Hermeneutics and Ethics The conversation with the prominent Ukrainian philosopher, Prof. Sergey Borisovich Krimsky, was conducted by Irina Kamenshchikova. Professor Borisovich, in your opinion, what challenges does contemporary education face? First of all, it should be emphasized that the problems faced by education today (at all levels, from schools to universities, doctoral studies and beyond) … Read more
Globalization The concept of globalization today is unavoidable, regardless of the aspect of our lives in question. As our lives are exposed to global influences in various ways, especially through the media and the economy, it is no wonder that many people voice their opinions on this topic – some defend it unreservedly as an … Read more
Watching, not seeing We live in a polluted world and we have become accustomed to it. The level of environmental pollution is increasing day by day, especially in large cities. As we cannot leave them because we are tied to them by our obligations, we have simply adapted to this situation. Our bodies have developed … Read more
Francis Bacon – On Hurry Excessive hurry is the most dangerous thing for proper work. Such hurry is similar to what doctors call rapid digestion, which undoubtedly fills the body with acids and insidious disease-causing germs. Therefore, do not measure haste with breaks, but with progress in work. Just as speed in races is not … Read more
Francis Bacon – On Happiness It cannot be denied that external circumstances contribute to well-being: favor, opportunity, someone else’s death, situations that align with virtue. But for the most part, the mold of happiness lies in the hands of the individual. “Faber quisque fortunae suae” (Everyone is the architect of their own happiness), as the … Read more
Francis Bacon – On Boldness Although this is a trivial school example, it is still worth considering the words of a wise man: when Demosthenes was asked what is most important in a speaker, he replied: “Speaking.” And after that? “Speaking again,” he answered. This is how he spoke, even though he knew it best, … Read more
Francis Bacon – On Conversation Some people in conversation are more interested in impressing others with their wit, by being able to talk about everything, rather than with their reasoning – the ability to discern what is true; as if it is praiseworthy to know how to talk about something, rather than to reason correctly. … Read more
Francis Bacon – On Friendship It is difficult to express more truth and falsehood in fewer words than the one who said that whoever enjoys solitude is either a wild beast or a god. It is indeed true that inherent and hidden hatred and aversion towards society in a person have something of a wild … Read more
Francis Bacon – On Followers and Friends One should avoid gathering followers, as a man who extends his tail will shorten his wings. I do not only mean those who burden the wallet, but also those who annoy and flutter around like moths. Ordinary followers should not expect anything more than approval, recommendation, and protection … Read more
Francis Bacon – On Procrastination Happiness is like a marketplace, and often, if you can just wait a little, the price will drop. Sometimes, however, it is like a Sibylline offer: at first, everything is offered, but little by little, there is less and less, and the price always remains the same. Because opportunity (as … Read more
