The behavioral paradigm in Old English discourses «Precepts» and «Fates/Fortunes of Men»

Authors

  • Ihar O. Yeutukhou Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Keywords:

behavioral paradigm, Old English discourse, «Precepts», «Fates/Fortunes of Men», Anglo-Saxon сharters

Abstract

The article analyzes two Old English discourses: «Precepts» and «Fates/Fortunes of Men», which had been written before the end of the X century. The author proves, that the behavior paradigm, reflected them, firstly, is unified, secondly, is focused on the provision of individual freedom of choice. Responsibility for the consequences rests with one, who had made the choice. Exit beyond the recognized society paradigm of behavior could lead to the remove of the offender from society. Examples of such exiles contain Anglo-Saxon сharters of the X century.

Author Biography

  • Ihar O. Yeutukhou, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

    doctor of science (history), full professor; professor at the department of Ancient and Middle history, faculty of history

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Published

2018-01-31

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No. 1 (2018): Journal of the Belarusian State University. History

Section

World History

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Yeutukhou, I.O. 2018. The behavioral paradigm in Old English discourses «Precepts» and «Fates/Fortunes of Men». Journal of the Belarusian State University. History. 1 (Jan. 2018), 65–69.