Of Riddles and Labyrinths: Knowledge and Limits of the Human Mind in Susanna Clarke's Piranesi
| dc.contributor.author | Ishak LITIM | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-02-10T13:20:09Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-02-10T13:20:09Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-06 | |
| dc.description.abstract | the dawn of creation, human curiosity and thirst for knowledge have engaged the mind, prompting existential inquiries about the truth surrounding existence. Driven by doubt and curiosity, the human mind's quest for genuine knowledge is constrained by factors beyond its capacity. Consequently, the pursuit of knowledge is similarly limited, as philosophers have theorized various constraints based on their convictions and backgrounds. These philosophical theories regarding the limitations of the mind and knowledge find representation in literary works, exemplified by Susanna Clarke's novel Piranesi. The novel delves into metaphysical ideas through unfolding events and the beliefs held by its characters. To enhance symbolic and aesthetic dimensions, Clarke employs elements of fantasy and mythology, enriching the narrative with deeper philosophical and moral meanings. Thus, this thesis aims to examine the novel from a philosophical perspective, elucidating the presence of philosophers' ideas regarding the boundaries of knowledge within it. Additionally, it explores the role of ancient myths, particularly the myth of the labyrinth, in conveying these ideas to the reader, besides serving as an aid in understanding the complexities of human psychology and the contents of the human mind. This endeavor is realized through the application of epistemological theories of Western philosophers from various epochs, such as Plato, Descartes, and Foucault, along with concepts derived from studies of mythology, particularly the works of Joseph Campbell, Edith Hamilton, Philip Wilkinson, and Neil Philip. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.univ-msila.dz/handle/123456789/45969 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | UNIVERSITÉ MOHAMED BOUDIAF - M’SILA | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | an/40/2024 | |
| dc.subject | Knowledge | |
| dc.subject | Perception | |
| dc.subject | Myths | |
| dc.subject | Labyrinth | |
| dc.subject | Mind | |
| dc.subject | Limits | |
| dc.title | Of Riddles and Labyrinths: Knowledge and Limits of the Human Mind in Susanna Clarke's Piranesi | |
| dc.type | Thesis |