Last night, we hosted the esteemed academic and thinker Mücahit Bilici at the Purple Room Conscience Talks. In this event, which was also attended by Vicdan Foundation Board Member Dr. Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, Mücahit Bilici addressed the concept of conscience from historical, philosophical and religious perspectives. The event provided an in-depth platform for thought on the role and moral importance of conscience in the modern world.
Summary of the Conversation: Mücahit Bilici went into the historical roots of the concept of conscience and explained the evolution of this concept in Islamic and Western thought. The basis of the conversation emphasized the moral guidance of conscience on the individual and society. He stated that conscience is not merely a state of consciousness, but carries a sense of reasoning and responsibility.
Main points of the speech:
Origin and Conceptual Evolution of Conscience: Bilici stated that conscience derives from the Arabic verb "vecede", meaning "to find". This underlined that conscience is related to the state of being in humans. He argued that for conscience to emerge in the modern sense, the individual must become an autonomous actor.
Religious and Social Context of Conscience: Bilici emphasized that conscience is a moral element rather than a religious concept. He stated that conscience does not contradict religious values but is tested by morality in modern society. He said that conscience is the moral compass of the individual, especially as a voice that bears witness to the truth despite society.
The Role of Conscience in Modern Society: Bilici explained that the modern age presents conscience as an inner voice, and that this voice is linked to loyalty to truth in the individual's inner world. He drew attention to the fact that conscience has the power to protect the moral autonomy of the individual against social pressures.
You can listen to the entirety of this comprehensive speech made by Mücahit Bilici within the scope of the Purple Room Conscience Talks on Mücahit Bilici's YouTube channel . has been published. We share it with you below.
In the Purple Room Conscience Talks, we will continue to search for conscience and explore this deep concept from different perspectives with our valuable speakers and guests.
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