Sociodynamics - rubric Ideology and politics

Abstract: The article is devoted to the analysis of political factors that contribute to the development of patriotism in modern Russia. The author of the article focuses on theoretical and methodological concepts already developed by Nikolay Berdyaev in his article 'Patriotism and Politics' published in 1917. The initial thesis of a Russian philosopher was the provision aboutthe need of the Russian society in a national renaissance which could be triggered only by a special patriotic mood. V. Gulyakhin's research is based on the same thesis, too. To him, patriotism means, in the first place, love for Russia represented as a willingness to serve Russia's interests and to protect Russia including self-sacrifice. 'Love' is the key word in this definition. Love meas actions but not passive feelings. It is one's active care about life and growth of what we love. The author states that love of most Russians for their homeland is rather infantile. Russians see it as a mother who must care about them no matter whether they are bad or good pepole. Russian citizens try to lay all the responsibility for their own lives on the government. They constantly demand the government to solve all their problems and are quite capricious about the government decisions. Many citizens come to a pretty 'childish' conclusion that if Russia does not love them, they should pay the same in return. Even when Russian citizens fight for their rights, these are usually very 'childish' rights demanding social support and protection. At the end of the article the author concludes that Berdyaev's ideas are still very topical for Russia even thouh they were developed during the Revolution of 1917. Today's Russia also needs a patriotic mood and national spirits to move on.

DOI: 10.25136/2409-7144.2021.10.36481

Abstract: This article is a review to the new book by V. Inozemtsev and A. Abalov “The Everlasting Empire: Russia in Pursuit of Itself". The author reflects on the imperial nature of Russian statehood through the prism of the concept of “empireness” described in the book. Lining up with the thesis on the everlasting existence of Russia as an empire, the author focuses on the factors that predetermined the imperial nature of the Russian State and the historically established trajectories of its development: first and foremost in pertains to Byzantine, Mongolian and Western European receptions that infiltrated the Russian mentality and continue to reproduce the imperial attributes of world perception therein. The thesis is advanced that these factors alongside the revealed in the book fuzziness of boundaries between the colonial power and colonial territories on the example of Russia, absolutize the imperial principle in the Russian politics and substantiate the formation of various ideological movements of the XIX – XX centuries. The authors of this article also polemicize with the authors of the book on the issues affecting the stability of imperial structures in Russian statehood. Criticism is levelled at certain statements on the possibility of development of adequate forms of post-imperial political existence of Russia. The book is remarkable for the profound analysis, original universalistic view of the authors on the problem, and can be highly recommended to vast audience.

DOI: 10.25136/2409-7144.2022.12.39071

Abstract: The article presents some of the results of a questionnaire survey of students in the South of Russia, conducted in 2019. The subject of the study carried out in the article was the emigration moods and attitudes of the student youth of the South of Russia, and the goal was the explication of the factors on which these attitudes depend. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study was the author's concept of cognitive-ideological matrices, which implies the study of the pre-reflective level of individual and group consciousness in order to identify proto-ideological elements (ideologemes and concepts) that form an individual's predisposition to a particular ideology. On this basis, the article identifies the deep motives of the emigration attitudes of student consciousness and solves the problem of establishing the strength of the connection between socio-economic and value-ideological factors in the formation of these attitudes. As a result of the analysis, it is shown that value factors prevail over socio-economic ones. It has been established that the ideologically conditioned attitude towards emigration from the country was formed in the context of the values of the liberal and social-democratic ideologies, which, in turn, turned out to be consonant with those proto-ideological concepts of self-identification that were formed in the process of early socialization of student youth. The general conclusion of the study: ideological values and attitudes are derivatives of the deep mechanisms of cognitive-value matrices, at the level of which proto-ideological elements are formed, which, in turn, form an individual's tendency to perceive certain ideological values. The theoretical significance of the work lies in the refinement and development of the modern theory of ideologies due to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms for the formation of ideological concepts, and the practical significance lies in the development of applied aspects of the study of ideological dynamics in the mass consciousness.

DOI: 10.25136/2409-7144.2018.4.23109

Abstract: Information society is an important factor that affects the transformation of political values and orientations. In terms of the convergence of classical ideologies and emergence of the new ideological directions, gains relevance the problem of ideological identification. Thus, the object of this research is the ideological identification of the Internet users. The subject of this research is the ideological predisposition of the residents of Saint Petersburg towards using the online information political resources. The authors focus on examination of the socio-demographic aspects of the problem of digital inequality, analysis of the factors of ideological segregation of media resources, study of the specificity of network political orientations of the users. Particular attention is given to the question of correlation of the political orientations with the claimed ideology. The scientific novelty lies in comprehensive analysis of the ideological orientations of Internet users in accordance with the models of identification of the political ideologies. The main conclusion consists in determination of the ideological groups that to a greater or lesser degree are prone to use the Internet and distinguish the values characteristic co the cyberculture.

DOI: 10.25136/2409-7144.2022.2.36718

Abstract: The article discusses the main results of Pierre Bourdieu's research work on the reflection of social structure in ideology. The author described in detail such aspects of the topic as the mechanism of reproduction of the social structure through the social interaction of the main one on the habitus and the capital available to the subjects, which they seek to monopolize. It was noted that, according to Burde, the ideological field reproduces the social structure in an unrecognizable form. Attention is also paid to the issues of attitude to history, reflection in the worldview of the real and ideal, the social foundations of leadership, the indispensable conditions of which is compliance with the behavior of the leader to the habitus of the group. The main conclusions of the study are the following. According to Bourdieu, the ideological field reproduces the social structure in an unrecognizable form. The mechanism of assimilation is twofold: firstly, by occupying a certain position in the social hierarchy of classes, the agent will reproduce it in the ideological field; secondly, the struggle in the ideological field reproduces in euphemized forms the economic and political struggle between classes. Among other things, the ideology reflects not only the attitudes of the ruling elite, but also professional creators who seek to take advantage of the delegation of authority to define the social world. Bourdieu's work devoted to the representation of the past (history) is also analyzed as a reflection of the present and an instrument of ideological struggle.

DOI: 10.7256/2409-7144.2016.8.18962

Abstract: The subject of this research is the questions of formation of the new ideology as the all-civilizational rational cultural text which carries the necessary meanings and symbols requires for the establishment of society in the future. Its logic and hypothetical ways of action derive from the fact of historical exhaustiveness of the leading ideologies of the XX century, as well as discontent of the existing attempts to escape that in its foundation contain religion, mythology, and in the best case scenario quasi-scientific and technocratic postulates. In order to solve the aforementioned task it is necessary to determine the actual logic of formation of the ideological views and their possible alternatives. The main method of this work consists in the historical retrospection in the context of conducting a conceptual deconstruction of the examined constructs. Its performance is determined through the achieved concretization (conceptual reduction) of the used symbols (names). The main conclusion lies in the position that the new ideology must become the meta-ideology, a crucially different project on structuring of public consciousness if compared to the forms of industrial and postindustrial eras. It is demonstrated that the previous logic of establishment of the leading typology of sociopolitical discourse in form of ideology has exhausted the conceptual-suggestive resource of basic formulations. Meta-ideology pertains not to social strata, but to the inner human in each individual. It is not separated from the universal tradition of establishment of the ideology, but overcomes the limitation of their historical forms, which mostly concerns the increasing gap between the declarations and reality.

DOI: 10.25136/2409-7144.2017.10.21641

Abstract: This article examines the aspects of communitarianism in relation to the idea of "moral dialogues" according to the theory of American political scientist Amitai Etzioni. The author emphasizes the importance of this phenomenon for the harmonious existence of human communities. In that context, the role of "moral dialogues" is analyzed in pursuit of the good. Moreover, the article discusses the factors that contributed to the emergence of communitarianism, in particular the importance of common values in formulation of the concept of "common good". The subject of this research is the dialogical basis of communitarian political ideology as a precondition for the effective multicultural interaction in modern world. Methodology leans on the results of meta-analysis of the political studies carried out by communitarian scientists to test the proposed scientific hypothesis. The scientific novelty of the research is determined by the relevant methodological conclusion about the role of political dialogue based on moral postulations of communitarianism as the conceptual ground for establishing civil society in the conditions of ethnocultural diversity. Alongside, the author analyzes the critical evaluations of consensus in communitarian discourse and concludes that the synthesis of various sociocultural values will allow creating the viable universal values of good neighborliness and justice.

DOI: 10.7256/2409-7144.2016.8.19877

Abstract: This article is dedicated to the study of place and importance of the philosophical principles within the social concept of global constitutionalism. The author substantiates the thesis that the social concept of global constitutionalism, having emerged as the result of unification of the fundamental goal of neoliberal and neoconservative social concept, had established a the rejection of social concepts, which explain the alternative models of globalization “on the left” (alter-globalist), as well as social concepts of the opponents of globalization of sociopolitical, state-legal, and economic life of national states and societies “on the right” (alter-mondialistic) and “on the left” (Marxist and proletarian internationalism). It is underlined that the ideas of global constitutionalism are subjected to the socially substantiated interpretations. The philosophical principles that serve as the bases for social concepts are being created in the process of ideological opposition to the other system of meanings, the carrier of which is a certain alternative subject that contains the crucially different perception of social reality. The fight against the conceptual enemy not only endows any concept with the meaning of its existence, but is also a necessary condition for its being.

DOI: 10.7256/2306-0158.2013.12.1053

Abstract: The article is devoted to the process of formation of a new Russian strategy during the shift of technological modes. The authors of the article analyze possible variants of development of the scenarios of crisis developments in the post-Soviet territory. They offer a new management paradigm based on new factors of management under the conditions of the information society such as 'national informational space' and 'state viability matrix'. Usage of mass media and communication means when solving everyday problems allows to define the targets of the information support of regional authorities. This way they can satisfy the needs of the society, on one hand, and improve the material and technical base on the other hand. The authors of the article also analyze the influence of the information environment on personal values. The importance of the latter topic is determined by the modern globalization tendencies in the society. This influence is described based on the example of the process of virtual communication on the Internet. Under the conditions of the information society being built, information and communication have a growing influence on economic, political, cultural and national relations, have an overall impact on the society in general and become an important factor of personal self-determination in the global world. In the authors' opinion, it is impossible to understand global information proceses without defining the role of information media for the information environment.

DOI: 10.25136/2409-7144.2022.4.37692

Abstract: The relevance of the article is due to the nature of political discourse as a widespread social practice that mediates the sphere of politics as a whole and is in constant search, testing and using the most effective forms of conveying meaning. The article substantiates the role of the political narrative as a tool of political discourse that contributes to the explanation and dissemination of ideologies. The discursive approach and morphological analysis of ideologies make it possible to analyze the signs and features of the construction of political narratives, within which ideological concepts and ideologies move from the abstract level of reflection and speculative constructions to specific plots and examples from the history of the country, becoming more understandable to citizens and increasing their public capital. The analysis of cases on the choice between F. E. Dzerzhinsky and A. Nevsky for the installation of a monument in Moscow shows that a political narrative based on the events and figures of certain historical periods of a particular state has the necessary potential to influence political opinions, beliefs and actions. Using the narratives of F. E. Dzerzhinsky and A. Nevsky as an example, it is proved that the political narrative is able to dynamically transform itself, responding to the socio-political demands of a particular historical period, and harmoniously integrate into the current political system. It is concluded that the development of narrative as a tool for working with political discourse and the use of historical events and figures in it is an obligatory form of social practice for any political actor aimed at gaining political power, defending his political interests and promoting and spreading ideology and ideological concepts.

DOI: 10.7256/2409-7144.2016.11.1906

Abstract: This article exa,ins the problem of correlation of the phenomenon of ideology with the modern technique in the concepts of F. G. Jünger and J. Habermas. Special attention is given to the question on the transformation of ideology as a form of public consciousness in the conditions of the modern technical civilization. In Jünger’s concept, the criticism of technicism is realized in the prospect of returning of human to the more original and authentic way of existence. Within the framework of Habermas’ philosophy, the criticism of technocratic and scientist consciousness is realized from the humanistic positions with the future expansion of the space of “communicative rationality”. Jünger reviews the technique as a favorable environment for assertion and domination of the ideologies, while Habermas transform technique and science into quasi-ideology of society of the later capitalism. Jünger considers the technical (technocratic) consciousness as axiologically and ideologically neutral; and Habermas sees a new form of ideology within this type of consciousness, which becomes more dangerous while less noticeable and achievable for the critical reflection.

DOI: 10.25136/2409-7144.2023.10.68802

Abstract: In this study, the authors examine mythology and ideology, their nature and origin, as well as the processes of their relationship. It is argued that ideology and mythology are in many ways interrelated phenomena, but not reducible to each other. Between them, not imperative, but rather complimentary relations are established, when they borrow certain elements and structures of each other in the process of interaction. The commonality of their nature and origin is manifested in the commonality of their properties and functions. Ideology has two sides: rational and irrational. The study shows that the irrational side of ideology is no less important and has no less influence on the final consumers of ideology than its rational and scientific elements. The irrational side is expressed in the mythical, unconscious, affective and imaginary. The scientific novelty of the study consists in revealing the essence of ideological myths, designating myths in the structure of ideology, establishing the "mythomotorics" of ideology, as well as highlighting the main properties of ideology and mythology: spontaneity and chaotic origin; unorganised and a-centric character; deployment in different social fields and dimensions; transmission of the same message through several codes; comprehensive and all-encompassing impact on end-users; lack of complete clarity and eluding analysis; ritual and repetition. It is concluded that the functional role of myths in ideology is that they fill the void between the ideological system and the social order in places where they do not correspond or openly contradict each other.

DOI: 10.25136/2409-7144.2020.7.33518

Abstract: The goal of this work is to determine the social status of legal opposition in Russia based on the classical analysis. The object of this research is publications of the Liberal-Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR). The theory developed by Karl Mannheim serves as methodological framework for this work. It is determines that the representatives of the Liberal-Democratic Party of Russia belong to one of the groups of political elite that filled a relatively unpretentious niche. At the same time, the key (and perhaps the only) resource of the party is political one. Electoral support is the aspect the party can really rely on. Nationalism and anti-Semitism also are of populist nature, since they do not receive any due theoretical substantiation in the analyzed party documents. The party does not represents interest of large capital. Moreover, on the permanent basis LDPR leadership does not represent interests of any social group, besides the one they belong to. Reduction of the socioeconomic issues to the question of moral and business qualities of the ruling elite and possibility for its rotation suggest that the Liberal-Democratic Party of Russia is satisfied with the current political regime and socioeconomic formation. The struggle is only for expansion of the filled niche. The aforementioned factors, along with the absence of sustainable and resourceful social backbone, leads to the thought that the existence of liberal democrats in Russia is directly or indirectly supported by the ruling elite.

DOI: 10.7256/2409-7144.2016.12.1946

Abstract: This article examines the relationship between the ideological and scientific forms of consciousness. For such comparison, the richness of their content must be presented fairly specifically. Firstly, it is defined by the highlighted essential aspects in the conceptual definitions of science and ideology; and secondly, by problematicity of their substantive fusion. Is the truly scientific ideology, which can justifiably combine the entire range of interests of the social actors within the framework of public good, possible? Or it rather has a corporative-utilitarian or class foundation? These questions suggest the formulation of the in-depth topic of human nature, which has a suprahistorical basis. The methodologically appropriate examination of the claimed topic anticipates the necessary preliminary introduction of the initial definitions of science and ideology. This research is conducted based on the actual socio-historical practice of functioning of these phenomena within the European civilizational tradition. The main conclusion consists in the positive answer to the problem of possibility of scientific ideology, which is provided with the necessary stipulations. The essence of such conditions lies in revelation of ontology of human existence as such. Clarification of this ontology presents the key problem of philosophy, if it desires to overcome the presence in strictly removed, academic-textbook status, which leads not to the knowledge, but scholastic philosophizing.

DOI: 10.25136/2409-7144.2023.12.69206

Abstract: The purpose of the study is to identify and describe the phenomenon of Z-Telegram channels against the background of the general state of the information field with the theme of a special military operation. The subject of the study is the image of a politician or authority formed by Z-channels. The authors focus on the concept of Z-channels, the features of their content, as well as the factors of the appearance of these channels. The key features of the Z-channels were the concentration on combat operations, the assessment of the politician through the prism of combat operations and criticism of the command and authorities. The differences between Z-channels and traditional media are studied in detail. The prospects for the formation of political communities based on Z-channels are considered. The article analyzes the reasons for the popularity of Z-channels and their role in covering a special military operation. The article examines the influence of the personality of the author of the channel on the attitude towards the key actors of the special military operation. Special attention is paid to the differences in the subject of the channels. The method used was the method of content analysis of the collected material, which includes posts in these most famous Z-channels during the winter of 2022-2023. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the study of the phenomenon of Z-channels in the Telegram as an alternative to traditional media, as well as the consideration of Z-channels as a prototype for the formation of a new type of political opposition to the current political system. The results of the study, presented as conclusions, showed that Z-channels can form a common agenda independently of each other, while having similar views. So, all channels broadcast a negative image to the official representatives of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, and at the same time broadcast a moderately positive image to Prigozhin. This allows us to conclude that for a number of reasons discussed in the study, Z-channels on the Telegram social network can form and broadcast their own agenda, including one that differs from the official one, and also have a very large audience.