Uległość Michela Houellebecqa – Marsz Przez Instytucje Na Opak
Submission by Michel Houellebecq – A March Through Institutions À Rebours
Author(s): Agnieszka GralewiczSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Metaphysics, Recent History (1900 till today), Islam studies, Comparative Studies of Religion, Social Norms / Social Control, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe Franciszka Salezego (TNFS)
Keywords: Western civilization; multiculturalism; liberalism; Christianity; Islam; Gramsci; Eliot; Houellebecq;
Summary/Abstract: This article examines the philosophical affiliation of Submission by M. Houellebecq – a literary reflection of the cultural war being fought between the dwindling supporters of metaphysical rebellion (atheistic humanism) and increasing numbers of supporters of metaphysical submission (Islam). According to M. Houellebecq, who coincides with T.S. Eliot’s earlier views, only religious narration provides an effective tool of social control. The article attempts to explain why in the 21st century thesis put forward by Houellebecq (in opposition to the Eliot’s 20th century vision), it is Islam, not Christianity, that is to become the guiding principle for organizing life of Western society
Journal: Seminare. Poszukiwania naukowe
- Issue Year: 38/2017
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 49-58
- Page Count: 10
- Language: Polish