Institute of Oriental Studies, P.R.I.
Topic
The theory of the Islamic state in the work of Necip Fazil Kisakürek
PhD. program
World History
Year of admission
2024
Name of the supervisor
PhDr. Gabriel Pirický, PhD.
Contact:
Receiving school
Faculty of Arts, Comenius University
Annotation
The Islamic nationalism (Tur. mukkadesatçılık) of Necip Fazıl Kısakürek (1905-1983) is today often seen in Turkish society as an ideological weapon and doctrine against Atatürk’s Kemalism, which significantly shaped the thinking and actions of contemporary pro-Islamic circles in the country. The iconic status of this prominent thinker, poet, novelist, theoretician and radical Islamist representative became the focus of scholarly research in the international context practically only after 2000. Based on a detailed analysis of his work, we anticipate a critical evaluation of Kısakürek’s theory of the Islamic state and his political views after 1950.