The Conception of Building a independent Soul of Citizen according to Ki Ageng Suryomentaram Suryo Ediyono, W. S. Rondli, F. A. Lazzavietamsi, A. I. Ito, Rafzan
sebelas Maret University
Muria Kudus University
TKIP PGRI Tulungagung
Jambi University
Abstract
This research explores the concept of building an independent soul owned by the Indonesian nation, through the independent spirit to achieve independence in August 1945. After 73 years of independent Indonesia free from colonialism, are we really free? The meaning of freedom is to be an independent human being is a matter of soul which has a deeper meaning than merely independent thinking. Indicators of a nations and countrys independence may be fulfilled. Therefore, the purpose of this study is explored by the concept of building an independent spirit of citizens according to Ki Ageng Suryomentaram. The approach method is used the factual by qualitative philosophical, i.e. philosophical investigation by following Ki Ageng Suryomentarams way and direction through interpretation, holistic, heuristic, and reflection of the researcher. The result is the idea of independent soul of citizen according to Ki Ageng Suryomentaram, that is the meaning of freedom of thought, word and deed of citizen based on the feeling of freedom from colonized feeling as the essence of independent soul. The independent soul is the basis and purpose of a just and civilized nation-building through a defensive spirit of "I have a state" as a manifestation of an independent soul. Finally this research can be used as a reference in the implementation of civic education in the content of love towards the nation. Excavation of philosophical values contained in the teachings of Ki Ageng Suryomentaram can strengthen the identity of the values
Keywords: Citizen, Independent soul, Ki Ageng Suryomentaram
