Philosophy unchained

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The common past of East European nations within the Soviet Union links their political histories and philosophical development. The dissolution of the USSR opened new avenues in science, politics, and business, leading to de-Sovietization, which diminished philosophy's role as a political-ideological tool. Philosophers from the former Soviet bloc gained the ability to engage with global colleagues. This volume examines the renewal of philosophical thought over the past thirty to forty years in Belarus, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Contributions come from notable authors such as Yevgeniy Abdullaev, Viktoras Bakhmetjevas, and Tatyana Shchittsova. The book provides a crucial assessment of philosophical transformations post-Soviet Union, highlighting the complexities of reconciling states, civil societies, and academic knowledge in challenging national contexts. It reveals how philosophical thinking can be constrained or liberated. This work offers a fresh perspective on the post-Soviet intellectual landscape, addressing what happened to philosophy as the Soviet Union declined. It is essential reading for those seeking to understand post-Soviet philosophy and the deeper aspects of post-Soviet identity and consciousness, making it indispensable for anyone concerned with our shared future.