A new form of ethics suggested by the Francophone philosopher M. Onfray concerns, first of all, t... more A new form of ethics suggested by the Francophone philosopher M. Onfray concerns, first of all, the resignation from faith in a transcendent God, which is substituted with an undefined sacrum (which is holy, highest) in immanence. This new form of ethics is, today, becoming a popular alternative to religious ethics. However, traditional, and new ethics should not be treated as separate sets, as they do not necessarily compete with each other. Systems of spiritual development related to specific denominations will always provide inspiration even for atheists’ ethics. The latter can indicate that, apart from religion, there is also a spirituality that can develop in a person. Nihilism is not the only alternative to religion, as sometimes the defenders of the old religious order try to show.
Joanna Skurzak • atheiSt Spirituality. propoSal of french philoSophy of religion InTroduCTIon Cha... more Joanna Skurzak • atheiSt Spirituality. propoSal of french philoSophy of religion InTroduCTIon Chapter 1 • New atheism Joanna Skurzak • Duchowość ateiStyczna. ProPozycJa francuSkieJ filozofii religii Chapter 1 new aTheIsm atheism means a position that denies god's existence. Theoretical and practical atheism are most often distinguished. The former means the doctrine often referring to metaphysical or epistemological assumptions and indicating the necessity to reject the existence of transcendence (understood personally or impersonally); while practical atheism is an attitude in which one does not relate to an existing personal god. atheism should be distinguished from agnosticism widespread today, which points to the impossibility of rationally resolving the question of the existence of or non-existence of the absolute. There are, however, philosophers, such as the French thinker Th. giraud, who question the sense of the division into practical and theoretical atheism. In his opinion, the concept of practical atheism is empty, since there are no atheists who by disbelief in the existence of the absolute become, for example, immoral. atheist beliefs do not automatically entail specific behaviors 1. why is there a new wave of atheism today? The first wave is, of course, modern atheism which includes great masters of suspicion-l. Feuerbach, K. marks, F. Nietzsche. we can talk about the second wave in reference to the sixties of the twentieth century, with atheist existentialism widespread at that time. The third wave, which appeared at the beginning of the twenty-first century, is related primarily to the new context in which atheists proclaimed their views. This context is determined by the tragedy of 09/11, the attacks in london and madrid, and the growing fear of religious fundamentalism.
The phrase “atheist spirituality” may seem rather paradoxical at first. In practice, both atheist... more The phrase “atheist spirituality” may seem rather paradoxical at first. In practice, both atheists and theists object to it. Atheists would prefer to be called naturalists – in order to emphasize their connection with a specific tradition and interpretation of the world, and avoid being equated only with the denial of theism. They will be willing to deny the existence of any spiritual element, and thus deny the meaningfulness of religious language. It is worth stressing that this does not apply to all atheists. A new form of spirituality suggested by Francophone philosophers concerns first of all the resignation from a faith about a transcendent God, which is substituted with an undefined sacrum (what is holy, is highest) in immanence. New forms of spirituality are becoming a popular alternative to religious spirituality today. However, traditional and new spiritualities should not be treated as separate sets, as they do not necessarily compete with each other. Systems of spiritual ...
The article is an attempt to summarize and valuate Husserl’s analysis concerning own corporality.... more The article is an attempt to summarize and valuate Husserl’s analysis concerning own corporality. No doubt, the corporal experience of each Ego differs from the experience of other things in the world. Own body is expe- rienced both externally and internally. The difference is, unlike the case relation with other things, the mind has complete control over the body. That’s why the article will mostly deal with my one hand touching the other. We could separate three different experiences there, and those were thoro- ughly described by the creator of phenomenology. First, the other hand is treated like any other thing in the world; second, the other hand experiences a certain pressure, and so Ego experiences being touched; and finally third – the experience can be turned around, so the other – touched – hand will become the touching one.
Praca magisterska, która analizuje koncepcję filozoficzną J.-Y. Lacoste'a. Próba opisu jego konce... more Praca magisterska, która analizuje koncepcję filozoficzną J.-Y. Lacoste'a. Próba opisu jego koncepcji fenomenologii liturgii.
A new form of ethics suggested by the Francophone philosopher M. Onfray concerns, first of all, t... more A new form of ethics suggested by the Francophone philosopher M. Onfray concerns, first of all, the resignation from faith in a transcendent God, which is substituted with an undefined sacrum (which is holy, highest) in immanence. This new form of ethics is, today, becoming a popular alternative to religious ethics. However, traditional, and new ethics should not be treated as separate sets, as they do not necessarily compete with each other. Systems of spiritual development related to specific denominations will always provide inspiration even for atheists’ ethics. The latter can indicate that, apart from religion, there is also a spirituality that can develop in a person. Nihilism is not the only alternative to religion, as sometimes the defenders of the old religious order try to show.
Joanna Skurzak • atheiSt Spirituality. propoSal of french philoSophy of religion InTroduCTIon Cha... more Joanna Skurzak • atheiSt Spirituality. propoSal of french philoSophy of religion InTroduCTIon Chapter 1 • New atheism Joanna Skurzak • Duchowość ateiStyczna. ProPozycJa francuSkieJ filozofii religii Chapter 1 new aTheIsm atheism means a position that denies god's existence. Theoretical and practical atheism are most often distinguished. The former means the doctrine often referring to metaphysical or epistemological assumptions and indicating the necessity to reject the existence of transcendence (understood personally or impersonally); while practical atheism is an attitude in which one does not relate to an existing personal god. atheism should be distinguished from agnosticism widespread today, which points to the impossibility of rationally resolving the question of the existence of or non-existence of the absolute. There are, however, philosophers, such as the French thinker Th. giraud, who question the sense of the division into practical and theoretical atheism. In his opinion, the concept of practical atheism is empty, since there are no atheists who by disbelief in the existence of the absolute become, for example, immoral. atheist beliefs do not automatically entail specific behaviors 1. why is there a new wave of atheism today? The first wave is, of course, modern atheism which includes great masters of suspicion-l. Feuerbach, K. marks, F. Nietzsche. we can talk about the second wave in reference to the sixties of the twentieth century, with atheist existentialism widespread at that time. The third wave, which appeared at the beginning of the twenty-first century, is related primarily to the new context in which atheists proclaimed their views. This context is determined by the tragedy of 09/11, the attacks in london and madrid, and the growing fear of religious fundamentalism.
The phrase “atheist spirituality” may seem rather paradoxical at first. In practice, both atheist... more The phrase “atheist spirituality” may seem rather paradoxical at first. In practice, both atheists and theists object to it. Atheists would prefer to be called naturalists – in order to emphasize their connection with a specific tradition and interpretation of the world, and avoid being equated only with the denial of theism. They will be willing to deny the existence of any spiritual element, and thus deny the meaningfulness of religious language. It is worth stressing that this does not apply to all atheists. A new form of spirituality suggested by Francophone philosophers concerns first of all the resignation from a faith about a transcendent God, which is substituted with an undefined sacrum (what is holy, is highest) in immanence. New forms of spirituality are becoming a popular alternative to religious spirituality today. However, traditional and new spiritualities should not be treated as separate sets, as they do not necessarily compete with each other. Systems of spiritual ...
The article is an attempt to summarize and valuate Husserl’s analysis concerning own corporality.... more The article is an attempt to summarize and valuate Husserl’s analysis concerning own corporality. No doubt, the corporal experience of each Ego differs from the experience of other things in the world. Own body is expe- rienced both externally and internally. The difference is, unlike the case relation with other things, the mind has complete control over the body. That’s why the article will mostly deal with my one hand touching the other. We could separate three different experiences there, and those were thoro- ughly described by the creator of phenomenology. First, the other hand is treated like any other thing in the world; second, the other hand experiences a certain pressure, and so Ego experiences being touched; and finally third – the experience can be turned around, so the other – touched – hand will become the touching one.
Praca magisterska, która analizuje koncepcję filozoficzną J.-Y. Lacoste'a. Próba opisu jego konce... more Praca magisterska, która analizuje koncepcję filozoficzną J.-Y. Lacoste'a. Próba opisu jego koncepcji fenomenologii liturgii.
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