Memory and oblivion: Valery Podoroga's experience of negative anthropology.

The authors examine the issues of memory and forgetting in relation to the tragic events of the twentieth century, specifically concentration camps. Currently, discussions about Stalinist repression and Nazi policies remain contentious, which makes this issue important for contemporary society. The...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Publicado en:Studies in East European Thought Vol. 78; no. 4; pp. 917 - 935
Autores principales: Vvedenskaya, Elena V., Gurov, Oleg N.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Springer Nature Aug2026
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
fields @attributes:
  recordID: 1
pdfLink:
plink: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=hlh&AN=196364490&site=ehost-live
header:
  @attributes:
    shortDbName: hlh
    uiTerm: 196364490
    longDbName: Humanities International Complete
    uiTag: AN
  controlInfo:
    bkinfo:
    jinfo:
      jid:
        09259392
        GGL
      jtl: Studies in East European Thought
      issn: 09259392
      maglogo: N
    pubinfo:
      dt: Aug2026
      vid: 78
      iid: 4
      pid: 237
      pub: Springer Nature
    artinfo:
      ui:
        196364490
        10.1007/s11212-025-09722-0
      ppf: 917
      ppct: 18
      formats:
        fmt:
          – @attributes:
              type: T
          – @attributes:
              type: P
              size: 926KB
      tig:
        atl: Memory and oblivion: Valery Podoroga's experience of negative anthropology.
      aug:
        au:
          Vvedenskaya, Elena V.
          Gurov, Oleg N.
        affil:
          https://ror.org/018159086 Department of Philosophy, Institute of Humanities, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1 Ostrovityanova str. 117997, Moscow, Russian Federation
          https://ror.org/01bqs3h57 Faculty of Philosophy, State Academic University of Humanities, 6 Maronovsky Lane, 119049, Moscow, Russian Federation
          https://ror.org/04zn7jb34 Research Associate at Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Moscow, Russia
      sug:
      keyword:
        Analytical anthropology
        Auschwitz
        Concentration camp
        GULAG
        History and Archaeology Historical Studies
        Memory
        Negative anthropology
        Oblivion
      ab: The authors examine the issues of memory and forgetting in relation to the tragic events of the twentieth century, specifically concentration camps. Currently, discussions about Stalinist repression and Nazi policies remain contentious, which makes this issue important for contemporary society. The authors analyze how this issue fits into the global context and conclude that it is particularly relevant for Russia due to its historical and cultural specificities. Drawing on the work of contemporary philosophers, the authors argue that the horrors and moral failures of the past have not been overcome, and that it still surrounds humanity. If civilization fails to recognize and overcome the evil of the past, society will lose the impetus for moral development. The authors emphasize that the crucial issue is not merely surviving inhuman conditions, but continuing to live after such an experience. The authors argue for the need to recognize absolute evil in its various forms and to prevent new humanitarian catastrophes by restoring memory and historical justice through the awareness and experience of guilt in one's own history. Memory is one of the main foundations of culture, and its preservation will help prevent new tragedies. The authors build upon Podoroga's concept of "epic memory" by proposing to consider memory of traumatic events not only as an individual, but also as a collective phenomenon. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of remembering past events to prevent the recurrence of mistakes and humanitarian catastrophes.
      pubtype: Academic Journal
      doctype: Article
      src: R
    language: English
    refInfo:
    copyright:
      @attributes:
        flag: Y
      custom: Studies in East European Thought is a copyright of Springer, 2026. All Rights Reserved.
      item: Studies in East European Thought
      holder: Springer Nature
      dt:
        @attributes:
          year: 2026
    holdings:
      @attributes:
        islocal: N