THE PROBLEM OF SEARCHING THE MEANING OF HUMAN EXISTENCE: CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT
The purpose of the article is to analyze the causes and foundations of the crisis in the sphere of meaning-making, as well as to search for answers to questions about the meaning of human life in the modern world, which are extremely actualized in connection with the aggravation of global problems, to identify points of contact between various theoretical positions, and to assess their heuristic potential. The theoretical basis of the research was formed by the historical-philosophical, comparative and systemic approaches, as well as the analysis of philosophical developments in the field of global studies. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that the article for the first time made an attempt to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the problem of the meaning of existence, as it appears in the first quarter of the 21st century, linking it with the modern social situation, characterized by a complex set of interrelated and interdependent anthropological problems of our time. Accentuated, that the main reason for the crisis of meaning lies in the fact that a person, breaking away from his roots, which is living nature, and creating an artificial structure - civilization - to satisfy his needs, does not find ways to the transcendent, which is the true Home of his being. Conclusions. A person must abandon false conceit about his potential omniscience and omnipotence, stop dictating his rules to existence, determine the boundaries of his freedom and try to clearly understand his place in the objective structure of being. Only if fundamental changes take place in the sphere of meaning-making, the global situation can change for the better. The decisive force capable of pushing for positive changes can be either the free will of people who have realized the criticality of the situation, or external natural and social circumstances that will force people to radically rebuild. Correct prioritization, deep awareness of universal human goals and solidarity between people could become that value basis, which will be the basis for finding meaning and creating a more favorable future.
This is why we are here anons:
"The decisive force capable of pushing for positive changes [is the] the free will of people who have realized the criticality of the situation"
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