Udi Tzalos

Űdi Tzálos
Tzálos in 4578 CY
Born	Tzálos Űdeny Gorú 4530 CY Oszújú, Kingdom of Oldiria
Died	4614 CY (aged 84) Hosjutz, Agisia

Űdeny Tzálos (Dirhassian: tzálos űdeñ gorú, tr. Tzálos Űdeny Gorú [dz̻a:lɔs̻ ˈy:ðeɲ ɣɔɾu:]; 4530 – 4614 CY), more commonly known by his diminutive Űdi Tzálos, was an Oldirian philosopher, critic of political economy, historian, sociologist, political theorist and journalist. Born in Oszújú under the Kingdom of Oldiria, Tzálos studied law and philosophy at the Royal University of Jvuzrada and received a doctoral degree in philosophy from the University of Santólyú.

Biography

Studying in Jvurzada: 4555–4561

Tzalos moved to Jvuzrada in Dhimrai to study at the Royal University of Jvuzrada. There, he studied law and philosophy for which he earned a degree. In Jvuzrada, he joined the Youth Democratic League, which was an association of young, politically-active, often anti-monarchist university students. It was there that he became familiar with the writings of and would eventually meet Kyadu Kadin, who was giving a lecture at a League meeting. Tzalos became highly influenced by Kadin's ideas, which led him to think about how one might adapt such a democratic system to his Tohadal-practising home country.

Return to Oldiria: 4561–4564

Tzalos moved back to Oldiria, at Kadin's recommendation, to complete his higher education. He attended the University of Santólyú, where he received a Ph.D. in philosophy.

Journalism and early pamphlets: 4564–4577

After completing his education, moved to Oszújú in 4564, where he became a journalist, writing for the radical newspaper Saśulylar Kezí (New Youths), expressing his early views on democracy and egalitarian ideology. Tzalos criticized traditionalist governments in Etzavaz and Yazland as well as figures in the democratic movements, whom he thought ineffective or counter-productive.

Capital and the Working Man and the Common Coalition: 4577–4589

After being fire from Saśulylar Kezí, Tzalos began writing his treatise Capital and the Working Man in 4577, which he published the next year. It is widely regarded as his magnum opus and the defining text of most tzalist movements.

Selected bibliography

• On Devotion (4569)
• Renewing the Nation (4574)
• Capital and the Working Man (4578)