Abstract
The article deals with metaphysical aspects of dystopian vision of posthuman and racist socjety presented in Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel Never Let Me Go and its film adaptation. The controversial issue of cloning provokes fundamental questions of what constitutes our existence as human beings and what is the source of overpowering sense of solitude and orphanhood in the “fatherless” world. These questions are being answered in the context of biopolitics (Foucault, Habermas) and its ethical consequences. The paper is intended as a contribution to the ongoing discussion of the human condition and our relation to other beings: machines, animals and… clones.
Highlights
The article deals with metaphysical aspects of dystopian vision of posthuman and racist society presented in Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel Never Let Me Go and its film adaptation
The controversial issue of cloning provokes fundamental questions of what constitutes our existence as human beings and what is the source of overpowering sense of solitude and orphanhood in the “fatherless” world
These questions are being answered in the context of biopolitics (Foucault, Habermas) and its ethical consequences
Summary
The article deals with metaphysical aspects of dystopian vision of posthuman and racist society presented in Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel Never Let Me Go and its film adaptation. W książce Ishiguro klony to dla ludzi wyłącznie użyteczne przedmioty – pozbawione duszy ciała, których celem jest donacja organów. Zdaniem Charlesa Taylora pojmowanie własnego życia jako opowieści nie jest, podobnie jak orientacja wobec dobra, naddatkiem, z którego można zrezygnować; że nasze życie również znajduje się w owej przestrzeni pytań, na które odpowiedzią może by tylko spójna narracja.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Images. The International Journal of European Film, Performing Arts and Audiovisual Communication
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
