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INTERPRETING CREATION: CASTORIADIS AND THE BIRTH OF AUTONOMY.

Authors :
Adams, Suzi
Source :
Thesis Eleven; Nov2005, Vol. 83 Issue 1, p25-41, 17p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

This article critically considers Castoriadis' central concept of creation ex nibilo. It does so in two ways. It first draws on recent research to suggest that the historical inauguration of the project of autonomy in ancient Greece — in both its political and philosophical aspects — was more complex and contextually anchored than Castoriadis acknowledges: it did not surge forth out of nothing. Second, it considers the idea of creation from a theoretical perspective. Here the idea of creation as contextual rather than absolute is offered. Within this suggested qualification, two lines of discussion — drawn from the hermeneutical and phenomenological traditions — are broached. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07255136
Volume :
83
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Thesis Eleven
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18843691
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0725513605057135