Prof. Dr. İoanna Kuçuradi Passed Away at the Hospital Where She Was Receiving Treatment

Prof. Dr. İoanna Kuçuradi, President of the Philosophical Society of Turkey and Honorary President of the International Federation of Philosophical Societies, passed away on the evening of October 2, two days before turning 90, at the hospital where she was receiving treatment.

Passed Away

Prof. Dr. İoanna Kuçuradi, President of the Philosophical Society of Turkey and Honorary President of the International Federation of Philosophical Societies, passed away on the evening of October 2 at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Training and Research Hospital, where she was receiving treatment. No detailed statement has yet been made regarding the illness that caused Kuçuradi's death.

Two Days Before Her 90th Birthday

The esteemed academician, who passed away, would have turned 90 in two days on October 4. By an interesting coincidence, just a day before her death, an announcement was made for an event to be held in Istanbul on October 10 with the participation of Kuçuradi's students and friends to celebrate her 90th birthday.

Academic and Institutional Works

Born in Istanbul on October 4, 1936, Kuçuradi graduated from the Philosophy Department of Istanbul University's Faculty of Letters and made significant contributions to important institutions and works throughout her academic career. She founded the Philosophy Department at Hacettepe University and took part in the administration of pioneering centers in the fields of human rights and philosophy.

International Arena and Works

She served as the president and secretary-general of the International Federation of Philosophical Societies in the international arena. She authored numerous works on Nietzsche, human rights, ethics, and values, and contributed to the translation of Kant's foundational works into Turkish.