Namik Kemal's constitutional Ottomanism and non‐Muslims
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12264176 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Joseph G Rahme (a University of Michigan-Flint , Flint, Michigan, 48503, USA, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1999 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 23-39 |
| Publication date | 1999-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Islam and Christian–Muslim Relations (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0959-6410 • E-ISSN: 1469-9311 |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09596419908721168 |
| OpenAlex | W2004526971 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 11 |
The nineteenth century was a turning point in Muslim conceptualization of non‐Muslims in Islamic societies. This paper analyzes Namik Kemal's (1840–88) conceptualization of the role of non‐Muslims in Ottoman society. I argue that it stemmed from his reformist discourse, in particular, from his criticism of the ideology of absolutist Ottomanism, and gave rise to a variety of discursive tensions. Specifically, tension emerged in his attempt to reconcile the issue of egalitarianism with that of Islamic political and cultural unity. I link Kemal's ideas on the means and objectives of reforms, in particular, his thoughts on constitutional Ottomanism, to his views on the political role of non‐Muslims in the Ottoman state. The results should hopefully elucidate our understanding of the organizing principles of inclusion and exclusion of non‐Muslims in the Ottoman Empire
Ancient history · Political science · History · Islamic Studies and History · Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies · Philosophy · Turkey's Politics and Society
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0.17 |
| Citation span | 2008 - 2024 (17) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |