Kristina Stoeckl Knihy

Focusing on the 2008 publication by the Russian Orthodox Church, this examination traces the evolution of its stance on human dignity, freedom, and rights. It details the document's formation and analyzes its implications within the Church, nationally, and internationally. The study highlights a significant shift in the Church's perspective, moving from hostility towards individual human rights to promoting "traditional values," reflecting broader socio-political dynamics.

Exploring the diverse paths to modernity, this volume investigates the influence of religion across different cultural contexts, including Africa, the Middle East, Russia, and South America. It questions whether concepts like modernity, democracy, and secularism are universally applicable or specific to Western civilization. The analysis also delves into postsecularism and its connection to various forms of modern development, highlighting the complexity of these intertwined themes in shaping contemporary societies.

The book delves into the global movement aimed at restricting LGBTI rights, analyzing the strategies and key players involved in this conservative agenda. It examines the claims made by these groups and the various venues where resistance occurs. Additionally, the text highlights the responses from the LGBTI movement, showcasing the ongoing struggle for rights and recognition in the face of opposition.

The Moralist International is available from the publisher on an open-access basis.

Starting with a definition of political modernity from the perspective of its greatest trial - totalitarianism - this study asks the question how community is conceptualized in the contemporary Western philosophical discourse and in the Russian Orthodox intellectual tradition. Contemporary philosophical and theological approaches in Russia develop alternative perspectives on community and on the human subject. This study analyzes them historically and philosophically and compares them with liberal, postmodern and communitarian philosophies of community in the West. This thesis was supervised by Professor Dr. Peter Wagner at the European University Institute, Florence