Haunted Words, Haunted Selves

Exploring the concept of being haunted by repressed fears and unconscious elements, the book delves into how these "ghosts" influence our self-perception and understanding. It emphasizes the importance of confronting these hauntings as a means of self-honesty, paralleling humanity's historical struggle with divine forces. Through reflections on hauntings in continental philosophy, personal identity, language, and autobiographical narratives, the study reveals the inescapable nature of these influences on our lives and writings.