K Jaspersovu textu „O mé filosofii“
Jaspers’ Article “On My Philosophy”

Summary/Abstract: This paper is a commentary to the Jaspers’ Article “On My Philosophy”. The document discusses Karl Jaspers' philosophy, reflecting on his intellectual self-portrait from 1941, when he was 58 years old. It highlights Jaspers' withdrawal from public life due to the rise of Hitler's regime and his significant contributions to German philosophy. The text also delves into the specific circumstances under which it was written, prompted by Renato de Rosa, a 20-year-old Italian philosophy student. Furthermore, it addresses Jaspers' approach to philosophy as intertwined with his personal fate, offering a unique perspective on how his philosophical tasks and journey to philosophy were shaped by his life experiences. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding philosophy as a personal testimony and Jaspers' non-traditional academic path from medicine and psychiatry to philosophy. It concludes with an exploration of Jaspers' key philosophical questions inspired by Kant, covering knowledge, communication, truth, humanity, and transcendence, all of which stem from the practice of philosophizing and the consciousness of being.

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