scholarly journals A Home in This World: the Representation of Location and Identity in the Prose Fiction Texts of Katherine Mansfield, Robin Hyde and Janet Frame

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Stephanie Alison Pride
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Katherine Mansfield ◽  
Prose Fiction ◽  
The World ◽  
Janet Frame ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Way

<p>There is no home in this world for colonising peoples, but the desire for a place or a state to call home permeates their literature. The act of colonising is an act of dispossession, not only for the autochthonous peoples, but for the colonising peoples too. The colonising peoples can never regain their relationship of autochthonicity to their imperial nation, but neither can they ever gain a truly autochthonous relationship to the colonised land, because the founding act of dispossession stands in their way. The loss of autochthonous identity and location is one which can never be fulfilled. There is no longer a home to go to. The anxiety about identity and location which this loss produces is a basic condition of coloniality which cannot be escaped. This anxiety about identity and location can be tracked through the prose fiction writings of Katherine Mansfield, Robin Hyde and Janet Frame. Although the founding loss of autochthonicity cannot be undone or supplemented, it can be displaced, denied, disavowed or seized and interrogated. Although this condition of coloniality is produced by a founding moment in history, the way in which that condition is manifested in the texts is not fixed and transhistorical. Coloniality is displayed differently in each of the three groups of texts examined here. The dynamics of disavowal characterise the texts of both Mansfield and Hyde, but the products of this disavowal differ. Whilst the texts of Mansfield produce the colonising subject as a discriminated subject, the texts of Hyde produce the colonised subject as a discriminated subject. Frame's text interrogates its coloniality rather than disavowing it and attempts to articulate the foundering moments of individual and national identity rather than their founding moments. Under the hegemony of multinational consumer capital, the permanent nostalgia, which is the condition of coloniality, has become, also, the condition of the world.</p>

scholarly journals A Home in This World: the Representation of Location and Identity in the Prose Fiction Texts of Katherine Mansfield, Robin Hyde and Janet Frame

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Stephanie Alison Pride
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Katherine Mansfield ◽  
Prose Fiction ◽  
The World ◽  
Janet Frame ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Way

<p>There is no home in this world for colonising peoples, but the desire for a place or a state to call home permeates their literature. The act of colonising is an act of dispossession, not only for the autochthonous peoples, but for the colonising peoples too. The colonising peoples can never regain their relationship of autochthonicity to their imperial nation, but neither can they ever gain a truly autochthonous relationship to the colonised land, because the founding act of dispossession stands in their way. The loss of autochthonous identity and location is one which can never be fulfilled. There is no longer a home to go to. The anxiety about identity and location which this loss produces is a basic condition of coloniality which cannot be escaped. This anxiety about identity and location can be tracked through the prose fiction writings of Katherine Mansfield, Robin Hyde and Janet Frame. Although the founding loss of autochthonicity cannot be undone or supplemented, it can be displaced, denied, disavowed or seized and interrogated. Although this condition of coloniality is produced by a founding moment in history, the way in which that condition is manifested in the texts is not fixed and transhistorical. Coloniality is displayed differently in each of the three groups of texts examined here. The dynamics of disavowal characterise the texts of both Mansfield and Hyde, but the products of this disavowal differ. Whilst the texts of Mansfield produce the colonising subject as a discriminated subject, the texts of Hyde produce the colonised subject as a discriminated subject. Frame's text interrogates its coloniality rather than disavowing it and attempts to articulate the foundering moments of individual and national identity rather than their founding moments. Under the hegemony of multinational consumer capital, the permanent nostalgia, which is the condition of coloniality, has become, also, the condition of the world.</p>

scholarly journals Imaginative Animals. Leibniz's Logic of Imagination

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Oliveri
Keyword(s):  
Space And Time ◽  
Logic Of Imagination ◽  
The World ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Way

Through the reconstruction of Leibniz's theory of the degrees of knowledge, this e-book investigates and explores the intrinsic relationship of imagination with space and time. The inquiry into this relationship defines the logic of imagination that characterizes both human and non-human animals, albeit differently, making them two different species of imaginative animals. Lucia Oliveri explains how the emergence of language in human animals goes hand in hand with the emergence of thought and a different form of rationality constituted by logical inferences based on identity and contradiction, principles that are out of reach of the imagination. The e-book concludes that the presence of innate principles in human animals transforms the way in which they sense-perceive the world, thereby constantly increasing the distinction between human and non-human animals.

scholarly journals Tradition of nature and man in the literature (based on the material of comparative analysis of the Russian and English worldviews)

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Ganyushina
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
World Language ◽  
Cultural Space ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
The World ◽  
Linguistic Sign ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Way

The article focuses on the problem of the symbolic properties of language and linguistic sign within of the world language image (further WLI). Its solution offers the prospect of a deeper understanding of the relationship of language and culture. As a subject of study the metaphorical rethinkings of different concepts in English and Russian languages with the components of ancient symbols, legends left their mark on the world perception of different nations. The study shows the way the linguistic sign begins to express symbolic ideas, influence the semantics of expressions, closely cooperating with the cultural space, a myth and modern associations.

Autism and Music Therapy — Is Change Possible, and Why Music?

1994 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra M.K. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Final Section ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
The World ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Way

This article looks at the way we make sense of the world around us, and how autism can affect this. It goes on to consider the relationship of music to ourselves, and then, in the light of these issues, why music used therapeutically may have particular relevance for people with autism. This is illustrated in the final section by brief case studies of individual music therapy work with children with autism.

scholarly journals The “Black Spain” of Zuloaga and the “White Spain” of Sorolla in the historical context

2018 ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Elena Astakhova
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
National Image ◽  
Historical Texts ◽  
The World ◽  
The Way

Two images of Spain, “España Negra” and “España blanca” are examined in the historical context, based on the works of two painters, Ignacio Zuloaga (1870–1945), and Joaquín Sorolla (1863–1923). Two different artistic ideas about the destiny of the country reflect a search for national identity: the Being of Spain, which intensified in Spain after the “disaster” of 1898. These visions are related to the reflections of the intellectuals named Generation 98. Zuloaga presents a perception of the national image in the dilemma of what to do: “Europeanize” Spain, or leave it patriarchal, preserving traditions, genuine values, the “life against reason”. La “España blanca” appears in the paintings of the impressionist Joaquin Sorolla, whose pictures are full of light, sun, hope, and joy. His works can be linked with the thesis of Ortega-and-Gasset about the opening of Spain to the world, the need to “achieve a synthesis of life and reason”, to reconcile the “two Spains”.The dualism of impressions and ideas on Spain, both in the sense of art as well as in the historical and social sense, is the tonic in the interpretation of the way of the country and its development, which determines its image also in the present. The paintings of Zuloaga and Sorolla are read as historical texts, and reveal many signs that can be hidden in literary or philosophical works.

scholarly journals New Zealand and Slovenia : cultural contacts, 1923-2000

2003 ◽  
Vol 36 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 3-26
Author(s):  
Andrej Podbrežnik
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Background Information ◽  
The Political ◽  
Katherine Mansfield ◽  
Short Account ◽  
Common Features ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Janet Frame ◽  
Political Economic

Situated many thousands of miles apart, possessing very different historical experiences and occupying different positions in the world, Slovenia and New Zealand nonetheless share a number of common features as a result of the political, economic and cultural contacts that have been estab­ lished between the two countries. The author of this paper attempts to gauge the intensity of the contacts, mostly cultural, that have been forged between the two countries, with an emphasis on descriptions of New Zealand and portrayals of its people in the work of some of Slovenia's most outstanding travel writers. Alma Karlin (Samotno potovanje), Miran Ogrin (Na jugu sveta) and Tomo Križnar (Samotne sledi) have all succeeded in acquainting the Slovene reading public with New Zealand and its people and culture. So that readers might understand more fully the observa­ tions offered by these writers, the author of this paper provides background information in the{orm of a short account of the history of New Zealand and of New Zealand literature, going on to focus on those New Zealand writers whose work has been translated into Slovene, most notably Katherine Mansfield. Other writers whose work has been translated include Janet Frame, Dorothy Eden, Ngaio Marsh, Stephanie Johnson and Samuel Butler.

National Identity in France

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Duchesne
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Personal Identity ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Blind Spot ◽  
The Political ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
The World ◽  
Public Debates ◽  
The Way

This chapter deals with the way in which French social scientists study their fellow citizens’ national identity. Following Billig, national identity refers here to the way people feel “emotionally situated” within nations, whatever these emotions are; how and to what extent they believe that being French is part of their personal identity. Over recent decades, social scientists all over the world have investigated the complex feelings citizens have about their nations. In France, however, this issue has been somewhat overlooked. This disparity is a consequence of the political context and the role of social scientists in French public debates, as well as a legacy of Bourdieu’s work which has made them well aware of the power of categorization. As a conclusion, the chapter outlines a research agenda in order to overcome this sociological blind spot.

scholarly journals CRISE DA RACIONALIDADE, CRISE DA RELIGIÃO

2012 ◽  
Vol 45 (126) ◽  
pp. 283
Author(s):  
Paul Valadier
Keyword(s):  
Common Source ◽  
Proper Understanding ◽  
The World ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Way

A constatação da existência de uma crise tanto no mundo da racionalidade quanto no mundo da religião já não é mais uma novidade. Novo, porém, deve ser o modo de compreendê-la, sem deixar-se levar por interpretações rápidas e superficiais. Este artigo propõe-se a pensar a relação profunda destes dois mundos, às vezes considerados, apressadamente, como antagonistas e rivais. Uma compreensão adequada de sua “fonte comum” revela-se como um caminho de esperança, apontando para soluções possíveis – e urgentes.ABSTRACT: The finding of the existence of a crisis both in the world of rationality as in the world of religion is no longer a novelty. New, however, should be the way to understand it, without allowing one to be led by quick and superficial interpretations. This article proposes to consider the profound relationship of these two worlds, sometimes considered hastily, as antagonists and rivals. A proper understanding of their “common source” reveals itself as a path of hope, pointing to possible and urgent solutions.

scholarly journals VAIKO PIEŠIMAS J. DEWEY IR M. MERLEAU-PONTY FILOSOFIJOJE: RAIŠKOS PAMOKOS SUAUGUSIAJAM

Problemos ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilija Duoblienė
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Social Convention ◽  
Surrounding World ◽  
Look Back ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
The World ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Pragmatist Philosophy ◽  
The Way

Straipsnyje analizuojamas vaiko piešimo fenomenas J. Dewey pragmatistinėje filosofijoje ir M. Merleau-Ponty fenomenologijoje. Vaiko raiška vis dažniau domisi teoretikai, ieškantys naujų įžvalgų žmogaus santykiui su pasauliu nusakyti. Vaiko santykis su pasauliu yra naivus, tyras, neužgožtas socialinių pasaulio matymo ir elgesio konvencijų. Jo apmąstymai traukia tuos, kurie nusivylė suaugusiųjų pasaulio pažinimo konstruktais, argumentais, pamokymais. J. Dewey vaiko piešimą aprašo kaip vieną iš natūraliausių instinktų tyrinėti pasaulį, komunikuoti meno kalba. Bręsdamas vaikas pasaulį reiškia vis tobuliau, tiksliau, objektyviau. M. Merleau-Ponty vaiko raiškoje mato natūralumą, kuris atskleidžia pirmapradiškai pasitikintį pasaulio matymą, peržengiantį erdvės ir laiko konvencijų paisymą. Panašiai mato menininkas. Tačiau vaiko matymas yra daugiaprasmis savo paprastumu, o menininko matymas yra dažnai prilyginamas bepročio regėjimui. Straipsnyje bandoma svarstyti, kodėl ir kaip vaiko raiškos tobulinimas įgauna vienokią ar kitokią kryptį ir kokį santykį su pasauliu ateityje jis lemia. Pagrindiniai žodžiai: vaiko raiška, piešimas, patirtis, santykis su pasauliu, socialinė konvencija.Child’s Drawing in J. Dewey’s and M. Merleau-Ponty’s Philosophy: Lessons of Expression for Adults Lilija Duoblienė SummaryThe phenomenon of child’s drawing is analyzed from the pragmatist and phenomenological perspectives. The research is done using J. Dewey’s and M. Merleau-Ponty’s philosophy: their thoughts are compared trying to find specificity of both philosophers. Theoreticians look back at childhood with the purpose to find the most original relationship with the world of a human being. They interpret this relationship of a human being as natural, naive, without fear to be misunderstood. The analysis shows that Dewey in his pragmatist philosophy emphasizes child’s curiosity and need to investigate the surrounding world. The philosopher from the very beginning insists on the necessity for a child to improve his style of expression using critical thinking and developing his artistic abilities with the purpose of informing others about his new knowledge and experience. M. Merleau-Ponty treats the child’s looking at the world and the expression of it differently – the child’s view denies all temporal and space barriers. This reminds painters, who look at the world and express it in strange, seemingly distorted forms. The way they see it is often treated as mad, but at the same time deeper, more, intensive and valuable. The problem discussed in this article is the problem of looking at the world from a child’s perspective, which is realized in a child’s painting. Is is gradually changing in some direction together with child’s growing. Investigation of such process is very important in the sense of trying to find the answer to the question: what should adults learn from children, their naivety, spontaneity, authenticity and courage to express their world perceptions in their own way?Keywords: child’s expression, drawing, experience, relationship with the world, social convention.   -serif;">   

scholarly journals TEMPORALITY AND HAPPINESS TODAY: A POSSIBLE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HISTORICAL THINKING, DEMOCRACY AND THE EXPERIENCE OF HAPPINESS

Sapere Aude ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (20) ◽  
pp. 600-612
Author(s):  
Marcelo de Mello Rangel
Keyword(s):  
Historical Thinking ◽  
Double Reduction ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The World ◽  
Basic Understanding ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Temporality Problem ◽  
The Way

We will work with the delimitation of what I am calling happiness based on the thematization of the temporality problem. Or, in addition, taking as a starting point the relationship of complementarity between certain mobility of history and the way people behave in general. The basic understanding present here is that the experience of happiness would become possible from a mobility between more dissonant pasts and futures, therefore, with a view to the possibility of a reorganization of someone including the world to which belongs. We will address the theme of contemporary temporality and the way it has made the experience of happiness difficult, especially in view of what we might call a double reduction: the “space of experience” and the “horizon of expectation”. Finally, we will address the relationship between historical thinking, what I’m calling democracy (or democratization) and the experience of happiness itself, especially from the democratic hypothesis.

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