Reading blackface : a (narrative) introduction to Richard Kearney’s notion of carnal hermeneutics
Date
2016
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AOSIS Publishing
Abstract
Prominent Irish philosopher Richard Kearney’s notion of ‘carnal hermeneutics’ is introduced by applying it to a case study of a recent event that took place at one of South Africa’s university campuses. The narrative assists in illuminating some of the core principles of carnal hermeneutics and illustrates the applicability of carnal hermeneutics as a ‘diagnostic caring for lived existence’. In the process, an analysis is also given of the event in question, which is connected to what has widely been labelled as ‘blackface’. In conclusion, the contextual, philosophical, ethical, and theological implications of carnal hermeneutics are explored with an eye on theological praxes in South Africa today.
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CITATION: Pretorius, H. 2016. Reading blackface : a (narrative) introduction to Richard Kearney’s notion of carnal hermeneutics. HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies, 72(3):1-9, doi:10.4102/hts.v72i3.3122.
The original publication is available at http://www.hts.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.hts.org.za
Keywords
Human body (Philosophy), Hermeneutics, Kearney, Richard
Citation
Pretorius, H. 2016. Reading blackface : a (narrative) introduction to Richard Kearney’s notion of carnal hermeneutics. HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies, 72(3):1-9, doi:10.4102/hts.v72i3.3122