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ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЕ НАСЛЕДИЕ КОРНЕЛИУСА КАСТОРИАДИСА: ИСТОКИ, РЕЦЕПЦИИ, КРИТИКА, АКТУАЛЬНОСТЬ. КРУГЛЫЙ СТОЛ, 2023
The aim of this round table was to critically engage with the intellectual legacy of the French p... more The aim of this round table was to critically engage with the intellectual legacy of the French philosopher of Greek origin Cornelius Castoriadis (1922-1997) in the contemporary situation (including the Belarusian here and now) and to identify its origins, specificity, receptions and "practical" significance. This material consists of excerpts from a discussion held in Minsk on March 11, 2022, to mark the 100th anniversary of Cornelius Castoriadis.
Топос, 2009
e aim of this article consists in the reconstruction of the social-philosophical model of struggl... more e aim of this article consists in the reconstruction of the social-philosophical model of struggle for recognition that discloses the normative grammar of social life. For this purpose the author carries out the analysis of the basic normative principles of recognition and the main strategies of their justi cations in the works of A. Honneth, N. Fraser, Ch. Taylor. On the basis of the obtained research results the following inferences are drawn: rstly, under the conditions of postmodern societies moral foundations of social interactions cannot be reduced to the universal principle of equality and in this case turn out to be the con ictladen integration of di erent normative obligations. Secondly, the justi cation of moral principles should be carried out by the constellation of the methodological approaches of the philosophical anthropology, social and discursive theories.
Тhe purpose of the article is to justify the idea that assessing the quality of life of people w... more Тhe purpose of the article is to justify the idea that assessing the quality of life of people who are distinguished by deviations from the medical norm is quite compatible with respect for human dignity. The very idea of the value (sanctity) of human life means the presence of significant properties that determine the high quality of human life, primarily as a unique person. The inability to realize these valuable properties due to a serious illness makes it ethically reasonable to suggest that maintaining life in this case could be humiliating for a person's dignity.
В статье обосновывается идея о том, что оценивание качества жизни людей, которых отличают отклонения от медицинской нормы, вполне совместимо с уважением к достоинству человека. Сама идея ценности (святости) человеческой жизни означает наличие значимых свойств, которые обуславливают высокое качество жизни человека, прежде всего, как уникальной личности. Отсутствие возможности реализовать эти ценные свойства в силу тяжёлой болезни делает этически обоснованным предположение о том, что поддержание жизни в данном случае может быть унизительным для достоинства человека. Ключевые слова: достоинство человека; святость человеческой жизни; качество жизни; оценка качества жизни; болезнь; страдание.
Human dignity is acknowledged to be the core value for the ethics of human rights. At the same ti... more Human dignity is acknowledged to be the core value for the ethics of human rights. At the same time, it is considered to be an empty signifier, which does not have its own meaning. The objective of the article is to find a clear sense for this principle which should be different to the meanings of other fundamental democratic values: justice as equality, justice as fairness, autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, care or respect for persons. The author argues that we should understand respect for human dignity only as the anti-instrumentalization principle, which prohibits using a human being merely as a means. Accordingly, respect for human dignity is not violated when all subjects derive benefits from the relationship of mutual instrumentalization. In the paper the other forms of the objectification of subjects (exploitation, violence, depersonalization, commodification, ownership, inertness, denial of autonomy) are also analyzed. The author concludes that in the first place many of these cases are based not on disrespect for human dignity, but on the violation of other principles.
The article analyzes different definitions of the status of human embryos according to such law (... more The article analyzes different definitions of the status of human embryos according to such law (e.g. Belarusian) which legitimizes abortion and at the same time forbids the use of embryos for scientific research. Why do the interests of grown-up persons matter in the case of uninten ded pregnancy, while in the case of embryo research they do not? Why cannot the spare embryos, which have lost the right to life, be used as a tool for scientific and therapeutic goals? The author notes that the discussion of the moral status of embryos in Belarus suffers from una-vailability of key works on bioethical issues. Belarusian textbooks in bi-omedical ethics lack chapters on main bioethical theories, whereby «de-ontology» is understood either as a synonym for «medical ethics», or as its practical implementation. However, ignorance does not prevent the unconscious use of philosophical ideas. The article demonstrates that in the Belarusian public space utilitarianism (as a consequence-based theory and general-benefit-based theory) is mainly applied for the disputes concerning abortion. Meanwhile, the discussions about the morality of human embryos research utilizes the rationality of Kantian deontology which prohibits treating humans merely as a means. The author states
The article deals with the moral dilemma which arises after the prenatal diagnosis of foetus' «il... more The article deals with the moral dilemma which arises after the prenatal diagnosis of foetus' «illness» (spina bifida, Down syndrome, trisomy 18, etc.). The author proceeds from the claim that the contemporary life in the late modernity is distinguished by institutional reflexivity and individualization (U. Beck, A. Giddens). In comparison to previous societies we can observe the growth of followers of democratic and postmaterialistic values (freedom, self-realization, tolerance to differences etc.). Accordingly, in popular advice literature the parenthood is recommended to be based only on the logic of gift and the principles of responsibility and love. But the principle of modern parent's responsibility causes ambivalent consequences. Parents, who make the selective abortion, justify the choice, also saying about responsibility and love to their unborn child (E. Beck-Gernsheim). It means that contemporary parenthood is defined as practice to make possible a definite form of life: a new autonomous person who is able to reach her/his own goals and to estimate her/his own existence as good or happy. In this situation it's morally justified to evaluate the quality of future life and to consider the ethical dilemma after the positive prenatal diagnosis as the articulation of a moral conflict between different democratic values (M. Quante). In the article it is argued that in the epoch of late modernity happiness (eudemonia) is linked not with health, but with the formation of personal identity and with personal autonomy. Therefore the life of disabled (different-abled) people can be good, but it depends on facilitating environment. That is why the opposite choices (to save baby/to terminate pregnancy) could be sometimes assessed as morally legitimate.
ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЕ НАСЛЕДИЕ КОРНЕЛИУСА КАСТОРИАДИСА: ИСТОКИ, РЕЦЕПЦИИ, КРИТИКА, АКТУАЛЬНОСТЬ. КРУГЛЫЙ СТОЛ, 2023
The aim of this round table was to critically engage with the intellectual legacy of the French p... more The aim of this round table was to critically engage with the intellectual legacy of the French philosopher of Greek origin Cornelius Castoriadis (1922-1997) in the contemporary situation (including the Belarusian here and now) and to identify its origins, specificity, receptions and "practical" significance. This material consists of excerpts from a discussion held in Minsk on March 11, 2022, to mark the 100th anniversary of Cornelius Castoriadis.
Топос, 2009
e aim of this article consists in the reconstruction of the social-philosophical model of struggl... more e aim of this article consists in the reconstruction of the social-philosophical model of struggle for recognition that discloses the normative grammar of social life. For this purpose the author carries out the analysis of the basic normative principles of recognition and the main strategies of their justi cations in the works of A. Honneth, N. Fraser, Ch. Taylor. On the basis of the obtained research results the following inferences are drawn: rstly, under the conditions of postmodern societies moral foundations of social interactions cannot be reduced to the universal principle of equality and in this case turn out to be the con ictladen integration of di erent normative obligations. Secondly, the justi cation of moral principles should be carried out by the constellation of the methodological approaches of the philosophical anthropology, social and discursive theories.
Тhe purpose of the article is to justify the idea that assessing the quality of life of people w... more Тhe purpose of the article is to justify the idea that assessing the quality of life of people who are distinguished by deviations from the medical norm is quite compatible with respect for human dignity. The very idea of the value (sanctity) of human life means the presence of significant properties that determine the high quality of human life, primarily as a unique person. The inability to realize these valuable properties due to a serious illness makes it ethically reasonable to suggest that maintaining life in this case could be humiliating for a person's dignity.
В статье обосновывается идея о том, что оценивание качества жизни людей, которых отличают отклонения от медицинской нормы, вполне совместимо с уважением к достоинству человека. Сама идея ценности (святости) человеческой жизни означает наличие значимых свойств, которые обуславливают высокое качество жизни человека, прежде всего, как уникальной личности. Отсутствие возможности реализовать эти ценные свойства в силу тяжёлой болезни делает этически обоснованным предположение о том, что поддержание жизни в данном случае может быть унизительным для достоинства человека. Ключевые слова: достоинство человека; святость человеческой жизни; качество жизни; оценка качества жизни; болезнь; страдание.
Human dignity is acknowledged to be the core value for the ethics of human rights. At the same ti... more Human dignity is acknowledged to be the core value for the ethics of human rights. At the same time, it is considered to be an empty signifier, which does not have its own meaning. The objective of the article is to find a clear sense for this principle which should be different to the meanings of other fundamental democratic values: justice as equality, justice as fairness, autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, care or respect for persons. The author argues that we should understand respect for human dignity only as the anti-instrumentalization principle, which prohibits using a human being merely as a means. Accordingly, respect for human dignity is not violated when all subjects derive benefits from the relationship of mutual instrumentalization. In the paper the other forms of the objectification of subjects (exploitation, violence, depersonalization, commodification, ownership, inertness, denial of autonomy) are also analyzed. The author concludes that in the first place many of these cases are based not on disrespect for human dignity, but on the violation of other principles.
The article analyzes different definitions of the status of human embryos according to such law (... more The article analyzes different definitions of the status of human embryos according to such law (e.g. Belarusian) which legitimizes abortion and at the same time forbids the use of embryos for scientific research. Why do the interests of grown-up persons matter in the case of uninten ded pregnancy, while in the case of embryo research they do not? Why cannot the spare embryos, which have lost the right to life, be used as a tool for scientific and therapeutic goals? The author notes that the discussion of the moral status of embryos in Belarus suffers from una-vailability of key works on bioethical issues. Belarusian textbooks in bi-omedical ethics lack chapters on main bioethical theories, whereby «de-ontology» is understood either as a synonym for «medical ethics», or as its practical implementation. However, ignorance does not prevent the unconscious use of philosophical ideas. The article demonstrates that in the Belarusian public space utilitarianism (as a consequence-based theory and general-benefit-based theory) is mainly applied for the disputes concerning abortion. Meanwhile, the discussions about the morality of human embryos research utilizes the rationality of Kantian deontology which prohibits treating humans merely as a means. The author states
The article deals with the moral dilemma which arises after the prenatal diagnosis of foetus' «il... more The article deals with the moral dilemma which arises after the prenatal diagnosis of foetus' «illness» (spina bifida, Down syndrome, trisomy 18, etc.). The author proceeds from the claim that the contemporary life in the late modernity is distinguished by institutional reflexivity and individualization (U. Beck, A. Giddens). In comparison to previous societies we can observe the growth of followers of democratic and postmaterialistic values (freedom, self-realization, tolerance to differences etc.). Accordingly, in popular advice literature the parenthood is recommended to be based only on the logic of gift and the principles of responsibility and love. But the principle of modern parent's responsibility causes ambivalent consequences. Parents, who make the selective abortion, justify the choice, also saying about responsibility and love to their unborn child (E. Beck-Gernsheim). It means that contemporary parenthood is defined as practice to make possible a definite form of life: a new autonomous person who is able to reach her/his own goals and to estimate her/his own existence as good or happy. In this situation it's morally justified to evaluate the quality of future life and to consider the ethical dilemma after the positive prenatal diagnosis as the articulation of a moral conflict between different democratic values (M. Quante). In the article it is argued that in the epoch of late modernity happiness (eudemonia) is linked not with health, but with the formation of personal identity and with personal autonomy. Therefore the life of disabled (different-abled) people can be good, but it depends on facilitating environment. That is why the opposite choices (to save baby/to terminate pregnancy) could be sometimes assessed as morally legitimate.