| Sumario: | This document introduces a special issue of Studies in East European Thought that focuses on the connection between philosopher Alexandre Kojève and Russian philosophy. It explores Kojève's Russian origins, his engagement with Russian thought, and the impact of Russian and Soviet imperialism on defining a Russian philosophical canon. The document acknowledges the controversy surrounding Kojève's political views and his association with Soviet intelligence agents. The text emphasizes the need to critically evaluate and retell the history of philosophy, including the contributions of Russian philosophers who have been marginalized in the Western canon. The special issue includes articles that analyze Kojève's relationship to Russian religious philosophy, his political philosophy, his engagement with Russian Hegelianism, his interest in Kant, and his photography. The aim of the special issue is to provide a diverse and comprehensive understanding of Kojève's philosophical system within the context of Russian thought.
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