Performative knowledge

Article Abstract:

The notion of performativity, when understood as part of a movement against Descartes' cogito, names an approach that refuses to tie the fact that 'there is thinking' to identity or ontology. In place of the certainty that I am, that is, the cogito, is an argument for co-extensivity, that thinking is only confirmation that an individual exists within a discursive world.

Subjectivity, Poststructuralism, Butler, Judith P.

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In pursuit of the 'Good European' identity: from Nietzsche's Dionysos to Minoan Crete

Article Abstract:

The concept of long term historical foundations of European identity that is divided by a religious-philosophical line and has mythical explanation provided is discussed. Three guides namely Friedrich Nietzsche, Karoly Kerenyi and Henrietta Groenewegen-Frankfort are mentioned to find the connection between European identity and Minoan civilization.

Europe, Evaluation, European history, Minoans, Minoan civilization, 3000-1450 BC, Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, Groenewegen-Frankfort, Henrietta, Kerenyi, Karoly

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Norbert Elias and Franz Borkenau: intertwined life-works

Article Abstract:

This article explores the life and works of Franz Borkenau with his conversation partner Norbert Elias.

Research, Historians, Elias, Norbert, Borkenau, Franz

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