Ziya Gökalp
Turkish sociologist and poet
Born
March 23rd, 1876
149 years ago
Died
October 25th, 1924
100 years ago — 48 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Turkey
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A Turkish sociologist, poet, and activist contributed to the early Turkish national identity and cultural revival. His work focused on nationalism, modernity, and the relationship between culture and society. Active during the early 20th century, he wrote extensively on issues such as education, language reform, and women's rights. Gökalp's ideas significantly influenced the formation of Turkish thought and cultural policy in the period following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
Published the influential work, 'Türkçülüğün Esasları'
Contributed to the establishment of Turkish nationalism
Played a key role in cultural reforms during the early Republic
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