THE SOCIAL-PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS OF IBRAT'S VIEWS ON FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN “JOME UL-XUTUT”
Keywords:
Isakhohkhon Ibrat, Jadid movement, Jome’ ul-Khutut, writing systems, history of writing, Turkic language, Central Asia, education reform, calligraphy, intellectual awakeningAbstract
Isakhohkhon Ibrat, a prominent intellectual and a leading figure in the Jadid movement of Central Asia, is recognized for his substantial contributions to education, literature, and the history of writing systems. Born in 1862 in To’raqurgon, Uzbekistan, Ibrat was an educator, historian, scholar, poet, linguist, and inventor. His literary pen name, "Ibrat," which means "lesson" or "example," reflects his advocacy for the advancement of knowledge and culture. One of his most significant contributions was the creation of his work Jome’ ul-Khutut (The Collection of Writings), published in 1912. This monumental work explored the history of writing systems from the earliest pictographic scripts to modern alphabets, examining more than forty scripts, including Phoenician, Arabic, Greek, and Latin. His research provides an in-depth analysis of how these scripts developed and influenced each other. In addition to his scholarly achievements, Ibrat was an expert calligrapher and was honored for his contributions to the art of writing. His works reflect his commitment to intellectual enlightenment, emphasizing the importance of education and scientific progress in transforming society.
