Political philosophy as family and state administration in Celâleddin Devvânî

Political philosophy is the philosophy that deals with the state. The prototype of the state is the family. The individual needs a spouse for the continuation of the generation and the protection of the property. Due to this need, the individual creates a new family by contract. The management of this family that he creates, the relations between the family members, the acquisition, protection and spending of the property in the family are important issues. Families form neighborhoods, neighborhoods form cities, and cities form the state. Like family management, state management that takes the family as an example is also important. In the family and the state, there are close relationships between the ruler and the ruled. In this study, it is thought that the views of Jalāl al-Din al-Dawwani (d. 908/1502) on family and state management will greatly benefit the studies of those interested in political philosophy. The study was carried out with a qualitative research method through a literature review. The context and limitations help the study to be consistent and meaningful by ensuring that the thesis is addressed with a certain focus and depth. Accordingly, family and state were discussed as a phenomenon in line with the views of Jalāl al-Din al-Dawwani on family and state administration in his political philosophy. Their sources were pointed out. An attempt was made to create a political philosophy in the context of Jalāl al-Din al-Dawwani. The similarities and differences of the results reached with previous philosophies were pointed out. As a result, Jalāl al-Din al-Dawwani's political philosophy as a whole based on family and society was put forward. Key Words: Dawwani, family and economics, state, administration, political philosophy.