Buber and Capoeira: Consoling deception and dialogue

Date of Publication

2007

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy

Subject Categories

Philosophy

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Philosophy

Thesis Adviser

Ernest Geir Villacorta

Defense Panel Chair

Elenita dLR Garcia

Defense Panel Member

Beverly A. Sarza
Dennis D.G. Apolega

Abstract/Summary

This thesis aims to unify seemingly conflicting concepts. On one hand we have Capoeira, The Brazilian Martial Art, which has a fundamental philosophy fueled by deception and on the other hand we have Martin Buber, the theistic existentialist, whose core philosophy aims for Genuine Dialogue which requires being upfront and direct. The writer of this thesis firmly believes that the physical dialogue of two capoeiristas in the roda (circle where capoeira is played) can be considered as Genuine Dialogue despite one of Capoeira's core philosophies (malandragen) is of deception (indirectness).

Through the course of this thesis the will understand more the essential tenets of Martin Buber's philosophy and have a grasp of why the research proves that deception can be an avenue of Genuine Dialogue. This problem will be solved by showing context and that deed cannot be separated from teachings. Through this a type of necessary deception will be shown. Capoeira will be used as a microcosm and a benchmark for other forms of deception in society.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU13840

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

[6], 57 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Buber; Martin; 1878-1965; Philosophical anthropology; Capoeira (Dance); Deception; Dialogue

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