May 23, 2011

Fethullah Gülen’s Philosophy of Education in Practice

Ruth Woodhall

In this study I first examine Fethullah Gülen’s own writings and statements about education and show how Gülen’s educational philosophy is reflected in practice in the movement's activities. I argue that measuring the achievements of the movement indicates that the application of Gülen’s philosophy is the key to the success of the movement. This study depends to a large extent on my own experience of working within the movement in a number of different locations and roles over a period of almost ten years.