
The discipline of international relations has developed since the early twentieth century as a field enabling the understanding of global politics, continuously evolving in both its academic and practical dimensions evolution. During this process, the fundamental theoretical cleavages and methodological approaches within discipline have over time crystallized into four major debates that have defined the framework of international relations theory. These debates have offered different perspectiv
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Kerem Akıl
LeReşat Nuri Güntekin’s 1930 novel Yaprak Dökümü is one of the most striking works in Turkish literature, addressing the clash between social modernization, individual aspirations and traditional values. Roman reveals the impact of the modernization process in Republican-era Türkiye on individuals and family institutions, while portraying moral decay and material decline within a tightly woven narrative structure. In terms of narrative technique, Reşat Nuri Güntekin employs a realist style to depi
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Meryem Şentürk Çoban
ReStendhal’s novel Red and Black is a critique of the social and political structure of the French Restoration period. The protagonist, Julien Sorel, is a young man driven by ambition and ideals who engages in a struggle across social classes. Stendhal, which draws on many elements from the author’s own life, examines not only the individual’s inner world but also the social hierarchy and hypocrisy of the era. Themes of the Novel Novel derives its title from two fundamental symbols: “red” represen
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Meryem Şentürk Çoban

Niccolò Machiavelli’s work The Prince is one of the foundational texts in the history of political philosophy. In this work, the question of how a ruler should govern the state is addressed with a pragmatic and realistic approach. First published in the 16th century, The Prince is recognized as one of the influential texts in the formation of modern political theory. The Turkish translation of the work was published by Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları. General Information About the Book The P
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Zeynep Şule Bingöl

The discipline of international relations has developed since the beginning of the twentieth century as a field enabling the understanding of global politics and has continuously undergone evolution in both academic and practical dimensions. During this process, the fundamental theoretical cleavages and methodological approaches within the discipline have over time crystallized into four major debates that have defined the framework of international relations theory. These debates have offered d
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Kerem Akıl

Stendhal, whose real name is Henri Beyle, was born on 23 January 1783 in Grenoble, France, and died on 23 March 1842 in Paris. He carved out a unique place in the literary world through novels that combine romantic and realist elements. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of realism alongside Balzac, and in his novels he explored the inner world of the individual and their conflicts with society. Youth and Education Stendhal was deeply influenced by the French Revolution during his childhood a
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Meryem Şentürk Çoban

Glory and Woe of an Artist (İhtişam ve Mutsuzluk), one of the short novels by the French author Honoré de Balzac, is a work evaluated within Balzac's extensive literary project, The Human Comedy. This work examines the conflict between individual desires and social realities through the concept of art. The work critically analyzes the artist's place in society, mobility between social classes, and the influence of bourgeois values. Subject The novel is structured around the life of a young paint
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Muhammed Samed Acar

Fotorealism is the art of creating paintings that appear as realistic as photographs. Artists strive to depict objects from real life with extreme precision, carefully using light, color, and detail. Realistic Representation in Art Fotorealism emerged as a continuation of other realist art movements such as Classicism and Orientalism. Its aim is to accurately reflect what the human eye perceives. Techniques and Methods Fotorealist artists use photographs as references when painting and meticulou
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İbrahim Filiz

Realism Theory is a paradigm that explains international relations in terms of states’ struggle for power and argues that in an anarchic international system, every state prioritizes its own security and interests. According to this approach, conflict on the international stage is inevitable and states act as rational actors driven by the goal of survival. Realism, one of the major paradigms of International Relations, stands out due to the depth of its historical origins, theoretical consistenc
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Şafak Yıldırım

"Stretch your legs according to your blanket" is a proverb that advises a person to live realistically and moderately, spending in accordance with their income. What Does This Proverb Mean? The proverb teaches that one should spend according to their financial means and avoid going into debt beyond their income. Just as stretching your legs too far while lying under a small blanket will cause you to stick out and get cold, spending more than you earn will leave you in a difficult situation. How
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Zahra Çelebioğlu