The Karlovian Team
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Historicism: Leaving Philosophy for Empirical Inquiry in the Study of History
By: Muhammad Azzam Rakan Noor History is an innate aspect of human evolution, always approximating it as a social being. Besides its purpose to understand the past better, it also functions as an approach to the upcoming event, as a “guideline” for foreseeing or even constructing the upcoming civilization. But of course, no such thing…
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Intersectionality in University Curriculums
By: Natasha Noam Gol Intersectionality serves as an essential framework for understanding the intricate ways in which various facets of a person’s identity influence their life experiences and opportunities. This concept is particularly significant for social justice advocates, academics, and policymakers working toward a more equitable and inclusive society (Klar & Leeper, 2019). Kimberlé Crenshaw…
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Out of Spoons: Navigating Life with Chronic Illness and Neurodivergency
By: Natasha Noam Gol Ever tried explaining to someone that you’re “out of spoons”? It’s a real conversation starter. You’ll get responses ranging from “Did you check the kitchen?” to “Have you tried yoga?” (Yoga, by the way, doesn’t refill spoons. It just uses them up faster.) But for those of us navigating chronic illnesses,…
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Update on the Russo-Ukrainian war
By: Isciane Genuist On November 17th, the United States (U.S.) authorized Ukraine to use their long-range weapons for the first time on Russian territory since the full-scale invasion started. These weapons were reportedly used by Ukraine during the night of November 19th to target a military site in Russia’s Bryansk border region. Russia has accused…
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Beyond the Arena – Media and Power in Popular Culture
By: Natasha Noam Gol For those who somehow missed it, The Hunger Games is set in Panem, a world where the Capitol forces kids to fight to the death as “entertainment.” What’s fun for Capitol elites is brutal punishment for the districts, a reminder of who’s in charge. Enter Katniss Everdeen, who accidentally becomes the…
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Power, knowledge… pluralism?
By: Ivan Alieksieiev Imagine, dear students of Charles University, that right now we are standing on one of the most powerful veins of authority. Yes, your eyes are not deceiving you – there exists an indissoluble connection between Knowledge and Power. Have you ever heard the phrase, “Knowledge is Power”? The fact is, according to…