Important day for Russians was yesterday. It’s Victory Day. It is celebrated on May 9 every year. It’s a day of memories. This is a day of reflection. This is a day of regret for millions of dead people. This is the day when fascism was defeated. We think that pathos and pomposity are not …
As a rule, there are certain triggering moments that induce a visitor to a philosophical consultation. Usually it’s disappointments, unexpected experiences, clashes with other people, blows of fate, failures, unpleasant or simply boring life situations. As a rule, the problems that can be addressed to the philosopher-consultant are connected with painful regrets, questions that people …
In his later period M. Heidegger turned to the concept of Light. In German, the Light sounds like Lichtung. Let’s figure out what is the gleam and why this is about philosophy, and moreover, philosophical practice. Ivan Konstantinovich, who is famous for his “reflections” on the sea, help us with it. Pay attention to his …
In the last century, Western and Russian citizens read Fukuyama’s article “The End of History?”. The resolute intelligentsia attacked the author with criticism: anything could end, but not history! Meanwhile, not all the defenders of history seem to have paid attention to what the American futurist understands under the story. It’s time to quote the …
“The End of History”: The Apologetics of PessimismRead More »
Ironically, modern intelligent people do not philosophize a little, although they everywhere demonstrate their erudition and knowledge in the field of philosophy. The way to philosophy they have had alone in a blind wander through the maze of ideas. What they have learned absolutely exactly is that philosophy, what it really is, is not at …
Practice of philosophizing in the life of modern manRead More »
Dear Friends! We, together with my dear friend and philosophical partner within the framework of the International Scientific and Educational Forum “Communication Leader of the XXI Century”, will facilitate two events dedicated to the ecology of consciousness. In my opinion, the blog is not the place for broad scientific discussions and solid terminology frameworks. Therefore, …
What is ecology of consciousness? And where is the place here for philosophical practice?Read More »
In February 2018, the First International retreat for the Deep Philosophy was held. It was organized by a small group of philosophers who are striving for depth in their philosophical practice; a small but very “motley” (i.e. from different countries, including Italy, Germany, Holland, Austria, the USA and Russia). Retreat took the form of a philosophical companionship, …
