Date of Award
Summer 8-12-2016
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Peter Lindsay
Second Advisor
Michael Herb
Third Advisor
Mario Feit
Fourth Advisor
Louis Ruprecht
Abstract
The dissertation examines in detail the concept of neutrality in political theory literature and assesses the arguments of the defenders and critics of Turkey’s laicism in light of such an examination. After showing the weaknesses and problems in the arguments of various political actors in Turkey, the dissertation defends “modus vivendi liberalism” as a possible solution for the conflicts about Turkey’s laicism. In that regard, the dissertation argues that certain aspects of liberal political theory can be appropriated for Turkish politics for the sake of ensuring stability and peace even if there might be problems with the possibility and desirability of neutrality. The dissertation also discusses what can constitute Turkey’s modus vivendi and offer certain ideas about what may and may not ensure stability and peace in Turkey.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/8831458
Recommended Citation
Tasgetiren, Omer, "Rethinking Turkey's Laicism In Light Of The Debates About Liberal Neutrality." Dissertation, Georgia State University, 2016.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/8831458