Although widely considered to be the frst Turkish positivist admirer of modern science, Beşir Fuad’s professed positivism remained largely within the boundaries of the natural sciences, somewhat devoid of political purpose. So mystical was his belief in science that he decided to commit suicide at a very young age, in order to be able to give an elaborate and scientifc account of the experience of dying by cutting his wrist and taking notes.
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