ШЛЯХЕТНІСТЬ І ВІЙНА: ПОСТАВАННЯ СУБ’ЄКТА ГЕРОЇЧНОЇ ДІЇ

Abstract

The article presents the results of the study of problem of relationship between the phenomena of heroism and nobility in conditions of war, as well as the understanding of the process of formation of the subject of heroic action. A just defensive war is considered as an ethical and existential challenge for a person, which provides a tragic opportunity to reveal moral qualities, leads to an extraordinary elevation of the spirit, helps to realize one's devotion to the highest values – truth, kindness and beauty, in conditions when the aggressor brutally destroying them. It is emphasized that war is a breaking point for society, which also leads to a test of morality and nobility of spirit. It is noted that the concept of «nobility» is used in two meanings: as a high origin and as the internal qualities of a person. Nobility in the ethical sense includes such characteristics of a person as philanthropy and sincerity, honor and generosity, dignity and respect for one's people. An example of nobility is a hero who realizes his high calling is to make the world suitable for a dignified human existence. The article presents several leading approaches to understanding the subject of heroic action: classical, socio-philosophical, intersubjective, existentially-anthropological and constructivist.It is emphasized that the hero exceeds limits of an ordinary person, he is unexpected even for himself, because as a rule, a heroic act cannot be programmed. A feat is defined as an accomplished, manifested possibility of an impossible, the affirmation of values higher than one's own life, which occurs under conditions created by a metaphysical problem, an existential threat. A heroic act is seen as nondeterministic and teleological. In addition to the ethical prerequisites of readiness for a feat, certain psychological qualities of the subject are also highlighted, which contribute to his appearance as a hero. It is claimed that, despite positive propaganda and patriotic education, the experience of Russian-Ukrainian war and the example of modern Ukrainian heroes, nobility will never be widespread, but we can have more noble people, and the attitude towards heroes will become more respectful. It is especially emphasized that heroism expands the horizons of the vital world, it is asserted as a necessary and justified strategy of social behavior in the modus of maximum existential tension and existential threats, therefore today it is extremely important to study the outlined problems, which will allow a comprehensive understanding and a deeper grasp of their essence.