2016, no. 10
HUMANIZATION AND LIBERALIZATION OF EDUCATION

Model of “de-alienated man” by A. and B. Strugatsky and the role of “high theory of education” in its practical implementation

R.Yu. Fofanov

DOI 10.20339/am.10-16.075pp. 75–7980 RUB

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Abstract

Analyzed is the problem of “de-alienated man”, considered in the works of well-known scientific fantasy writers A. and B. Strugatsky. Exposed is the role of “high theory of education” in practical implementation of this model. Novelty of the article is in building of logical connection between “de-alienated man”, image of person as creator of the future, and «high theory of education», that allows to illuminate more fully perfect image of person of future, imagined by A. and B. Strugatsky. As to A. and B. Strugatsky, principal role in forming of person of future would be played by craving for creativity (creation), i.e. satisfaction of spiritual needs. The author in detail analyzes formulated by Strugatsky conception of general postulates of “high theory of education”, expressed by its creators in universal terms, making the conclusion about need of its further development.

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The article is written, based on conversations with candidate of philosophical sciences N. Korotkov.

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