ANTHROPOCENTRIC PRINCIPLES IN ZAHIRIDDIN MUHAMMAD BABUR'S BABURNAMA: HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY AND THE AESTHETICS OF ARTISTIC SPACE
Abstract
This thesis examines the anthropocentric principles in Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur’s Baburnama, focusing on the representation of human psychology and the aesthetics of artistic space. The study analyzes how Babur places human emotions, personal experiences, and psychological reflections at the center of his narrative. Particular attention is given to the relationship between artistic space and emotional perception, where landscapes, cities, gardens, and natural descriptions function as symbolic extensions of human consciousness. The thesis also explores Babur’s portrayal of historical personalities through moral and psychological evaluation, highlighting the humanistic worldview reflected in the memoir. The research demonstrates that the Baburnama combines historical realism with artistic expression, making it an important example of anthropocentric thinking in Turkic classical literature.