КУЛЬТУРА МЕДІАЦІЇ У ФІЛОСОФІЇ ПРАГМАТИЗМУ

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КУЛЬТУРА МЕДІАЦІЇ У ФІЛОСОФІЇ ПРАГМАТИЗМУ

Journal Title: Гуманітарний часопис - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 4

Abstract

Zharkikh Volodymyr MEDIATION CULTURE IN PHOLOSOPHY OF PRAGMATISM Philosophy of pragmatism, which appeared on the verge of the 20th century, has proved its reliability at the present time. Today postulates of classical pragmatism are considered as a password, a “magic wand” for solving problems, which are difficult and complex or at first glance seem defying positive resolution. Pragmatism attraction in present-day reality consists of its main postulate which suggests that in the search for truth verification of ideas in the immediate practice of human experience should be preferred to endless and futile abstract discussions. The probable value of possible consequences of theories and propositions is deemed a dependable mediator, showing the way to an adequate decision. Testing and appreciation of theories and propositions should be based on the validity of their consequences. Truths are made to be used, they are rules for action. The meaning of truth is in its application. It rules, and is true within a definite sphere of application which has been marked out by human experience. Classical pragmatists W. James, J. Dewey, F.C.S. Schiller thought that philosophers should change the focus and subject of their thinking and turn their attention from abstract apriori models of truth to the concrete reality of human existence. The truth is dependent on human purpose and its meaning should be expressed in terms of its operational application. The practical value of pragmatism method is realized in the critical analysis of existing alternatives. Proceeding from his personal experience man chooses the alternative that is best correlated with his purpose in the context of and in connection with his immediate needs. Human experience develops in the structure of unavoidable cognitive dissonance in which expectations come into discord with real possibilities. Cultural shock that appears as a result of the probable conflict situation requires a third party. It calls for mediation to regulate it, for a strategy of comparing alternatives and choices to define the truth, i.e. the solution best suited to dissolving the immediate impasse. In the process of making decisions the sense and purpose of mediation, according to pragmatism, is to show what significant difference man can see if a certain formula of the world was true. Pragmatism is a theory of the “middle way”. Its main principle – mediator and reconciler – is directed to solving differences. The practice of mediation, proposed in it, is an instrument that helps to overcome or reconcile conflicting alternatives. Implementing the strategy of mediation makes it always possible to find a new way of getting at a practically applicable workable truth best suited to deal with under given circumstances. Any conflict, any deadlock, if viewed within and through mediation tactics, becomes a starting position for further constructive development and growth instead of serving a reason and cause for discordance and enmity. 2017

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Володимир Жарких

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