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philosophers are appropriately chosen, but the choice also
testifies to the knowledge, studiousness and awareness of the
author Gichevski, who knows how to place them and justify his
orientation in anthropological philosophy.
Since history is within the scope of the study of philosophers, we
could expect Gichevski to draw his vision of a virtuous world from
history lessons and corresponding historic views of certain
epochs. However, having radically evaluated governmental
practices of continuous warfare (that prompted Immanuel Kant to
build his exceptional anti-militaristic theory more than two
centuries ago), Gichevski suggests not to be burdened by
history, that can only block our modern consciousness with
unreliable positions, but to turn to the FUTURE which requires
reasonable planning and close human cooperation. Instead of
some half-truths or demagogical frauds that can obtain certain
false, misleading justifications, turning to the future will bring
human solutions and relationships that will be measured by
mutual happiness and not by looting other nations’ assets and
treasures.
This also explains Toni Gicevski’s strong anti-militaristic position.
As a modern person, in touch with the whole world, spiritually
close to all nations and religions, accepting the thoughts of
positive philosophers, he demands putting an end to all military
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