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Publication Date: August 25, 2020
DOI: 10.14738/abr.88.8842.
Gasgamoglu, A. (2020). Necessity Of Using The Science Of Ahangyol (Way Of Harmony) İn Building Of Economy İn Terms Of Modern
Requirements. Archives of Business Research, 8(8). 159-164.
Necessity Of Using The Science Of Ahangyol (Way Of Harmony) İn
Building Of Economy İn Terms Of Modern Requirements
Ahmad Gashamoglu
Institute of Philosophy,
Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
ABSTRACT
The basic principle of the science of Harmony (science of Ahangyol) is
that - if the universe has existed and functioned on the basis of the
principle of Harmony for billions of years, regardless of its size, the
activity of any being in the universe can be considered appropriate if
this activity serves to increase and multiply harmony around itself
and in the universe. According to the author, more successful results
can be achieved if the modern economic theories and economic
mechanisms are also built on the principle of Harmony. The article
analyzes the basic principles of modern economic theories, that deals
with important issues, should be taken into consideration. One of the
most pressing issues in the modern world, as well as in economic
projects, is the rapid growth of the world's population. It is highlighted
in the article that the challenge of regulating population growth in the
world currently is not being successfully addressed. With the help of
the science of Harmony (science of Ahangyol), a new model, based on
the rules of natural development of society, is proposed to address the
challenge. It is scientifically substantiated that modern economic
theories can be further improved if we take the proposed model into
account and use the science of Harmony (science of Ahangyol), which,
in turn, can contribute to a more harmonious development of our
societies.
Keywords: "economy", "harmony", "population and development",
"population growth", "oriental philosophy", "social management".
INTRODUCTION
The latest developments in relation to the coronavirus in the world have once more proved the
importance of the principle of the science of Harmony (Science of Ahangyol). One of the main
principles of the science of Harmony is that if the universe exists and functions according to the
principles of harmony, any activity that disrupts the harmony will inevitably create problems. For
example, it looks like, an interference in the human body, does not correspond to the principles of
existence and functions of the body. Ultimately, the interference will create problems in the
affected part of the body, and generally in the whole body. Then a question arises how to define the
principles of Harmony. The answer is simple. Every being in the universe has its own specific
mission. If a being acts in accordance with its mission, it will be in a more harmonious state. As
much as the being moves away from its mission, so much it moves away from the state of Harmony.
At the time of interaction of the objects with each other, that moved away from the state of
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Harmony, the violation of harmony increases. When there is no human intervention, all beings in
the nature act in accordance with their mission, and their activities directly or indirectly serve to
maintain the harmony . Let's call it natural harmony. When a person creates something with his
cognitive activity which disturbs the harmony, principles of Harmony of the created thing also
get disturbed. In other words, when the created thing acts in accordance with its own mission, it
destroys the natural harmony. According to the theory of the hierarchical effect of harmony, when
harmony is violated in each subsystem in the universe, upper systems take actions to restore the
harmony. If it is not possible to restore the harmony, the subsystem is canceled.
In view of this, it can be said that anything that human beings create in a cognitive way, aimed at
disrupting harmony, not only disrupts harmony on the earth, but also causes conflicts with the
upper systems in the universe.The action taken by upper systems to restore the harmony,
increases conflict and tension on the earth. As the number of people and tools that violate natural
harmony on earth increases, the number of conflicts and tensions in the universe also increases.
Therefore, any human activity on earth must be carried out taking the above mentioned
phenomenon into account. Economic theories and economic mechanisms, built without taking
above mentioned challenges into account, cannot bring long-term success. Unfortunately, as a
result of these mistakes, a tense situation has developed on the earth today. For the correct
building of economic theory and economic mechanisms, first of all the human nature should be
more precisely defined. The economy is a means of ensuring human activity. The economy is not
the main goal of man, but a suplementary means for his survival and activity. The person needs
economy like he needs air, water and food. As the highest goal of a person’s life is not breathing
air, drinking water and eating food, increasing his material wealth cannot also be his supreme goal.
Without a correct and accurate understanding of human nature, it is not possible to build economic
theories and economic mechanisms correctly.
The sience of Harmony (sience of Ahangyol) scientifically substantiates that considering a man as
a "biosocial" and "psychological" being in the scientific literature is one-sided approch. The man
must also be considered as a part of the universe, as the subject that influences the universe. In
the end, it would be more appropriate to look at man as a "cosmo-bio-psycho-socio" being. This
approach may be more successful if it is taken into account in the building of more advanced
economic theories. As the process of globalization accelerates and society becomes more complex,
the essence of man becomes more and more apparent. The need to take the essence of man into
account is even more pronounced. One of the main principals of the science of harmony is that the
main mission of every being in the universe is to increase the harmony in the system in which it
belongs. For example, if we compare the universe with the human body, we will find that the main
mission of each organ in our body is to create harmony in its own subsystem. In this way, it
increases the harmony in the whole body and the body becomes healthier. That is, the finger,
increasing the harmony of the hand system into which it enters, serves the health of the hand
system, which, in turn, serves the health of the whole system - harmony. The main purpose of the
tissues in the finger is to keep the finger healthy and so on.
This example is true for every being in the universe. This is the basic purpose of every planet and
every atom. Otherwise, order and harmony will be disturbed. A person is also a being. His main
mission is to act in such a way that to create harmony in the system - in the family, organization,
society, country, land, etc. This does not mean that a person should not express his position in the
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system into which he entered. On the contrary, every person in the system should invite those who
violate harmony to protect it. This can lead to a conflict among them. All conflicts are desirable
and useful only when they help to restore and strengthen harmony in the system. The science of
Harmony (science of Ahangyol) scientifically proves that each person can act in accordance with
his mission only if the following three qualities mutually create harmony:
physical health; 2) moral richness and 3) high demand for a creative attitude to work. If we accept
this, then it is clear that every economic action should serve to strengthen these three signs and
create mutual harmony. That is, if any economic transaction, economic project hinders people's
physical health, moral richness, the need for a creative approach to work, it will be wrong to
consider the economic transactions, the project expedient. Many of the people who hear these
may express their objection. They can give many examples about economic successes in the world.
Yes, the economic successes happened, but if we analyze these successes in detail, we will see that
these were pseudo-successes. If at first glance they helped create harmony in some areas, but
generally they caused a violation of harmony in a broad sense. As globalization "transfers the world
into a small village," previous successes become impossible.
In the past, these successes were achieved because the earth has not become a single system.
Changes in subsystems did not have a significant impact on the overall. Now all countries are so
interconnected with economic ties that what happens in one country can affect the whole system
in another countr/ies. What happens in the great powers is causing serious changes around the
world. Someone may think that after the peroid of coronavirus, the process of globalization will be
weakened. At least, it may seem so at first glance. Globalization is also a natural historical process.
It will continue, just only its character will change. So far, there is a great need to change the nature
of subjective interference in the process of globalization. Taking into account the above, we can say
that subjective intervention in the process of globalization can be successful only when it does not
violate the principle of Harmony in accordance with the essence of society.
This is similar to the intervention of a surgeon in the human body. So far, this intervention has been
carried out mainly in the interests of individual centers of power. It is as if different people come
to the same house, pull out stones that they like from the wall and build a bed for themselves. When
pulling out the next stone, all remaining stones may collapse and remain under the ruins of the
wall. Therefore, each center of the power and state is obliged to protect the principles of harmony
during the implementation of its plans.
This demand is becoming more and more urgent in the world, which has turned into a village over
time. That is, we have to think about the danger of taking any step that would disrupt the harmony
of the whole world. Given this, let's focus on current economic theories and economic projects.
Today's economic theories are largely based on the doctrines of Adam Smith and David Ricardo.
All modern economic theories have developed on the basis of these doctrines. The general essence
of today's economic world outlook is that the world's resources are limited and human needs are
unlimited. Ways are being sought to best meet the needs of people.
As the world's population grows, it becomes increasingly difficult to solve this problem. If the
population grows a little more, this solution will be impossible. This is the main reason for the
alarm bells ringing about the world's population growth today. What to do in such a situation? Is it
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possible to continue interventions that contradict the rules of the earth and nature? There is no
doubt that such interventions will strike the whole world in the end. It has almost been for
thousands of years that all religious books, prophets, and wise people called us not to violate the
harmony of the earth. The provisions of science of Harmony (science of Ahangyol) also give
grounds to say that there is a need to reconsider the current scientific and economic theories. The
main canons of science and economic theories that exist today are based on the principles of
rationalism and pragmatism. Consideration of irrational but important factors affecting our lives
has faded into the background. To substantiate this view, let us consider the basic principles of the
modern economy in detail.
ARE RESOURCES ON EARTH LİMİTED?
Religious books say that God also provide those whom He created with food. This idea may seem
absurd at first glance. It can also be considered as religious nonsense. But now let's pay attention
to the fact that current economic theories, economic projects do not rationally use the earth's
resources. We will surely witness a very tragic scene. Bring an one-year-old child in front of your
eyes. What will happen if we put a lot of food in a large tray in front of that child and step aside?
After a while, the child will spread all the food on the table, on the carpet, maybe pass by and sit on
the tray. Then he will cry for being hungry. Today's economy has put the people at the position of
one year old chid. Although the resources of the earth is being exploited, sometimes brutally, the
result is embarrassing for humanity. There are many people on earth who are starving and
malnourished. But there could be a completely different picture. If people developed fields of
science that would allow them to make better use of the earth's resources, a completely different
picture would emerge.
For example, if we could use wind energy, hydropower, underground energy, nanotechnology, and
found energy sources that we do not know yet, completely different economic opportunities would
be created for us. That is, instead of increasing economic resources by waging wars and pursuing
various policies, if we could involve irrational factors in scientific research, the earth's resources
at men's disposal could be many times greater than they are today. Let's move on to the question
of the unlimited needs of man, accepted in modern economic theories. After all, why should human
needs be unlimited? Again, if we pay attention to all the religious books, if we take into account the
Eastern philosophy, especially the medieval Islamic philosophy, if we deeply think about it again,
we can see that man's needs cannot be unlimited! Why? First of all, if we recall the idea that the
main mission of every being, particulalrly the human being on of the earth, is to create harmony
in the system in which it belongs, then we can come to the conclusion that the main mission of the
men is not to satisfy his own needs. This need should be meet as a such extend that the person can
create more harmony with his activities. That is, if people are evaluated by the extent to which they
can create a progressive harmony around their activities, everything will be fine. Then a billionaire
can first get his billion through his own harmonious activity, which will help to significantly
increase harmony in all other spheres as well.
The billionaire will then spend his money to create more harmony for humanity. People will not
be proud of the number of their villas, cars and planes, but of their deeds which will contribute to
the development of the harmonious relations in the life. Modern economic theories also lack of
enlightenment. Whereas there are many examples of the generation of such theories in the works
of Islamic scholars of the Middle Ages. An example is the work of N. Tusi “Akhlagi-Nasiri” (Moral
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Nasiri). This book can make a significant contribution to the development of many fields of science,
including economics, sociology, pedagogy, social management, etc. The book deals with many
useful methods for cultivating of nafs (???) and needs. Thus, if we want to create an economic
theory that is normal, useful and adequate to human nature, then we should also create serious
doctrines for cultivating the needs, which will help to build more harmonious relationships in the
world.
Let's pay attention to these two issues. If we thought that these two problems were true: (i) the
resources in the world are limited and (ii) the needs of people are unlimited, on which the modern
economy is based, then all the wars and violence in the world would be justified. If there is a limited
amount of bread in the city, people will fight for meeting the bread needs of their families.
Acceptance of these principles as reality, serves to violate harmony and increase tension on the
earth. It is logical that these principles are deceptive and are not natural. And now, let’s move on to
the issue of the population growth in the world, wich has been disturbing futurologists,
demographists, politicians, economists, sociologists and others since the 1970s. Calculations and
scientific analysis have indicated that the world's population is expected to increase significantly
in the next 50-70 years. It is also clear that the least developed countries will be the main
contributors to population growth in the world. This situation posed new challenges for politicians,
demographers, sociologists and, above all, economists. The existing science of modern economic is
not ready to find a successful way out from this problem. International organizations, primarily the
United Nations, have taken the process under its control.
Indeed, there is an urgent need to prevent the rapid population growth. UN preferred the method
of awareness-raising to decrease the rate of population grows in the world. In relation to it, a
number of other methods can also be used. But the world population growth rate is still alarming.
We face a difficult situation in this regard. An analysis of the provisions of the science of Harmony
(science of Ahangyol) suggests that the measures taken to prevent population growth over the
past 50 years have not been very successful. These measures have been selected in a novice
manner, the principles of harmonious development have not been defined and applied. In fact, in
order to reduce the population growth rate, methods that had already been naturally approbated
by the earth should be used. As indicated in the above example, when the surgeon intervenes in
any organ, a successful result can only be achieved if it acts in accordance with the rules of the body
system. The world itself has naturally proved that the population growth rate in each country and
region decreases when literacy and cultural levels of the people increase, and everyone does not
only live for his children, as in the least developed countries, but also prefers to live for him/her- self. That is, when the literacy and cultural levels of the population increase, the problem of
population growth also becomes self-regulating.
If the money spent on weapons were spent on increasing the level of education, literacy and culture
of the population around the world, and in parallel raising awareness and practicing international
legal control, at that time the rate of population growth would be much lower than it is now.
International legal control may mean, for example, that each country assumes an international
obligation to regulate its own population growth and to take control over the fulfillment of the
obligation. One may think about other options as well.
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Clearly, the population of developed countries would help to significantly benifit from the natural
resources of their regions. The great achievements of science through the employment of advanced
technologies and natural resources would allow the earth's resources to be many times greater
than they are today. The population of the whole world, as in many European countries, will
gradually decrease in a natural manner, and natural resources will increase through the application
of modern science and advanced technologies. Science and culture will significantly flourish on the
earth. Everyone will understand that if preference is given to moral values that contribute to
harmonious development, the social system will harmoniously regulate itself. Globalization would
yield very useful results. Armament and the use of force would be criticized internationally as a
sign of backwardness, rather than an advantage, and would be more successfully prevented. A
completely new moral relationship and policy would be formed. Unfortunately, this did not happen
and the world is in a terrible situation.
But all the chances have not yet been lost. If the center of powers, the highest authorities, serious
scientific centers decide to explore the natural, harmonious ways of the earth’s development, very
positive changes will occur in the coming decades. The science of Harmony (science of ahangyol)
can be very useful in this regard.
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