Volume 21 (1966), 1

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By the Third Decade

(Original title: Do tretieho decénia)

Filozofia, 21 (1966), 1, 3-5.

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Papers and Discussions

The Philosophy of Science

(Original title: Filozofia vedy)

Ivan Kuchár

Filozofia, 21 (1966), 1, 6-21.

Abstract

The paper is dedicated to the problem of the relationship of the so-called philosophy of science and the philosophy of man, both with respect to present-time western (Anglo-American) and to Marxian philosophy. The author polemizes with some views at present-time philosophy of science, and demonstrates that it is not „scientistic“ in the sense of earlier positivism,… Read more

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Notes on the Research into the General Problems of Systems

(Original title: Ku skúmaniu všeobecnej problematiky systémov)

Roman Hambálek

Filozofia, 21 (1966), 1, 22-34.

Abstract

The paper is an endeavour to set up an intuitive outline of a concept of the comprehension of a system which would fulfil the requirements of universality, a concept which could serve as a methodological basis for the research of the system, and which simultaneously would adequately integrate the system into other types of wholes. In his explanation, the author… Read more

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Rudolf Carnap

(Original title: Rudolf Carnap)

Igor Hrušovský

Filozofia, 22 (1966), 1, 35-45.

Abstract

75 years ago was born Rudolf Carnap, one of the most eminent represantants of presentlime philosophical scientism. He stimulated and with numerous discoveries enriched the theory and methodology of modern exact science. Already in his twenties, Carnap's interest was focussed at the analysis of scientific language and scientific methods, simultaneously dedicating his… Read more

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Cybernetics and the Theory of Cognition

(Original title: Kybernetika a teória poznania)

Jindřich Spal

Filozofia, 21 (1966), 1, 46-58.

Abstract

The main point in the cybernetical research of phenomena lies in the study of the compound (complex) dynamic systems from the viewpoint of the category of reflection. From the similarity of the methodological concept of cybernetics and dialectic materialism flows the close relationship of the basical concepts and categories of both-these sciences. The process of… Read more

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Notes on the Problem of the Personality Cult

(Original title: Poznámky k problému kultu osobnosti)

Raisa Kopsová

Filozofia, 21 (1966), 1, 59-71.

Abstract

The essence and principal signifiance oí the problem of Stalin’s cult of personality requires a complex, many-sided approach from the viewpoint of several sciences; it also requires a thorough analysis of the conditions, reasons, motives, mechanisms and consequences of this phenomenon. The treatises carried out up to the present — in spite of their endeavour to… Read more

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