THE THE CONCRETE EXISTENTIALIST GABRIEL MARCEL:

RESPONSES TO MARCEL PROUST'S QUESTIONNAIRE, IN SEARCH OF WHAT IS WRONG, AND REFLECTIONS ON POETRY

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7443/problemata.v16i3.72329

Keywords:

French Philosophy, Philosophie Concrète, Continental Philosophy, Gabriel Marcel

Abstract

The translated texts delve into the concrete philosophy of the French philosopher Gabriel Marcel, emphasizing the interplay between aesthetic experience, spirituality, and existence. In "In Search of What is Wrong," Marcel reflects on music as the key to his work, influenced by Bach and questions of the "beyond," while critiquing the modern trend of functionalization. Through the questionnaire, Marcel explores virtues like love and hope, denouncing fanaticism and valuing human connections. "Poetry and Music" examines the relationship between these arts, underscoring aesthetic authenticity. Lastly, "Mozart, The Guardian Angel" celebrates music as a sublime and transcendent expression, revealing its spiritual power to inspire and transform. "The Horror of Dictatorship" addresses the moral issues and dehumanization stemming from the technocracy of dictatorships.

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Author Biography

Paulo Henrique Fernandes da Silva Ferreira Braga, Universidade Municipal de São Caetano do Sul

Postgraduate in Philosophy from the Municipal University of São Caetano do Sul/SP (USCS), and MBA in History of Art (USCS). Psychologist and hypnotherapist, graduated in Psychology (with full scholarship and voluntary Scientific Initiation). Professor of Muay Thai 8º Kruang.

References

BRAGA, P.H.F.S.F.; Recensão, Elvis Amsterdã, Vida e Obra de Mário Ferreira dos Santos: Uma Introdução. (Editora Danúbio, 2023) ISBN: 978-65-88248-31-7 100 pp. Coimbra: Revista Filosófica de Coimbra, 2024.

MARCEL, Gabriel. Articles et textes divers. Présence de Gabriel Marcel, Paris, 1956. Disponível em: < https://www.gabriel-marcel.com/articles-textes.php>. Acesso em: 2 de dezembro de 2024.

Published

2025-08-31

How to Cite

Braga, P. H. F. da S. F. (2025). THE THE CONCRETE EXISTENTIALIST GABRIEL MARCEL:: RESPONSES TO MARCEL PROUST’S QUESTIONNAIRE, IN SEARCH OF WHAT IS WRONG, AND REFLECTIONS ON POETRY. Problemata: International Journal of Philosophy, 16(3), 194–203. https://doi.org/10.7443/problemata.v16i3.72329

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Translation

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