The philosophy of the writer and thinker Abeer Almadawy is rooted in a profound humanistic vision, drawing from the legacy of global philosophical thought while remaining anchored in the uniqueness of the Arab experience. She views literature not merely as a means of expression, but as a cognitive tool that seeks to grasp the essence of humanity and to reshape existential questions in an ever-changing world.

Between Thought and Existence

Almadawy’s philosophy begins with the conviction that the human self is in perpetual conflict with its reality and circumstances, and that freedom and awareness are the two pillars that give existence its true value. Her vision may be described as a “realist–transcendental school,” where her ideas intersect with Stoicism in their emphasis on endurance and contemplation, with Existentialism in the focus on individual responsibility, and with modern critical thought in its questioning of power and knowledge.

Literature as an Act of Liberation

For Almadawy, writing is an act of resistance against oppression and alienation, and a means through which the individual reconciles with the self while reordering their relationship with the Other. Hence, she does not treat the novel or the essay as traditional literary forms, but rather as philosophical spaces where reality can be deconstructed and rebuilt upon foundations of justice and humanity.

Beauty and Knowledge

Almadawy believes that literature is inseparable from beauty. For her, beauty is not a luxury, but an existential value that opens for the human being a window toward spiritual elevation. Thus, her literary project converges with her philosophical one, as she seeks to create texts that speak wisdom as much as they speak poetry, offering the reader both the pleasure of contemplation and the delight of aesthetic reception.

Humanity at the Core

Ultimately, Almadawy’s philosophy revolves around the human being: a seeker of truth, torn between the suffering of the body and the aspirations of the soul, living in a turbulent world yet never ceasing to search for meaning. Her intellectual and literary project is therefore a sincere attempt to ground human existence in the face of disorientation, and to grant it a guiding light toward freedom, awareness, and dignity.