Abstract The article highlights some issues of the philosophy of the Kyrgyz people in the epic "Manas". The research uses archival information, observational materials and current trends in the development of pedagogical science of the Kyrgyz people. The use of ethnopedagogical views of the epic "Manas" can significantly enrich the pedagogical science of the Kyrgyz people and the modern system of educational work in society. The materials of the article may be of interest to young researchers, teachers and educators. At the same time, the study shows the huge unexplored and unstudied "layers" of the richest heritage of the epic "Manas" in the upbringing of the younger generation. Keywords: philosophy of the Kyrgyz people, ethnopedagogical views, pedagogical science, educational work.