Baran Barlas
Baran is a writer and translator based in Istanbul, holding a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Political Philosophy. His research focuses on an analytical understanding of the interplay between human freedom, labor, and the historical development of societies. He also has a keen interest in the history of music and European football.
Articles by Baran Barlas
Hegel’s Master-Slave Dialectic ExplainedHegel’s renowned passage, known as the master-slave dialectic, embodies his core philosophical ideas. What is the meaning and legacy of this text?
4 Important Philosophers of German Idealism You Should KnowGerman idealism redefined Enlightenment views on human knowledge and reason. The ideas of four key philosophers sparked a controversial debate.
German idealism redefined Enlightenment views on human knowledge and reason. The ideas of four key philosophers sparked a controversial debate.
What is Dialectic? From Heraclitus to MarxHow did dialectic, originally an ancient method of argumentation, evolve to become a central philosophical theme in the 19th century?
How did dialectic, originally an ancient method of argumentation, evolve to become a central philosophical theme in the 19th century?
The Communist Manifesto: Marx’s & Engels’ Call to ActionThe Communist Manifesto, one of the most widely read political documents in history, served as the ultimate call to put revolutionary theory into practice.
The Communist Manifesto, one of the most widely read political documents in history, served as the ultimate call to put revolutionary theory into practice.
What is Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel’s Political Philosophy?Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel’s systematic thought epitomized German Idealism. His political philosophy presents a complex structure for actualizing freedom in the modern world.
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel’s systematic thought epitomized German Idealism. His political philosophy presents a complex structure for actualizing freedom in the modern world.
What Do Hegel and Marx Have in Common?Hegel’s writings had a strong influence on Karl Marx’s philosophy. A closer look at the notions shared by Hegel and Marx, particularly that of dialectics, reveals their complex underlying connection.
Young Karl Marx: Explore the Controversial Philosopher’s Early IdeasKarl Marx’s writings had a strong yet controversial impact on human history. The philosopher’s lesser-known early ideas may change your perception of his philosophy.
Karl Marx’s writings had a strong yet controversial impact on human history. The philosopher’s lesser-known early ideas may change your perception of his philosophy.
Does Kantian Ethics Permit Euthanasia?Euthanasia has been a controversial topic for centuries. Kantian ethics, focusing on the concepts of autonomy and dignity, offers a unique moral assessment.