
Birth and Early LifeRollo May was born on April 21, 1909, in the town of Ada, Ohio, United States. His childhood was spent in Marine City, a small Midwestern town in Michigan. His parents’ divorce and his difficult relationship with his mother were among the personal challenges he faced at an early age. These experiences are believed to have formed the foundation of his later interest in psychology.Educational BackgroundMay graduated from Oberlin College in 1930. After graduation, he worked as a
ENMelike Yalçınkaya
WhWhich End to Break the Egg is a critical work that examines the differences between Western and Islamic cultures through fundamental concepts such as modernization, science, freedom, law, and social structures. The book offers an anecdotal analysis of cultural degeneration, value shifts during the Westernization process, and the contradictory nature of the West. The work consists of six chapters.SubjectPart One: The understanding of humanity in the Western and Islamic worlds is compared. While t
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One of the most fortunate things we have as citizens of the Republic, in terms of truly understanding who we are, is having a national anthem like the İstiklâl Marşı. The İstiklâl Marşı is a poem. This makes it a precious mirror, showing us both how vital poetry is in embodying a society’s beliefs and cultural heritage, and how our ancestors were in harmony with art as a nation whose national anthem is a poem.Sometimes, when I show people my poems, some tell me they do not understand poetry well
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Gürkan Pur

Open Season 2 is an animated comedy film released directly to video in 2008 through a joint production by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation. It is the sequel to the 2006 film Open Season. Directed by Matthew O’Callaghan and Todd Wilderman, the film explores the relationship between animals and humans through comedic elements, focusing on the clash between wild and domesticated lifestyles.PlotThe film continues the adventures of the characters introduced in the first movie. Elliot, a
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Ayşe Hümeyra Akkanat

The Philosophy of Walking, written by French thinker and philosopher Frédéric Gros, was first published in Turkish on 3 February 2017 by Kolektif Kitap. The work is 192 pages long. The book moves walking beyond the category of mere physical activity and examines it in the context of thought freedom and individual emancipation.SummaryIn the introduction Gros begins by placing walking beyond the classification of “sport”: he finds the goal oriented structured nature of sport with its emphasis on r
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Eylül Gücenmez
LiWritten by Iranian teacher and author Samed Behrengi, *The Little Black Fish* is crafted in the form of a fable for children. The story follows the journey of a fish that seeks to venture beyond its familiar environment. The work explores themes such as the pursuit of freedom and individual awareness. Structured through symbolic narration, the text offers a multilayered content that resonates with both children and adults.SubjectThe Little Black Fish is a curious fish who lives with his mother i
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Muhammed Mesud Ekinci

Voice of Freedom: Bilal is a historical animated film completed in 2015 and released globally. Designed to appeal to audiences of all ages, the film centers on narratives rooted in religious, moral, and freedom themes. Although the production language is English, a Turkish-dubbed version is also available.Plot and Thematic StructureThe film is inspired by the life story of Bilal ibn Rabah, one of the early figures in Islamic history. Bilal, abducted at a young age and enslaved alongside his brot
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Ahsen Karakaş

12 Years a Slave (Original title: 12 Years a Slave) is a 2013 American-British biographical historical drama film directed by Steve McQueen. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o and Benedict Cumberbatch. It tells the true story of Solomon Northup, a free Black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Louisiana.PlotIn 1841, Solomon Northup, a free Black man and skilled violinist living in New York, is lured into a trap by a false job offer, kidnapped and taken
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Arif Zahid Yüksel

The Social Contract is a political philosophy text written by Enlightenment thinker Jean-Jacques Rousseau and was first published in 1762. It explores the theoretical foundations of political authority, legitimacy, and collective governance. The book is considered one of the principal works shaping modern theories of democracy, citizenship, and popular sovereignty.SubjectThe book addresses the question of how individuals, transitioning from the state of nature, can live together in an organized
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Bilal ibn Rabah was a remarkable individual who lived in the early days of Islam and was among the closest companions of our Prophet. Born in Mecca, Bilal was known for his powerful voice and unwavering faith. He became Islam’s first muezzin—the person who calls Muslims to prayer. His life stands as an example of courage and integrity. Why is Bilal’s story so significant?Childhood and YouthBilal was born into slavery in Mecca. His mother, Hamama, and his father, Rabah, were also enslaved. At tha
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Ayşe Hümeyra Akkanat