Culture
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Nietzsche et la France
Friedrich Nietzsche était un philosophe allemand, critique culturel et poète qui a vécu de 1844 à 1900. Bien que Nietzsche soit souvent associé à la culture allemande, son travail contient également de nombreuses réflexions sur la culture et la société françaises. La relation de Nietzsche avec la France et la culture française était complexe, avec… Continue reading
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Indian philosophy and ancient Greece
Indian philosophy and ancient Greek philosophy are two of the most influential philosophical traditions in the world. While they may have evolved independently of each other, they share some commonalities in their ideas and concepts. In this essay, we will explore the relationship between Indian philosophy and ancient Greek philosophy and how they have influenced… Continue reading
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Is the West living through an era of decadence?
The question of whether the West is experiencing an era of decadence is a complex and multifaceted one, with many different perspectives and interpretations. Some argue that the West is in a period of decline, characterized by excessive indulgence, materialism, and moral decay, while others argue that this view is overstated or even unfounded. In… Continue reading
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The Western fascination with the East – part I
Is Orientalism A Sign of Western Decadence? Relations between “the East” and “the West” have always been complex throughout history. At the beginning of time, at the dawn of history, everything was clear: the Orient was the birthplace of culture and civilisation. “Ex oriente lux”, like the Romans said, light comes from the East, the… Continue reading
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Why is Hegel important?
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) was a German philosopher whose ideas have had a profound impact on Western philosophy and intellectual history. He is regarded as one of the most important philosophers of the modern era, and his influence can be seen in many areas of thought, including politics, ethics, aesthetics, and metaphysics. In this… Continue reading
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Schopenhauer and Indian philosophy
Arthur Schopenhauer, the 19th-century German philosopher, is known for his pessimistic philosophy of life and his keen interest in Eastern philosophy, particularly Indian philosophy. Schopenhauer’s philosophy is heavily influenced by the Indian philosophy of Vedanta and Buddhism, and his works contain many references to these traditions. In this article, we’ll explore Schopenhauer’s fascination with Indian… Continue reading
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The myth about Ukrainian democracy
Intellectuals pride themselves immensely for supposedly being people (generally the only people) who can with unfailing ability distinguish what is true from what is not true; of course only what is true matters. The intellectuals are intellectuals because they can tell myth from reality. Yet, as experience suggests, there is hardly anyone in the world… Continue reading
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The Shocking Truth About the Dark Side of Social Media: How It’s Secretly Affecting Your Mental Health!
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. We use it to connect with friends and family, share our thoughts and experiences, and stay up-to-date with the latest news and trends. But what if we told you that social media has a dark side that’s secretly affecting your mental health? However there… Continue reading
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Закат западной философии?
Чтобы понять конечное предназначение (Bestimmtheit) философии— не как университетской дисциплины, а как антропологической установки, как способа бытия в мире —, прежде чем спрашивать себя о ее судьбе (Geschick), нам, безусловно, следует обратиться к происхождению самой философии. Философия, как написал знаменитый итальянский философ Эмануэле Северино, «рождается великой», то есть содержит в своем восходе и рассвете весь… Continue reading
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Ist die westliche Philosophie zum Untergang bestimmt?
You can read this text in English here. Um die letzte Bestimmung (auch „Bestimmtheit“) der Philosophie zu verstehen, bevor wir uns fragen, ob die Philosophie noch eine Ziel, ein Geschick haben kann – nicht als Universitätsdisziplin, sondern als anthropologische Haltung, als Weise des In-der-Welt-Seins –, müssen wir uns zunächst ihrem Ursprung zuwenden. Die Philosophie, schrieb… Continue reading
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Is Western philosophy destined for decline?
To understand the ultimate destination (what some German philosophers have called Bestimmtheit) of philosophy, before asking ourselves about its having or not having – not as a university discipline, but as an anthropological posture, as a way of being in the world – still a Destiny (Geschick), we must certainly first of all turn to… Continue reading
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India and the West
India, with its rich history, diverse culture, and ancient traditions, has had a significant impact on the Western world. India’s influence on the West spans several areas, including religion, philosophy, literature, art, music, and cuisine. In this essay, we will explore some of the ways in which India has shaped Western culture. One of the… Continue reading
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The decline of the West?
The concept of the decline of the West has been debated and discussed by scholars and thinkers for more than a century. The term was first used by the German philosopher Oswald Spengler in his book “The Decline of the West” (Der Untergang des Abendlandes), published in 1918. Spengler argued that Western civilization was in… Continue reading
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The decline of France
France has long been considered a global power, with a rich history and culture that have influenced many aspects of Western civilization. However, in recent years, there has been a growing concern that France is in a state of decline. This decline is seen in many areas, including economic growth, political instability, and social unrest.… Continue reading
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Baudrillard and hyperreality
Jean Baudrillard was a French philosopher and sociologist known for his concept of hyperreality, which he explored in depth in his book “Simulacra and Simulation.” In this work, Baudrillard argues that in contemporary society, reality has been replaced by simulations, and that these simulations have become more real than the reality they imitate. According to… Continue reading
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Do woke people hate the West?
It is not accurate to suggest that “woke” people hate the West as a whole. The term “woke” generally refers to a political and social awareness of issues of inequality, oppression, and systemic injustice. While some individuals who identify as “woke” may criticize certain aspects of Western culture or history, it is important to note… Continue reading
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National identity: an artificial construct?
The concept of national identity has been a subject of debate and controversy for many years. Some argue that national identity is an artificial construct, while others assert that it is a natural product of shared history, culture, and language. In this essay, I will explore the arguments on both sides of this issue and… Continue reading
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Women’s Day has become a day of rage and frustration
It feels like centuries away, but only a few years ago in some Western countries, Women’s Day was regarded as an occasion to celebrate. Today this celebration has become a day of anger and discontent, with many women loudly voicing their frustration (at men, of course) to protest inequality, sexism and other injustices. One would… Continue reading
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Сериал “Псих” – Рецензия
В декабре уже прошлого 2020 г. вышел новый сериал Федора Бондарчука по сценарию Паулины Андреевой. В главной роли – Константин Богомолов, режиссер известных своей скандальностью спектаклей. Богомолов играет психотерапевта, который, как это иногда бывает, сам является психически не очень стабильной личностью. Год назад герой потерял красивую, добрую, молодую жену и уже как год не может… Continue reading
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Why should it be ok if the left is so divisive?
We truly live in a strange world. I don’t know whether it’s because of postmodernism or postpostmodernism, because of the triumph political correctness or the oversimplification of any message in the age of social media and short attention spans. It’s clearly though that only a few years ago, even if it looks so far away… Continue reading
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The true face of liberalism – Liberalism as anti-democracy
We used to be taught from childhood that public interests are higher than personal ones. All levels of social formation of a full member of society are saturated with this idea, starting from children’s fairy tales and cartoons, ending with history and religion. At each level of education of a spiritually healthy and highly moral… Continue reading
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Eduard Limonov, Russian writer and politician with a penchant for provocation, dies at 77
The Russian writer and radical politician Eduard Limonov has died in Moscow yesterday. He was 77. Limonov, whose real name was Eduard Veniaminovich Savenko, gained celebrity as the author of provocative novels in the 1970s, after he emigrated from the Soviet Union in 1974. Born in Dzerzhinsk, an industrial town in the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast… Continue reading
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Coronavirus and utopian dreams
Only a few weeks ago the world still believed in liberal dreams. Now thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, this all may look so obsolete very soon. Financial markets are tumbling and may plunge the world in an economic crisis greater than the one provoked by the crash of the US real estate bubble in 2008.… Continue reading
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Jordan Peterson in Russia: why a professor was turned into a bogeyman by the liberal establishment
The news was shoking and unexpected: Jordan Peterson, one of the most recognizeble public intellectuals of our era, nearly died because of a developed addiction to a tranquillizer and is now seeking treatment in Russia. He was prescribed the tranquillizer a couple of years ago after his wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer. But some… Continue reading
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The unforgiving ideal of progress and the future of humanity
Русская версия статьи здесь When the USSR collapsed, in 1991, some Western historians and political scientists began to speak confidently about the “end of history”. Now, only less than 30 years later, it is regarded as good, academic tone to consider all this nothing but nonsense, fantasies of some not all too serious intellectuals, very… Continue reading
EAST AND WEST 