The status of myth and the possibilities that it contributes to the revival of culture is one tha... more The status of myth and the possibilities that it contributes to the revival of culture is one that occupied Nietzsche's attention throughout his intellectual career. Although there has been a renewal of interest in myth in the last century, a renewal generated by the work of anthropologists, mythical thinking had been dismissed as 'fantasy' or equated with an earlier from of social evolution. Against the current of his time, with its emphasis on Enlightenment values, Nietzsche understands the power of myth as a unifying force within society. As a counterweight to the fragmentation of society, Nietzsche suggested that new myths were needed. In this respect, this paper makes the claim that the so-called doctrines of the eternal recurrence of the Ubermensch should be read as examples of mythical thinking. Within the framework of Nietzsche's thought, myth functioned as the standard for measuring the 'health' of society, so that while myths could be described as illusions, these myths, as opposed to religious and positivistic views, served the purpose of generating life-affirming attitudes.
Empedocles: European Journal for the Philosophy of Communication
Augustine’s Confessions has been traditionally considered one of the founding texts in the genre ... more Augustine’s Confessions has been traditionally considered one of the founding texts in the genre of autobiographical writings. It belongs, in particular, to those specific autobiographical writings that their authors feel the need to write so as to defend their reputation, in the face of their critics. As part of their defence, what becomes important for these texts is that they communicate the truths of their authors. The problem in the case of the Confessions is that a number of scholars challenge Augustine’s truth claims by portraying him in a less sympathetic light. Given these challenges, an alternative way of reading the text is to displace the focus of the reading from that of its author to the effects the text is intended to have upon its readers. In this way, the Confessions is read as a narrative that aims to convert its readers towards the Christian vision of salvation which Augustine, as a rhetorician, crafts using a number of episodes that his readers can identify with....
IIIlIsf lise the immense alld pr%lll1d malerial oflhe exislewial a/1O~~tsis ill all ell/lllml rea... more IIIlIsf lise the immense alld pr%lll1d malerial oflhe exislewial a/1O~~tsis ill all ell/lllml realms ... Bill 'he%g)' ClIllllol llse it by j.'imp~l' accepting it. Theology 1111151 cOl/front i/ll';'" the anslI'er implied il11he Christian message ... 1
The status of myth and the possibilities that it contributes to the revival of culture is one tha... more The status of myth and the possibilities that it contributes to the revival of culture is one that occupied Nietzsche's attention throughout his intellectual career. Although there has been a renewal of interest in myth in the last century, a renewal generated by the work of anthropologists, mythical thinking had been dismissed as 'fantasy' or equated with an earlier from of social evolution. Against the current of his time, with its emphasis on Enlightenment values, Nietzsche understands the power of myth as a unifying force within society. As a counterweight to the fragmentation of society, Nietzsche suggested that new myths were needed. In this respect, this paper makes the claim that the so-called doctrines of the eternal recurrence of the Ubermensch should be read as examples of mythical thinking. Within the framework of Nietzsche's thought, myth functioned as the standard for measuring the 'health' of society, so that while myths could be described as illusions, these myths, as opposed to religious and positivistic views, served the purpose of generating life-affirming attitudes.
Empedocles: European Journal for the Philosophy of Communication
Augustine’s Confessions has been traditionally considered one of the founding texts in the genre ... more Augustine’s Confessions has been traditionally considered one of the founding texts in the genre of autobiographical writings. It belongs, in particular, to those specific autobiographical writings that their authors feel the need to write so as to defend their reputation, in the face of their critics. As part of their defence, what becomes important for these texts is that they communicate the truths of their authors. The problem in the case of the Confessions is that a number of scholars challenge Augustine’s truth claims by portraying him in a less sympathetic light. Given these challenges, an alternative way of reading the text is to displace the focus of the reading from that of its author to the effects the text is intended to have upon its readers. In this way, the Confessions is read as a narrative that aims to convert its readers towards the Christian vision of salvation which Augustine, as a rhetorician, crafts using a number of episodes that his readers can identify with....
IIIlIsf lise the immense alld pr%lll1d malerial oflhe exislewial a/1O~~tsis ill all ell/lllml rea... more IIIlIsf lise the immense alld pr%lll1d malerial oflhe exislewial a/1O~~tsis ill all ell/lllml realms ... Bill 'he%g)' ClIllllol llse it by j.'imp~l' accepting it. Theology 1111151 cOl/front i/ll';'" the anslI'er implied il11he Christian message ... 1
In this current contribute it is investigated how Ricoeur addresses the problem of evil through n... more In this current contribute it is investigated how Ricoeur addresses the problem of evil through narrations: in the dialectic between the origin of evil and the possibility of forgiveness, it is discussed in particular the philosophical value of his religious perspective. Referring to these two aspects in particular, it is questioned if a real foundation of an ethical “religious hermeneutics” is possible.
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