An Archival Investigation into the Imposition of Bans and Censorship on the Works of Jurji Zaydan during the Ottoman Era

Bürhan Mustafa Büyükarslan

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An Archival Investigation into the Imposition of Bans and Censorship on the Works of Jurji Zaydan during the Ottoman Era

Authors:

Bürhan Mustafa Büyükarslan

Publisher:

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University

Main Topics:

Tarihsel Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.224-244

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001337504

pISSN:

2149-2239

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Abstract:

 The Lebanese-Ottoman writer, Jurji Zaydan, was criticized for prioritizing the study of Isrâiliyat in his historical works, in line with his positivist methodology. This paper analyzes the criticisms and opinions of Jurji Zaydans work in the Ottoman Archives. This study utilizes the qualitative research method of document analysis. Zaydans Târîhut-Temeddunil-Islâmî, Fetâtu Ğassân and Târih-i Umûmîet-Târîhul-Âm were banned from being published, distributed brought into the Ottoman Empire. Understanding Zaydans thought requires awareness of the cultural climate of the Enlightenment Nahda and Tanzimat reforms, Arabs populations attempts to negotiate increased independence, as well as the effects of nationalism, socialism and liberalism on the late Ottoman Empire. From the mid-19th century onwards, British and French colonial policies promoted scientific positivism, including theories of Social Darwinism and racialized theories of civilization. This study navigates Zaydans thought within the context of these colonial policies and the historical effect of social engineering on intellectuals from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Indian Subcontinent.

 The Lebanese-Ottoman writer, Jurji Zaydan, was criticized for prioritizing the study of Isrâiliyat in his historical works, in line with his positivist methodology. This paper analyzes the criticisms and opinions of Jurji Zaydans work in the Ottoman Archives. This study utilizes the qualitative research method of document analysis. Zaydans Târîhut-Temeddunil-Islâmî, Fetâtu Ğassân and Târih-i Umûmîet-Târîhul-Âm were banned from being published, distributed brought into the Ottoman Empire. Understanding Zaydans thought requires awareness of the cultural climate of the Enlightenment Nahda and Tanzimat reforms, Arabs populations attempts to negotiate increased independence, as well as the effects of nationalism, socialism and liberalism on the late Ottoman Empire. From the mid-19th century onwards, British and French colonial policies promoted scientific positivism, including theories of Social Darwinism and racialized theories of civilization. This study navigates Zaydans thought within the context of these colonial policies and the historical effect of social engineering on intellectuals from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Indian Subcontinent.

 The Lebanese-Ottoman writer, Jurji Zaydan, was criticized for prioritizing the study of Isrâiliyat in his historical works, in line with his positivist methodology. This paper analyzes the criticisms and opinions of Jurji Zaydans work in the Ottoman Archives. This study utilizes the qualitative research method of document analysis. Zaydans Târîhut-Temeddunil-Islâmî, Fetâtu Ğassân and Târih-i Umûmîet-Târîhul-Âm were banned from being published, distributed brought into the Ottoman Empire. Understanding Zaydans thought requires awareness of the cultural climate of the Enlightenment Nahda and Tanzimat reforms, Arabs populations attempts to negotiate increased independence, as well as the effects of nationalism, socialism and liberalism on the late Ottoman Empire. From the mid-19th century onwards, British and French colonial policies promoted scientific positivism, including theories of Social Darwinism and racialized theories of civilization. This study navigates Zaydans thought within the context of these colonial policies and the historical effect of social engineering on intellectuals from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Indian Subcontinent.

 Pozitivist bir tarih okuma metodu benimseyen Zeydan, eserlerinde İsrâiliyat çalışmalarına öncelik vermiş ve bu nedenle eleştirilere maruz kalmıştır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Corcî Zeydanın eserleri hakkında Osmanlı Arşivlerinde bulunan kararları incelemektir. Bu çalışma nitel araştırma yönteminden doküman incelemesi yoluyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Zeydanın Târîhut-Temeddunil-İslâmî, Fetâtu Ğassân ve Târih-i Umûmîet-Târîhul-Âm adlı kitaplarının Osmanlıya girişi, neşri ve dağıtımı yasaklanmıştır. Zeydanı anlamak için Nahda ve Tanzimatın kültürel iklimini, Yakın Doğu halklarının müzakere ile yönetilme arayışını anlamaya çalışmalı; milliyetçiliğin, sosyalizmin ve liberalizmin Osmanlıdaki etkileri dikkate alınmalıdır. Pozitivizmin 19. yüzyılın ortalarından itibaren Britanya ve Fransa sömürgeciliğinin Sosyal Darwinizm, ırksallaştırma ve medeniyet teorileri ile Doğu Akdenizden Hint alt kıtasına kadar toplumlar, iktidarlar ve entelektüeller üzerinde yönlendirici politikaları gözetilmelidir.

Article Details

An Archival Investigation into the Imposition of Bans and Censorship on the Works of Jurji Zaydan during the Ottoman Era

Authors:

Bürhan Mustafa Büyükarslan

Publisher:

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University

Main Topics:

Tarihsel Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.224-244

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001337504

pISSN:

2149-2239

Arab Renaissance

Enlightenment

Jurji Zaydan

Ottoman Archives

OrientalismArap Rönesansı

Aydınlanma

Corci Zeydan

Osmanlı Arşivi

Oryantalizm

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Bürhan Mustafa Büyükarslan

Publisher: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University

Main Topics: Tarihsel Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.224-244

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001337504

pISSN: 2149-2239

Issues

Authors:

Bürhan Mustafa Büyükarslan

Publisher:

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University

Main Topics:

Tarihsel Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.224-244

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001337504

pISSN:

2149-2239