An Antique Prototype of the Modern Mathematisation of Psychology Ryszard Stachowski. (1) matter or that which is not in itself a particular thing, (2) form or essence, which is that precisely in accordance with which a thing is called a this, and ...

Ryszard Wójcicki's book „Ajdukiewicz. A Theory of Meaning” opens a series of publications Filozofia polska XX wieku [Polish Philosophy of XXth Century], created by Wójcicki. The main subject of the book is a theory of the meaning of linguistic expressions, which was formulated in the thirties and is known as a directival theory of meaning. The aim that the author has set for himself is not only to present and popularise that theory (these aims are implied by the character (...) of the series), but also the evaluation of its material adequacy and its significance for further investigations of language as a means of representation and transmission of knowledge. Adam Nowaczyk tries to show that Wójcicki's critique of Ajdukiewicz's conception is unjustified, for the fallacy allegedly committed in this conception is either only apparent or else easily remediable. Wójcicki disagrees with Nowaczyk's objection. (shrink)

Cooperation between doctors of various specialties and other medical specialists is the standard of care in the treatment of patients. Due to the variety of diseases and the dynamic development of medicine in general, it is difficult to be an expert in every field and know all the recommended treatments. An example of such cooperation is the joint treatment of patients with the problem of ingrown toenails. The article contains an analysis of patients who received treatment in a doctor’s office (...) in cooperation with podiatrists. A conservative approach towards the treatment of this condition sees the patient being initially diagnosed and treated by a podiatrist and then later, if necessary, being referred to a doctor for surgical treatment. The exchange of experiences and information on patients treated by interdisciplinary teams allows doctors and podiatrists to find the best possible treatment and improve the quality of life of patients. The follow-up of patients after surgery can be performed later in podiatry offices. Owing to modern electronic communication, it is possible for a doctor to constantly monitor the patient’s condition without the need for direct visits to the doctor’s office. (shrink)

W artykule omówione zostały intelektualne powinowactwa między wybitnymi przedstawicielami dwóch pokoleń polskich filozofów: Władysławem Tatarkiewiczem i Bolesławem Micińskim. Ten pierwszy już w dwudziestoleciu międzywojennym stał się mistrzem dla wielu młodych polskich intelektualistów. Wpłynął również na Micińskiego, który był jego studentem i asystentem w Uniwersytecie Warszawskim, a zmarł młodo we Francji w 1943 r. Kontakty mistrza i ucznia przypadły na lata 1931-1942. Kultura literacka, historyczno-filozoficzna i estetyczna Tatarkiewicza określiły zainteresowania Micińskiego filozofią francuską XVII wieku (Kartezjusz, Pascal), estetyką oraz Kantem. W tym (...) ostatnim przypadku zaowocowało to słynnym esejem Portret Kanta. Obaj przyjaźnili się ze Stanisławem Ignacym Witkiewiczem (Witkacym). Cenili jego poglądy estetyczne i zasługi teatralne oraz w różny sposób je propagowali. Autor Szewców uważał ich z kolei za autorytety filozoficzne. Pod kierunkiem Tatarkiewicza Miciński studiował i napisał pracę magisterską pt. Rzeczywistość i jej deformacja w sztuce (1936). Świadczy ona o tym, że odziedziczył po mistrzu maestrię analityczną i kulturę logiczną. Cechą jego filozofowania był też semantyzm, a więc przeprowadzanie analiz językowych szczególnie w przypadku pojęć nieokreślonych i niejasnych. Dla obu wzorcem postępowania badawczego była filozofia analityczna. W roku akademickim 1937/1938 Miciński przebywał we Francji, gdzie pracował pod kierunkiem bliskiego Tatarkiewiczowi Jacquesa Chevaliera. Wpływ francuskiego filozofa na Micińskiego wymaga jednak osobnego opracowania. (shrink)

The general aim of this book is to provide an elementary exposition of some basic concepts in terms of which both classical and non-dassicallogirs may be studied and appraised. Although quantificational logic is dealt with briefly in the last chapter, the discussion is chiefly concemed with propo gjtional cakuli. Still, the subject, as it stands today, cannot br covered in one book of reasonable length. Rather than to try to include in the volume as much as possible, I have put (...) emphasis on some selected topics. Even these could not be roverrd completely, but for each topic I have attempted to present a detailed and precise t’Xposition of several basic results including some which are non-trivial. The roots of some of the central ideas in the volume go back to J. Luka siewicz’s seminar on mathematicallogi. (shrink)

We consider the status of quantum information in the quantum theory and based on the correspondence principle, we propose an interpretation of the wave function as a mathematical representation of quantum information. We consider Clauser’s analysis of incompatibility formulations of quantum theory in laboratory space and configuration space in the context of local realism. Then, we introduce the hypothesis of quantum space of directly unobserved relations, which precede quantum correlations, and are compatible with the Reichenbach common cause principle. The possible (...) implications of the hypothesis are discussed in the context of the latest experimental and theoretical results on the dynamics of entanglement formation in helium atoms. Finally, we present the Chyliński model as an example of quantum relational continuum space, which predicts potentially measurable effects for the bound states. (shrink)

W tomie zamieszczono teksty powstałe w ramach programu "Demokracja - idee, dylematy, praktyka", który obejmował cykl wykładów i dyskusji organizowanych przez Ośrodek Myśli Politycznej w roku 2001 na Papieskiej Akademii Teologicznej w Krakowie.