Mutiny! Why We Love Pirates And How They Can Save Us eBook Kester Brewin
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What is it with pirates?
From Somali fishermen to DVD hawkers to childrens parties, pirates surround us and their ‘Jolly Roger’ motif can be found on everything from skateboards to baby-grows. Yet the original pirates were mutineers, rebelling against the brutal and violent oppression of the princes and merchants who enslaved them.
How has their fight become ours?
In this highly original and ground-breaking book, Kester Brewin fuses history, philosophy and sociology to explore the place of piracy in history and culture, and, calling on Blackbeard, Luke Skywalker, Peter Pan and Odysseus, chases pirates through literature and film into the deepest realms of personal development, art, economics and belief.
Mutiny! Why We Love Pirates And How They Can Save Us eBook Kester Brewin
Brewin's insight into how and why pirates appeared and continue to appear throughout our history, not only in reality but also in culture, is really great. I like how he explains the concept of piracy with an example of Star Wars, Jesus‘ life, the relationship between parents and children etc. In short – “pirates” appear anywhere where a system becomes rigid and makes it hard or even impossible for newcomers to succeed. The “pirates” rebel against the old ways and bring fresh air, and ultimately progress.Being from the Czech Republic where we suffered under the Communist rule for 40 years and some of our politicians still have certain social(ist) ideas, I find alarming some of Brewin’s suggestions about a "mutiny" in today's system. Limiting the ownership of a piece of art to a certain number of years? Redistribution of land? Who would decide the rules? The majority? The government? No, thank you. What people need is the personal freedom, the freedom of speech, the freedom to travel, to own and to be in business for themselves. This may become forgotten by some folks in countries where these freedoms are a standard for generations, but please let’s not take them for granted.
If I don’t like to pay for Mick Jagger’s music, the solution is certainly not that the majority or the government decides that Mick Jagger can own his song only for 30 years and then while he’s still alive, it becomes a part of the public domain. I either don’t listen to it, or if I want to, I go out, do something good for other people by doing a business, make money and pay for the music. That’s the real mutiny and pirate spirit of today in my view – to get out of one’s comfort zone and go do something good for myself and consequently for other people by doing a business, not by limiting others’ rights.
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Mutiny! Why We Love Pirates And How They Can Save Us eBook Kester Brewin Reviews
Mutiny Why We Like Pirates, by Kester Brewin
I've been given a rare opportunity to review some very thought provoking books and write about them in my blog. This is a rare opportunity, not only because I am able to read some of the latest books in the area of Christianity, religion, and society, but I am also challenged to question some of my unquestioned assumptions and to sharpen my critical thinking abilities.
The latest book that I have read is Mutiny Why We Like Piraes, by Kester Brewin. Brewin poses an interesting question, "In a world that always cheers for the good guys, why are we drawn to the bad guys--pirates?" Pirates costumes are non-faddish Halloween attire. Pirate themes are common for birthday parties, miniature golf courses, children's fantasies, and athletic teams. Yet, pirates are the bad guys. They killed people indiscriminately, live amoral or anti-moral lives, and often depicted as the refuse of society.
Brewin believes that we love pirates because the fought against the authoritarian and unjust forces of society. He makes a strong case for the anti-establishment struggle that was and is instigated by pirates. I must admit that I will forever view pirates from a different perspective after reading this book. And, I must confess, that I agree that sometimes governments and other authorities are unjust, favor the rich while ignoring the needs of the poor, and attempt to keep their power and riches by force. I also agree that there are times when legal authorities must be opposed and justice must be sought. As the saying goes, "Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely." Common people must stand against those in power.
I agree with Brewin's reasoning until he comes to this interpretation of the parable of the prodigal son from the point of view of piracy. As a practical pastoral theologian, I had to object. Brewin sees the son as a pirate against the father. He does what is called eisegesis; he reads his agenda into the scripture passage. I contend that the gospel writer who included this story in his gospel did not have a pirate agenda. Careful exegesis (pulling out the meaning from the text) considers the context in which the story was originally told and the theological content it was meant to convey. Such exegesis leads to an emphasis on the gracious, steadfast, unconditional love and forgiveness of the father. The parable is about God and not the wayward son. Having said this, I must agree with Brewin that Jesus was thoroughly and unapologetically anti-establishment. He preached a way of life that was diametrically opposed to that of Rome, and he declared himself and his cross as the new temple. In many ways, Jesus could be called a pirate.
There were times when I squirmed while reading this book. I didn't like the favorable light in which Brewin placed the Somalian pirates. Yet, I could see how they carry on the pirate tradition. I was surprised by his perspective on pirating music and movies, but I must concede that he has a point.
Brewin's treatment of the prodigal son caused me to be somewhat skeptical of his other points. But for the most part his arguments appear to be researched, solid and forcefully made. It is one of those rare books that a reader keeps thinking about and struggling with long after the book itself is finished.
Great stories that point to the real spirit of pirates, one that Bucks the oppressive system and seeks justice for all.
most interesting metaphor of being a Christian is being a rebel. Light and easy to read and with stories of the history of pirates.
Brewin is a writer and thinker that deserves to be propelled to the forefrunt of social consciousness. This book in particular is a shinging example. It is An amazingly brilliant and thought-provoking book that I have continued to read over and over again!
Brewin's insight into how and why pirates appeared and continue to appear throughout our history, not only in reality but also in culture, is really great. I like how he explains the concept of piracy with an example of Star Wars, Jesus‘ life, the relationship between parents and children etc. In short – “pirates” appear anywhere where a system becomes rigid and makes it hard or even impossible for newcomers to succeed. The “pirates” rebel against the old ways and bring fresh air, and ultimately progress.
Being from the Czech Republic where we suffered under the Communist rule for 40 years and some of our politicians still have certain social(ist) ideas, I find alarming some of Brewin’s suggestions about a "mutiny" in today's system. Limiting the ownership of a piece of art to a certain number of years? Redistribution of land? Who would decide the rules? The majority? The government? No, thank you. What people need is the personal freedom, the freedom of speech, the freedom to travel, to own and to be in business for themselves. This may become forgotten by some folks in countries where these freedoms are a standard for generations, but please let’s not take them for granted.
If I don’t like to pay for Mick Jagger’s music, the solution is certainly not that the majority or the government decides that Mick Jagger can own his song only for 30 years and then while he’s still alive, it becomes a part of the public domain. I either don’t listen to it, or if I want to, I go out, do something good for other people by doing a business, make money and pay for the music. That’s the real mutiny and pirate spirit of today in my view – to get out of one’s comfort zone and go do something good for myself and consequently for other people by doing a business, not by limiting others’ rights.
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