Article
Public or Republic Sphere? Parameters of "Kamusal Alan" Debate in Turkey
Conference Papers - Western Political Science Association
Publication Date
1-1-2005
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Abstract
The article focuses on the issue concerning the cognitive shift of political, societal, and individual principles from the modern notion to post-modern global points in Turkey. The author discusses Turkey's concept of democratization and the public sphere in the light of balance between liberalism and republicanism. He also defines the basic functions of public sphere, and discusses the role of values as a guiding principle in politics.
Citation Information
Etga Ugur. "Public or Republic Sphere? Parameters of "Kamusal Alan" Debate in Turkey" Conference Papers - Western Political Science Association (2005) p. 1 - 17 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/etga_ugur/1/