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Academic versus practical (How to balance the theoretical and the applied in the postmodern situation)
Academic versus practical (How to balance the theoretical and the applied in the postmodern situation)

Author(s): Zuzana Žilová
Subject(s): Philosophy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego w Warszawie
Keywords: pragmatism; progress; hope

Summary/Abstract: Europe and America are culturally interrelated areas. However, as they developed in their specific conditions both show differences among which European academic and American practical emerge as the most significant. Consequently, this influences the understanding and dealing with the real world and further challenges that have appeared on the both sides. Practical courageous approach stimulates the fight for a better world; however, ontological conservatisms protect human values and the very foundations of Western civilization. Although we are witnesses of incredible development and progress, the return to the traditional values and sacred is required since they guarantee to preserve and protect that what has been built for centuries. Both areas have something to offer in this mission.

  • Issue Year: 50/2014
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 131-144
  • Page Count: 14