Volume 11 - Volume 11
On the Beginning Metaphilosophy: “Antique Project”
Abstract
The antique project of metaphilosophy is not simply a comprehension of the tasks and nature of
philosophy for man, in particular, but also in the fact that it brings useful or opposite to it for society.
Hence, from the very beginning, philosophy has not a local, solipsistic character, but a global one.
The purpose of this scientific article was to systematically show the transformation and peculiarities
of understanding and functioning of philosophy at all stages of the development of the ancient
philosophical tradition. The article analyzes the specificity of understanding and features of the
functioning of philosophy in ancient culture. Based on the consideration of the emergence of
philosophy as a phenomenon, its various functions in ancient society are distinguished – in addition
to epistemological, this includes anthropological, ethical and aesthetic. Consequently, there are two
main aspects of understanding the meaning of philosophy – theoretical and practical, which in
evolutionary terms sometimes contradicted and sometimes complemented each other.
Paper Details
PaperID: 1985
Author's Name: Ganna P. Bezhnar, Victoria Yu. Omelchenko, Vasyl V. Semykras, Vitalii E. Turenko and Olena A. Zarutska
Volume: Volume 11
Issues: Volume 11
Keywords: Ancient Philosophy, Ancient Culture, Philosopher, History, Way of Life.
Year: 2021
Month: May
Pages: 901-910