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Muammer Kaddafi – Görüşlerim (My Views) – 1975 Hareket Yayınları Edition

Description:

This book, titled Görüşlerim (My Views), was written by Muammer Kaddafi and published in 1975 by Hareket Yayınları in Turkey. It represents an early and important articulation of Kaddafi’s political thought, developed following his rise to power after the 1969 coup in Libya.

The work outlines the foundational ideas that would later be more fully systematized in Kaddafi’s well-known The Green Book. Central to the text is the concept of the “Third Universal Theory,” a framework presented as an alternative to both capitalism and orthodox socialism. In this model, Kaddafi proposes a socio-political system that seeks to combine elements of direct popular governance with ideological principles rooted in Arab identity and Islamic values.

Throughout the book, strong critiques are directed at colonialism and imperialism, reflecting the broader anti-Western and anti-hegemonic discourse common in the post-colonial Arab world of the 20th century. At the same time, the text advances a vision often described as “Islamic Socialism,” attempting to reconcile religious principles with socio-economic restructuring and political participation.

Although framed as a philosophical and political work, the publication also carries a clear propagandistic dimension. Its printing and circulation in Turkey indicate an effort to extend Libya’s ideological influence beyond its borders, positioning Kaddafi’s ideas as a viable alternative for international audiences during the Cold War era.

For collectors, this edition holds particular value as a Turkish-printed political text directly authored by Kaddafi. It offers insight into the early formation of his ideological system and stands as a tangible example of how political doctrine was disseminated through international publishing channels.

Key Features:

• Title: Görüşlerim (My Views)

• Author: Muammer Kaddafi

• Publisher: Hareket Yayınları

• PublicationYear: 1975

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Political and ideological work

• Core Concept: Third Universal Theory

• Related Work: The Green Book

• Themes: Anti-imperialism; anti-colonialism; Islamic Socialism; alternative political systems

• Historical Context: Post-1969 Libya under Kaddafi’s rule

• Purpose: Ideological and propagandistic publication distributed in Turkey

• Condition: Tape marks visible on the first and last pages (see final photo)