Category: Turkology
The evolution of political systems and governance, especially in the context of Türkiye and the Ottoman Empire, presents a fascinating contrast between authenticity and imitation. Historically, the Ottoman Empire …
Historical context Türkiye and USA share the common feature of being established by migrants in late modernity. These two nationalities are the last to make a homeland. One might …
Turkish Identity: Historical and Contemporary Definitions “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” — Aristotle, Greek philosopher The question “Who are the Turks?” has a complex history. By …
The Underdevelopment of Turkish Social Sciences Turkish social sciences—including fields like law, literature, history, political science, economics, psychology, and sociology—are among the weakest in the country. This is primarily …
Early Modernization Efforts: Japan and the Ottoman Empire Both Japan and the Ottoman Empire recognized their lagging development in the 18th century and initiated modernization efforts. Both societies intended …
The efforts toward Westernization in the Ottoman Empire became apparent with the 1839 Tanzimat Edict and entered an intensive phase with the First Constitutional Era in 1876. The proclamation …
INTRODUCTION In this study, we have prepared a bibliography based on Old Turkic vocabulary to enrich the philosophical terminology of the Turkish language. Our work serves as a starting …
An Analysis on Ethical Dimensions of Turkey’s Struggle During COVID-19 In Relation To Cultural Contexts Turkey has undergone a culture shift and did not succeed at it to the …
The insights from our conversation with Prof. Dr. Ayhan Bıçak serve as a guiding light for researchers of Turkish thought. Born in Erzincan in 1956, Prof. Dr. Ayhan Bıçak …
INTRO Our aim is to emphasize the resources of motivation for Turkish learners. We assert that there are unexplored opportunities and strengths in Turkish language motivation. Caught between modernists …