"Hayy Ibn Yaqzan" Purpose

     After reading Hayy Ibn Yaqzan, I was heavily reflecting on life and life’s purpose as well as lessons I learned. I have not truly read anything like this before, but the closest thing I have read would be some of my early readings in my philosophy class that I am taking this quarter. After reading my philosophy readings, I would be left with so many questions and I would delve more into the topic at hand. After reading Hayy Ibn Yaqzan, I have that same feeling as I reflect on the lessons and purpose in the novel. Hayy Ibn Yaqzan is definitely a philosophical text and Hayy makes it clear that humans are essentially superior to animals and are at the top of the chain or in the hierarchy. I find this interesting because as we read in Hayy Ibn Yaqzan, we see that Hayy focuses on highlighting human growth and learning from one’s surroundings. We notice this when Hayy is taken in by the Doe and becomes “one of them” but he eventually becomes self-aware and notices that he does not look like them. Hayy also wants the readers to be more conscious and observant of the world around them.  One important idea Hayy is presenting to the reader is not to be selfish and to appreciate the small things in life and that it also takes true dedication to make an impact on the world. One who is partially motivated does not have enough determination or even is not in the right mindset to make a true impact on the world.



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  1. Max WhiteNovember 7, 2021 at 9:24 AM

    I agree that an important idea of the story is that Hayy focuses on his dedication to God through doing little things and living simply. This idea that living solely for God results in a true connection with the divine is definitely one that Tufayl wants the reader to understand.

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