The Cultural Heritage of the Thinkers of the Eastern Renaissance as a Fundamental Stage in the Development of World Civilisation

Abstract This article examines the intellectual legacy of Central Asian scholars and thinkers of the ninth to thirteenth centuries, known as the Eastern Renaissance, and their role in shaping world science and culture. The paper analyses their philosophical and scientific achievements, comparing them with ancient and medieval European traditions. It demonstrates that the cultural flowering in Central Asia and the Middle East during this period paralleled the European Renaissance of the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries. Thinkers of the Eastern Renaissance embraced a humanistic worldview, emphasizing individuality and drawing inspiration from ancient philosophers and scholars. Unlike Europe, where parts of the ancient heritage were forgotten, the East preserved, studied, and expanded classical knowledge. This paper highlights the fact that this intellectual movement significantly contributed to global science, philosophy, and culture, reinforcing the idea that the Eastern Renaissance was not a regional phenomenon but a key stage in humanity's cultural and scientific development.