Náš akademický svet a jeho peripetie (slovensky) – Višňovský Emil (2023)

The monograph concludes a trilogy of philosophical reflections on the academic world, its traditions, and current problems (The Academic World and Its Traditions, Veda, 2021; The Academic World and Its Current Problems, Veda, 2022). In this part, the author focuses on the analysis of academic institutions, their design, and management methods. He characterizes academic identity, culture, and values. Special attention is given to the academic profession, its specifics, and conditions. The culmination of the entire trilogy is a chapter on the vicissitudes of our domestic academic world (academies of sciences and universities) after 1945. The author tracks key transformations to clarify the current state, not shying away from "hot" issues such as accreditation, accountability, evaluation, rankings, etc., which he views through a critical lens. The work has a post-disciplinary character. The author's analyses are based on a study of rich foreign literature and years of academic experience. The book is a unique contribution to the understanding of our academic institutions and academic life in current complex conditions. It is primarily intended for academic officials and managers, as well as the broader cultural public and academic staff interested in understanding what is...