This research explores the nature of human identity through philosophical traditions from Socrates to Kant and Adorno. It proposes “dialectical humanism,” arguing that humans are defined by unresolved tensions between instinct and reason. Rather than resolving contradictions, the work suggests that embracing these dualities is essential to understanding what it means to be human.

This research examines truth in the age of “post-truth,” linking ancient concepts of parrhesia to modern storytelling. Using Blue Is the Warmest Color, it shows how fiction fosters empathy and challenges power structures. The work argues that literature remains a vital force for social change, justice, and understanding marginalized experiences.