Aydınlar Ocağı

Aydınlar Ocağı, meaning "Society of Intellectuals," was an influential movement in early 20th-century Turkey that aimed to promote modern science, education, and progressive ideas. It brought together scholars, teachers, and thinkers to support national development, secularism, and modernization efforts during the late Ottoman Empire and early Turkish Republic. The organization focused on fostering intellectual growth, supporting reformist policies, and encouraging a sense of national identity rooted in rationality and knowledge. Overall, Aydınlar Ocağı played a key role in shaping Turkey’s intellectual landscape during a transformative period.