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Existence through Language: An Ontological Analysis of Bekir Çobanzade’s Poem Tuvğan Til
Abstract
As one of the prominent approaches in contemporary art philosophy, the ontological analysis method is a significant tool used to explain the meaning and artistic value of a work of art. This method is comprehensively addressed and theoretically framed in İsmail Tunalı’s seminal work Sanat Ontolojisi (Ontology of Art). In the field of art ontology, the multiple layers of being (ontology) that constitute a literary work determine its multidimensional structure. These layers are regarded as the primary components that shape the depth of meaning and aesthetic value of a literary text. To analyze a poem using the ontological method, it must be examined through the lenses of both being and meaning. In this context, studies focusing particularly on poetry have become especially prominent.
Mother tongue, one of the core concepts of this study, represents the cultural identity that reflects a nation’s memory, soul, and mode of existence. In this respect, mother tongue plays a crucial role in the construction of collective memory. Serving as a bridge between a nation’s past and its future, it facilitates intergenerational cultural transmission, and determines how that nation perceives the world, formulates its philosophy, and expresses its emotions. For the Crimean Tatars, language has historically been the most fundamental component of their identity. Among the Crimean Tatars, love for the mother tongue has often been equated with love for the homeland. In this regard, Bekir Çobanzade’s poem Tuvğan Til stands out as a unique example that sheds light on the ontological significance of mother tongue, both on an individual and collective level. This study presents biographical information about Bekir Çobanzade, one of the most significant figures in Crimean Tatar literature, and analyzes one of his most renowned poetic works, Tuvğan Til, using the ontological analysis method to reveal the existential meaning that mother tongue holds for both the individual and society.
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Ethical Statement
This study did not involve the use of any scales or materials belonging to others. Ethical principles were followed during the data collection process. I declare all these matters to the relevant journal.
Thanks
I thank Prof. Dr. Orhan Söylemez for his scientific support and guidance during the preparation and publication of this study.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
North-West (Kipczak) Turkic Dialects and Literatures
Journal Section
Review Article
Authors
Publication Date
November 29, 2025
Submission Date
June 26, 2025
Acceptance Date
October 9, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Number: 54
APA
Karagöz, N. (2025). Existence through Language: An Ontological Analysis of Bekir Çobanzade’s Poem Tuvğan Til. Türk Kültürü İncelemeleri Dergisi, 54, 777-798. https://izlik.org/JA57KZ78YX
AMA
1.Karagöz N. Existence through Language: An Ontological Analysis of Bekir Çobanzade’s Poem Tuvğan Til. TKID. 2025;(54):777-798. https://izlik.org/JA57KZ78YX
Chicago
Karagöz, Neslihan. 2025. “Existence through Language: An Ontological Analysis of Bekir Çobanzade’s Poem Tuvğan Til”. Türk Kültürü İncelemeleri Dergisi, nos. 54: 777-98. https://izlik.org/JA57KZ78YX.
EndNote
Karagöz N (November 1, 2025) Existence through Language: An Ontological Analysis of Bekir Çobanzade’s Poem Tuvğan Til. Türk Kültürü İncelemeleri Dergisi 54 777–798.
IEEE
[1]N. Karagöz, “Existence through Language: An Ontological Analysis of Bekir Çobanzade’s Poem Tuvğan Til”, TKID, no. 54, pp. 777–798, Nov. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA57KZ78YX
ISNAD
Karagöz, Neslihan. “Existence through Language: An Ontological Analysis of Bekir Çobanzade’s Poem Tuvğan Til”. Türk Kültürü İncelemeleri Dergisi. 54 (November 1, 2025): 777-798. https://izlik.org/JA57KZ78YX.
JAMA
1.Karagöz N. Existence through Language: An Ontological Analysis of Bekir Çobanzade’s Poem Tuvğan Til. TKID. 2025;:777–798.
MLA
Karagöz, Neslihan. “Existence through Language: An Ontological Analysis of Bekir Çobanzade’s Poem Tuvğan Til”. Türk Kültürü İncelemeleri Dergisi, no. 54, Nov. 2025, pp. 777-98, https://izlik.org/JA57KZ78YX.
Vancouver
1.Neslihan Karagöz. Existence through Language: An Ontological Analysis of Bekir Çobanzade’s Poem Tuvğan Til. TKID [Internet]. 2025 Nov. 1;(54):777-98. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA57KZ78YX