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DOI 10.12887/34-2021-4-136-13



Piotr A. GRUSZCZYŃSKI OFM, New Worlds, Old Problems: Frank Herbert on conditio humana


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The aim of the paper is to present the theme of power in the first three novels of the Dune Chronicles series by Frank Herbert, focused on the character of Paul Atreides. By analyzing the story of Paul Atreides and his attempts to achieve political and religious domination as well as control over time, the author investigates the limits of power and the limits of humanness. The discussed novels: Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune, which draw on Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophy, comprise a criticism of the idea of secular messianism.


Key words: Frank Herbert, Paul Atreides, Friedrich Nietzsche, Dune, political power, religion, messianism


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  1. ISSN 0860-8024
  2. e-ISSN 2720-5355
  3. The Republic of Poland Ministry of Science and Higher Education Value: 100.00
  4. Quarterly “Ethos” is indexed by the following databases: EBSCO, CEEOL, Index Copernicus (ICV 2017: 55.26), Philosopher’s Index, ERIH Plus.
  5. DOI Prefix 10.12887