This text analyzes the conception of philosophy in the work of Emanuel Rádl, specifically his transformation of the traditional definition of philosophy from the "love of wisdom" to the "love of Truth." The author emphasizes that for Rádl, Truth (capitalized) represents the ultimate authority, transcending human judgments and knowledge. A fundamental motif is the idea that humans do not possess Truth; rather, Truth "possesses" us, and we are born into it. The study notes a remarkable correspondence between Rádl's vision and the ideas of the young Karl Marx, which the author considers a significant point of contact for dialogue with schools of thought influenced by Marxism. The article thus illuminates Rádl's understanding of philosophy as an active befriending of a Truth that transcends man and determines his existence. This approach rejects a subjectivist view of truth as a mere human construct or property, restoring its character as an objective order to which philosophy must relate as its highest goal.
Filosofie a pravda
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◆ philosophical diary – record, Czech, origin: 10. 8. 2008
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- 2008