Early Enlightenment In Istanbul
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Early Enlightenment In Istanbul
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Author : Bekir Harun Küc̦ük
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Early Enlightenment In Istanbul written by Bekir Harun Küc̦ük and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Elite (Social sciences) categories.
This dissertation treats the reign of the Ottoman Sultan Ahmed III (1703-1730) in the context of the European early enlightenment. Intellectual historians have generally placed the Ottoman Empire outside the Enlightenment movement, while Ottoman historians have viewed the early eighteenth century as a transitional period between the crisis of the seventeenth century and the reformist movements of the late eighteenth century. The research presented in this work seeks to call these interpretations into question and suggests that the defining features of Ahmed III's regime were similar to those of the early enlightenment : cosmopolitanism, sociability, religious tolerance and, the valorization of philosophy and of social mobility. It was in this enlightened atmosphere that natural philosophy became a contested space where different parties negotiated their new social status: What was the function of natural philosophy? Who could legitimately speak about nature? The Greek commercial elite argued that the Aristotelian universe was an orderly whole and claimed that the rational contemplation of natural order engendered virtue. And virtue legitimized social status. Ottoman physicians, a second group aspiring to high office, contended that their empirical philosophy was superior to Aristotelianism. They believed that their innovative approach to nature was the right one because it yielded effective results. It was experience and effectiveness that entitled them to social and political recognition. Thus, moral virtue and technical expertise became competing values that represented different upwardly mobile groups in Ahmed III's Istanbul. The Ottomans had no experimentalist tradition that could accommodate both logical methods and novel empirical knowledge. A young Ottoman bureaucrat, a Socinian convert to Islam and a Polish Pietist finally presented systematic experimentation as a possible solution to the Empire's social and epistemic problems. Their goal was to reconcile the two competing views of nature and to cultivate solidarity among the new elite. The Ottoman imperial printing press, which was established in 1729, served to disseminate the new experimental knowledge. The founding documents of the press drew an explicit connection between knowledge and political power, and showed that the Sultan intended to offer widespread access to both.
The Islamic Enlightenment
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Author : Christopher de Bellaigue
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2017-02-23
The Islamic Enlightenment written by Christopher de Bellaigue and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-23 with Religion categories.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2017 'An eye-opening, well-written and very timely book' Yuval Noah Harari 'The best sort of book for our disordered days: timely, urgent and illuminating' Pankaj Mishra 'It strikes a blow...for common humanity' Sunday Times The Muslim world has often been accused of a failure to modernise and adapt. Yet in this sweeping narrative and provocative retelling of modern history, Christopher de Bellaigue charts the forgotten story of the Islamic Enlightenment – the social movements, reforms and revolutions that transfigured the Middle East from the early nineteenth century to the present day. Modern ideals and practices were embraced across the region, including the adoption of modern medicine, the emergence of women from purdah and the development of democracy. The Islamic Enlightenment looks behind the sensationalist headlines in order to foster a genuine understanding of Islam and its relationship to the West. It is essential reading for anyone engaged in the state of the world today.
Enlightenment
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Author : Maureen Freely
language : en
Publisher: Marion Boyars Publishers
Release Date : 2007
Enlightenment written by Maureen Freely and has been published by Marion Boyars Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Fiction categories.
In 'Enlightenment', an investigative journalist returns to Istanbul - the scene of her early love affair with Sinan. She is forced to overcome her qualms when she is asked by his wife to help her regain her son, taken away by the American authorities when Sinan is arrested for terrorism.
Daily Life In Ancient And Modern Istanbul
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Author : Robert Bator
language : en
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Release Date : 2000-01-01
Daily Life In Ancient And Modern Istanbul written by Robert Bator and has been published by Lerner Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-01 with History categories.
A historical exploration of events and daily life in Istanbul in both ancient and modern times.
Early Steps To The Foundation Of Modern Turkey Nineteenth Century Reforms And The Young Turk Revolution
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Author : Can Esen
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2012-01-13
Early Steps To The Foundation Of Modern Turkey Nineteenth Century Reforms And The Young Turk Revolution written by Can Esen and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-13 with History categories.
Essay from the year 2011 in the subject History of Europe - Modern Times, Absolutism, Industrialization, grade: A, St. Mary's University, course: Politics of the Middle East, language: English, abstract: The modern Republic of Turkey has been hesitant to embrace its Ottoman past for nearly three quarters of a century following the years of its foundation. During the Ottoman period, majority of the people were living an Islamic lifestyle under the guidance of traditional Islamic shari’a law. This situation was challenging to the modern, secular ideas of the young republic. In order to overcome this problem, the new secular state controlled religious affairs and abolished the institution of Caliphate. Morever, founders of the modern Turkey created a National Assembly and which served as the early steps to the representative democracy. There were series of reforms on the education, military system, women’s rights and general dress code for public places. However, although Ataturk and his friends’ contribution to the Turkish modernization is undeniable, it should be made clear that his ideas were inspired both by the realities of his time and more importantly the reforms of the late Ottoman period. Thus, contrary to what primary level education which is taught in state schools in Turkey suggests, it is hard to claim that he singlehandedly invented all the ideas and reforms concerning the Turkish modernization. In fact, the idea of Turkish modernization long predates the foundation of the secular republic. There had been reforms from top to down during the nineteenth century. These were followed by a new group of intellectuals who were influenced by the ideas of Enlightenment and French Revolution who were called ‘Young Turks’. The Young Turk movement, which was emerged among the students of higher learning schools of Istanbul attracted many other members of the society. The members of the movement were united in their opposition to the personal rule of the Sultan and created the backbone of the modern democratic reforms happened during early years of the modern Turkish Republic (Hanioglu, 2011).
Enlightening Europe On Islam And The Ottomans
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Author : Carter Vaughn Findley
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2019-02-04
Enlightening Europe On Islam And The Ottomans written by Carter Vaughn Findley and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-04 with History categories.
D’Ohsson’s Tableau général de l’Empire othoman is the most authoritative, magnificently illustrated work of the Enlightenment on Islam and the Ottomans. A practical work for statesmen, the Tableau delighted all readers with profuse illustrations -- verbal and visual -- of Ottoman life.
A Companion To Early Modern Istanbul
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Author : Shirine Hamadeh
language : en
Publisher: Brill's Companions to European
Release Date : 2021
A Companion To Early Modern Istanbul written by Shirine Hamadeh and has been published by Brill's Companions to European this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with History categories.
This multi-disciplinary volume reflects the wealth of recent scholarship devoted to early modern Istanbul. It embraces manifold perspectives on the city through new subjects and questions, while offering fresh approaches to older debates, crisscrossing the socioeconomic, political, cultural, environmental, and spatial.
Ottoman Medicine
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Author : Miri Shefer-Mossensohn
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2010-07-02
Ottoman Medicine written by Miri Shefer-Mossensohn and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-02 with History categories.
The social history of medicine in the Ottoman Empire and the historic Middle East is told in rich detail for the first time in English. Accessible and engaging, Ottoman Medicine sheds light on the work and power of medical practitioners in the Ottoman world. The enduring significance and fascinating history of Ottoman medicine emerge through a consideration of its medical ethics, troubled relationship with religion, standards of professionalism, bureaucratization and health systems management, and the extent of state control. Of interest to healthcare providers, healers, and patients, this book helps us better understand and appreciate the medical practices of non-Western societies.
A History Of Ottoman Political Thought Up To The Early Nineteenth Century
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Author : Marinos Sariyannis
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2018-11-01
A History Of Ottoman Political Thought Up To The Early Nineteenth Century written by Marinos Sariyannis and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-01 with History categories.
In A History of Ottoman Political Thought up to the Early Nineteenth Century, Marinos Sariyannis offers a survey of Ottoman political literature, from its beginnings until the beginning of the Tanzimat reforms.
Forerunner Of The Ottoman Enlightenment
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Author : Vefa Erginbaş
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Forerunner Of The Ottoman Enlightenment written by Vefa Erginbaş and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Printers categories.