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Mythophilosophy as Transformative Thaumaturgy with Mads Højmark
Hermitix
The Transformative Power of Wonder
This chapter delves into the philosophical and mythological dimensions of wonder, emphasizing its capacity to evoke transformation during crises, particularly in light of the COVID pandemic. By exploring examples from Homeric literature and figures like Odin, it highlights the tension between control and openness to the unknown, illustrating how both small and grand wonders can initiate profound insights. The narrative weaves together themes of language, loss, and the deep connections between wonder and human experience, culminating in a critique of modern humanity's approach to the extraordinary.
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