Depression as a Philosophical Conscience in Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore

This paper tackles the philosophical effect of depression on Kafka Tamura, major character in Haruki Murakami’s Shore. Tamura has shown quite a clear disparity his personalities, depending some circumstances he encounters through journey. Depression almost always been present when is addressing ominous imaginary persona, “the boy named Crow.” change believed to be linked as compass that weaves rationale and mental capabilities intriguing character. Therefore, by applying Rene Descartes’ “Dualism” John Cottingham’s “Trialism”, this will examine issue depth provide understanding towards naming conscience, rather than being hindrance for In effect, dualism goes over idea human beings are divided into two sub-personalities: minds bodies, possibility they can separated. However, its counterpart –trialism—develops scope originally devised dualism. It suggests do actually have third component: sensation. Nonetheless, attempts identify fourth dimension which lies beyond both theories. “fourth” component we intend coin “Quadrialism” what develops form manifested apparent does not lack characterisation or personality; rather, depression-bound. Keywords: Murakami, Crow; Depression; Dualism; Trialism; Quadrialism.