Between Determinism and Providentialism. A Historical Perspective in Dmitry Merezhkovsky’s Drama Tsarevich Alexei Cover Image

Między determinizmem a prowidencjalizmem. Perspektywa historyczna w dramacie Dymitra Mereżkowskiego Carewicz Aleksy
Between Determinism and Providentialism. A Historical Perspective in Dmitry Merezhkovsky’s Drama Tsarevich Alexei

Author(s): Alina Sobol
Subject(s): Russian Literature
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: Merezhkovsky;a historical perspective;dualism;Triad;determinism;providentialism;

Summary/Abstract: The article focused attention on the analysis of Merezhkovsky’s theory about fate of the people and natural factor and his effect on the life these people – subjects of historical process (determinants and invariance of fate of the people). Discussed also historiosophical and esthetic concepts – connected with historical process: theory of dualism, Triad’s world, ideas The New and The Third Testaments. This article contains analysis the motif of religious revolution as a crucial moment in the history.

  • Issue Year: 63/2015
  • Issue No: 07
  • Page Range: 43-59
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish