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Atomic Habits by James Clear is a personal development book that serves as a comprehensive guide to building and changing habits. Based on behavioral psychology and scientific research, the author explains how individuals can transform their lives through small, incremental steps. The book is a practical resource for those who wish to understand the long-term impact of habits and leverage them effectively.Content of the BookThe Power of Small ChangesJames Clear defines atomic habits as small but

World Aroman Day is a national and cultural observance celebrated annually on 23 May by Aroman (Vlach) communities living in various regions of the world, particularly the Balkans. This date marks the anniversary of the decree issued by Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid II on 22 May 1905, which officially recognized the Aromans as a distinct millet (millet-i Ulah) within the Ottoman Empire.The Aromans regard this date as a turning point in the recognition of their national identity, the guarantee of the

The Dreams of Abdullah Efendi (Abdullah Efendi'nin Rüyaları) is an early collection of stories by Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar that exemplifies his modernist narrative style, which focuses on the individual's inner world in Turkish literature. First published in 1943, this work is considered one of the author's most significant contributions to the short story genre, addressing themes such as dreams, time, consciousness, fear, and identity with psychological depth and philosophical allusions. The five s

Aslı Biçen’s novel İnceldiği Yerden is a contemporary psychological narrative that explores how individuals confront their past and construct their identities within shifting social structures. The novel combines introspective character analysis with broader cultural and generational themes.Content and ThemeThe narrative centers on members of a family spanning multiple generations, addressing themes such as belonging, trauma, memory, and the influence of the past on the individual psyche. Key mo

Tekinalp – The Apostle of Integration is a comprehensive biographical study by Rıdvan Turhan that examines the intellectual and political journey of Tekinalp during the final years of the Ottoman Empire and the early years of the Republic of Türkiye, reflecting on the process of modernization. Published in October 2022 by Dergâh Yayınları as part of its Sociology series, the work spans 417 pages. The author documents and critically engages with Tekinalp’s (Moiz Kohen) narrative of identity, belo

Reconciling from Degeneration is an essay and analytical work by Professor Dr. Hüsrev Hatemi (b. 1938), one of today’s leading Turkish thinkers, published by Dergâh Yayınları as part of its “Contemporary Turkish Thought” series. The book examines the fundamental debates of Turkish culture through the lenses of modernization and identity. It approaches the persistent question among intellectuals—“What should Turkish culture be?”—in light of Westernization with a reconciliatory and holistic perspe

Moonlight, written and directed by Barry Jenkins, is an American film released in 2016. The film explores the childhood, adolescence, and adulthood of an individual. It addresses themes such as identity, belonging, and emotional connection, while issues like gender roles, race, and social class are subtly interwoven into the narrative backdrop. Notable for its visual storytelling, the film poses various questions about social dynamics through a personal story.PlotMoonlight portrays three stages

Theseus’un Gemisi paradoksu, kimlik ve değişim kavramlarını sorgulayan klasik bir felsefi düşünce deneyidir. Bir nesnenin tüm parçalarının zaman içinde değiştirilmesi halinde, o nesnenin hâlâ aynı nesne olup olmadığı sorusunu gündeme getirir. Bu problem, yalnızca nesnelerle sınırlı kalmayıp insan kimliği, bilinç ve varoluş gibi alanlarda da önemli tartışmalara ilham vermiştir. Paradoks, tarih boyunca filozofların dikkatini çekmiş ve farklı varyasyonlarla felsefi düşünceye zenginlik katmıştır.Tar

Social Identity Theory is a framework within social psychology that examines how individuals’ identities are shaped by their membership in social groups. Developed by Henri Tajfel and John Turner in the 1970s, the theory posits that individuals categorize themselves and others according to various social groups such as ethnic origin, nationality, religion, or social class like. This categorization is a fundamental process through which people define their social identities; this concept refers t

Cemil Meriç’s work titled Bu Ülke is a significant text both literary and philosophical in nature. First published in 1974, this book consists of essays in which the author presents his own ideas, observations, and critiques. In this work, Meriç examines the identity and culture problems of a nation caught between east and west. Written with a critical and questioning approach, Bu Ülke takes the reader on a profound journey through individual and social thought worlds. Meriç offers both a litera