Browsing by Author "Borysova, Tetiana V."

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Philosophical Understanding of Cultural Processes in Human Development
(Ontario International Development Agency, Canada, 2025) Borysova, Tetiana V.; Savych, Anzhelika V.; Khalimon, Roman; Lohvynenko, Viktoriia; Tsykhuliak, Ivan
ENG: Philosophical and cultural studies aim to explore the structure, functions, and role of culture within society. Specifically, the philosophy of cultural phenomena seeks to identify key evolutionary cultural trends and understand the causes of crisis phenomena. To analyze these processes, a periodization of philosophical doctrines has been carried out, allowing for a systematic understanding of cultural development. It is argued that the synergy between philosophy and culture forms a unique reflexive and conceptual foundation for the cultural advancement of society, providing integrity, orderliness, and the rationalization of individual elements within the social system. The study also considers cultural and human activity through a historical and philosophical lens, highlighting the evolution of social development over time. The research demonstrates that traditional models of philosophical knowledge, aligned with order, balance, stability, and determinism, are increasingly inadequate in addressing the complexities of the modern world, characterized by chaos, imbalance, instability, and variability. Nonetheless, ideas derived from synergism retain significant paradigmatic relevance today. The philosophical nature of cultural aspects is interpreted as the development of the human position within historical and temporal contexts, emphasizing the logic of philosophical concepts in shaping societal cultural progress. The study also examines the interaction between social and cultural advancement, considering the challenges posed by globalization. Cultural dynamics are identified as a form of self-organization of meanings and values within the social space, closely linked to technological modernization. Four principal philosophical dimensions of cultural evolution are formulated: anthropological, ethical—reflecting emerging moral guidelines amid cultural pluralism—ontological, and epistemological. A model of cultural dynamics as a synergistic process integrating tradition, innovation, and value exchange is proposed. Comparative analysis shows that philosophical approaches offer a more comprehensive understanding of cultural evolution than purely sociological models. The concept of “cultural balance” is introduced as a prerequisite for sustainable societal development, ensuring a harmonious integration of traditions, values, and innovations, thereby fostering social stability, sustainable development, and global competitiveness.
Philosophy of Crime: Existential Aspects and Dimensions
(Malque Publishing, Brasil, 2026) Borysova, Tetiana V.; Lavryk, Oleksandr; Orobets, Kostiantyn; Fiedosieiev, Volodymyr; Zharovska, Halyna
ENG: The aim of this study is to explore the existential aspects of crime from the perspective of philosophical analysis. It positions criminal behavior not merely as a legal violation but also as a potential manifestation of a profound personal crisis and a search for meaning in existential emptiness. The research employs a multiaspect methodological approach, which includes a consistent literature review, factor extraction, thematic analysis, and phenomenological interpretation. This is complemented by an analysis of open-source Eurostat statistics for 2020--2022. A systemic review of philosophical literature from the last two decades identified several key existential factors that influence crime rates. Thematic analysis ranked social inequality as the predominant factor intrinsically linked to existential despair. Alienation was also distinguished as a critical driver, stemming from a deep disconnection from societal structures. A subsequent phenomenological analysis of nine European countries stratified by development level revealed a strong correlation between socioeconomic conditions and crime trends. The findings demonstrate that nations with greater economic development, greater social equality, and stronger public trust in government institutions, such as Germany and Sweden, have lower crime rates. This reflects a collective sense of existential security. In contrast, countries characterized by significant inequality, low institutional trust, and political instability, such as Bulgaria, Hungary, and Ukraine, show persistently higher crime rates. This underscores the role of existential frustration and despair in driving deviant behavior. The case of Ukraine is a particular example of how severe economic downturns and war exacerbate existential insecurity, which leads to survival-oriented crime. The study concludes that crime is intrinsically linked to social stability and existential well-being. The results substantiate the theoretical framework of existential philosophy in criminology, demonstrating that crime can be a response to unaddressed existential voids. This research contributes to the field by providing a nuanced, interdisciplinary understanding of crime etiology, suggesting that effective prevention and resocialization strategies must address these underlying existential factors to be truly effective.