Objectives

It is possible to say that Ottoman Empire has an important position in this historical process when the civilization history is regarded. What the main dymanics are supplied Ottoman to become “Devlet-i Aliyye” and a civilization have been debated densly by academical, political ans social areas for half century in Turkey. In these debates, it is regarded that military success and geographical developments outshined further. More than these points, it is apparent that scientific and intellectual activities comprise the major axis of the constitution of this civilization. No doubt this constitution, is also remarkable in terms of the history of mankind when regared its effects. 

Ottoman Empire, settled to Europe, Asia and North Africa reinterpreted the information and scientific datum taken by these geographies and become an important civilization stop. Given that there are lots of original works were done such as  maths, geometry, medicine, astronomy, engineering, logic, Islamic theology, canon law, philosophy, etc., it is thought that this scientific and intellectual discussion and presentation on the academical floor contributes to the understanding of the main elements. The main objective of the symposium is to supply this contribution by putting forward the academical works about “science history” and “ idea history” in Ottoman.