HUMANISTIC IDEAS OF A.D. SAKHAROV IN THE PHILOSOPHY COURSE FOR BACHELORS

 

 

Maria S. Romanova¹*, Svetlana A. Romanova²

¹Assoc. Prof., PhD, Mari State University, Russia, maria.romanova@list.ru

²Assoc. Prof., PhD, Mari State University, Russia, rosswet@mail.ru

*Corresponding Author

 

Abstract

One of the central themes of the philosophy course at the university is the theme "Philosophy of Values". Its importance is due to the need for students (future specialists) to form a knowledge system about the universal human values. Their foundation is the humanism, which assumes to put a person, her or his dignity, rights and freedoms in the first place. The ideas of humanism have a long history. They were reflected in ancient philosophy, in the philosophy of the Renaissance, and, of course, in the philosophy of the existentialists. But they acquired particular importance in the second half of the 20th century, after two World Wars, the creation and testing of nuclear weapons. Introducing students the modern humanistic philosophy, we cannot ignore the humanistic ideas of academician Andrei Sakharov. That is why the article discusses the basic humanistic ideas of A.D. Sakharov, which have not lost their relevance in the twenty-first century.

The article presents an analysis of the model for building a democratic state in Russia, which is able to ensure the rights and freedoms of citizens, a decent standard of living and social protection. Based on the study of the articles and speeches of the scientists, modern literature on the topic, the author of the article showed the significance of the ideas of A.D. Sakharov, concerning globalization and global problems of humanity, argued the importance and humanistic orientation of the draft of the Constitution of the Union of Soviet Republics of Europe and Asia, based on the fundamental principles of the constitutional state and civil society.

Keywords: humanism, convergence, freedom, progress, globalization, global problems, humanity.