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Alexander KubitskyHistorian of philosophy, translator
Date of Birth: 04.10.1880
Country:  Dive |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Academia and University Life
- Post-Moscow University Career (1911-1919)
- Return to Moscow University (1919-1925)
- Soviet Era (1921-1930)
- Faculty of Public Sciences (1921-1925)
- Institute of Philosophy of the Communist Academy (1920s)
- Later Academic Career (1925-1937)
- Psychological Society (1930s)
- Chair of Ancient Languages (1934-1937)
- Translation and Literary Achievements
- Aristotle's "Metaphysics" (1934)
- Aristotle's "Categories" (1937-1939)
Early Life and Education
A prominent figure in philosophy, Boris Arkadyevich Kubitsky was born in Moscow in 1874. His early academic pursuits saw him become a historian of philosophy and a renowned translator.
Academia and University Life
Moscow University (1895-1911)Kubitsky commenced his career as a lecturer at Moscow University in 1895. He gained the title of Associate Professor in 1911 but resigned prematurely due to political convictions.
Post-Moscow University Career (1911-1919)
Following his departure from Moscow University, Kubitsky continued teaching at the Higher Women's Courses and the A.L. Shanyavsky University. He shared his expertise in ancient and modern philosophy through various courses and seminars.
Return to Moscow University (1919-1925)
In 1919, Kubitsky rejoined Moscow University as a Professor of Philosophy. He became actively involved in university administration, serving as Pro-Rector for Administrative Affairs and a member of the governing board.
Soviet Era (1921-1930)
Institute of Scientific Philosophy (1921-1925)Kubitsky was a founding member of the Institute of Scientific Philosophy at Moscow University. He chaired the section on the history of philosophy and actively contributed to the institute's activities.
Faculty of Public Sciences (1921-1925)
He held a professorship in the Faculty of Public Sciences and was elected as a full member of the Research Institute of Scientific Philosophy.
Institute of Philosophy of the Communist Academy (1920s)
Kubitsky served as a full member of the Institute of Philosophy of the Communist Academy.
Later Academic Career (1925-1937)
Moscow University Ethnology Faculty (1925-1930)Kubitsky transitioned to the Faculty of Ethnology at Moscow University, where he taught historical materialism and sources and methods of philosophy.
Psychological Society (1930s)
He remained actively involved in academia as a full member of the Psychological Society at Moscow University.
Chair of Ancient Languages (1934-1937)
Kubitsky oversaw the ancient languages section of the history of the ancient world department at the historical faculty.
Translation and Literary Achievements
Kubitsky made notable contributions to Russian literature through his translations of ancient Greek philosophical texts:
Aristotle's "Metaphysics" (1934)
His translation of Aristotle's "Metaphysics" was published in 1934, providing Russian readers with invaluable access to a cornerstone of ancient philosophy.
Aristotle's "Categories" (1937-1939)
He also meticulously translated Aristotle's "Categories" from 1937 to 1939, further enriching the Russian philosophical landscape.
