THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SYMBIOSIS OF THE SPIRITUAL POSTULATES “FAITH - IDEA” FOR THE COSSACKS

Aim. To reveal the meaning of the symbiosis of spiritual postulates “faith - idea” in the axiological structure of the Cossacks. Methodology. The author analyzes the studies on the history and current state of the Cossacks, which can reveal the spiritual values of the Cossacks and trace the evolution of these values. The ontological foundations of the Cossacks in various historical epochs are analyzed and conclusions are made about the role of the symbiosis of the “faith - idea” postulates in the spiritual life of the Cossacks. The research uses the following methods of the socio-philosophical research: the method of comparative philosophical analysis, the method of synthesis, the method of interpretation. The philosophical and historical approach was also used, which made it possible to comprehend the dynamics of the spiritual values of the Cossacks. This enabled to prove the statement that, while historically changing, the spiritual values of the Cossacks changed the very nature of them as a social community. Results. It was concluded that in different historical epochs, both faith and an idea were prior in the axiological hierarchy of the Cossacks. Faith has always been the basis of their worldview. This circumstance contributed to establishing in the Cossack environment the spiritual paradigm of life and service “a Cossack without faith is not a Cossack”. Research implications. The study proves that the spiritual values of the Cossacks are based on the symbiosis of spiritual postulates “faith - the ideal of being” or “idea - faith”, which is important for the study of the axiological foundations of this unique social community. The practical significance of the work lies in the fact that the conclusions obtained in its course can be used for improvement of the state policy to support the Russian Cossacks, as well as for the formation of a national ideal on the basis of the “faith-idea” postulates established by the Cossacks; for making adjustments to the content of general education and family upbringing, for supporting the activities of the Russian media and social institutions oriented on developing the basic values among the Cossacks and their dissemination in the country.

axiology, faith, spiritual postulate, idea, Cossack, the Cossacks, Orthodoxy, Russian Orthodox Church, value

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