author: Viktor Vashkevich
Urgency of the research. Mythology remains an inexhaustible source for philosophical analysis, as it combines archetypal structures of thinking that shape collective and individual consciousness with modern challenges of culture and ideology. In the era of globalization and digital technologies, myths not only adapt to new conditions, but also become important tools for reproducing social norms and symbolic meanings. Analysis of philosophical aspects of mythology allows us to reveal their universality and at the same time identify modern transformations that reflect profound cultural and social changes. In this context, mythology not only explains, but also actively forms ideas about cultural identity, moral values, and worldview paradigms. The study acquires particular significance in the light of modern philosophical discussions about the integration of the rational and irrational in cognition, where myth appears as a metaphysical tool for structuring reality. Myths, with their deep symbolism and multi-level structure, provide humans with universal models for understanding existence, which remain relevant in the context of modern ideological, ethical, and environmental challenges.
Target setting. In modern philosophical discourse, mythology appears as a complex and multidimensional phenomenon that combines archetypal representations, metaphors and symbolic structures that influence the formation of worldview models, cultural identity and social consciousness. The problem lies in understanding the interaction between mythological ideas and the rational foundations of philosophy, as well as in studying how mythological archetypes, sacred dimensions and the structure of myths continue to influence modern culture, politics and mass consciousness. In the era of globalization and digital technologies, myths are transformed, acquiring new forms and meanings, which requires a rethinking of their role in modern ideological, ethical and worldview processes.
Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. Mythology as a subject of philosophical research attracts considerable attention from contemporary scholars who approach this phenomenon from various disciplinary perspectives. The classic works of C. G. Jung and Mircea Eliade laid the foundations for the study of archetypes and the sacred dimension of myth, which are still key in the analysis of its influence on culture and the collective unconscious. Jung emphasized the universality of archetypes that structurally unite the experience of humanity, while Eliade emphasized the role of myth in creating sacred time and space that determine cultural identity. Contemporary research focuses on analyzing the transformation of myths in the context of globalization and the digital age. In particular, scholars investigate how mythological motifs are adapted in popular culture, political ideologies, and the media. The works of such researchers as C. Armstrong and C. Lévi-Strauss, highlight the structural nature of myths and their ability to reflect the basic binary oppositions of human consciousness. In the philosophical context, research focuses on the relationship between myth and rational cognition, where myth acts not only as a cultural artifact, but also as a basis for understanding existence (Hegel).
The research objective. The main objective of the study is a comprehensive analysis of the philosophical dimension of mythology, in particular its archetypes, structure, and sacred dimensions, in order to identify its role in the formation of worldview models, culture, and modern philosophical thought.
The statement of basic material. The article is devoted to the study of the philosophical dimension of mythology as a fundamental phenomenon that plays a key role in the formation of worldview structures, cultural identity and ordering of reality. Special emphasis is placed on the archetypal nature of the myth, its sacred dimension and significance in modern philosophical discourse. The author analyzes the myth as a way of integrating the rational and the irrational in the process of knowing existence, revealing its function as a universal mechanism for structuring human experience. The use of the structuralist approach, as well as the Jungian concept of the collective unconscious, allows us to highlight the nature of myth as a source of universal meanings that form ethical, ontological and cultural models. The article also examines the transformation of mythological motifs in the context of globalization, mass culture, and political ideologies. The conclusions emphasize the inexhaustible potential of mythology as a source of philosophical understanding, which remains relevant for the modern world.
Conclusions. Mythology remains a relevant and multidimensional phenomenon that deeply influences modern culture, philosophy and public consciousness, ensuring the integration of the rational and irrational in the knowledge of the world. It serves as a universal tool for structuring reality, offering archetypal models of thinking and cultural narratives that reflect both individual and collective experience. Mythical archetypes and a structure built on binary oppositions form the foundations of worldview models and continue to retain their symbolic significance in mass culture, politics and ideology. In the philosophical context, mythology acts not only as a historical phenomenon, but also as a living mechanism capable of contributing to a deep understanding of being, moral and existential challenges of the modern world.
Keywords: mythology, archetype, sacred, structuralism, collective unconscious, cultural identity, philosophical discourse, globalization, mass culture.
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