Published: 2022-11-24

“Submission” by Michel Houellebecq – a March Through Institutions À Rebours

Agnieszka Gralewicz
Seminare. Learned Investigations
Section: Philosophy
https://doi.org/10.21852/sem.2017.2.04

Abstract

This article examines the philosophical affiliation of Submission by M. Houellebecq – a literary reflection of the cultural war being fought between the dwindling supporters of metaphysical rebellion (atheistic humanism) and increasing numbers of supporters of metaphysical submission (Islam). According to M. Houellebecq, who coincides with T.S. Eliot’s earlier views, only religious narration provides an effective tool of social control. The article attempts to explain why in the 21st century thesis put forward by Houellebecq (in opposition to the Eliot’s 20th century vision), it is Islam, not Christianity, that is to become the guiding principle for organizing life of Western society.

Keywords:

Western civilization, multiculturalism, liberalism, Christianity, Islam, Gramsci, Eliot, Houellebecq

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Gralewicz , A. (2022). “Submission” by Michel Houellebecq – a March Through Institutions À Rebours . Seminare. Learned Investigations, 38(2), 49–58. https://doi.org/10.21852/sem.2017.2.04

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