Кафедра документознавства та інформаційної діяльності (ДМетІ)

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Morphology of the Book : Evolution of the Codex in the Information Society
(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2026) Prokofieva, Kateryna A.; Reshetilova, Oksana M.
ENG: The purpose of the article is to trace the evolution of the book-codex from antiquity to the present and to determine how the transformation of libraries in the digital age influences the preservation, study, and accessibility of this type of book form. The object of the study is the historical stages of the development of the codex and its role in the formation of library institutions, as well as contemporary digitization practices that provide new approaches to the preservation and representation of cultural heritage. To create a comprehensive picture of the development of the book-codex from antiquity to the digital age, analytical-synthetic, system-structural, comparative, and historical research methods were applied. The results of the study demonstrate a consistent pattern in the evolution of libraries: from the accumulation and preservation of knowledge to contemporary digital practices of access and information resource management. They show that the transformation of libraries – both as institutions and as part of the culture of reading – reflects broader cultural and technological shifts in society. Libraries have always been, and continue to be, key institutions for the preservation and transmission of knowledge, adapting to the challenges of their time. The analysis carried out makes it possible to outline the transition from traditional book forms to digital ones and confirms their ongoing ability to integrate innovations and ensure the continuity of cultural memory.
Philosophical and Anthropological Theory of Violence by René Girard
(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, Ukraine, 2024) Savchenko, Serhiy V.; Prokofieva, Kateryna A.
ENG: Purpose. The article aims to examine the key aspects of the theory of mimetic violence by the famous French thinker René Girard. Theoretical basis. The study is based on René Girard’s fundamental theory of violence, which includes the concepts of mimesis and sacrificial cycle. Girard argues that violence arises from mimetic rivalry, when people imitate each other’s desires and actions, leading to conflicts and crises. The theory suggests that societies historically resolved these crises and prevented chaos through scapegoating rituals. Christianity, however, stands apart in Girard’s view by rejecting sacrificial cults and instead offering Christ’s non-violent example as a path to conflict resolution. Originality. Girard’s concept of mimetic desire explains how people’s tendency to imitate others’ desires leads to rivalry and conflict. These tensions are typically resolved through scapegoating – directing collective aggression toward a common target. The term "scapegoat" itself stems from the Biblical ritual described in Leviticus, where a goat symbolically carried away the community’s sins. The mechanism remains universal, operating in both archaic and modern societies. The authors examine how this dynamic relates to modern totalitarianism and its exploitation of collective violence. They emphasize Girard’s analysis of Christianity’s unique role in countering violence, specifically through its radical proposition that it is better to be victimized than to victimize others. Conclusions. These examples demonstrate how victim sacralization rituals maintain social order, supporting Girard’s assertion that ancient and modern myths share fundamental similarities. Girard’s theory transcends religious and mythological contexts, offering a lens through which to examine diverse anthropological and social phenomena. His ideas offer a profound understanding of the mechanisms of collective violence and their consequences, including the connection between mimetic violence and possible apocalyptic scenarios.