01 / Philosophical Examinations
Philosophical Examinations
Simple theories, passing thoughts, and questions that come to mind
8 reflections01 / An independent journalBy Yahya Azza · Istanbul
A little space for larger questions
Reflections on how we live, what we notice, and the ideas we carry with us. Written slowly. Shared openly.
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02 / Questions behind the writing
Thinking begins
with a question
01 / Living
How should we live?
The ordinary choices through which a life takes shape: care, responsibility, and what we owe one another.
02 / Knowing
What can we know?
A place for doubt, attention, and the quiet work of changing our minds.
03 / Belonging
What makes a place ours?
On memory, belonging, and the spaces that shape the way we see the world.
Ways into the writing
03 / All categories02 / The Diaries / Personal Journals
The Diaries / Personal Journals
Daily thoughts, personal journals, and the first draft of an autobiography.
13 reflections03 / Values & Identity
Values & Identity
On faith, principles, belonging, and the values that shape who I am
2 reflections04 / Istanbul, Place by Place
Istanbul, Place by Place
Visits to Istanbul’s neighbourhoods, buildings, and places, and the thoughts they leave behind
0 reflections05 / Quotes
Quotes
Collected quotes.
5 quotesReflections to return to
04 / Five selected reflections05 / Letters, occasionally
A new thought, when it is ready
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