worldview, referring to the “Book of Korkut Ata” as an example. Like other Turkic peoples, the Kyrgyz know the legendary biography of Korkut Ata. Examples are given not only in oral works, but also in written literature. The focus of the book «Korkut Ata» is on didactic, philosophical, mythological and religious issues. In particular, a literary analysis of the harmony of worldview issues in Kyrgyz folklore and written literature was carried out in the «Book of Korkut Ata». Scientific opinions and views of Turkologists on the book «Korkut Ata» were used as an example in accordance with the purpose of the article and it was confirmed that it is a pan-Turkic literary and cultural heritage.