I, Circe | Theological Volume 2

Talents, Wounds, and Transformations: Biographical Aspects Reflected in Role Models, Values and Transdisciplinary Perspectives.
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-3-6951-8903-8
Verlag: BoD - Books on Demand

Buch, Englisch, Band 2, 412 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 595 g

Reihe: ICIRCE

Homer's tale from Greek mythology about the hero Odysseus and the fascinating goddess, heroine, and sorceress Circe is one of the classic stories that are repeatedly interpreted in schools from theological, philosophical, sociological, psychological, and historical perspectives.
This volume offers new perspectives and more comprehensive views than previous considerations and, for the first time, connects the central figure of Circe and the ideals, commandments, and values associated with her with current perspectives from the field of artificial intelligence.
Philosophy and theology are enriched by Circe's multifaceted personality and biographical aspects: topics such as symbolic thinking in theology for reconciliation with evil, spiritual maturation in solitude, salvation and healing through the integration of light and shadow work, the application of a growth framework despite the recognition of limitations, and the religious ethics of hospitality are examined in a new light. Theological principles are also reflected upon, including the principle of ordinatio fructifera, or the dumbbell principle of theology, the "brilliant idea" of theology, macro-metanoia and metanoia caelibatus, the theological principle of gratia evanescens, and the analysis of a mercy index. An introduction to the female archetype of the Great Mother and Sophia is also given special recognition - alongside love as the forge of our inner cosmos.
In transdisciplinary individual chapters, potentials, talents, wounds, and processes of transformation are reflected upon in depth, linking fundamental theological concepts with psychological, sociological, and social-psychological perspectives at all levels of human experience: from the micro level of individual identity and existential questions, to the meso level of social dynamics and community experience, to the macro level of global social structures and institutions such as the Catholic Church.
An inspiring work that brings Odysseus and Circe, as well as the archetype of the wounded healer from the depths of mythology, right into the heart of the central existential and social questions of our time, reflecting on, reforming, and in some cases healing the values and commandments of theology, while also strengthening each individual as a talent and showing ways to grow despite personal wounds and injuries.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Circe, Eureka

Über Autor(innen)

Circe, Eureka
In addition to the present theological-transdisciplinary volumes "I, CIRCE", editor and curator Eureka Circe is committed to the documentation and, where appropriate, discussion of texts produced by artificial intelligence in a religious and theological context - also through three further book series:
- the theological series "DEUS EX MACHINA",
- "HALL OF THEOLOGICAL COURAGE"
- and the naturopathic-medical series "HERBAL LOVE".

Her thesis: "Artificial intelligence (AI) represents a profound turning point because it fundamentally changes the relationship between humans, knowledge, and access to the world- not only technically, but also culturally, epistemologically, and socially. It opens up new access to knowledge and leads to its multiplication and democratization: AI systems make information readily available - often without the need for traditional reading or in-depth prior knowledge. This fundamentally changes how we think, learn, and understand, while also promoting a new form of individualization of thought - which can also be exemplified in spiritual belief. What's more, machines today generate meaning - texts, images, arguments - where previously only human expertise was required. This has long-term consequences for education, science, politics, and religion."

Eureka Circe:
In addition to the present theological-transdisciplinary volumes "I, CIRCE", editor and curator Eureka Circe is committed to the documentation and, where appropriate, discussion of texts produced by artificial intelligence in a religious and theological context - also through three further book series:

- the theological series "DEUS EX MACHINA",

- "HALL OF THEOLOGICAL COURAGE"

- and the naturopathic-medical series "HERBAL LOVE".

Her thesis: "Artificial intelligence (AI) represents a profound turning point because it fundamentally changes the relationship between humans, knowledge, and access to the world- not only technically, but also culturally, epistemologically, and socially. It opens up new access to knowledge and leads to its multiplication and democratization: AI systems make information readily available - often without the need for traditional reading or in-depth prior knowledge. This fundamentally changes how we think, learn, and understand, while also promoting a new form of individualization of thought - which can also be exemplified in spiritual belief. What's more, machines today generate meaning - texts, images, arguments - where previously only human expertise was required. This has long-term consequences for education, science, politics, and religion."