Jak zabít utrpení.

Author(s): Marek Pocestný / Language(s): Czech Issue: 33/2020

This article examines Klíma’s concept of so-called egodeism, attempting to interpret it as a rigorous thinking through of the problem of suffering. It’s a problematic that draws from the various traditions (Buddhism, Stoicism, Schopenhauer) that Klíma builds on. The aim is to show that, while Klíma’s egodeism is more problematic thought experiment than coherent theoretical concept, the path by which Klíma reaches egodeism is philosophically legitimate. The author indicates how Klíma develops his ideas by way of modern metaphysical idealism (Berkeley, Schopenhauer), as well as the more problematic stages of his progress (so-called extended Kantianism). As Klíma has been described as an epigone of F. Nietzsche, the author also — using comparative method — focuses on several aspects by which Klíma may be distinguished from Nietzsche. To some extent, J. Patočka’s concerns are discussed as well.

Autoportret filozofa

Author(s): Piotr Sawczyński / Language(s): Polish Issue: 790/2021

Plan i improwizacja Agambena

Author(s): Adam Kotsko,Piotr Sawczyński / Language(s): Polish Issue: 790/2021

Susan Sontag jako metafora

Author(s): Aleksandra Grzemska / Language(s): Polish Issue: 792/2021

Dziewięć myśli o intelektualistach

Author(s): Susan Sontag / Language(s): Polish Issue: 792/2021

„Supraomul” cioranian, însingurat şi stoic

Author(s): Henrieta Anișoara Șerban / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 2/2021

Aloneness and loneliness, suffering, lucidity and conscience, despair, dissolution and revolt are some of the main elements of ontology in Emil Cioran’s philosophy. The interpretation of a theme of the superman, described starting from these elements present in Emil Cioran’s philosophy, offers openings to Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophy, with similarities, but also with differences. The being and her “voice” behind the Cioran’s aphorisms and the works of the Romanian thinker (who is a fascinating legend in universal contemporary philosophy) belong to revolt and despair. In the face of the cruelty of the human condition, framed by limitations and meaningless, the Cioranian philosophical approach is titanic in contents and attitudes, a fundamental ontological tension in the face of limitless dissolution. We are emphasizing here this colossal confrontation with existence, transcendence, divinity and the absence of divinity led in an ever surprising, constructive and then destructive assault times and again. This assault is tireless, brave, worthy of a superman. The essential distinction, however, is that Cioran’s “superman” does not fight primarily with the world and worldly things and phenomena, but primarily with himself, with despair, resenting the accentuated decompositions of living until their annulment, but restored by lucid thought.

The Manifold Role of Phantasie in Husserl’s Philosophy

Author(s): Tanja Todorović / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2021

Husserl’s concept of imagination has been systematically presented in Husserliana XXIII, in which its manifold role has been set out. Through the different texts, the author shows that phantasy (Phantasie) should be considered as one of the modifications of pure re-presentation (Vergegenwärtigung). The article first tries to underline the distinction between Husserl’s deliberation on this phenomenon and the traditional concept of imagination. Second, it shows the fundamental moments of constitutional consciousness in order to relate the notion of imagination to perceptual apprehension. At the very end, the notion of phantasy is connected with the idea of first philosophy and the question of possibility of its realization.

Eroticism in Fr. Franciszek Sawicki’s philosophy of love

Author(s): Jarosław Babiński / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2021

Father Franciszek Sawicki is considered to be one of the most important philosophers of the interwar period in Poland. The problem of love must be regarded as one of the most significant among many issues he focused on in his research. Sawicki, one of the precursors of personalistic thinking, understands the essence of love as it functions in a personal relationship. Above all, we should distinguish two areas for the realisation of love: love in relation to God and love in relation to another human being. In both instances, Sawicki emphasises the need to take into account the "erotic moment" for the sake of full and proper understanding thereof. The erotic moment elucidates love as a force that engages not only the emotional and volitional spheres, but also the categorical and existential ones. This approach enables us to appreciate the full dimension of human sexuality as it pertains to the human being and ameliorate the tendency to depreciate or idolise it.

„Symbole geben zu denken”? Theoretische und didaktische Überlegungen zur Reflexionsphilosophie Paul Ricoeurs

Author(s): Marcin Morawski / Language(s): German Issue: 1/2021

Current thinking is strongly oriented towards the logos and sees the need for demythologizing. The myth seems to belong to past forms of consciousness that belong to a "naive" worldview. Today's thinking, however, has to be based on the ratio in still in the tradition of Descartes. Based on Paul Ricoeurs' philosophy of reflection, this article aims to show that the integration of symbolic forms like the myth but also poetry into today's thinking should not be understood as a departure from the logos, but rather as its expansion with ontological relevance. Finally, it should be explored to what extent such a way of thinking proves to be productive for educational processes.

Kriza duha

Author(s): Paul Valéry / Language(s): Croatian Issue: 1-2/2021

Mi civilizacije, mi sada znamo da smo smrtne. Slušali smo da se govori o svjetovima posve iščezlim, carstvima strmoglavljenim sa svim ljudima i svim njihovim oruđima; sišlim u neistražene dubine vjekova, sa svojim bogovima i svojim zakonima, svojim akademijama i svojim čistim i primijenjenim znanostima, sa svojim gramatikama, rječnicima, svojim klasicima, svojim romantičarima, svojim simbolistima, svojim kritičarima i kritičarima svojih kritičara. Dobro smo znali da je cjelokupna vidljiva zemlja sačinjena od pepela, da pepeo nešto znači. Zamjećivali smo, kroz naslage povijesti, utvare golemih brodova koji su bili nakrcani bogatstvom i duhom. Nismo ih mogli prebrojati. Ali ti brodolomi, na kraju krajeva, nisu bili naša stvar.

Despre eu şi personalitate în Personalismul energetic

Author(s): Mihai Popa / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 4/2021

For Rădulescu-Motru, the problem of the self is one of first rank, for it clarifies the genesis of the emergence of personality. The personality is the expression of the organic unity of soul manifested as individuality. It is prepared through the experience gained at the level of humanity – cultural, ethical, social experience, but also the experience of work that tends to specialize, and particularly the experience of the individual vocation that stimulates the genesis of the creative personalities.

ДВАНАЕСТ ЗАБЛУДА У САВРЕМЕНОЈ ТЕОРИЈИ АДАПТАЦИЈЕ

Author(s): Thomas Leitch / Language(s): Serbian Issue: 530/2021

ДЕФИНИСАЊЕ АДАПТАЦИЈЕ

Author(s): Timothy Corrigan / Language(s): Serbian Issue: 530/2021

ФИЛОЗОФСКИ ОСНОВИ МЕНАЏМЕНТА ИНСТИТУЦИОНАЛИЗАЦИЈЕ ЗНАЊА

Author(s): Milenko M. Bodin / Language(s): Serbian Issue: 2/2021

This paper is concerned with the phenomenon of knowledge and its institutionalization in the context of society and state. The analysis deals with two paradigms of knowledge, known in history of philosophy as the ancient and the modern one. On this basis, the institutionalization of knowledge is questioned as an inherent part of the conceptualization of knowledge, but at the same time, as the problem of alienation of the concept from the human frame of understanding it. Consequently, the reflection of the need for a new approach to the problem emerged and it is actually formulated in this work as the Humanological Management approach. This philosophical frame enables the Management of the (institutionalization of) knowledge on the socio-humanistic basis. In this context, the concept of knowledge as the most important human resource becomes theoretical, as well as practical framework of the Science for humans.

Cioran – între o filosofie a vieții și o filosofie pentru viață

Author(s): Adrian Buzdugan / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 5/2021

Cioran’s philosophy has given birth to difficulties in classification. If I dare to use some categorization to bring him closer to a type of philosophical acceptability, I believe that Cioran’s unique work lies at the convergence of two kinds of philosophies. Whereas the auroral philosophy extends to Greek cynicism and skepticism, the other one rests on the tragic dimension of existence understood through a detailed “physiology” of suffering and man’s life in a meaningless universe. On the whole, Cioran’s philosophy belongs to pseudoeclectic philosophy with elements of stoicism, native and “heretical” skepticism, moderate cynicism, and unorthodox epicurism. The aim of such a philosophy is to counterbalance the sterility of acedia and the tragic dimension of the existence.

Clive’a S. Lewisa argument z pragnień przeciwko naturalizmowi

Author(s): Piotr Bylica / Language(s): Polish Issue: 4/2020

This article outlines a number of formulations of C.S. Lewis’s anti-naturalistic argument from desire. We tackle the problem of the logical validity of this argument and its weak points as characterized in the relevant literature, including objections concerning the deceptive character of irrational factors such as emotions and desires. It is shown that the formulations of Lewis’s argument in which the anti-naturalistic conclusion does not deductively follow from the premises can still be considered as adding to our knowledge, when viewed as instances of inductive reasoning. There are also formulations of this argument that can be shown invalid only at the great cost of accepting the premise of the Universe as absurd. Lastly, the objection that Lewis’s reference to irrational factors weakens his argument is also rejected.

Levél Lukács Györgynek

Author(s): Maurice Merleau-Ponty / Language(s): Hungarian Issue: 1/2021

Cincizeci de ani cu istoria anglo-saxonă a ideilor politice

Author(s): Lazăr Veronica / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 7-8/2022

The essay discusses the recent evolutions in the Anglo-Saxon scene of political philosophy, from Quentin Skinner and the Cambridge School’s contextualism, to the rehabilitation of the ‘longue durée in David Armitage’s works, to contemporary debates regarding ‘presentism’ and ‘world history’.

Sigiliul criticii

Author(s): Horațiu Nan / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 7-8/2022

The article focuses on the critical tradition which emphasizes the objective and, for materialists like Marx, social character of metaphysical illusions. I relate the latter to the concept of “real abstraction” and, drawing on instances when the critical tradition itself recognizes affinities between metaphysical and visionary illusions, I suggest an alternative reading of the “hauntological” motifs in Marx towards an understanding of ideology as occult social force.

Dincolo de „continental” și de „analitic”

Author(s): Mihai Ometiță / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 7-8/2022

The article addresses key moments of the analytic-continental division: the Davos and the Royamount meetings, Schlick attacking Husserl, Ryle criticizing Heidegger. It seeks resources for bridging the continental-analytic gap in authors such as Wittgenstein, Merleau-Ponty, and Cavell, as well as in analytic responses to our social, historical, and cultural context.