Oliver Sacks

Oliver Sacks (1933–2015) was a British neurologist, physician, and writer known for transforming clinical case studies into profound reflections on the nature of consciousness and identity. Widely celebrated for bridging science and literature, Sacks brought patients’ inner experiences to life with compassion, curiosity, and respect. His works, including Awakenings, An Anthropologist on Mars, and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, have influenced not only neurology but also psychology, philosophy, and narrative medicine. His legacy lies in humanizing scientific inquiry and demonstrating that the study of the brain is inseparable from the study of the human soul.