Prof. Dr. Ersin Kalaycıoğlu: Thinking of the Republic in the Second Century

As the Republic enters its second century, the meaning of “the Republic” is being reexamined within Turkish political science. In this seminar, Prof. Dr. Ersin Kalaycıoğlu will explore how Kemalism, as a macro-ideology, shaped Turkey’s political modernization, how post-Kemalist critiques transformed the imagination of the Republic, and how the emerging post-post-Kemalist perspectives reflect a search for a new political language.

This discussion is not merely an ideological inquiry; it also opens new avenues for rethinking the relationship between the state, society, and citizenship in Turkey. From a political science perspective, it promises to be an illuminating session for those interested in understanding the intellectual foundations that sustain and transform the idea of the Republic.

Biography:
Prof. Dr. Ersin Kalaycıoğlu is a faculty member at Sabancı University and a member of the Science Academy. His areas of expertise include comparative politics and Turkish political life, with a research focus on political participation and representation. He currently serves on the executive boards of the Turkish Political Science Association and the Science Academy, and previously served as the Rector of Işık University between 2004 and 2007.

(The event language will be Turkish.)