In this paper we consider the duality between process and concept in mathematics, in particular using the same symbolism to represent both a process (such as the addition of two numbers 3+2) and the product of that process (the sum 3+2). The ambiguity of notation allows the successful thinker the flexibility in thought to move between the process to carry out a mathematical task and the concept...

This article pursues a topological reading of Milestones, one of the most influential books in the history of Islamism. Written by Muslim thinker Sayyid Qutb, the general interest in this crucial text has largely remained restricted to the fields of Islamic Studies and Security Studies. This article aims to make the case for assuming a philosophical standpoint, relocating its significance beyon...

The image of Roger Bacon as a 'modern' experimental scientist was propagated as historical truth in 19th century scientific historiography. Twentieth century criticisms attacked this tradition, arguing that Bacon was primarily a medieval philosopher with 'medieval' scientific interests. However, recent scholarship has provided a more careful and critical account of Bacon's science, and identifi...

The text deals with the reception of Feliks Koneczny’s oeuvre over more than last half a century. thought this undisputed historian and theorist civilisation has not had conditions for proper sine ira et studio. At first, it was passed in silence as ‘reactionary’; at present, attempts are being made to give an ideological dimension – spirit inter-war National Democracy. lack critical edition wr...

The volume brings together contributions in the spirit embodied by Marek J. Siemek († 2011) and Jakub Kloc-Konkołowicz 2021), two Warsaw philosophers truly devoted to Classical German Philosophy. They were simultaneously a relationship between thinker adept, thinker. both taught philosophy, with strong emphasis on classic at University. Under theme “Ethical Theory Classic Philosophy Then Now,” ...

Individuals tend to perceive the direction of light to come from above and slightly from the left; it has been speculated that this phenomenon is also producing similar lighting preferences within 2-dimensional artworks (e.g., paintings, advertisements). The purpose of the present study was to address if lighting bias was present in the 3-dimensional medium of sculpture by implementing a virtua...