Nermin Kamal is an independent writer, author and philosophy teacher from Baku, Azerbaijan.

She is the author of three books published in Baku: On Umberto Eco and Postmodern Philosophy, the novel “Aç, mənəm” (Open, It’s Me) and the collection of some 70 essays “Küçədən Keçən Adam haqda yazılar” (A Passer-by). Her forthcoming works include a novel and a short story collection.

She holds a BA (Hons) in Philosophy, MA (Hons), and MPhil in History of Philosophy. Currently, she works as a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy (specializing in history of philosophy, philosophy of mind, and formal logic) at a private university in Baku. Her academic articles in philosophy appear under the name N.S. Fərəcullayeva in peer-reviewed journals. 

Nermin Kamal’s essays have appeared in The New York Times, Qantara.de, The Calvert Journal, The Point, BBC World Service/Azerbaijani, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Azerbaijani Service, and mostly in Azerbaijani media, in addition to being featured in several international anthologies. Her writing has received critical acclaim and several awards:

Nermin Kamal wins 1st prize at The Best Short Story Competition, and Person of the Year for Literature Baku, 2022 

Rafiq Tağı Award “Rafiq Tağı Mükafatı”nın sahibləri məlum oldu (qafqazinfo.az) Baku, 2015

Radio Liberty/RFL’s The Best Debut Novel Award Baku, 2012

Nəsimi National Literature Award, The Best Novels of the year Baku, 2010

The essay contest organized by The British Embassy in Baku and Women’s forum, 1st prize Baku, 2010

Young Euro Classic/Connect festival, Is Europe Fraternity? Ist Europa Brüderlichkeity? Avropa qardaşlıq icmasıdırmı? Berlin/Munich, 2008

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