The problem of ideal in the social and humanitarian reflection

Tatiana Karandaeva¹*, Galina Purynycheva², Marina Bilaonova³

¹ Ass. Professor, Mari State University, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, email takarandaeva@gmail.com

² Professor, Dr.Phil (Philosophy), Volga State University of Technology, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, email cgo@volgatech.net

³ Ass. Professor, Moscow State University (Lomonosov MSU or MSU), RUSSIAN FEDERATION,

email mar_bil@mail.ru

*Corresponding author

Abstract

The article actualizes the problem of social ideal in its ideological and cultural aspects. The social ideal is presented as an element of the spiritual existence of man and society. In socio-philosophical reflection, the ideal is interpreted as ensuring perfection in relations between people, the highest model of morality. The most suitable way of researching the phenomenon of ideal is in the context of the relationship between ideal and reality.

The authors link the possible way out of from the spiritual crisis and overcoming of the social apathy with the moral revival on the basis of new systems of values and ideals. The importance of spiritual priorities, traditions and continuity in the systems of value orientations and ideals is emphasized. A man cannot live without ideals, but he is free to choose them.

Russian reforms of the late twentieth century and attempts to enter the Western cultural space gave rise to the anthropological consequences of consumer orientation, a crisis of national and personal identity, and changed the model of social behavior of part of Russian society.

Some scientists and politicians offer new models of social ideals. This fact is extremely important for the young generation. The ideal strengthens the personal resource, activates the creative potential. Social ideal reflects mental perfection of social life. It also orients a man in the information space.

The main condition for the functioning of any society is high morality and spirituality. The authors refer to the idea of L.N. Gumilev about passionary impulse, explosion of spiritual energy. This energy activates masses of people for creativity, construction of new religions and scientific theories.

Keywords: Social ideal, spiritual being, values, traditions, identity crisis, creative potential, information space.