Turkish Thought I – Origins

Turkish Thought I – Origins

Prepared by Ayhan Bıçak, Turkish Thought I – Origins is the first volume of a comprehensive study dedicated to exploring the foundations of Turkish intellectual history. Under the theme of Origins, the book investigates the philosophical, religious, and cultural sources that have shaped Turkish modes of thought throughout history.

The work examines a wide range of subjects, including the belief systems of Central Asia, the transition from Shamanism to Islam, the Turkish state tradition, and Turkish conceptions of morality and society. It also considers the cultural interactions of the Turks—particularly with Persian, Arab, and Byzantine civilizations—as an essential background for understanding the formation of their intellectual worldview.

Rather than merely presenting a historical chronology, Ayhan Bıçak analyzes the distinctive characteristics of Turkish thought, its continuity across centuries, and the ways in which it evolved in response to changing historical and cultural conditions. In doing so, he offers readers a deeper understanding of the intellectual foundations that have influenced Turkish civilization.

Turkish Thought I – Origins is an indispensable reference for researchers, academics, and readers interested in the history of ideas, philosophy, and the cultural heritage of the Turkish world.

Author: Ayhan Bıçak

Publisher: Dergah Publications

ISBN: 978-975-995-418-5

Binding: Paperback

Language: Turkish

Dimensions: 16 × 24 cm

Page Count: 623 pages