Hilmi Ziya Ulken

 Essayist, Historian, Philosopher and Sociologist, Hilmi Ziya Ulken, arguably the greatest mind and writer in regards to the history of Turkey and the social and ethical changes occurring in his nation over the course of transitional periods dating from the end of Ottoman rule up and thru WW2 and beyond. He wrote several books and embraced the personal needs of the individual as well as the public needs of society at the same time. He believed that Turkey could better itself by embracing things from outside cultures. He also believed that societies views as a whole could not change suddenly, but required transitional periods.

  This is a 600,000 Lira postage issued June 3, 2002, One of a set of 5 different biographies.

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