THE DIALECTIC PORTAL: THE SACRED AND THE PROFANE IN THE MYSTICAL ELEMENTS OF THE FAUSTIAN WANDERING Cover Image

THE DIALECTIC PORTAL: THE SACRED AND THE PROFANE IN THE MYSTICAL ELEMENTS OF THE FAUSTIAN WANDERING
THE DIALECTIC PORTAL: THE SACRED AND THE PROFANE IN THE MYSTICAL ELEMENTS OF THE FAUSTIAN WANDERING

Author(s): Vasile R. Todoran
Subject(s): Cultural history, History of ideas, Analytic Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Phenomenology, Hermeneutics, Ontology
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: dialectical portal; sacred; profane; mysticism; wandering; Faust; alchemy;

Summary/Abstract: ,,The Dialectic Portal: The Sacred and the Profane in the Mystical Elements of the Faustian Wandering” presents the complex interplay between sacred and profane dimensions in the context of the protagonist's spiritual and mystical quest in 'Faust'. The dialectic portal functions as a symbolic space of transition, where the sacred and the profane confront, coexist, and influence each other, generating a perpetual tension between the desire for divine knowledge and the tempting allure of the material world. This wandering, both physical and spiritual, reflects Faust's effort to transcend the limits of the human condition through his pact with Mephisto and the exploration of occult dimensions. The mystical elements that mark his path symbolize an endless search for absolute truth, and the intersection of the sacred and the profane is the focus of this Faustian dialectic. Thus, Faust's journey becomes a profound exploration of conflict and reconciliation between opposing forces, in a transformative process of spiritual becoming.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 38
  • Page Range: 1021-1034
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Romanian
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