Keywords
international security
national axiology
philosophy of science
philosophical discourse
philosophical and political science discourse
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Abstract
The article explores the philosophical dimensions of Ukrainian identity through cultural and political science perspectives, with its relevance underscored by the heightened national self-awareness amid the Russian-Ukrainian war. It is established that the prolonged absence of statehood, territorial fragmentation, denationalization of the elite, and Soviet mentality have significantly shaped its formation, a critical issue in contemporary humanities within the contexts of globalization and decolonization. The study aims to analyze philosophical discourses shaping Ukrainian identity, identify its spiritual values and principles, and assess their impact on national axiology, political processes, and international security. The methodology employs an interdisciplinary approach, integrating philosophical analysis with cultural studies and political science, utilizing hermeneutics, comparative-historical methods, content analysis, and a cultural approach. The evolution of identity is traced from Mykhailo Hrushevsky’s work (1917) to contemporary sociological data of 2024, highlighting the growing significance of ethnic and cultural criteria alongside civic identity. Key features of modern Ukrainian identity include pride in citizenship, support for democracy, future orientation, affiliation with European traditions, use of the Ukrainian language, and a break from Russian and Soviet pasts. Philosophical discourse is examined through the lenses of freedom and dignity, with cultural aspects explored via Hryhoriy Skovoroda’s cordocentrism and “kindred labor” and Lesia Ukrainka’s “Boyarynya” as a confrontation of mentalities. Politically, the study investigates identity’s influence on foreign policy and societal consolidation during aggression, enhancing national unity and impacting regional security. It is underlined that the pursuit of freedom and dignity is a defining feature of the Ukrainian mentality, which has manifested in the historical struggle for independence and in the events of the Revolution of Dignity. The current Russian aggression has become a catalyst for the consolidation of Ukrainian national identity, strengthening the sense of national unity and awareness of cultural uniqueness. The consolidation of Ukrainian society around its own identity plays a pivotal role in resisting the aggressor and has a significant impact on regional and global security.
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