Oedipus and the Crisis of Humanism.
Sophocles' tragedy foregrounds Oedipus's humanistic qualities. Oedipus embodies a human-centered world, showcasing remarkable wisdom in solving the Sphinx's riddle and unhesitating loyalty to Thebes. Posthumanism's current state questions the Western humanist tradition, demanding a renewed look at t...
| Publicado en: | Caietele Echinox no. 49; pp. 217 - 231 |
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Echinox Cultural Foundation
2025
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