Having read a lot of fantasy and science fiction with post apocalyptic worlds that have the remnants of past civilizations, I find it fascinating that this world is built of ideas from a different world. The religious themes, particularly concerning heresy, is also interesting.
The alternate world that is made of ideas that flow out of another world, which we could presume is ours, made me think of Alexius Meinong's jungle. I find the religious relationship between Piranesi and the House evocative of Spinoza's God. It's completely different from any orthodox conception of God as this Transcendent being that acts teleologically.
Sounds like The Other is either The GOOD GUY or The Bad Guy. A good novel for 16 year olds who are looking for a Guardian Archangel. Plenty of magic, occult, and sorcery enough to really, really get in trouble with the supernatural! Repent and Get Saved!!
The duality between abductor/ abductee is interesting. Piranesi is imprisoned. Yet, he is serene and content. He likes the House, and has genuine interest in it. The Other, though the abductor, is troubled. He hates the house. He refers to it as a maze of labyrinths. He's superstitious. He believes there's a secret knowledge that could grant him superpowers. And at the end he dies, a symbolic loss. Piranesi accepts his situation. He tries to make the best out of it. He relies on reason. He tries to scientifically study the climatic changes. He doesn't expect any teleological interventions to save him, or to make his life better. And he wins by living a serene life in the house, and by getting out of it unscathed.
Having read a lot of fantasy and science fiction with post apocalyptic worlds that have the remnants of past civilizations, I find it fascinating that this world is built of ideas from a different world. The religious themes, particularly concerning heresy, is also interesting.
The alternate world that is made of ideas that flow out of another world, which we could presume is ours, made me think of Alexius Meinong's jungle.
I find the religious relationship between Piranesi and the House evocative of Spinoza's God. It's completely different from any orthodox conception of God as this Transcendent being that acts teleologically.
Wonderful analysis, enjoyed it immensely, thanks for taking the time to put this video together, worth every minute.
It was a pleasure. If it hadn't been for your suggestion, I would have kept procrastinating. Thank you.
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Sounds like The Other is either The GOOD GUY or The Bad Guy. A good novel for 16 year olds who are looking for a Guardian Archangel. Plenty of magic, occult, and sorcery enough to really, really get in trouble with the supernatural! Repent and Get Saved!!
The duality between abductor/ abductee is interesting. Piranesi is imprisoned. Yet, he is serene and content. He likes the House, and has genuine interest in it. The Other, though the abductor, is troubled. He hates the house. He refers to it as a maze of labyrinths. He's superstitious. He believes there's a secret knowledge that could grant him superpowers. And at the end he dies, a symbolic loss. Piranesi accepts his situation. He tries to make the best out of it. He relies on reason. He tries to scientifically study the climatic changes. He doesn't expect any teleological interventions to save him, or to make his life better. And he wins by living a serene life in the house, and by getting out of it unscathed.