Bakhtin Studies

Bakhtin Studies refers to the academic exploration of Mikhail Bakhtin's ideas, a Russian philosopher and literary critic. His work focuses on how language and meaning are shaped through social interactions, emphasizing that words and texts are always influenced by their cultural context. Bakhtin introduced concepts like dialogism, which suggests that meaning arises from ongoing conversations between different voices, and the idea that language is inherently diverse and dynamic. Scholars analyze literature, culture, and communication through Bakhtin’s theories to better understand how social power, identity, and meaning are constructed across different voices and perspectives.