Open AccessGeographical determination of Russian thought
Author(s) -
Zhanna Andrievskaya
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
kant
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2222-243X
DOI - 10.24923/2222-243x.2020-35.20
Subject(s) - parallels , excursion , openness to experience , determinism , isolation (microbiology) , epistemology , history , geography , sociology , psychology , social psychology , political science , philosophy , law , mechanical engineering , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , engineering
The article discusses the formation of such qualities of Russian thinking, as maximalism, extremeness, intentions to rigidly hierarchical management models, openness (not isolation), dialogism, permanent vigilance under the determining influence of various geographical (primarily climatic and landscape) factors. Along the way, a brief excursion into the history of the problem of geographical determinism is carried out, parallels are drawn between various socio-philosophical teachings.