Sean Martin Ó Fallúin

I would highly recommend this course for a variety of reasons, not least of which is in providing students with a greater insight into the current geopolitical struggle and its potential future implications for the wider world. Professor Kulyk provided us with a clear understanding of the historical and socio-cultural forces that have shaped Ukraine, and the surrounding region, down the centuries to the modern era. This in turn gave us a solid foundation from which to examine the various perspectives of current Ukrainian philosophers. From exploring the nuances of the Ukrainian language itself, to analytic and continental perspectives, Professor Kulyk provided us with a more complete picture of who Ukrainians are as a people and what they believe. Due to the significance of the current war and its potential implications for everyone, it is imperative that we all have a greater understanding of the Ukrainian people and their unwillingness to bow to tyranny. ‘Current Ukrainian Thought’ is a very engaging module and is delivered with great diligence.  

— Sean Martin Ó Fallúin, a student at Maynooth University, Ireland, 2022.