tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1742606127352029741.post6773691976719464313..comments2023-09-17T04:55:11.069-04:00Comments on Not I but Christ: Narrative ParadigmMaly from Calihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07719312303776337302noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1742606127352029741.post-82131353669374440342008-10-16T22:17:00.000-04:002008-10-16T22:17:00.000-04:00Thanks for the definitions and explanation. Fisher...Thanks for the definitions and explanation.<BR/> <BR/>Fisher’s concept of “narrative being” is elegant; people are storytelling animals. It is interesting that Fisher broadly defines narration as: symbolic actions (words and/or deeds) that have sequence and meaning for those who live, create, or interpret them. It is so general and all-encompassing. It covers verbal and nonverbal aspects.<BR/><BR/>His narrative paradigm is also quite innovative. I was particularly enthralled by the third assumption: history, biography, culture, and character determine what we consider good reasons. It explains many rational and irrational behaviors of individuals, peoples, governments, and businesses.<BR/><BR/>The fifth assumption is also captivating: the world is a set of stories from which we choose, and thus constantly re-create, our lives. I see the operative word as “choose.” We choose the stories to recreate our lives. This explains the constantly-changing world. Yesterday’s enemy is today’s friend; today’s foe may be tomorrow’s partner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com