Ki Ageng Suryomentaram’s Human Concept Analysis and Its Relevance to The Formation of Sufistic Characters

Abstract

This paper discusses the human concept, which is the result of the thought of Ki Ageng Suryomentaram. The qualitative method is used in this research. Ki Ageng Suryomentaram has a concept of forming a Sufistic character, a psychological pattern of thought, and a philosophical nature found in the treasures of Javanese wisdom. The science that he introduced was called the human concept, which has three basic things about morals. His ideas always have a characteristic Javanese style. That is, they can provide philosophical thought simply and practically. Globalization is very influential in modern life. The effect can be positive or negative. The positive effect of globalization is that it makes life easier and has a negative impact related to the human mentality. Humans cannot appreciate and interpret themselves as humans. Globalization also raises a new problem in society, one of which is moral decadence. Moral decadence is a phenomenon of moral decline in a person, which means that individuals and groups have disobeyed the rules and procedures that apply in society. This paper will describe and analyze his thoughts on Human Concept and find out the relevance with the values and attitudes that result from formation of sufistic characters.