Evaluation of Erzurumlu Ibrahim Hakkı's Views on Human Nature

Abstract

Erzurumlu İbrahim Hakkı, who has produced works in different fields, wrote the work called Mârifetnâme, which made significant contributions to the awareness of the public on moral issues. İbrahim Hakkı evaluated moral sanction in the context of the Qur'an and Sunnah and wrote his work in a way that would guide the society's virtuous life intentions. When we look at the subjects of the work, it is noticed that the effect of religious tradition and culture on the development of moral thought is emphasized and it is written in a way that basically supports the inseparability of morality and religion. On the other hand, it is seen that his views on morality shed light on the practical side of the issue rather than the theoretical side, and his views are more suitable for moral theories based on religion. This article focuses on Erzurumlu's approach that tries to recognize and explain human nature, especially through temperament. According to him, temperament can give practical benefits about human nature and it is possible to benefit from it in the regulation of social relations.