Sapno metafora Levo Šestovo iracionalizmo problemos kontekste
The Metaphor of a Dream in the Context of the Problem of Lev Shestov’s Irrationalism

Summary/Abstract: The article focuses on the problem of the irrationalism of Lev Shestov. According to one group of researchers the philosophy of Lev Shestov is nothing but an example of radical irrationalism. According to another group of researchers, Shestov’s philosophy is an attempt to limit the authorities of reason rather than an effort to destroy it. In other words, Shestov was fighting not against reason, but against rationalism and scientism. The aim of this paper is to substantiate this first point of view through explanation of the metaphor of the dream which was often used by Shestov in his fight against reason. This fight can be divided into three aspects: the criticism of self-evident truths, the criticism of absolute consistency of reason, and the problem of freedom. Analysis of these three aspects in light of the metaphor of the dream leads to the conclusion that reason creates nothing but illusion. Reason doesn’t explain some parts of reality; conversely, it has nothing in common with reality. This is why one should not limit the authorities of reason, but destroy them. Only in this case it is possible to return to the lost state of paradise. This conclusion substantiates the view according to which the philosophy of Shestov is nothing but radical irrationalism.

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