Halyna Ilina

This essay critically examines the implications of digital technology on philosophy, applying Walter Benjamin's analysis of art in the mechanical age to the digital reproduction of philosophical texts. It identifies three core transformations: enhanced accessibility, global dissemination, and facilitated scholarly collaboration, brought forth by the advent of digital humanities. The discussion extends to the challenges digital mediums pose to the traditional "aura" of texts, the democratization of philosophical engagement, and the exacerbation of a digital divide among scholars. Through a nuanced critique, the essay advocates for a balanced approach to digital scholarship in philosophy, emphasizing the need to harness digital tools judiciously while addressing the digital divide. This analysis contributes to the ongoing discourse on the digital history of philosophy, highlighting the complex interplay between technology and philosophical practice.

The article examines the ideas of environmentalism in the works and statements of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I. The ecological concept of the "Green Patriarch" reveals the relations between religion and the environment. The cause of the environmental crisis is recognized as a crisis of spirituality. It is argued in the concept that utilitarian logic and ethics are not enough to change human behavior towards the environment – ecological thinking requires another worldview that can be found in religion. In particular, from the point of view of Orthodox spirituality, the environment is a miracle of the Divine creation. Therefore, the world is a sacred place, a miracle, a place of beauty and communication with the Creator. Awareness of the beauty and harmony of the cosmos involves understanding the balance and measure. The way to achieve them is asceticism. The latter is realized through self-control, which is manifested in the balanced consumption and use of only the necessary resources and the abandonment of abusive consumption for the benefit of others. The universal principle of the philosophy and ethics of the environment is the instruction to preserve resources for future generations; this is repeatedly emphasized in the speeches and works of His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I.

The monograph highlights the problem of visual thinking within the evolutionary trajectory of historico-philosophical paradigms. It offers a comprehensive exploration of how visual culture has influenced and shaped philosophical thought over time, examining the transformative impact of "Logos," "Ratio," and "Vision." Through a structured analysis spanning five chapters, it delves into the philosophical lexicon of philosophical visualistics, investigates the metaphorical underpinnings of "epistema" and "sofia," traces the historical development of visual perception, and scrutinizes the emergence of a visual paradigm in modern philosophy. Ultimately, this work provides valuable insights into the intricate interplay between language, vision, and philosophical discourse, making it a valuable resource for scholars, philosophers, and those interested in the complex evolution of human intellectual paradigms.