Vico's philosophy profoundly influenced Said's humanist thought.Vico's epistemology of"making"led Said to put the secular as the core of humanism,while Vico's poetic principle inspired Said to practice his secular humanism by emphasizing philology and elaborating an"imaginative close reading."In terms of metaphysical significance,Vico's anti-modem theological stance prompted Said's quest for universality and certainty.Through the criticism,Said aimed to uncover the metaphysical meaning of humanism,with the ultimate goal of"the salvation of man."However,Said also pushed back against Vico by rejecting his theological intentions.The concept of"making"by humans,the secular orientation of humanism,and the living human beings in the world remained central to Said's humanism,distinguishing his humanism from traditional Western humanism,and thus presenting a strong dynamic quality,always adjusting its response strategies and practices to different situations.
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