“Tolyk Adam”: Abay’s Philosophy of Spiritual Perfection

On October 14, 2026, within the framework of the “Tolyk Adam” direction, the teacher of the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology, Kazhenova A.M., gave an educational lecture that was organized and conducted for 3rd-year students of the educational program “Kazakh Language and Literature”.
During the event, the philosophical views of the great Kazakh poet and thinker Abai Kunanbayev and his ideas about a comprehensively developed, educated, and morally mature personality were examined. Particular attention was paid to the main ideas of the “Tolyk Adam” concept, based on the harmony of mind, will, and heart, as well as the importance of knowledge, education, and self-improvement in human life.
The lecture was aimed at broadening the students’ horizons, developing their analytical thinking, and deepening their understanding of Abai’s philosophical heritage. Participants were able to comprehend the relevance of the thinker’s ideas in modern society and their significance for the formation of personal and professional qualities of future teachers.
The event contributed to increasing students’ interest in the national cultural heritage and awareness of the importance of moral values ​​in the process of upbringing and education.