The Сritical function of philosophy and the Christian tradition

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Keywords:

philosophy, Christian tradition, anti-traditionalism, I. V. Kireevskii

Abstract

The article examines the critical function of philosophy as an integral part of philosophical thinking, analyzes the significance of ancient philosophy for the formation of the concepts of truth and virtues as values ​​in ancient culture that contributed to the conversion of pagans to Christianity. The article puts forward the thesis about the fundamental anti-traditionalism of modern European philosophy and examines the views of the Russian philosopher of the first half of the 19th century. I. V. Kireevskii from a new perspective, namely, as an apologist for the Christian tradition.

Author Biography

  • Vyacheslav Ivanovich Kotsyuba, Sretensky Theological Academy

    Doctor of Philosophy, Professor at the Sretensky Theological Academy (SThA), Professor at the Educational and Scientific Center for Humanities and Social Sciences at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT). 

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Published

2025-12-03

Issue

No. 14 (2024)

Section

Философия