SOCIAL THREATS AND THE LIMITS OF SCIENCE

Abstract

Aim. The aim of the article is to constitute science in a broad sense as a means of preserving Christian values necessary for successful confrontation of mankind with modern social challenges. Methodology. The study of Kant`s concept of theoretical metaphysics proved that it hinders preservation of Christian values. The research methodology includes logic-semiotic methodology and some findings from the works of E. K. Voischwillo allowing to attribute the status of the parts of science in the broadest sense to mathematics, logic and metaphysics. Results. The legitimacy of the concept of science in a broad sense is justified. The mechanism of confronting the modern community of people with social challenges is described. Research implications. A new paradigm of human cognitive attitude to the world has been developed. If scientific and cultural elites use the concept of science in a broad sense in educational activities, they are advised to take into account certain circumstances that affect the formation of a non-religious or religious worldviews among people.