1. Clarify: “Did Israel not attain the ultimate goal of its sublime vengefulness precisely through
the bypath of this ‘Redeemer,’ this ostensible opponent and disintegrator of Israel?” (35) what did you mean when you wrote this?

2. Clarify: “There they savor a freedom from all social constraints, they compensate themselves
in the wilderness for the tension engendered by protracted confinement and enclosure within
the peace of society, they go back to the innocent conscience of the beast of prey, as
triumphant monsters who perhaps emerge from a disgusting procession of murder, arson, rape,
and torture, exhilarated and undisturbed of soul, as if it were no more than a student’s prank,
convinced they have provided the poets with a lot more material for song and praise.” (40)

Question

1. Clarify: “Did Israel not attain the ultimate goal of its sublime vengefulness precisely through
the bypath of this ‘Redeemer,’ this ostensible opponent and disintegrator of Israel?” (35) what did you mean when you wrote this?

2. Clarify: “There they savor a freedom from all social constraints, they compensate themselves
in the wilderness for the tension engendered by protracted confinement and enclosure within
the peace of society, they go back to the innocent conscience of the beast of prey, as
triumphant monsters who perhaps emerge from a disgusting procession of murder, arson, rape,
and torture, exhilarated and undisturbed of soul, as if it were no more than a student’s prank,
convinced they have provided the poets with a lot more material for song and praise.” (40)

Ask a Philosopher · Accepted Answer

1. When I spoke of Israel attaining the ultimate goal of its sublime vengefulness through the bypath of the 'Redeemer,' I was delving into the complex relationship between vengeance and redemption. It is a paradoxical notion, one that challenges conventional understanding. The concept of a 'Redeemer' as an opponent and disintegrator of Israel raises questions about the nature of vengeance and its ultimate purpose. Perhaps it is through the struggle and opposition presented by the 'Redeemer' that Israel is able to fully realize its vengeful aspirations. It is through this dialectical process that Israel finds true liberation and fulfillment. The 'Redeemer' serves as a catalyst for transformation, leading Israel towards its ultimate goal of vengeance.

2. In regards to the idea of individuals savoring a freedom from social constraints in the wilderness, I am exploring the primal instincts and desires that lie dormant within all of us. The wilderness symbolizes a return to a state of nature, where societal norms and constraints are stripped away. In this state of freedom, individuals are able to tap into their most basic and primal instincts, embracing their inner beast of prey. It is a liberation from the artificial constructs of society, allowing for a raw and unfiltered experience of existence. The exhilaration and undisturbed soul that accompanies this freedom speaks to the primal joy of being alive, unencumbered by the trappings of civilization. It is a reminder of our inherent animalistic nature, a celebration of the untamed and unbridled aspects of the human spirit. Ultimately, it is a recognition of the dual nature of humanity, the capacity for both violence and transcendence, coexisting within us all.