PHILOSOPHICAL LEM. A SELECTION OF TEXTS BY STANISŁAW LEM AND STUDIES. VOLUME 1

Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through the mind of one of the most outstanding Polish intellectuals of the 20th century, Stanisław Lem. This unique volume is not only a collection of his most important essays and fragments of works, but also a deep analysis of his philosophical thought. Discover Lem, who not only predicted the future, but above all thought it through.

• Complete selection of essays and fragments of works by Stanisław Lem.
• Studies by experts analyzing the philosophical aspects of his work.
• A fresh look at Lem's thought in the context of contemporary challenges.
• Inspiring reading for everyone interested in philosophy, science and the future of humanity.
• Unique volume documenting the reception of Lem's thought.
• Introductions by researchers of Lem's work.
• Comments on his work.

Stanisław Lem (1921-2006) is a figure who has permanently entered the history of Polish and global culture. Known primarily as a science fiction author, in reality he was primarily a philosopher interested in the consequences of the development of science and technology for humans and society. His work, although set in the realities of the 20th century, is still extremely relevant and inspiring. The volume "Philosophical Lem" is an attempt to look at his achievements from a philosophical perspective, showing the depth and complexity of his thought. After the fears of the 1950s and the disappointment with cybernetics, it turned out that the cyborgization offensive poses only a moderate threat to us, artificial intelligence is still in its infancy, but new threats and hopes related, for example, to genetics have emerged. Nevertheless, the philosophical core of Lem's thought remains relevant.

In this volume you will find a selection of Lem's "discursive prose" from works such as "Dialogues", "Philosophy of Chance", "Summa Technologiae" or "Golem XIV". These texts are an excellent introduction to his thought, and the accompanying studies by researchers of Lem's work allow for a deeper understanding of his ideas. The volume "Philosophical Lem" is a must-read for everyone who wants to know Lem as a philosopher and thinker who was ahead of his time.

It is not only a collection of essays, but above all an invitation to dialogue with one of the most important minds of the 20th century. Let yourself be inspired by the thoughts of Stanisław Lem and rediscover his philosophical message, which is still extremely relevant and provokes reflection.

Aletheia is a renowned publishing house specializing in the publication of valuable literature in the fields of philosophy, humanities and social sciences. The publishing house ensures the high editorial quality of its publications, offering readers carefully developed and prepared books that make an important contribution to the development of Polish intellectual culture.