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OverviewOaths, vows, promises, curses – all share family resemblances. They are performatives, carrying illocutionary force. Oaths have rightly been termed, ""conditional self-curses"", promises have been argued to be but a more developed form of vows, and oaths and vows are often used interchangeably. This book focuses on private vows and oaths including those publically proclaimed. Through analysis of legal, liturgical, mythical and literary works, it seeks to uncover a phenomenology of oaths and vows. Viewing oaths and vows as the human creative force par excellence, it surveys their role in circumscribing and directing both erotic desire and aggression; and so – in their performative function – as standing at the foundation of society and sociability. As acts of trust which establish new obligations understandings of the role of oaths and vows are compared in the Jewish and Christian contexts, in terms of the importance of intentionality in vow making and oath taking, as well as the nature of the obligations ensuing from such locutionary acts. Analysis of the comic and tragic consequences of the violation of marriage oaths as presented in European literature from the 12th to 19th centuries reveals their perception as ""habituating"" Eros. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Adam B. Seligman , Maria SchnitterPublisher: De Gruyter Imprint: De Gruyter Weight: 0.497kg ISBN: 9783111323480ISBN 10: 311132348 Pages: 258 Publication Date: 19 August 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAdam Seligman, Boston University, Boston, USA; Maria Schnitter, Paissi Hilendarski University, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |