CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT ALBERT SCHWEITZER’S PHILOSOPHY OF CIVILIZATION

Alfred SKORUPKA

Civilizational transformations – from theory to political practice

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1 (108) 2021,  Publication date: 18 March 2021

Abstract The article presents considerations about civilization written by Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965). Except that is here his curriculum vitae, philosophy and views about Indian religion and philosophy. The author claims that Schweitzer’s theory of civilization is rather “too idealistic”, because too much [...] Read more.

DEHUMANIZATION OF REALITY? COMPARISON OF SUBJECTIVE REALITY REFERENTS OF SELECTED CONCEPTS IN 1989, 2004 AND 2020

Krzysztof MUDYŃ

Civilizational transformations – from theory to political practice

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1 (108) 2021,  Publication date: 18 March 2021

Abstract The aim of the presented research was to compare the assessments of the degree of realness of referents of 40 different concepts and to track the changes that took place between 2004 (previous research) and 2020. The results of similar research from 1989 were also taken into account. Each time the subjects [...] Read more.

ESSENCE OF PARALLEL UNIVERSES

Vazha KAKABADZE

Varia

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (106-107) 2020,  Publication date: 17 December 2020

Abstract There are as many Parallel Universes as there are magnetic field. Single range of magnetic field is the unity of electron particles with an approximate uniform velocity. All ranges of the magnetic field differ from each other not only in the velocity of the particles, but also in the directions of motion [...] Read more.

CREATING A COMPANY’S IDENTITY AND IMAGE IN THE MODERN MARKET - A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Karolina PIĘTA

Transformations of Enterprises: a Conceptual Framework

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (106-107) 2020,  Publication date: 17 December 2020

Abstract In the article, the author analyses the differences in the perception of the identity and image of the company in the modern market. She defines the differences between the identity and image of the company, shows the problems related to the perception of the identity and image of the company and the [...] Read more.

PROCESSES AND FACTORS SHAPING URBAN SOCIAL SPACE

Katarzyna KWIATOSZ

Sustainable Urban Development: Challenges and Practical Experiences

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (106-107) 2020,  Publication date: 17 December 2020

Abstract The article analyses processes and factors of shaping urban social space. It defines the process of social production of space and the entities co-shaping it. Particular attention should be paid to the processes of perception and valorisation of space, i.e. its reception and evaluation. In the further [...] Read more.

NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Jan GONDEK

Sustainable Urban Development: Challenges and Practical Experiences

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (106-107) 2020,  Publication date: 17 December 2020

Abstract Author analyses functions of new technologies in sustainable urban development from the theoretic point of view. He considers how technological transformations imply changes in social life in many spheres of social activities. A special attention is focus on the idea of sustainable development. The [...] Read more.

IMPACT OF THE CYBERWORLD ON HEALTH AND SOCIAL CONDITION OF AN INDIVIDUAL

Larysa FEDONIUK, Arkadiusz D. LEŚNIAK-MOCZUK

New Technologies and Social Change

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (106-107) 2020,  Publication date: 17 December 2020

Abstract The 20th century saw a huge expansion of new information technologies and, at the same time, discoveries in the field of sociotechnology have led to an increase in the interest of large economic concerns in influencing people's choice to buy certain products. The 21st century, on the other hand, is [...] Read more.

ACTORS OF TECHNOSOCIAL CHANGES IN AFTER NETWORK SOCIETY SELECTED PROBLEMS AND QUESTIONS

Alina BETLEJ

New Technologies and Social Change

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (106-107) 2020,  Publication date: 17 December 2020

Abstract Interactions between humans and new technologies result in changes that can be called technosocial in modern civilisation. Rapid technological developments affects the social world. The implications of technosocial fusion are the first symptoms of after network society. The ongoing scientific development [...] Read more.

LAW AND POLITICS (SEEKING THE STARTING POINTS)

Stanisław KAŹMIERCZYK

New Technologies and Social Change

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (106-107) 2020,  Publication date: 17 December 2020

Abstract Work is not focused on policies designed by governments or other authorities or parties. The author assumes that the law in its existence has the production of politics. In this phenomenon, the most important mechanism is the judicial application of the law. According to the author, the law being applied [...] Read more.

COVID-19 IN THE TIME OF GLOBALISATION: THE CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF PANDEMIC

Violetta KRAWCZYK-WASILEWSKA

Informational and Cultural Challenges

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (104-105) 2020,  Publication date: 16 June 2020

Abstract The article is culturalist’s contribution to the current discussion on socio-cultural aspects of COVID-19 pandemic. In the frame of Introduction the COVID-19 disease is presented as a biological, ecological and epidemiological phenomenon.It also requires a cultural and social approach. First paragraph [...] Read more.