Study on the Philosophical Implications of Faust

Faust, as a classic image in Western literature and philosophy, has been endowed with profound philosophical connotations in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s epic reconstruction. This article starts from Faust’s dual identity as a “seeker” and a “paradoxical person”, revealing the dialectical unity of his philosophical meaning: In the dynamic process of “infinite pursuit” and “self denial”, Faust not only embodies humanity’s eternal questioning of the essence of existence, but also reflects the struggle and transcendence of human spirit in the dilemma of modernity. Through in-depth analysis of the five stages of Faust’s soul conflict and his contractual relationship with the devil, this article clarifies that Faust is not only a spiritual symbol of the Renaissance to the Age of Enlightenment, but also a mirror of modern society under the guidance of technological rationality.

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