🎭 Philosophical Framework
“The tradition of the oppressed teaches us that the ‘state of emergency’ in which we live is not the exception but the rule.” — Walter Benjamin
⟡ Overview ⟡
The philosophical framework of Becoming Constellations synthesizes three major traditions:
- Walter Benjamin’s Historical Materialism - With its theological dimensions and emphasis on messianic time
- Hegelian Dialectics - The movement of thought through contradiction and synthesis
- Mystical Traditions - Cross-cultural spiritual practices and temporal consciousness
⟡ Core Traditions ⟡
Walter Benjamin
Key Concepts:
- Monad - Crystallized fragments of historical consciousness
- Dialectical Image - Visual manifestations of contradictions
- Messianic Time - Alternative to homogeneous, empty time
- Jetztzeit - Revolutionary potential of the present moment
- Angel of History - Witnessing accumulated catastrophe
Key Texts:
- “Theses on the Philosophy of History”
- “The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction”
- Arcades Project
Hegelian Dialectics
Key Concepts:
- Aufhebung (Sublation) - Preservation, negation, and transcendence
- Thesis-Antithesis-Synthesis - The fundamental movement of thought
- Spirit (Geist) - The unfolding of consciousness through history
- Being and Becoming - The eternal conflict and resolution
Key Works:
- Phenomenology of Spirit
- Science of Logic
- Philosophy of Right
Mystical Traditions
Islamic Philosophy:
- Lunar calendar and temporal consciousness
- Batin/Zahir (Hidden/Apparent) dialectics
- Sufi traditions of spiritual transformation
Hindu Philosophy:
- Paksha system (lunar month divisions)
- Advaita Vedanta and non-dual consciousness
- Dharma and cosmic order
Cross-Cultural Synthesis:
- Finding patterns across traditions
- Integration of diverse wisdom lineages
- Creating constellations of meaning
⟡ Integration Points ⟡
Dialectical Method
The framework applies dialectical thinking to:
- Historical analysis and interpretation
- Contemporary social and political problems
- Personal and collective transformation
- Regenerative practice and organization
Temporal Consciousness
Integration of:
- Linear time (capitalist modernity)
- Cyclical time (lunar calendars, natural cycles)
- Messianic time (revolutionary potential)
Praxis
The integration of:
- Theory and practice
- Abstract thinking and concrete action
- Individual transformation and social change
- Spiritual practice and political engagement
⟡ Related Sections ⟡
- Concepts & Ideas - Detailed exploration of individual concepts
- Notes & Research - In-depth theoretical work
- Mondeszetteln - Practical application of temporal consciousness
- Regenerative Constellations - Application to practice
“The concept is not identical with being, but that nonidentity is itself the expression of the concept.” — Hegel