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Volume 65 (2010), 6

Papers

(Original title: Penelope Maddyová medzi realizmom a naturalizmom)
Filozofia, 65 (2010), 6, 522-537.
Abstract

Mathematics is often interpreted as an apriori discipline whose propositions are analytic. The aim of the paper is to support a philosophical position which would view mathematics as a discipline studying its own segment of objective reality and thus contributing to our knowledge of the real world. The author tries to articulate in more details such a position… Read more

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(Original title: Ľudské embryá ako indivíduá a osoby)
Filozofia, 65 (2010), 6, 538-551.
Abstract

In his paper, the author argues that human embryos are individuals and persons. He accepts the critique of the non-individuation argument of human zygote and refutes the possibility of understanding blastomers as individuals. Finally, realism in the understanding of personal identity is accepted on the basis of an argument justifying substantial form as a… Read more

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(Original title: Kritika transhumanistickej kritiky Friedricha Nietzscheho)
Filozofia, 65 (2010), 6, 552-563.
Abstract

The paper examines the relationship between the philosophy of F. Nietzsche and transhumanist philosophy. Transhumanism is the branch of thought arguing in favor of human transformation (posthuman). Thus, it might seem, that it is derived from the classical idea of the transformation of the man, its goal being an overman (der Übermensch) found in Nietzschean… Read more

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Contemporary Moral Philosophy

(Original title: K povahe silného hodnotenia)
Filozofia, 65 (2010), 6, 564-573.
Abstract

Strong evaluation as a model of practical reasoning is an attractive alternative to the utilitaristic as well as Kantian proceduralism. It makes the legitimization of specific moral claims possible. Furthermore, in their justification the motivation of agency is taken into account. This enables us to show the meaning of values and evaluation in human life. The… Read more

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Between Philosophy and Theology

(Original title: Pojem boží všemohoucnosti u Anselma z Canterbury a Petra Damianiho)
Filozofia, 65 (2010), 6, 574-588.
Abstract

The paper examines the role rational explications played in theological discussions of Early Scholasticism (inspired by some of the scholars around 1000, among them Gerbert of Aurillac or Fulbert of Chartres). The main aim is to shed light on the interpretation of God’s omnipotence by Peter Damiani (in his famous open letter De divina omnipotentia) and Anselm of… Read more

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Reflections

(Original title: Problém identity jednotlivín v priebehu času)
Filozofia, 65 (2010), 6, 589-594.
Abstract

The aim of the paper is to shed light on the problem of identity of particulars over time within the framework of Quinean analysis. First, it focuses on the relationship between essential and accidental property changes as a criterion for distinguishing cases when objects retain their identity from cases when they loose it. In this part it is shown, that a… Read more

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Discussions - Polemics

(Original title: Ontológia neurčitého, alebo určitého?)
Filozofia, 65 (2010), 6, 595-599.
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Philosophy in the School Desk

(Original title: Transcendentálny tomizmus B. F. Lonergana)
Filozofia, 65 (2010), 6, 600-608.
Abstract

The paper introduces the work of B. F. Lonergan, a Canadian philosopher and theologian, who is almost unknown in Slovak philosophical context. The paper covers basic elements and sources, which are necessary for the research on Loneragan’s work. Since Lonergan’s texts are new for our philosophical community, we are facing the problem of how to translate some of… Read more

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Reviews

(Original title: Polkinghorne, J.: Jeden svet. Vzájomné pôsobenie medzi vedou a teológiou)
Filozofia, 65 (2010), 6, 609-611.
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(Original title: McGrath, A.: Dawkinsonov Boh: Gény, mémy a zmysel života)
Filozofia, 65 (2010), 6, 611-614.
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(Original title: Otisk, M.: Aristoteles christianus. Peripatetická tradice v latinském myšlení 10. a 11. století)
Filozofia, 65 (2010), 6, 614-618.
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Scientific Life

(Original title: IV. medzinárodné filozofické sympózium Dejiny filozofie ako filozofický problém)
Filozofia, 65 (2010), 6, 619.
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