This issue (№1, 2015) is devoted to the heritage of the eminent Russian philosopher Vladimir Bibikhin.
Vladimir Bibikhin became famous in Russia in the early 1990s with the publication of his translations of Heidegger and his widely popular lectures given at Moscow State University. Now, when books based on his courses are released posthumously, the scale and scope of the works he produced reflecting the world in general and the historical situation in particular have become even more evident. His books are dedicated to key philosophical concepts: peace, property, and energy, as well as certain phenomena that he elevated to the rank of concept (“The Forest”). His books are written in original and eloquent Russian, building on a deep knowledge of the history of philosophy and are always balanced between metaphysical argumentation and relevant commentary. The significance of Bibikhin’s work extends far beyond Russian culture, but he is almost never translated and thus remains unknown to international audience. This issue of “Stasis” is the first attempt to introduce Bibikhin’s heritage to such an audience. It includes excerpts from “The Forest” in English translation and a series of academic articles and essays written by friends, students, and researchers of the philosopher’s writings.
STASIS is a peer-reviewed academic journal of social and political theory whose editorial board consists of intellectuals from eastern, central and northern Europe. The journal is published by the European University at St. Petersburg. Articles are published in two languages: in English and in another European language. Articles are accepted for publication both in English and in any European language; in the case of acceptance, any articles not written in English will be translated. Stasis is a cooperative project in which the international editorial board is not simply an advisory council, but also acts as collective editor.