Hayrullah Örs
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Hayrullah Örs | |
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 Hayrullah Örs in a Masonic lodge | |
| Born | 1901[1] Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 6 October 1977 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Education | Istanbul University Faculty of Letters, Department of Philosophy |
| Occupations | Educator, musician, writer, translator |
Hayrullah Örs (1901 – 6 October 1977, Istanbul) was a Turkish educator, musician, writer, translator and Freemason. After graduating from the Department of Philosophy at the Istanbul University Faculty of Letters, he made important contributions to the field of education. Örs also conducted studies in philosophy and literature and lived a life closely connected with literary and intellectual activities.[2]
In addition to his authorship, Örs is particularly known for his translations that helped build cultural bridges between Western and Eastern traditions. He also played an important role in translating the letters written by Helmuth von Moltke about Turkey into Turkish.[3]
Örs was also interested in music and contributed to various musical projects. Through his work in multiple artistic and intellectual fields, he became a recognized figure both in Turkey and internationally.
- İlk Okulda Kağıt ve Karton İşleri (Paper and Cardboard Works in Primary School) (1943)
- Nasıl Hareket Ediyoruz (How We Move) (1943)
- Küçük Elektrikçi (The Little Electrician) (1944)
- Duyum (Sensation) (1945)
- İlk ve Orta Okullarda Ağaç İşleri (Woodwork in Primary and Secondary Schools) (1951)
- Ağaç İşleri (Woodwork) (with İ. Hakkı Uludağ) (1952)
- Belediyenin Gelişmesi ve Üremesi (1952)
- Konfiçyus (Confucius) (1964)
- Musa ve Yahudilik (Moses and Judaism) (1966)
- Bazı Meşhur Masonlar (Some Famous Freemasons) (2007)