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About Goodness and Badness
Good and evil, fundamental to human nature, have been among the greatest subjects of debate in both literature and philosophy throughout history. These two concepts represent opposing forces that battle each other on humanity’s moral journey. However, good and evil are too complex to be considered absolute values; they are often redefined based on perspective,…
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What is Your Fear?
Fear is one of the oldest human emotions; like a shadow, it follows us. As children, we used to fear the dark, and we imagined a shapeless pile in the corner of the room to be a monster. As we are getting older, the darkness is replaced by more concrete fears: losing, being alone, being…
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Nazım Hikmet and His Love Life
Nazım Hikmet, one of the greatest poets of Turkish literature, is also known for his complex love life. Love occupies a significant place in both his life and poetry. His loves intertwine both personal and social themes. Understanding Nazım Hikmet’s love life is almost equivalent to understanding his poetry because love in his work is…