Ibn Haldun University Department of Philosophy faculty member Dr. Özden Özkaya Demirhan's book, The Construction of the Ego from Antiquity to the New Age was published by Ketebe Publications (2023). The book deals with how the self and ego have been understood throughout philosophical history from antiquity to Descartes, one of the founders of modern thought.
In The Construction of the Ego, Dr. Demirhan examines in depth the approach of various philosophers to the concepts of “self” and “ego” over a wide period of time from ancient thinkers to Descartes. By illuminating the role of these concepts in systems of thought in the history of philosophy, it enables readers to gain a comprehensive perspective on this subject.
Prof. Dr. Özden Özkaya Demirhan gave an interview on Tvnet channel on the promotion and content of her book. In this interview, Demirhan emphasized the place of the concepts of self and ego in Descartes' thought system in the process from ancient philosophy to modern philosophy, and also pointed out that these important concepts of philosophy are also effective in today's thought.
Dr. Demirhan's valuable work is an important resource for readers who are interested in the history of philosophy and want to think about the evolution of the concept of self.
You can access the details of the book on Ketebe Publications' official website and follow Dr. Özden Özkaya Demirhan's philosophical reviews closely.
Interview Link: https://youtu.be/8fXIlqjk5Hc?si=s_wuX6RvjZEz9OhF
