Aim. To study the problem of alienated labor in the works of F.M. Dostoevsky. Methodology. The body of texts is analyzed. The methodology for the research is the historical and philosophical approach to the problem of alienated labor in the works of F. M. Dostoevsky, as well as the socio-philosophical analysis of spiritual and moral portraits of characters, plot lines in the works of the writer-philosopher. Results. The research showed that by not burdening the labor activity of his characters, F. M. Dostoevsky reveals the problem of alienated labor, which entails a person’s self-annihilation and self-destruction, leads to a split world, turning it into suffering. In modern conditions of production robotization and creation of artificial intelligence the problem of alienated labor in the works of F. M. Dostoevsky is actualized. Research implications. The material on the theme of the research is generalized. The results of the study contribute to the methodological basis of social philosophy and are stipulated by the introduction of digital technologies that narrow the space of human labor activity, which creates the risk of dissipative identity disorder. The authors of the article come to the conclusion that the writer’s works are a warning about the need for labor as a spiritual nature of a person.

Aim. In the year of the 200th anniversary of F.M. Dostoevsky’s birth to consider his place in the Russian religious and philosophical tradition, to analyze the distinctive features of his philosophical views and the impact on the formation of the neo-Christian tradition. Methodology. The body of texts is analyzed. The research was carried out using the methods of historical and philosophical reconstruction and comparative analysis. Results. It was established that F.M. Dostoevsky realized Christianity in a new way and developed the Slavophil consciousness in a revolutionary way. His ethical personalism is based on an existential solution to the question of God, that is, through a person and his final, borderline states - a state of free choice of good and evil, associated with a deep spiritual crisis. Dostoevsky’s theodicy, based on the separation of God from the underlying Freedom of the world, and his Christian irrationalism are also very important. In addition, speaking about the new, overall and universal Christianity, F.M. Dostoevsky is both a reformer of Orthodoxy from positions close to neo-Christianity, and a critic of rationalized Catholicism. Research implications. The results of the study contribute to deepening the content of courses on the history of philosophy, cultural studies, religious studies and philosophical anthropology.

Aim. To constitute the philosophy of the theory of philosophy as a metaphilosophical discipline concerned with the study of the nature of philosophism creative process in its direct search manifestation. Methodology. The study was carried out on the basis of a component-structural analysis. Results. The consolidation of efforts in the direction of reaching the aim of the research allows us to focus on clarifying the distinctive ways of performing philosophical creative activity as having authentic features in the form of implementing such procedures as: reflection, intensive theorization, holography, homogenization, universalization, etc. Research implications. The results obtained contribute to clarifying the principles of self-constructing the philosophism as a historical-megahistorical, contextual-supercontextual productive investigation.

Aim. To put forward the hypothesis of the pantheistic inseparability of spirit and matter as a prerequisite for the formation of an ecocentric picture of the world. Methodology. The main content of the research is the analysis of the concepts “matter”, “material”, “materiality”, “spirit”, “spiritual” or “non-material”, “spirituality”, “consciousness”, “soul”. Results. In the course of the research, based on the hypothesis put forward, the main varieties of the ecological worldview, the corresponding worldviews and scenarios for the development of the individual and society were positioned. According to the author, ecocentrism is the most ecologized and promising worldview and development scenario. Research implications. The author’s version of the concept “matter” is introduced, the semantic content of the concepts “material”, “materiality”, “spirit”, “spiritual”, “spirituality”, “consciousness”, “soul” is clarified in the interests of the research. The term “other matter” is proposed. The author managed to update the problems of pantheism and ecosophy, as well as the ecological aspects of social philosophy. In conclusion, it is proposed to thoroughly substantiate the hypothesis of spirit as a prolongation of matter in correlation with the development of the concept of ecocentric worldview in further research.

Aim. To create a multilevel model of social security of the region that is considered to be a basic theoretical concept of the region studying. Methodology. The analysis of scientific views of social philosophers and region study scientists on the social security of the regions is performed. It helped single out the most important characteristics of this phenomenon. The implementation of this goal is carried out by the author using the methodology of civilizational, systemic, instrumentalistic approaches that draw attention to the influence of mechanisms leading to the mobilization of regional interests. Results. The result of the research is the formation of a model of social security of the region, which allows taking into account civilizational, systemic, structural, value, instrumentally constructed parameters. Research implications. The theoretical and practical significance is associated with the possibility of using the model of social security of the region as a theoretical concept of the region studying, aimed at developing a complex vision of a person’s interaction with the regional community and the surrounding world.

Aim. To consider intra-cultural and cross-cultural dialogue as an ethno-energetic phenomenon. Methodology. The research is based on the ethno-energy concept of the cultural field. Methods of observation, generalization, interpretation, and discursive analysis are used in the study. Results. The research showed that the cultural field is formed and develops dialogically, in virtual and real interactions caused by emotions, experiences and feelings, which determine the unconscious and rationally motivated goals of some individuals. The emotional and energetic “meaning” or “subtext” of any cultural situation is emphasized. The optimal development of the communitarian cultural field is outlined, which is built in dialogues conditioned by the increasingly conscious and responsible (new conciliar) interaction of individualized subjects in the modern civilizational context. Research implications. The material on the theme of the research is generalized. The results of the research contribute to the theory of the cultural field and the ethno-energy concept of culture.

Aim. To analyze the features of the poly-confessional approach in the activities of the transport industry in modern Russia. Methodology. The body of texts has been analyzed. The author, relying on the doctrines of traditional for Russia confessions (Orthodox Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Judaism), as well as on a number of documents concerning the set of rules for the design and construction of religious buildings and structures, offers to include into the retraining programs for the transport industry employees the topics relating the specifics of passenger service and the worldview of workers representing traditional religions in Russia. The research uses the principles of historicism and consistency, as well as the comparative method. Results. The research showed that in the Russian society religion has been for a long time, and, remains at present to be one of the system-forming elements of the organization of society. It forms the rules for the state functioning, influences various aspects of life of both an individual and his family, and the community. Therefore, in order to avoid conflict situations, it is important for the transport industry employees to know the basics of the religious and cultural characteristics of the peoples inhabiting Russia. Research implications. The material on the theme of the research is generalized. The proposed system of additional vocational training on the programs for transport industry employees, involved into the passenger service, offers a number of novelties on preparing the employees for more effective transport service of both foreigners and the compatriots of traditional for Russia confessions.The article is addressed to both senior officials representing the transport industry in Russia and experts in the field of interfaith relations to prevent and reduce the intensity of religious extremism in society.

Aim. To analyze the prerequisites for the emergence of interstate integration associations from ancient times (the union of Greek poleis) upto the modern period (the European Union). Methodology. The researchers’ views are analyzed. The methodological basis of the research is R. Carneiro’s theory of politogenesis and the generalized method of similarity and difference of Bacon-Mill. Results. The author highlighted general patterns and a heuristic forecast is made about the prospects for the possible creation of a Eurasian Union on the basis of the EAEU in the medium term perspective. The existing commonality of factors that contributed to the formation of interstate associations throughout the history of mankind is shown. Research implications. The author also proposed the term “macrosociological empathy” that unites these factors, which constitutes the theoretical significance of the study.

Aim. To study the historical tradition as one of the possible factors for the integration and development of Russian society. Methodology. The body of texts is analyzed. General historical and philosophical methodology is used. Results. Historical tradition (current history) contains some elements that are suitable for shaping the image of the future, but it cannot be limited. The historical past contains positive moments that are not retained in tradition. They can also be relied upon to shape development goals. The need to continue historical creativity, to supplement history and tradition with innovations that adapt society to modernity and its unique qualitative characteristics, is stated to be essential. Research implications. The new material on the theme of the research is generalized. The study is theoretically significant because it reveals the macro-components of the Russian historical tradition. It is of practical importance, since the future cannot be created ignoring the past.

Аim. To analyze the phenomenon of cybercrime as a threat to the security of the society and an object regulated by legal norms, to identify measures to implement an effective policy to fight cybercrimes. Methodology. The main content of the research is the analysis of the reasons for the growth of cybercrimes in the XXI century; the types of cybercrimes and their evolution are considered; the difficulties of fighting them are explained; Russian and international experience in cybercrimes’ preventing, fixed in the relevant legal norms is given purport; the role of digital technologies in implementing the most effective policy in the field of counteracting cyber threats is noted. Results. The analysis showed the cybercrime as a serious threat to modern society and its information security. To implement an effective policy in the field of fighting cybercrimes, it’s recommended to attract and improve digital technologies (blockchain, artificial intelligence), increase responsibility for committing cybercrimes and fight cyberterrorism purposefully. Research implications. The theoretical / practical importance of the study is due to its connection with a new type of crime that hasn’t existed until the XXI century - cybercrime. Cybercrime is both a personal and social, state and international problem. The questions of committing and solving crimes in the information field require close attention and immediate reaction.

Aim. To reveal the axiological dominants of the ancient Chinese national clothing culture in the combination of tradition and innovation, and to substantiate the bioethical paradigm of modern “fur consumption”, the trend of “fur fashion”. This will allow substantiate the current approach of combining the principle of inheriting native national traditions in the culture of costume and fashion, and outline the optimal mechanisms for integrating Chinese clothing culture into the global costume and fashion industry. Methodology. The researchers’ views are analyzed. The procedure and methods of research are determined by the general conceptual field of the study of the phenomenon of costume and fashion in the history of Chinese culture, in connection with which the author used: the dialectical method as the main one for a holistic understanding of the cultural and historical genesis of costume and fashion in the national Chinese tradition, which allowed to reveal the phenomenology of clothing culture and its symbolism with due depth; the method of cultural-historical reconstruction, which allowed to trace the Genesis and evolution of clothing materials in the cultural practices of Ancient China, to establish a good rapport early forms, samples of clothing and modern dress culture, the ethnographic method is also used to justify the principle of inheritance of ancient Chinese traditions in the culture of clothing, clarifying the specifics of the traditional “yuan weaving”, a unique technology of making the yuan cloth; general philosophical methods and principles, contextual and cultural-historical approaches for the purpose of philosophical problematization of the axiology of national clothing culture in the combination of tradition and innovation, etc. Results. On the basis of the scientific research it is stated: 1) from the standpoint of the bioethical paradigm and environmental issues, it is proved that the innovative use of fur and multi-materials, the popularization of mixed design technologies in the culture of modern clothing a) contribute to bridging the gap between the decorative and functional aspects of traditional clothing, b) will minimize the use of natural material of animal origin without compromising the natural balance of the living world (refusal of the functional use of animal wool as a good insulation of clothing, etc.). 2) The author has developed practical recommendations for the development of priority technologies of modern mixed fashion design, which are relevant at the transition stage of the transition from the conservative design practices of fur clothing design to the current mixed-type model, which, in the author’s opinion, indicates a qualitatively new era in the culture of clothing of a new generation . Research implications. Theoretical / practical significance consists in: substantiating their own original ideas (including applied ones) that are of interest to modern Chinese designers, specialists in clothing culture and fashion industry; in search and research, archival (in particular, translation) work with ancient Chinese literary written sources; in the author’s participation in targeted field expeditions to reconstruct the early stages of the genesis of Chinese clothing culture, interpretation of ancient clothing materials; in the conceptualization of the axiology of national clothing culture from the perspective of combining tradition and innovation; also analyzed the problem areas and the main lines of “trend fur fashion” in the context of the bioethical paradigm and global environmental issues

Aim. To perform a complex consideration of the process of information technologies’ impact on the human psyche, to identify and analyze the deviations of his cognitive abilities arising during this process. Methodology. The main content of the research is the analysis of a number of phenomena related to the category of deviations in the field of human cognitive activity, including the syndrome of scattered attention and the information overload, the Internet addiction and nomophobia, clip and hypertextual character of thinking, problems of verbal communication, attention concentration and the attitude to multitasking. Results. The impact of information technologies on the human psyche is qualified to be complex, affecting all aspects of cognitive activity. The negative consequences of this process are concentration disorder, difficulties in the process of memorizing information, its analysis and reflection. The positive aspect is creative principles integration into the process of using modern information technologies. Research implications. The modern world is characterized by the rapid development of information technologies. However, the consequences of their impact on the human psyche are not sufficiently studied. The scale of their practical application goes far ahead of the reflection of the results associated with this process. It’s important to understand the way it’s affecting the physical and mental abilities of the human, to find out the deviations that may take place in this case.

Aim. To analyze one of the main features of the dynamics of modern science: the growth of ontological and methodological pluralism of scientific knowledge and its epistemological justification Methodology. The body of texts is analyzed. The reconstruction of the content of two main epistemological conceptions of scientific pluralism legitimation is performed: the conventionalism and consensualist concepts of scientific knowledge nature. Their comparative analysis is made. Results. It is shown that the consensualist conception has significant theoretical and empirical advantages over the conventionalist conceptions of scientific knowledge. Research implications. The material on the theme of the research is generalized. The obtained results contribute to a more adequate understanding of the features of the structure and dynamics of modern science, and their assimilation to the formation of a more adequate methodological culture of a modern scientist.