Ročník 64 (2009), 9

The paper shows the necessity to return to the origins and the true object of political science in order to obtain a new and better understanding of the key phenomena in the realm of politics, especially that of the 20th century. The classical view of “humanities” is treated as opposed to the “positivist” tradition based on the power of technology and applying the… Čítať ďalej

The term of practice plays an important role in MacIntyre’s philosophy. He uses it in two different ways: either generally as contrasted with theory, or as a specifically defined term within his Neo-Aristotelianism. These two meanings are independent from each other. The paper is a reconstruction of MacIntyre’s argument concerning the notion of practice in its… Čítať ďalej

The paper is a discussion of tragedy as an analogy to the tragism of life which has its roots in the conflicts between individual freedom and power, love and hatred. Further, it examines the constructive and destructive elements of tragedy, i.e. love and hatred, as well as the roles the law, necessity and the sublime play in tragedy. It also outlines the… Čítať ďalej

In recent scientific and philosophical discussions the concept of Enlightenment has been often reconsidered. This reconsideration takes place in an era of a “universal apologizing” of all to everybody and for everything. In this atmosphere the meaning of the historical eras, such as Renaissance or Humanism is often forgotten. However, a rational reconstruction of… Čítať ďalej

This essay offers a reflection on and a summary of the author’s book on nationalism. The book is a critical assessment of well-established theories, or rather approaches to nationalism and argues that these are inadequate in addressing nationalism in contemporary settings. The premise is that studies of nationalism are too preoccupied with questions about the… Čítať ďalej

The question of whether “justice” has a universal meaning or it has different mea-nings in various social schemes has been answered by some philosophers in opposite directions. Michael Walzer is among those who argue that principles of justice vary from one society to another in accordance with different meanings of primary goods, arising from particular… Čítať ďalej

Plotinos použije pri premýšľaní o zmyslovom svete okrem iného obraz Hádu a pojem matérie. V predkladanom texte nám ide o pozitívne reinterpretovanie negatívnej metafory Hádu a negatívneho pojmu matérie. Ide nám o to, či a ako by sme mohli po akceptovaní takého ponímania zmyslového sveta, ktoré ho stotožňuje s preludom, udržať podobnosť zmyslového s inteligibilným… Čítať ďalej