The Problem of Man as the Main Idea of L. Shestov’s Philosophy
https://doi.org/10.18384/2310-7227-2023-2-71-76
Abstract
Aim. To consider the main subject of Lev Isaakovich Shestov’s philosophy. That subject is a person with a “floating identity” who has experienced the depreciation of values, the fall of reference points, and is not identical to himself.
Methodology. The study examined and analyzed the principles of L. Shestov’s work. It was revealed that the main method of L. Shestov is “wandering through the souls”. We have studied the main features of t1his method.
Results. The study analyzed the research method of L. Shestov – “wandering through the souls.” With the help of this method, the thinker explores human souls. What matters to Lev Isaakovich is not the thinker’s teaching, but the living and tossing human soul. He tries to reveal the “hidden” in the life of a thinker. The obstacles that stand in the way of the thinker to the study of the individual soul were also outlined and analyzed.
Research implications. This study is relevant for the modern man, since the issues raised by L. Shestov are more relevant than ever. How one can live if the ground is constantly slipping from under his feet? The modern man goes through the daily devaluation of values, the collapse of the reference points. Such a person is left with only his own freedom. Do we want to use it, or are we more attracted to drowning in the “common sense”?
About the Author
O. Stepanova
Moscow Pedagogical Humanitarian University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Olga I. Stepanova – Postgraduate Student, Department of Philosophy
prosp. Vernadsky 88, Moscow 119571
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