author: Valentyna Kuryliak
Relevance of the research. The dominance of the technocratic and secular paradigm of the twentieth century has reduced the humanistic potential of the university to a utilitarian function of training specialists, stripped of its deeper moral dimension. This approach, grounded in the separation of facts and values, has contributed to a systemic crisis of goal-setting, which underscores the need to rethink the very essence of education.
Problem statement. In the context of postsecularity – which has revealed the inadequacy of the thesis about the inevitable decline of religion – there emerges a need to restore the axiological dimension of education and to shift from an informational model to a formational one.
Analysis of recent research and publications. Contemporary educational discourse increasingly emphasizes the role of spiritual and moral meanings, as well as the phenomenon of value interiorization through the cultural codes of the educational environment, particularly through the “hidden” curriculum.
Research task. The aim of the article is to theoretically substantiate the axiological transformation of higher education in Ukraine within a postsecular society and to outline the ways in which spiritual and ethical orientations can be integrated into the educational process.
Main material presentation. The educational process is interpreted not merely as a transmission of knowledge but as an integrative process of forming a holistic, morally mature personality. The formation of spiritual and ethical orientations is considered one of the key functions of education, realized through the interiorization of meanings within the educational environment and the “hidden” curriculum. Special attention is given to the role of higher education institutions founded by religious organizations. The case of the Ukrainian Institute of Arts and Sciences demonstrates how the integration of faith and professional education, along with the concept of service as an educational ideal, contributes to shaping “ethical leaders” and morally responsible professionals.
Conclusions. The article substantiates the necessity of a paradigmatic shift – from the “transmission of knowledge” to the “transformation of the person”, where the category of “being” becomes more significant than the category of “having”. It concludes that such higher education institutions are capable of providing holistic education, in which the outcome extends beyond technical competence and includes the spiritual and ethical transformation of the individual.
Keywords: axiological transformation, postsecular society, formation, educational environment, hidden curriculum, spiritual orientations, integration of faith and learning, holistic education.
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authors: Olga Kyvliuk, Oleksandr Khlon
Relevance of the research topic. Imagination as a psychological resource for managerial influence is of key importance in the context of the transformation processes in Ukrainian society, ensuring a balance between creativity and ethical leadership.
Problem statement: The study confirms the potential of imagination for shaping a law-abiding manager capable of integrating creative ideas and hypothetical scenarios into real processes without disrupting the stability of the managed society and without questioning the legitimacy of power.
Analysis of recent research and publications. This issue was considered by well-known Ukrainian scientists: A. Lutsky, V. Noskov, A. Kalyanov, O. Efrosinina, O. Yurkov. Among foreign researchers, we highlight: V. M. Bass and B. J. Avolio, A. Bandura, V. H. Vroom, J. Rawls, L. Kohlberg.
Research task. The aim of the study was to explore the potential of imagination to strengthen managerial influence within the framework of ethical leadership and the activities of a law-abiding manager.
Main material presentation. In an activity context, a person often has to be not just an executor of clear instructions and rules, but in some cases, to show creativity and originality, preventing standard instructions and rules from losing their relevance in crisis conditions. It is important to prevent stagnation and rigidity, which will require management to seek new approaches without violating the basic principles of the existing community. Transformational leadership allows for the creation of a leadership vertical — a team of management elites who can set the general direction of society's development and maintain its stability in times of crisis and challenges. Risks and limitations, as well as the use of imagination, must also be taken into account by the management team. At the stage of declaring hypothetical ideas and ideals, it is important to consider not only the opinion of an individual, but also that of the entire team, which can provide objective criticism of the existing idea, supplementing it with necessary elements that were not taken into account at the design stage or during the initial construction of the model.
Conclusions. Imagination is an important element of the management process, which is carried out with the aim of maintaining progress, prosperity and achieving the goals of a truly lawful state. This psychological process can be a powerful catalyst for managerial influence and the development of law-abiding leadership, provided that risks are managed appropriately and ethical and legal standards are observed.
Keywords: imagination, managerial influence, personality of a leader, legal awareness, theoretical and methodological potential
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author: Svitlana Kutsepal
Relevance of the research. For four years now, Ukrainian society has been living in the “here and now” paradigm, realizing the importance of every minute of life, refusing to plan vacations a year in advance, early booking of hotels and plane tickets, and interest in global economic and political forecasts for the coming decades has been replaced by constant monitoring of the presence/absence of threats and current power outage schedules. However, the first experience of living “here and now” was in 2020, when a change in worldview and axiological paradigms took place, and new models of behavior were formed for both humanity as a whole and for individuals. The attractive image of a nomadic person who strives for constant change of location, nurtured and propagated by postmodern philosophy, is transformed in the pandemic-quarantine reality of 2020 into a digital nomad, whose space of existence and activity becomes the Internet. Ukrainian society is using this experience of quarantine restrictions and the “lessons” of living (surviving) during the pandemic in the military realities of 2022-2026, which is why this research is important and relevant.
Problem statement. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light a number of not only medical but also social and existential problems, the solution of which has enriched humanity with invaluable experience and taught us new models of coexistence and communication.
Analysis of recent research and publications. The issues of the pandemic, social distancing, and the social, psychological, and economic consequences of the pandemic and lockdowns require a comprehensive and balanced approach, taking into account the achievements of representatives of the medical, psychological, sociocultural, philosophical, and legal spheres. The issues of the pandemic in general and Covid-19 in particular, its social, psychological, and worldview consequences are represented in the research of the following scientists: D. Afanasyev, I. Dzyamko, S. Chinchiev [1]; V. Kulik [9]; V. Lukanova [4]; H. Nivnya [5]; H. Chepurko [7]; C. S. Martarelli, W. Wolff [10]; M. Jakovljevic, S. Bjedov, N. Jaksic, I. Jakovljevic [8]. However, it is worth analyzing and evaluating research on the worldview transformations of individuals who fall within the scope of quarantine restrictions, life experience, and distance learning.
Research task. The purpose of the study is to determine the social value of the experience of living under quarantine restrictions.
Main material presentation. To prevent the spread of the pandemic, many countries introduced a system of various restrictive measures, ranging from isolation and self-isolation to various remote innovations, forcing people to adapt to new forms of existence and communication. One of the significant consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic was the transition to remote work and learning. Offline learning rapidly shifted to a remote format, transforming into learning using gadgets and information and computer technologies, resulting in changes to curricula and the modernization of teaching methods, the development of online versions of training modules, the transformation of traditional lectures and seminars into webinars (an information and communication technology for learning that involves interactive remote classes in a synchronous virtual classroom) and webinars. The 2020 pandemic forced humanity to take a fresh look at the profession of doctors and medical professionals and to understand the social role of those who save the lives of others every day, sometimes even at the cost of their own lives. During the period of quarantine restrictions, the media played a huge role, as people were forced to spend more time watching television or on social media, constantly exposed to an “information overload.” The psychological climate of society depends on the “tone” of the messages created and presented by the media. The dominance of only negative news content contributes to deepening anxiety and uncertainty, threatens the development of depressive moods in society and the desire to find and punish those responsible for spreading the disease, while encouraging news helps to reduce social tension.
Conclusions. Humanity was able to defeat the terrible virus thanks to unity and the realization that without global solidarity, empathy, cooperation, and unity at all levels, humanity would lose the fight against the pandemic and become its victim. Therefore, one of the main “lessons” of 2020 should be the realization of the need to unite the efforts of states and peoples, since the hope that closed borders could prevent the spread of the disease proved futile. The same applies to the military situation, since the aggressor can only be defeated through joint efforts.
Key words: pandemic, COVID-19, society, quarantine restrictions, distance learning, isolation, self-isolation.
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author: Serhii Terepyshchyi
Relevance of the research. The article provides a phenomenological analysis of digital loneliness as a specific form of experiencing isolation in the conditions of algorithmic hyper-presence and military reality. The paradox of “digital isolation” is revealed, in which the increase in the number of virtual contacts is accompanied by the erosion of the depth of interpersonal interaction. The mechanisms of upward social comparison, the FOMO phenomenon, and the displacement of bodily-emotional communication by digital practices are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the distinction between active and passive patterns of online interaction and their impact on the structure of the subjective experience of loneliness. Based on the analysis of modern empirical research, the potential of digital hygiene practices as a means of restoring the existential and social integration of the individual is substantiated. The transformation of the communicative space has led to the ambivalent impact of social media on the individual. According to data from the World Health Organization, loneliness is acquiring the features of an epidemic, especially among the most technologically integrated generation (Gen Z). The relevance of the study is reinforced by the need to verify the influence of algorithms and online validation mechanisms on self-perception, particularly in the context of the war in Ukraine, when social media become the primary means of contact but may simultaneously preserve a state of alienation.
Problem statement. The problem lies in the contradiction between the technological accessibility of communication and the psychological inability of the individual to establish deep emotional contact. Social networks create “weak ties” that do not provide sufficient support. The issue of causality requires clarification: do social networks provoke loneliness, or do they serve as a refuge for those already experiencing it? It is also important to differentiate the impact of various user activity patterns on the genesis of loneliness.
Analysis of recent research and publications. Fundamental works by Manuel Castells and Sherry Turkle (especially Alone Together) point to the illusion of companionship created by technology. Empirical studies (Primack, Hunt) demonstrate a correlation between time spent online and social isolation. Ukrainian scholars (O. Blynova, L. Karamushka) focus on cyberaddiction; however, the differentiation of activity types (passive scrolling versus dialogue) remains insufficiently studied.
Research task. The aim is to analyze the socio-psychological factors that transform social media use into a risk factor for loneliness. The objectives include revealing the role of social comparison, examining the influence of passive content consumption, and determining the role of the FOMO syndrome.
Presentation of the main research material. The theory of social comparison is identified as the central mechanism provoking loneliness. Users compare their real everyday lives with the “idealized” profiles of others, generating feelings of inadequacy. A critical distinction is made between activity types: active use (communication) may reduce loneliness, whereas passive use (scrolling/lurking) consumes cognitive resources and intensifies alienation. The phenomena of FOMO (fear of missing out) and phubbing are analyzed as factors that undermine the quality of offline relationships and trap users in a dopamine-driven anxiety loop. The displacement hypothesis confirms that time spent online replaces face-to-face communication, depriving interaction of its nonverbal component. The results of experiments conducted by the The Happiness Research Institute and the University of Pennsylvania demonstrate that limiting social media use (digital detox or restricting usage to 30 minutes per day) significantly reduces levels of depression and loneliness, facilitating a return to real social contacts.
Conclusions. Social media transform the architecture of relationships. The correlation between their use and loneliness depends on the quality of interaction: passive consumption is a key predictor of isolation. The phenomena of FOMO and phubbing act as catalysts of alienation. Prospects for further research lie in studying the specificity of digital loneliness under wartime conditions and in developing digital hygiene programs.
Keywords: social networks, loneliness, digital loneliness, social isolation, social comparison, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), passive scrolling, phubbing, digital detox, mental health.
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Relevance of the research.The relevance of the research topic is due to the fact that in a situation of war, a person feels uncertainty and insecurity, lack of protection, violation of his rights. Important in such a situation is fruitful imagination and humanistic thinking and action, which enables a person to create and implement an image of a positive future. When we create something fruitful in the imagination, humanistically comprehend it and act, the desired becomes real, including in the implementation of human rights.
Problem statement. In a modern crisis society, a number of questions are important. What is fruitful imagination? How is it related to humanistic thinking and action, in particular to the implementation and protection of human rights?
Analysis of recent research and publications. The problem of imagination and its meaning is raised by M. Ficino and Pico della Mirandola. D. Bruno believes that imagination is capable of opening new worlds, D. Hume notes the importance of imagination in the process of cognition. R. Descartes claims that sensation appears first, and then imagination. I. Kant introduces the concept of productive imagination. E. Husserl points to the connection between imagination and consciousness. M. Scheler notes the role of imagination in the creation of values. Z. Freud emphasizes that imagination is a manifestation of the unconscious. J.-P. Sartre combines imagination and human freedom. Modern Ukrainian researcher G. Ilyina emphasizes that imagination is a dynamic process. Regarding human rights, the ideas of J. Locke about the naturalness and inalienability of human rights, Ch. Montesquieu, who describes such a power that protects individual human rights, are relevant. Y. Habermas notes that universal moral values are based on human rights. Ukrainian researchers V. Bachynin, K. Zhol, N. Manoilo, S. Slivka, S. Maksimov, P. Rabinovych study human rights in the context of an interdisciplinary approach. The methodology of metaanthropology of N. Khamitov allows us to understand the metamorphoses of imagination in the existential dimensions of human existence and to determine the essential features of fertile imagination, and the methodology of social metaanthropology, which is developed by the author of this article, provides an opportunity to comprehend the application of fertile imagination in the social existence of a person. Based on the methodology of metaanthropology, as well as social metaanthropology, we can connect fertile imagination with humanistic thinking and action and analyze their impact on the implementation and protection of human rights.
Research task. The task of this article is to analyze the relationship between fertile imagination, humanistic thinking and action with the implementation of human rights.
Main material presentation. A fertile imagination can be considered an imagination that is aimed not only at one's own pleasure, but also at the Other, serves not as a means of arbitrariness, but at strengthening freedom and love - not only one's own, but also at the Other. A fertile imagination directs a person to create a harmonious image, which subsequently turns into humanistic thinking and, through action, is realized in the provision and protection of human rights. Destructive imagination, on the contrary, is aimed at creating a negative image, which generates destructive thinking and leads to the violation not only of human rights, but also of the life of the entire society. The answer is given to the question of what is primary: fertile imagination or humanistic thinking, which directs to positive action, which means the reality of ensuring human rights.
Conclusions. Effective protection of human rights is a consequence of a fertile imagination, which generates humanistic thinking, which in turn directs to positive action in the protection of human rights.
Keywords: imagination, fertile imagination, human rights, humanistic thinking, humanistic action, metaanthropology, social metaanthropology, everyday human existence, human limitless being, metalimitless human existence, philosophical cinema, intelligent altruism.
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