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Dariusz Kubok, Thinking Critically: What Does It Mean? The Tradition of Philosophical Criticism and Its Forms in the European History of Ideas, Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110567472.
Analyses of the dynamics of change present in Europe are not complete without taking into account the role and function of the critical approach as a founding element of European culture. An appreciation of critical thinking must go hand-in-hand with reflection on its essence, forms, and centuries-long tradition. The European philosophical tradition has thematized the problem of criticism since its appearance.
This book contains articles on the history of philosophical criticism and ways that it has been understood in European thought. Individual chapters contain both historical-philosophical and problem-oriented analyses, indicating the relationships between philosophical criticism and rationalism, logic, scepticism, atheism, dialectic procedure, and philosophical counseling, among others.
Philosophical reflection on critical thinking allows for an acknowledgment of its significance in the fields of epistemology, philosophy of politics, aesthetics, methodology, philosophy of language, and cultural theory. The book should interest not only humanities scholars, but also scholars in other fields, as the development of an anti-dogmatic critical approach is a lasting and indispensable challenge for all disciplines.
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Dariusz Kubok, Krytycyzm, sceptycyzm i zetetycyzm we wczesnej filozofii greckiej [Criticism, Scepticism, and Zeteticism in Early Greek Philosophy], Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego w Katowicach, 2021, 2nd edition 2024, 604 pages.
The principal aim of this monograph is to explore the emergence of critical, skeptical, and zetetic attitudes in early Greek philosophy. The initial chapters define the terms criticality, skepticism, and zeteticism, clarifying their meanings and interrelations. The core of the study lies in a meticulous analysis of early Greek philosophy, focusing on elements of these stances as reflected in the extant fragments. This publication also outlines a new interpretive paradigm for understanding the origins of philosophical reflection. It seeks to illuminate not only the roots of modern doctrines and attitudes but also the enduring relevance of foundational philosophical issues and the importance of broadly understood criticality.
Forms of Criticism in Philosophy and Science, ed. by Dariusz Kubok, Katowice: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego 2015 (special issue „Folia Philosophica”, vol. 34).
Atmospheric Health, Nature and Well-being. Towards a Philosophy of the Garden, by Paweł Jędrzejko, Marcin Fabjański, Dariusz Kubok, Routledge 2025.
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Reimagining the garden as a vital metaphysical framework for understanding the intricate relationships between health, well-being, and the environment, the book proposes a holistic, ecologically sensitive model that integrates mind, body, nature, and community.
The text offers the reader a transformative perspective that, transcending traditional dualisms, embraces the atmospheric sense of deep interconnectedness between individuals, communities, and the natural world. Through a blend of philosophical analysis, autoethnographic narratives, and cultural reflections, the authors, proposing a transgressive metaphysical model for personal and communal engagement with the processes of life, revise the idea of health as “lack of illness,” redefining it as “flourishing.” Such garden-inspired metaphysics promotes a dynamic, inclusive understanding of health, balancing modern medical approaches with a profound attunement to the rhythms of nature.
Atmospheric Health, Nature, and Well-being is an ideal resource for scholars, students, and other professionals in philosophy, environmental studies, health sciences, and cultural studies, as well as policymakers, urban planners, and anyone interested in innovative approaches to health, well-being, and the environment.
Dariusz Kubok, Prawda i mniemania. Studium filozofii Parmenidesa z Elei [Truth and Opinion: A Study of the Philosophy of Parmenides of Elea], Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego, Katowice 2004.
This monograph explores the comprehensive philosophical views of one of the most influential Greek thinkers—Parmenides of Elea, whose work decisively shaped not only Greek philosophy but also the entire philosophical tradition. From antiquity to the present, Parmenides remains a pivotal reference point and a source of continual engagement. The study emphasizes the unique role of Parmenides, delves into the literary and philosophical roots of his thought, and offers a meticulous analysis of his surviving fragments. It also provides an extensive review and critique of major interpretive positions. A noteworthy feature of the work is its coherent interpretation of the extant hexameters. The monograph includes an overview of the reception of Parmenidean thought, tracing the evolution of the “Parmenides problem” throughout the history of philosophy—from ancient times to the contemporary era. Complementing the analysis is a rich, multilingual bibliography on Parmenides and a detailed index of names. This book is not only meant for historians of ancient philosophy but also appeals to those participating in contemporary debates across the sciences and humanities, offering insights into the enduring relevance of Parmenides’ philosophical legacy.