Üç Nesil, Üç Perspektif: Türkiye'deki İslamcıların "İslam Medeniyeti" Üzerine Tartışmaları

This article examines the use of “Islamic civilization” by Muslim thinkers, undoubtedly, one most controversial concept for contemporary Islamic Thought in Türkiye. The main argument is that civilization discourse has evolved from an eclectic/defensive perception to otherizing/exclusionist position, and otherizing political style ontological awareness, over three generations intellectuals process change can be observed writings first-generation such as Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Şehbenderzade Filibeli Ahmet Hilmi; second-generation Necip Fazıl Kısakürek, Nurettin Topçu, especially Sezai Karakoç, third-generation İsmet Özel Ali Bulaç. Thesis aims make a small contribution roadmap "Islamic civilization" Türkiye, based on abovementioned thinkers.