Auteurs : Benkoumar Malika .
This study sheds light on the phenomenon of anthropomorphism and the representation of human values in "Kalila wa Dimna" by "Abd Allah ibn al-Muqaffa‘". It examines the animal characters and their symbolic functions within the text, demonstrating how these figures are transformed into narrative devices that embody ethical values such as justice, wisdom, loyalty, and prudence. Through this symbolic structure, the work articulates an indirect critique of authority and contributes to guiding the reader toward virtuous conduct. The study further reveals that anthropomorphism endows the text with the capacity to integrate entertainment with didactic and moral dimensions, thereby positioning this classical work as a distinctive model of early Arabic literature. It achieves a balanced synthesis between wisdom, aesthetic form, and intellectual cultivation, while affirming its enduring role in consolidating human values across historical epochs.
: Anthropomorphism; Kalila wa Dimna; Human Values.