FORMAT
6 offline meetings
Kyiv
10, Dobrovolchykh batalioniv str.
LECTURER
Vakhtang Kebuladze
Philosophical dialogues with Vakhtang Kebuladze
Dimensions of human existence: history, politics, ethics and aesthetics
The main question of philosophy is: what is a human being? How does our understanding of a human being affect our understanding of human history and how do different conceptions of the historical process justify different views of what a human being is? Human history and contemporary political trends. Factors in the formation of individual and collective identity. Levels of life: sensual impulse, instincts, associative memory, practical intelligence. The difference between spirit and life. The role of sublimation. The benefits of beauty and the autonomy of the mind.
For the first time, Vakhtang Kebuladze presents a unique concept of philosophical dialogues that combines in-depth theoretical analysis with lively discussion of key issues of human existence. These meetings are not just a series of lectures, but a space of intellectual search, where history, politics, ethics and aesthetics are examined through the prism of philosophical anthropology.
These are the first philosophical dialogues that reveal all the dimensions of human existence, helping participants not only to gain new knowledge but also to develop their own philosophical position. It is an opportunity to join an exclusive intellectual environment where reflections on man and his nature become a tool for understanding the present.
PROGRAMME INCLUDES
- Topic 1: Philosophical anthropology as a universal doctrine of man
- Topic 2. The relationship between anthropology, history and politics
- Topic 3: Identity and resentment
- Topic 4. Levels of the living and the human being
- Topic 5: Life and the spirit
- Topic 6. Aesthetic justification of morality.
LECTURER
Vakhtang Kebuladze
Vakhtang Kebuladze
Doctor of Philosophy, Professor of the Department of Theoretical and Practical Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, writer, translator
THIS COURSE IS FOR
- Opinion leaders and public intellectuals – those who shape public discourse and seek a deeper understanding of human nature, history and contemporary challenges.
- Public managers and politicians – strategic decision-makers interested in understanding social identities, historical patterns and political ethics.
- Artists, curators, critics and anyone who explores the role of beauty, aesthetics and spirit in society.
- Public and corporate sector managers – leaders who seek to understand the deeper aspects of human interaction, the moral foundations of governance and the formation of collective culture.
- Anyone looking for a deep philosophical foundation for understanding the world and their own place in it.
- Anyone who seeks reflection – regardless of profession or status, this is a space for those who feel the need for critical thinking, understanding of patterns and the role of ethics in the modern world.
After completing the course, participants will:
- Deepen their understanding of human nature and its place in history, politics, culture and aesthetics.
- Acquire critical thinking skills that will allow them to analyse contemporary social phenomena through the lens of philosophy.
- Learn to distinguish between different levels of human existence – from sensual and biological impulses to higher levels of spirit and sublimation.
- Understand the mechanisms of identity formation and the role of resentment in political and social processes.
- Master the tools of philosophical analysis that will help explain contemporary challenges and predict possible scenarios for their development.
- Join the intellectual environment and find like-minded people for further philosophical research.
- Apply aesthetic and ethical concepts to evaluate social phenomena and make informed decisions in their professional activities.
- Gain a unique experience of participating in philosophical dialogues with Vakhtang Kebuladze, which will help them to form their own worldview.
WE RECOMMEND THIS COURSE to those who want to
Gain a deeper understanding of human nature and its place in history, politics, and culture.
Go beyond the boundaries of conventional thinking and learn to analyse complex social phenomena through the prism of philosophy.
Obtain a unique intellectual experience by participating in dialogues with one of the most influential contemporary philosophers.
Learn to apply philosophical concepts to analyse current social and political processes.
THE COST OF TRAINING
10, Dobrovolchykh batalyoniv Str., Kyiv