The late philosopher explains how Marxism has been misunderstood and misinterpreted in the period of the system change in Eastern Europe. While criticising leading ideologues of the transition, he also points out common features in the Marxist and liberal positions.

Our journal has presented a number of articles based on the world-system approach. A history student took the courage to-compare how various authors use phrases like core and periphery, and to find out whether a consistent framework can be developed from all this to analyse contemporary global trends.

The author summarizes the findings of a longer research programme. He does not question the need for decentralising the public sector, though he criticises the "reform" policy that ignores the social and macro-economic environment.

Postmodernist authors preach tolerance, although often they appear arrogant themselves. It seems there is a relationship between philosophy and behaviour.

It is well known that multilateral organisations play a significant role in shaping the economic and social policies of former socialist countries. It is less known, however, that these organisations represent different views and also they change their own positions sometimes.