Kostas Papaioannou and the Philosophy of History in Religion
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Feb 28, 2023
Keywords:
Kostas Papaioannou; Philosophy of History; Religion; Byzantium; Modern Greek Philosophy; Art History; Secularization; Exile
Abstract
This article examines the intellectual contributions of Kostas Papaioannou, a prominent member of the "trio" of critical modern Greek philosophers alongside Axelos and Castoriadis. The author explores Papaioannou's unique "Modern Greek philosophical discourse," which was cultivated during his exile in Paris following political persecution in Greece. The study specifically focuses on Papaioannou's Philosophy of History and its application to religion, particularly through his works on Byzantine and Russian art. Begzos analyzes how Papaioannou interprets the religious phenomenon not as a static dogma but as a dynamic historical force, emphasizing the transition from ancient Greek "rationalism" to the spiritual and "transformative" art of Byzantium. Ultimately, the paper highlights Papaioannou's role in creating an original Greek philosophical voice that bridges Western European modernity with Eastern Orthodox tradition.
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Begzos, M. (2023). Kostas Papaioannou and the Philosophy of History in Religion. Ηθική. Περιοδικό φιλοσοφίας, (16-17), 77–95. https://doi.org/10.12681/ethiki.33678
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