Editor-in-Chief's column
Reference:
Gurevich, P. S.
The Repressed Body Symptom
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 4-7.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58244
Abstract:
Viewing the problem of relation between body and consciousness the author focuses on such a sociocultural phenomenon
as ‘the repressed body’. It is underlined that growing fetishism of the body in our culture reveals a deep denial
of the body and everything related to it.
Keywords:
philosophy, history of philosophy, in, body, consciousness, corporeity, reflection, society.
Spiritual and moral search
Reference:
Zasopetsky, A. S.
Vyacheslav Stepin and His Theory of Culture. Part 1
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 8-23.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58245
Abstract:
The article analyzes V. S. Stepin’s views on culture. It is shown that his views altogether form a fundamental theory
which actually makes a great contribution to cultural studies. Stepin’s researches build a multi-dimension overall ‘picture of the
world’. Culture is viewed as a system of trans-biological programs of activity, a specific form of coding of social information, a
system of social and spiritual programs. Stepin has also described so-called cultural universals which are the basic elements of
the system of culture, in this regard the author of the article underlines the organic interconnection between certain categories
in philosophy and cultural studies. It is shown that V. S. Stepin’s theory of culture plays a great role for theory and practice.
Keywords:
cultural studies, culture, trans-biological programs, human activity, coding of information, cultural universals.
Value and truth
Reference:
Omelchuk, R. K.
Symbolism of Faith from the Point of View of Ontological Approach
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 24-35.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58246
Abstract:
The author of the article studies the problem of faith and views it not as a religious or a gnoseological phenomenon
but as an everyday life value. The author describes the mechanism of faith as an ontological phenomenon and its functions.
It is proved that faith is not only a revelation of personality and its genuineness. According to the author, an efficient instrument
to solve the problem of human existence would be to develop the ontological approach to faith which would combine
precious ideas of both Martin Heidegger’s fundamental ontology and P. A. Florensky’s Russian religious philosophy. The
article will be of interest not only to philosophers, but also to everyone interested in the challenges of human.
Keywords:
philosophy, faith, ontology, phenomenology, symbol, symbolism, adherence to pluralism, repetition, relationship, unity.
The new paradigm of science
Reference:
Gorelov, A. A., Gorelova, T. A.
Religion and Modern Biological Picture of the World
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 36-45.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58247
Abstract:
The article discusses the ‘hot spots’ of interaction between modern biology and Christian doctrine – the model of
evolution, genetic code and a natural scientific ground for morals. The hypothesis of evolution solves the problem of the
mechanism of creation while Christianity solves the problem of its purpose. The fact that genetic code is unique proves
that the creation is unique, too. Evolution of morals from natural mechanisms to a free choice of human does not abolish
individual exertions of a person when transferring into the spiritual sphere.
Keywords:
philosophy, biology, Christianity, evolution, creation, genetics, ethology, sociobiology, selfishness, altruism.
Hermeneutics
Reference:
Chesnov, Ya. V.
Existence: the Lower Part of Body
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 46-57.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58248
Abstract:
Starting from the anal stage described by Sigmund Freud the author gives philosophical and anthropological
grounds for his theory of existence of the lower part of the body. The author studies mythological materials from the
point of view of age stages. The author shows that despite a great variety of ceremonies and religious faiths humanity
has always shown consistency in his attention towards defecation and urination. All modern civilizations clearly show it.
Keywords:
philosophy, defecation, urination, fecal anxiety, ceremonies, metacorporeity, creativity, intentionality, thoughtimage, self-identification.
Picture of the world in natural science
Reference:
Klyagin, N. V.
Miracles of Causality
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 58-68.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58249
Abstract:
All Universal laws obey the cause-and-effect law. This law is composed of nondecrease of enthropy and conservation
laws. However, the cause-and-effect law does not work in 4 percent of cases.
Keywords:
philosophy, Big Bang, probability, Universe, conservation laws, causality, cause-and-effect law, super strings, ‘dark matter’, philosophy, enthropy.
Social philosophy
Reference:
Popov, E. A.
Spiritual Life of Human and Society in Social Dimension
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 69-77.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58250
Abstract:
The article analyzes the social dimension of a spiritual life of human and society and very well shows how spiritual
life depends on social skills and social creativity. Special attention is paid at ontological characteristics of a spiritual
life of human and society.
Keywords:
cultural studies, life, culture, sociocultural, social studies, ontology, activity, reflection, spiritual, transformation.
Political philosophy
Reference:
Mochkin, A. N.
Friedrich Nietzsche’s Great Politics and Conservative Revolution
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 78-87.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58251
Abstract:
The article analyzes Friedrich Nietzsche’s conception of ‘Great Politics’ created during the last years of his
creative work. The author of the article also describes the role this conception plays for formation of ideology of the
conservative revolution in Germany during the 20th – 30th of the 19th century.
Keywords:
philosophy, conservatism, revolution, nihilism, Utopia, aristocraticism, rank, caste, power, perspectivism.
Self-consciousness and identity
Reference:
Lomakina, T. V.
On the Question of Origin of Vainakh People and Peculiarities of Their Mentality.
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 88-96.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58252
Abstract:
Russia is a country of many nations and one of Russia’s current goals is to strengthen the unity of the country. This goal
cannot be reached without establishing good transnational relations between Russia’s peoples. In the first place it refers to overcoming
the consequences of conflicts in Chechnya. It is obvious that good transnational and transcultural relations can be built on
knowledge of peculiarities of these peoples’ national mentalities. And the national mentality is determined by its history and culture.
Based on a series of articles and publications in the sphere of history, language studies of the Nakh people, social sciences and
national arts and crafts, the author of the article carries out a social and philosophical analysis of the Vainakh society and shares
her view on the discussion issue of formation of the Vainakh society (ancestors of modern Chechens) and their mentality.
Keywords:
philosophy, Vainakh people, Chechen people, Noxci, Noxco, adapt, mentality.
The dialogue of cultures
Reference:
‘Russian and European Philosophies’ Seminar (held at the Division of Anthropological Teachings at Institute of
Philosophy of the Russian Academy of Sciences). Moscow, 21-22 October 2010. Part 1.
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 97-129.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58253
Abstract:
The first part of the seminar is represented by Francois Laruelle’s speech ‘Introduction of Non-Philosophy’ and
S. S. Horuzhiy’s speech ‘Framework of Non-Philosophy Project’.
Keywords:
philosophy, human, society, Russian philosophy, European philosophy, non-philosophy.
The dialogue of cultures
Reference:
Gogotishvili L.A.
The immanent, transcendental, and the dual on the fifth stage of non-philosophy of F. Laruelle
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 99-105.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58260
The dialogue of cultures
Reference:
François Laruelle
Introduction of non-philosophy
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 106-110.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58261
Keywords:
Khoruzhii Sergei Sergeevich
The dialogue of cultures
Reference:
Horuzhy S.S.
The context of non-philosophy project
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 111-129.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58262
Keywords:
Gogoti shvili Lyudmila Archilovna
Cycles and tides in the global world
Reference:
Lobanova, Yu. V.
Sociocultural Consequences of Globalization and the Problem of Cultural Dialogue
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 130-136.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58254
Abstract:
The article considers the consequences of globalization processes in the sphere of culture and studies how mass
media influences the cultural dialogue. The author also studies possibilities of intercultural interaction under conditions
of development of modern mass media as well as perspectives of a cultural dialogue and a threat of its being blocked.
Keywords:
philosophy, culture, dialogue, globalization, communication, Internet, informatization, homogenization, mass, intercultural.
Philosophical anthropology
Reference:
Zhimbeeva, S. I.
Criteria for Understanding another Culture
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 137-146.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58255
Abstract:
The problem of an adequate interpretation of a traditional culture is still unsolved due to inadequate theoretical
evidence. The latter was composed by the Western anthropologists on the basis of their perceptions of the world. In non-
European cultures nature is a fundamental ground of life while European cultures view human and his problems outside
the context of nature.
Keywords:
philosophy, cultural studies, nature, traditional culture, theory of culture, cultural genesis, modernization, westernization.
Aesthetics
Reference:
Rodzinsky, D. L.
Nature of Esthetic Consciousness
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 147-153.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58256
Abstract:
The article is devoted to the nature of human esthetic consciousness which is deeply connected with his philosophical
understanding of the world. Moreover, the author makes an attempt to fully consider the structure of esthetic
consciousness showing itself in creative freedom and giving birth to the image of genius.
Keywords:
philosophy, consciousness, ideal, freedom, beauty, substance, perfection, genius, harmony, taste.
History of ideas and teachings
Reference:
Gubman, B. L.
Finiteness of Human Existence as a Problem in Emmanuel Levinas’ and Jacques Derrida’s Philosophy
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 154-161.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58257
Abstract:
The problem of finiteness of human existence was deeply considered by Emmanuel Levinas and Jacques Derrida
who became interested in this sphere during the last period of development of his philosophy. Levinas assumed that in the
face of Infinity human can actually go beyond the course of history due to his inner feeling of time and parental qualities.
Derrida was greatly influenced by Levinas’ ideas but at the same time he interpreted the problem of finality of human from
the point of view of his grammatology. He spoke that human was constantly striving for survival which expressed itself at
an existential level, in leaving traces and a constant dialogue with a cultural tradition.
Keywords:
philosophy, Emmanuel Levinas, Jacques Derrida, existence, being, finite, infinite, human, culture, religion.
The stream of books
Reference:
Gurevich, P. S.
Aura of Wisdom
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 162-164.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58258
Abstract:
This is the author’s summary of A. S. Zasopetsky’s book ‘Philosophy and Sociology of Culture’. It is underlined
that Zasopetsky is surely a bright figure in modern cultural studies and his ideas play an important role for further studies
of culture.
Keywords:
philosophy, social studies, culture, human, society, science.
The stream of books
Reference:
Ignatenko, A. S.
Heterotopy: Summary of I. T. Kasavin’s Book ‘Text. Discourse. Context’
// Philosophy and Culture.
2011. ¹ 4.
P. 165-169.
URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=58259
Abstract:
Based on I. T. Kasavin’s book ‘Text. Discourse. Context’ the author analyzes the modern way of existence of a
philosophical text, an author and conceptions involved. The author describes a new sphere of knowledge combining various
points of views and conceptual systems. Based on the example of Kasavin’s social epistemology of language the author
of the article suggests to view such fields of discussion as multidimensional spaces of non-classical type, heterotopy
in according with the concept introduced by Foucault.
Keywords:
philosophy, heterotopy, space, topology, text, discourse, context, epistemology, post-modernism, knowledge.