Irina Deretic
Irina Deretić is the Full Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade as well as head of the project “The
History of Serbian Philosophy”. Her fields of research are: Ancient Greek
Philosophy, German Hermeneutics, History of Serbian Philosophy, Theory
of Literature, Virtue Ethics, etc. She is the author of four monographs: How to Name Being (in two editions); Logos, Plato, Aristotle; From Plato’s Philosophy; and Plato’s Philosophical Mythology, in addition to more than 100 scientific papers in Serbian, English, German, and Greek. She has edited four volumes on Serbian philosophy. Together with Dr. Stefan L. Sorgner she is the editor of the volume From Humanism to Meta-, Post-, and Transhumanism published by Peter Lang Verlag. She has held Visiting Professor positions at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena, Germany (2007, 2008), Uppsala University, Sweden (2011), and the University of Vladimir, Russian Federation (2012, 2017). She is a member of the executive board of the Serbian Philosophical Society.
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History of Serbian Philosophy”. Her fields of research are: Ancient Greek
Philosophy, German Hermeneutics, History of Serbian Philosophy, Theory
of Literature, Virtue Ethics, etc. She is the author of four monographs: How to Name Being (in two editions); Logos, Plato, Aristotle; From Plato’s Philosophy; and Plato’s Philosophical Mythology, in addition to more than 100 scientific papers in Serbian, English, German, and Greek. She has edited four volumes on Serbian philosophy. Together with Dr. Stefan L. Sorgner she is the editor of the volume From Humanism to Meta-, Post-, and Transhumanism published by Peter Lang Verlag. She has held Visiting Professor positions at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena, Germany (2007, 2008), Uppsala University, Sweden (2011), and the University of Vladimir, Russian Federation (2012, 2017). She is a member of the executive board of the Serbian Philosophical Society.
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Due to the unique topic and scientific contribution of all articles, this edited volume will be of great significance for both the Serbian and the international public.
Prof. LjiljanaRadenović
Thematically, the volume incorporates responses of the real women to a variety of crises within their socio-historical setting, but also the reception of female literary characters’ crises in male philosophical thought. … The strength of the volume lies in the fact that the study of women’s responses to multiple crises articulated through the written word and philosophical thought has not been done before. For this reason, the collection is pioneering in its aims and results.
Prof. Margarita Silantyeva
… The main project of the book [is] to show how these meticulously selected female philosophers and writers have faced various crises, how those crises affected their work, and if their reflections are relevant today ... The publication explores women's role in the history of philosophy and a broad variety of crises some of the most outstanding women of western philosophy faced.
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С тех пор как был сформулирован новый способ прочтения Платона, осно-ванный на «неписаном учении», он стал предметом споров. Однако свидетель-ства его существования неоспоримы. Выражение Платона «неписаное учение»было использовано Аристотелем в «Физике», а описание этого учения можнонайти как у Аристотеля, так и у других классических мыслителей. Есть триключевых момента, имеющих решающее значение для «неписаного учения»Платона, т. е. его устных лекций, прочитанных в Академии, — это, во-первых,учение о принципах, т. е. о Едином и неопределенной Двоице, во-вторых, тезисо геометрическом построении мира и, в-третьих, учение об идеальных числах.Эти числа упоминаются как в прямой, так и в косвенной традиции. Полемикапо вопросу о «неписаном учении» возникла в немецких академических кругах,где интенсивное изучение Платона имеет давнюю и хорошо развитую тради-цию. В англосаксонском мире эта дискуссия, по-видимому, не была хорошопринята и иногда даже вызывала отвержение (особенно в кругу Г. Чернисаи его последователей). Однако из этого, конечно, нельзя сделать вывод о том,что исследования, опирающиеся на «неписаное учение» Платона, не появи-лись в англоязычном мире, в котором также искали новые пути пониманиясмысла его философии. Сначала мы оценим различные прочтения, а также ихаргументы относительно важности «неписаного учения» для реконструкциифилософии Платона, а затем аргументируем свою позицию в этих дискуссиях.
English:
Ever since a new way of reading Plato based on “unwritten doctrines” was articulated, it became a matter of dispute. However, the testimonies of its existence are undeniable. This expression was used by Aristotle in his Physics and its description can be found both in Aristotle and other in the classical thinkers. There are three key points crucial for Plato’s “unwritten doctrines” i. e. his oral lectures held at the Academy.
These are: the doctrine about the Principles i. e. the One and the Indeterminate Dyad
(hen and aoristos duas), the thesis about the geometrical construction of the world
and the doctrine about ideal numbers. These numbers are referred to in both “direct” and “indirect” tradition. The controversy regarding arose in German academic
circles where intensive study of Plato has a long and highly developed tradition. In
the Anglo-Saxon world this discussion appears not to have been well received and
has sometimes even provoked a rejection (especially in the circle of H. Chernis and
his followers). However, this certainly does not lead to the conclusion that studies
drawing on Plato’s “unwritten doctrines” have not appeared in the English-speaking
world, which sought new ways of understanding the meaning of his philosophy. In
this paper, first, I will assess the different readings, as well as their arguments regard-
146 Философия истории философии. 2022. Т. 3
ing the importance of “unwritten doctrines” for accounting for Plato’s philosophy.
Then, I will argue for my stance in this debate.
Plato’s Socrates discusses them, are not egoistic and that Plato
represents and valorizes a particular type of friendship having to do
with philosophy and a philosophical way of life, which is for the sake
of another.
Keywords: Plato’s Socrates , Friendship , Love , Utility , Egoism.
of the most productive Aristotelian scholars: the Byzantine
scholar Michael of Ephesus. Michael of Ephesus seems to be included in Anna Comnena’s
project of providing notes for Aristotle’s writings, especially those
that had not been commented on before, like Aristotle’s biological
works, his Rhetoric, and the Politics.
The fact that this paper is the first one dedicated to Michael’s
exegesis of Aristotle’s thoughts on friendship shows that until recently
his work has been neglected. In this paper, I will endeavor to
explicate the character and significance of Michael’s comments on
Book IX of the Nicomachean Ethics. First, I will discuss how the Byzantine
scholar understood Aristotle’s main ideas regarding friendship
in terms of self-love, endeavoring to demonstrate that Michael
of Ephesus not only provides an elucidation of Aristotle’s text, but
also a critical interpretation of the Stagirite’s account of philia. In
doing this, I will try to discover the intentions of Michael’s critical
remarks on Aristotle’s text. Furthermore, I will critically discuss
Michael’s interpretation of Aristotle’s thought on our refusal
to change our own personality. Yet, in this implausible interpretation
of Aristotle, Michael reveals his own thoughts on irrationality,
with serious implications for his own account of selfhood. Additionally,
I will attempt to show that Michael’s understanding of Aristotle’s
contemplation is Neoplatonic, resembling the reflections of the
Greek Church Fathers. Moreover, he does not see Aristotle in conflict
with either Neoplatonism or Christianity. In Michael’s view, Aristotle’s
reflections on ethical issues appear to be in concord, rather
than in conflict with the Christian thought of his time.
philosophical points of Aspasia’s Funeral Speech will be highlighted and assessed. Eventually, I will attempt to figure out what Plato’s reasons might have been to ascribe this speech to a woman.
Keywords: Aspasia, philosophy, Aeschines Socraticus, funeral oration, Menexenus.
Due to the unique topic and scientific contribution of all articles, this edited volume will be of great significance for both the Serbian and the international public.
Prof. LjiljanaRadenović
Thematically, the volume incorporates responses of the real women to a variety of crises within their socio-historical setting, but also the reception of female literary characters’ crises in male philosophical thought. … The strength of the volume lies in the fact that the study of women’s responses to multiple crises articulated through the written word and philosophical thought has not been done before. For this reason, the collection is pioneering in its aims and results.
Prof. Margarita Silantyeva
… The main project of the book [is] to show how these meticulously selected female philosophers and writers have faced various crises, how those crises affected their work, and if their reflections are relevant today ... The publication explores women's role in the history of philosophy and a broad variety of crises some of the most outstanding women of western philosophy faced.
С тех пор как был сформулирован новый способ прочтения Платона, осно-ванный на «неписаном учении», он стал предметом споров. Однако свидетель-ства его существования неоспоримы. Выражение Платона «неписаное учение»было использовано Аристотелем в «Физике», а описание этого учения можнонайти как у Аристотеля, так и у других классических мыслителей. Есть триключевых момента, имеющих решающее значение для «неписаного учения»Платона, т. е. его устных лекций, прочитанных в Академии, — это, во-первых,учение о принципах, т. е. о Едином и неопределенной Двоице, во-вторых, тезисо геометрическом построении мира и, в-третьих, учение об идеальных числах.Эти числа упоминаются как в прямой, так и в косвенной традиции. Полемикапо вопросу о «неписаном учении» возникла в немецких академических кругах,где интенсивное изучение Платона имеет давнюю и хорошо развитую тради-цию. В англосаксонском мире эта дискуссия, по-видимому, не была хорошопринята и иногда даже вызывала отвержение (особенно в кругу Г. Чернисаи его последователей). Однако из этого, конечно, нельзя сделать вывод о том,что исследования, опирающиеся на «неписаное учение» Платона, не появи-лись в англоязычном мире, в котором также искали новые пути пониманиясмысла его философии. Сначала мы оценим различные прочтения, а также ихаргументы относительно важности «неписаного учения» для реконструкциифилософии Платона, а затем аргументируем свою позицию в этих дискуссиях.
English:
Ever since a new way of reading Plato based on “unwritten doctrines” was articulated, it became a matter of dispute. However, the testimonies of its existence are undeniable. This expression was used by Aristotle in his Physics and its description can be found both in Aristotle and other in the classical thinkers. There are three key points crucial for Plato’s “unwritten doctrines” i. e. his oral lectures held at the Academy.
These are: the doctrine about the Principles i. e. the One and the Indeterminate Dyad
(hen and aoristos duas), the thesis about the geometrical construction of the world
and the doctrine about ideal numbers. These numbers are referred to in both “direct” and “indirect” tradition. The controversy regarding arose in German academic
circles where intensive study of Plato has a long and highly developed tradition. In
the Anglo-Saxon world this discussion appears not to have been well received and
has sometimes even provoked a rejection (especially in the circle of H. Chernis and
his followers). However, this certainly does not lead to the conclusion that studies
drawing on Plato’s “unwritten doctrines” have not appeared in the English-speaking
world, which sought new ways of understanding the meaning of his philosophy. In
this paper, first, I will assess the different readings, as well as their arguments regard-
146 Философия истории философии. 2022. Т. 3
ing the importance of “unwritten doctrines” for accounting for Plato’s philosophy.
Then, I will argue for my stance in this debate.
Plato’s Socrates discusses them, are not egoistic and that Plato
represents and valorizes a particular type of friendship having to do
with philosophy and a philosophical way of life, which is for the sake
of another.
Keywords: Plato’s Socrates , Friendship , Love , Utility , Egoism.
of the most productive Aristotelian scholars: the Byzantine
scholar Michael of Ephesus. Michael of Ephesus seems to be included in Anna Comnena’s
project of providing notes for Aristotle’s writings, especially those
that had not been commented on before, like Aristotle’s biological
works, his Rhetoric, and the Politics.
The fact that this paper is the first one dedicated to Michael’s
exegesis of Aristotle’s thoughts on friendship shows that until recently
his work has been neglected. In this paper, I will endeavor to
explicate the character and significance of Michael’s comments on
Book IX of the Nicomachean Ethics. First, I will discuss how the Byzantine
scholar understood Aristotle’s main ideas regarding friendship
in terms of self-love, endeavoring to demonstrate that Michael
of Ephesus not only provides an elucidation of Aristotle’s text, but
also a critical interpretation of the Stagirite’s account of philia. In
doing this, I will try to discover the intentions of Michael’s critical
remarks on Aristotle’s text. Furthermore, I will critically discuss
Michael’s interpretation of Aristotle’s thought on our refusal
to change our own personality. Yet, in this implausible interpretation
of Aristotle, Michael reveals his own thoughts on irrationality,
with serious implications for his own account of selfhood. Additionally,
I will attempt to show that Michael’s understanding of Aristotle’s
contemplation is Neoplatonic, resembling the reflections of the
Greek Church Fathers. Moreover, he does not see Aristotle in conflict
with either Neoplatonism or Christianity. In Michael’s view, Aristotle’s
reflections on ethical issues appear to be in concord, rather
than in conflict with the Christian thought of his time.
philosophical points of Aspasia’s Funeral Speech will be highlighted and assessed. Eventually, I will attempt to figure out what Plato’s reasons might have been to ascribe this speech to a woman.
Keywords: Aspasia, philosophy, Aeschines Socraticus, funeral oration, Menexenus.
Key Words: Dostoyevsky, God, God-Man, Higher Man, Humanism, Man-God, New Man, Panhumanism
p. 259.
Abstract: Plato was the first philosopher who gave an account for the
highly controversial claim that both genders are principally equal
in respect to their talents and abilities. Consequently, one may advocate
the thesis that in Plato’s view, the gender differences are
rather the outcomes of social, cultural and political influences, than
of natural factors. The aim of this paper is to elucidate the meaning
and validity of Plato’s arguments for the gender equality in the Republic,
which will be supplemented with some important remarks
on this same subject-matter from the Laws, in order to find out what
social and political implications they have. In doing this, I will argue
against some interpretations of prominent Plato scholars who criticize
or reject his account of the social role that women should have
in Plato’s ideal city. Additionally, I will discuss the claim, advocated
by George Vlastos, that Plato is a feminist in a modern sense of the
term
подхода Достоевского заключается не в стремлении давать отчетливые ответы, а в показе парадоксальной природы гуманизма самого по себе и сознательной и бессознательной внутренней жизни человека. Более того, во всех своих трудах Достоевский представляет постоянный поиск новой идеи, новой мысли, или нового слова о человеческом бытии, которое никогда не было сказано прежде. В этом эссе я собираюсь критически прояснить то, что собой представляют, на мой взгляд, три наиболее значимые идеи Достоевского, касающиеся парадоксов традиционного гуманизма. Эти парадоксы лучше проявляются в важных понятиях: «высший человек», «новый человек» будущего и «всечеловек».