Political Philosophy Research Articles

Black Folk, Then and Now and the Late Du Bois’ Marxist Dialectic

This paper seeks to examine Du Bois’ positive engagement with the Marxist dialectical categories that are the corner-stone of the politico-philosophical tradition, as in Berteli Oilman's Dance of The Dialectic and Fredrich Engels’ Anti-Duhring. Du Bois’ relationship to Marxism remains downplayed and understudied due to anti-communist historiography and postmodernist interpretations. W. E. B. Du Bois’ 1939 work Black Folk, Then and Now demonstrates the centrality of Marxist dialectics to his work, clarifying his philosophical and historiographical development after completing Black Reconstruction. This abstract and philosophical reading of Black Folk, Then and Now reveals not merely that the late Du Bois’ radicalism can be categorized as Marxian but also that his late works cannot be understood without an understanding of Marxist political economy and philosophy, revealing that Black Folk, Then and Now is a centerpiece of the scholar-activist's intellectual development.

Iberian Vistas: Franco, Salazar, and American Conservatives

The article takes both a historical and a present-oriented look at the influence of the twentieth-century authoritarian Iberian regimes—including their leaders, Franco and Salazar—on the American conservative movement. It explores the political and religious motivations and major narratives driving Hispanophilia and Lusophilia, and their main advocates. Furthermore, and with a comparative approach, the text analyzes the past and current arguments—in magazines, books, and social media—favoring both regimes, especially in the light of the revival within American conservatism of Catholic Integralism and the defense of alternative representative systems, such as corporatism, that could usher in a new postliberal political regime. The article further explores the potential impact—and inherent limitations—of such strategies and projects, and shows that the revival of interest in figures such as Franco and Salazar is significant not only in terms of a reinvigorated criticism of the political and moral philosophy of liberalism but also regarding the search for new political forms and regimes.

Кантианский патриотизм

The article considers a paradoxical, at first glance, question – does the social and political philosophy of Immanuel Kant allow patriotism as a duty. The fact is that Kant is widely considered an icon of cosmopolitanism. His “cosmopolitan­ism” was reflected in such works as “Idea for a Universal History from a Cos­mopolitan Purpose” (1784), and later, with adjustments, in “Toward Perpetual Peace” (1795) and “Metaphysics of Morals” (1797). Considering that many philosophers reject patriotism on ethical grounds, believing that it cannot be a virtue, even more strange it may seem to pose the problem of “Kantian patriot­ism”. Nevertheless, modern researchers of Kant’s philosophy are trying to under­stand how his views can be combined with patriotism. In particular, this topic was raised several times (in 2000 and in 2003) by Pauline Kleingeld, a re­searcher of ethics and philosophy of Kant. To answer the question of whether patriotism is obligatory, permissible, or even harmful for Kant’s philosophy, she first described three types of patriotism – civic, nationalist, and patriotism based on the unique characteristics of the country, Kleingeld has done a lot of philo­sophical work, because now Kant’s social and philosophical concept can among other things be considered patriotic

Grace Lee Boggs on Chinese Political Thought and the Next American Revolution

Grace Lee Boggs on Chinese Political Thought and the Next American Revolution

Nationalism as an Unobvious Construct of Serbian Political Thinking in XIX–XX Century

Wars in former Yugoslavia diffused an opinion that Serbs are nationalists, and that attitude always characterized this nation. This article investigates, if the opinion is true or it is misuse. It is necessary, to ask questions about the sources of Serbian nationalism; both – on the historical level, as well as on the linguistic level. Which words are used in Serbian language for describing nation, and the other terms related to it? When could the Serbian nationalism originated, and when in the Serbian politics appeared the word nationalism? In pertain to the subject, the article investigates three periods: XIX century; The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, and the Tito’s Yugoslavia until it’s disintegration.

Политическое восприятие в историко-философской концепции

The article presents the development of philosophical thought on the problem of political perception in a diachronic aspect. Dynamism and diversity in the study of the phenomenon of political perception are traced. Each epoch and each philosophical concept corrects the view of the process and the specifics of political perception. It is becoming common to think that sensory perception becomes the basis for social, social and political perception, but different concepts and different researchers place varying degrees of trust in sensory experience and the world of sensations. Political perception is always associated with cognitive activity, as well as with the emotional sphere and, according to theorists throughout human history, acts as a management tool that allows you to control the political thinking and political behavior of perceiving subjects.

EL ORIGEN DEL “CONTRATO SOCIAL” EN EL "תרב"

That of “the social contract” is an idea that has been used to explain the western political thinking until today. From the 17th century onwards, that idea has been applied to the study of politics according to a rational or empiric paradigm (Hobbes vs. Locke). When searching the origin we discover that it is, in fact, Jewish theological. This proves the importance of the western Jewish-Christian thinking. This essay explains the origin of the “social contract”. It also describes its basic elements to be able to understand the importance of this idea nowadays. Our explanation will apply our model of performance of ideology to ideography. The texts from the Psalms will be used as our pivotal ideographic reference.

Prospects for social philosophy in modern conditions of globalization

Globalization processes have occurred more than once in human history. Scientists have identified several waves of major integration processes that took place in various areas of human activity. However, modern globalization processes, largely due to the development of digital technologies, surpass in scale and signifi-cance all those occurring previously. What are the vectors of development of modern globalization and its consequences for all humanity? This is not an idle question concerning scientists and philosophers. In this re-gard, there are many different concepts that interpret the essence of the phenomenon of “globalization” and its prospects. However, there is no doubt that the human world has ceased to be flat and linear, society has transformed into humanity, and humanity has transformed into a world on a planetary scale. The social world is presented in a complex proliferation with a huge variety of super dynamic connections and relationships determined by civilizational achievements. With the processes of globalization, a new page begins in the his-tory not only of humanity, but also in the history of social philosophy, which cannot measure society in the same traditional ways. Socio-philosophical discourse requires new cognitive research paradigms in order to more accurately represent the picture of the globalizing world and the place of the singular person in it. The article attempts to substantiate one of these paradigms.

The Mind and the Political

In this commentary I present a brief overview of Maiese and Hanna’s work, The Mind-Body Politic, and highlight their valuable contribution in extending the insights from philosophy of mind to critically evaluate our contemporary social institutions and politics. Then I discuss some of the reservations and open questions about the way Maiese and Hanna lay out their version of a political philosophy of mind. In doing so, I focus on three main shortcomings in Maiese and Hanna’s work. First, I discuss how despite their critical view of Cartesian dualism, their own view of the way society is organized and works is dualistic. I argue that their dualistic view of society results in utopian thinking, and perhaps a more productive and constructive approach to our current predicaments would rather be an immanent critique. Second, I highlight the unclarity and confusion in some of their conceptual frameworks and their account of politics such as the way they use ideology and governmentality. Finally, I criticize their analysis of social institutions, especially the way they see new institutional structures can be formed. The project for a political philosophy of mind that Maiese and Hanna set up is worth pursuing and Maiese and Hanna already provide many hints and directions for its productive and constructive pursuit.

Précis: The Mind-Body Politic

The Mind-Body Politic is a study in the new discipline of political philosophy of mind, that aims to develop an embodied and enactive theory of social institutions, building on our 2009 study of the mind-body relation and mental causation, Embodied Minds in Action. In this sequel, we distinguish between (i) destructive, deforming social institutions–characteristic of contemporary neoliberal nation-states, and (ii) constructive, enabling social institutions, and defend what we call the mindshaping thesis and the enactive-transformative principle. The upshot is an activist, transformative philosophical theory.

"He was a European, an educated man". Foreign contacts of Professor Adam Schaff (1913-2006) based on provenance analysis of selected copies from his book collection

The article presents the results of the research conducted on the topic “The private book collection of Professor Adam Schaff in the collections of the Joint Libraries of the Faculties of Philosophy and Sociology of the University of Warsaw, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, and the Polish Philosophical Society”[1]. Professor Adam Schaff (1913–2006) gathered an extensive book collection during his many years of academic work, falling during the Polish People’s Republic period. After his death, it was transferred to the Joint Libraries of WFiS UW, IFiS PAN, and PTF[2]. A. Schaff maintained contact with many foreign scholars specializing in philosophy and sociology, which directly influenced the analyzed collection. The article contains a qualitative, quantitative, and provenance analysis of this book collection. Provenance and bibliographic methods were used to study the characteristics of selected copies, making it possible to reconstruct Schaff’s contacts with the foreign scientific community. [1] Master’s thesis, supervisor: Prof. Jacek Puchalski, University of Warsaw, 2023. [2] Joint Libraries of the Faculties of Philosophy and Sociology of the University of Warsaw, the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, and the Polish Philosophical Society (PB WFiS UW, IFiS PAN, and PTF) is the proper name of the institution established in the 1950s, which consisted of 3 combined libraries, with joint staff and premises, but separate assets and thematically complementary book collections in philosophy and sociology.

"Hommage bien amical". Foreign contacts of Professor Barbara Skarga (1919-2009) based on provenance analysis of selected copies from her private book collection

The article presents the effect of the research conducted on the subject “Private book collection of Professor Barbara Skarga within the library collection of the Joint Libraries of the Faculties of Philosophy and Sociology of the University of Warsaw, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Polish Philosophical Society”. During many years of her scientific career, Professor Barbara Skarga (1919–2009) gathered a vast and diverse book collection. After her death, following her final will, it was handed over to the Joint Libraries of the WFiS UW, IFiS PAN, and PTF and included in the Institute of Philosophy of the Polish Academy of Sciences library resources. Barbara Skarga cooperated with many institutions that gathered researchers specializing in philosophy, as well as sociology and theology, which influenced the contents of her book collection. This article includes qualitative, quantitative, and provenance analyses of Skarga’s book collection. Using the provenance and bibliographical methods allowed us to recreate the history of the book collection and Skarga’s contacts with, among others, the French scientific community.

Poland’s External Security in the Political Thought of Selected Extra-parliamentary National Circles: The Period of Full-scale Ukrainian-Russian Conflict

The author of the article presents his definition of the external threat, then he analyses the political thought of two nationalist political circles (the circles of the “Myśl Polska” weekly magazine and the periodical “Polityka Narodowa”) during the full-scale Ukrainian-Russian conflict and in the years immediately preceding it. It should be emphasised that both circles consider themselves to be continuators of the same nationalist movement, namely, the National Democracy and its leader Roman Dmowski. The main objective of the article is to identify the most important external threats to the Polish state. Threats in the form of other state actors are taken into account. The author concludes that the attitude towards Russia, and by extension the conflict in Ukraine, has become a fundamental axis of contention between the two communities. This affects the perception of Poland’s external security arrangements.

Перспективы социальной философии в современных условиях глобализации

Globalization processes have occurred more than once in human history. Scientists have identified several waves of major integration processes that took place in various areas of human activity. However, modern globalization processes, largely due to the development of digital technologies, surpass in scale and signifi-cance all those occurring previously. What are the vectors of development of modern globalization and its consequences for all humanity? This is not an idle question concerning scientists and philosophers. In this re-gard, there are many different concepts that interpret the essence of the phenomenon of “globalization” and its prospects. However, there is no doubt that the human world has ceased to be flat and linear, society has transformed into humanity, and humanity has transformed into a world on a planetary scale. The social world is presented in a complex proliferation with a huge variety of super dynamic connections and relationships determined by civilizational achievements. With the processes of globalization, a new page begins in the his-tory not only of humanity, but also in the history of social philosophy, which cannot measure society in the same traditional ways. Socio-philosophical discourse requires new cognitive research paradigms in order to more accurately represent the picture of the globalizing world and the place of the singular person in it. The article attempts to substantiate one of these paradigms.

Аударма мәселесінің теориялық-әдіснамалық бағдарлары мен ұстанымдары: философиялық мәтіндер мысалында

In the article the basics of the affiliation between philosophy and translation in connection with modern developments and changes in philosophy and translation were examined. The authors highlight the main reasons contributing to the deep transformation of humanitarian meanings, which are of particular interest and relevance. The purpose of the study is a philosophical view of the changing factors in the translation problem. The explanation of the concepts of “philosophy and translation” was reviewed. The authors interpret translation as a category of social philosophy. The main growth points for thoughts about the transfer of one of the central concepts of linguistics to the core of a broad interdisciplinary scientific discussion and its elevation to the category of social philosophy were reflected in its changed role and function. The authors also consider translation as an important factor in reviving cultural diversity and stimulating the growth of human creativity. It is concluded that the interpretation of translation as a factor that has a significant impact on a person requires consideration by the social philosophymethods. A methodology for analyzing important sociocultural phenomena, based on the dialectical ideais proposed. The main research method is the double opposition “philosophy—translation”. This approach includes the need to pay close attention to the connections between the whole and its important parts, which increases the relevance of analyzing the connections between them. Within this idea, the key conclusion is that philosophical categories are derived from real relations to science.

The Social Ideas of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal A Philosophical Exploration

This research paper instigates the profound social ideas of Dr. Allam Iqbal, a poet, philosopher, and thinker whose influence is felt long after his death. Iqbal's work demonstrates that he regarded the capitalist and socialist economic structures as flawed and unsuitable. He supported a social structure founded exclusively on the economic teachings of the Quran. The social ideas of Dr. Iqbal, rooted in the context of the Indian Subcontinent during the early twentieth century, have continued to shape South Asia's intellectual and political landscape. This research provides a comprehensive analysis of the social philosophy of Dr. Iqbal, emphasising its relevance in contemporary society.

Theoretical and methodological orientations and positions of the problem of translation: on the example of philosophical texts

In the article the basics of the affiliation between philosophy and translation in connection with modern developments and changes in philosophy and translation were examined. The authors highlight the main reasons contributing to the deep transformation of humanitarian meanings, which are of particular interest and relevance. The purpose of the study is a philosophical view of the changing factors in the translation problem. The explanation of the concepts of “philosophy and translation” was reviewed. The authors interpret translation as a category of social philosophy. The main growth points for thoughts about the transfer of one of the central concepts of linguistics to the core of a broad interdisciplinary scientific discussion and its elevation to the category of social philosophy were reflected in its changed role and function. The authors also consider translation as an important factor in reviving cultural diversity and stimulating the growth of human creativity. It is concluded that the interpretation of translation as a factor that has a significant impact on a person requires consideration by the social philosophymethods. A methodology for analyzing important sociocultural phenomena, based on the dialectical ideais proposed. The main research method is the double opposition “philosophy—translation”. This approach includes the need to pay close attention to the connections between the whole and its important parts, which increases the relevance of analyzing the connections between them. Within this idea, the key conclusion is that philosophical categories are derived from real relations to science.

A new EUtopia – Understanding Common European Asylum System (CEAS) and the criminalisation of migration in Europe

The aim of this paper is to expound and critically analyse the proposed reform of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) in December 2023. Drawing on insights from migration science and political philosophy, it argues that political agreement on the controversial reform can best be understood through a Foucauldian lens, conceptualising the European border regime as a biopolitical space in which migrant lives are contested. Against the background of the ever-expanding criminalisation and securitisation of migration, analyses of disciplinary and biopower offer unique insights into modern-day European asylum and border politics. The article criticises the bifurcation of European rights discourses in light of this trend, and calls for differentiated engagement with developments in European asylum politics.

FOSTERING INCLUSIVE TEACHING PRACTICES: THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY IN DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY

This article argues that social philosophy is key for teachers. It helps them create inclusive classrooms and develop a strong professional identity. By reflecting on social justice and cultural perspectives, teachers can refine their practices and make ethical decisions. This article also explores how social philosophy can prepare future teachers by examining how social factors shape their identity. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of a strong professional identity for teachers and highlights the role of social philosophy in teacher education programs.

Power and Governance in the Context of Globalization

Introduction. Issues of power and management in the context of globalization are one of the most pressing topics in Western social sciences, affecting a wide range of branches of scientific knowledge – from sociology, political science, social and political philosophy to economics and jurisprudence. The prospect of the disappearance of the state as a sovereign subject of legal relations, declared by globalists, or a radical transformation of this established political and legal phenomenon, the rapid development of non-governmental and non-profit organizations, the digital revolution, an increase in the level of informatization of society and many other factors of reality that did not take place in previous centuries, raise natural questions about the exercise of power and control in the new prevailing conditions. The study of this issue is new for domestic legal science, since this topic has not yet been considered by Russian legal scholars. Methods. In this study, dialectical, sociological and hermeneutical methods are applied. The above methods are used in conjunction to obtain a synergistic effect. Results. As a result of a comprehensive analysis of power and management in the context of globalization, the main aspects of this concept in relation to modern times have been identified, and forecasts have been made regarding the described situation in the near future. Discussion and Conclusion. This article, unlike other articles related in topic and purpose, offers a comprehensive analysis of power and management in the context of globalization in their modern and relevant form. The author takes into account the close relationship of globalization, power and power relations with the historical heritage, regional characteristics and objective factors of legal reality.