1. "Time is our litmus test": the philosophical world of Valentin Asmus: Guest editor's introduction.
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Klimova, Svetlana
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PHILOSOPHICAL literature , *GERMAN philosophy , *RUSSIAN literature , *PHILOSOPHERS , *PEER pressure , *MARXIST philosophy , *DIGNITY - Abstract
This article provides a summary of various articles that analyze the philosophical stance and contributions of Valentin Asmus, a highly respected Soviet philosopher. Asmus was influenced by his peers and teachers at St. Vladimir Kyiv University and had a strong admiration for German philosophy and Russian literature. He initially started as an idealist philosopher but later switched to Marxist dialectics, making significant contributions to Marxist Leninist philosophy. Despite facing challenges in navigating the ideological traps of the Soviet Union, Asmus aimed to maintain his intellectual dignity. The article also highlights Asmus's interpretation of historical development, his affinity for neo-Kantian traditions and aesthetics, and his interest in art and literature. It concludes by mentioning the denial of permission to translate Asmus's works due to ideological reasons. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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