Akhlaq-i Alai consists of three main sections, following the order followed in classical moral works. These are: "Ahlâk İlmi" (The Science of Morality), which examines moral education; "İlm-i Tedbirü'l-Menzil," which addresses household management; and "İlm-i Tedbirü'l-Medina," which deals with state administration and political philosophy. The concluding "Epilogue" section includes the wills of Plato, Aristotle, Gucduvanî, and Mawlana Jalaluddin. In addition to conveying the content and essence of the other three examples mentioned, this work has made a significant contribution to moral thought through its literary elegance, facilitating learning through stories and examples, reworking the author's treatment of soul-related ailments by reworking material from Ghazali's Ihya, and reconstructing the topic of love with its own unique equipment, along with quotations from Molla Jami. In his work, Kınalızade occasionally objected to Tûsî's views and offered original explanations. Among these are his exclusion of alcohol-drinking etiquette, his advocacy of girls' education, and his acceptance of asceticism as a method of education within Sufism. We see Ahlâk-ı Alâî's contribution to literature primarily in the field of political philosophy. His exemplified thoughts and suggestions on the relationship between politicians and soldiers and the qualities that leaders should possess, also shed light on contemporary political science and philosophy.
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