Historical Figure
Michel Aflaq
Ottoman
Michel Aflaq was a Syrian philosopher, sociologist and Arab nationalist. His ideas played a significant role in the development of Ba'athism and its political movement; he is considered by several Ba'athists to be the principal founder of Ba'athist thought. Aflaq published various books during his lifetime, such as The Road to Renaissance, The Battle for One Destiny and The Struggle Against Distorting the Movement of Arab Revolution.
Connection to Damascus
Born in Damascus; studied and co-founded the Ba'ath Party there in the 1940s.
Known for
Co-founder of Ba'athism; major influence on Arab nationalist ideology.
Lifespan
1910-01-09 – 1989-06-23
Biography
Michel Aflaq was a Syrian philosopher, sociologist and Arab nationalist. His ideas played a significant role in the development of Ba'athism and its political movement; he is considered by several Ba'athists to be the principal founder of Ba'athist thought. Aflaq published various books during his lifetime, such as The Road to Renaissance, The Battle for One Destiny and The Struggle Against Distorting the Movement of Arab Revolution.