Your life story is more than a simple sequence of events; it’s a powerful tool that shapes your identity, guides your choices, and influences your future. This concept, called “narrative identity,” ...

Centre for Values, Ethics, and the Law in Medicine (VELiM) Faculty of Medicine The University of Sydney French philosopher Paul Ricoeur (1913-2005) developed an account of narrative and narrative ...

We all wear multiple hats. There's our workplace identity, which can often be defined by our job title or our position on an org chart. At home, we are someone else—a mother, father, sports fan, etc.

Joan Didion opens The White Album with the famous line “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” This statement reflects her view that humans rely on narratives to make sense of life’s chaotic, ...

EVERYONE knows what makes a good story. Our hero starts their journey as a flawed but relatable being with a personal goal. In scene after scene, they face challenges and setbacks that push them down ...

Commentary: Maybe with summer upon us, we can make more time for family bonding. Perhaps grandparents can lead the way.

The Commodification of Identity in Victorian Narrative: Autobiography, Sensation, and the Literature Marketplace, by Sean Grass, professor of English. Published by Cambridge University Press. With ...

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky posted a viral video with aides on Feb. 25 to show they were all still in Kyiv after Russia's invasion. (Volodymyr Zelensky/Facebook) The Ukrainian example ...