Contemporary social conflict: Socio-philosophical analysis of approaches

Abstract

The paper investigates the essence of social conflict through the lens of social philosophy. In this regard, the authors outlined the main approaches to the study of this phenomenon. Traditional and contemporary views on the essence of social conflict were distinguished. The purpose of the study was to describe approaches to the study of the essence of social conflicts, typologies formed on their basis, and the dynamics of social conflicts that determine the self-development of a social system. A conceptual analysis of methodological approaches and the elements of a comparative analysis were employed as a methodological tool for studying social conflict. The research tasks triggered the search for answers to outstanding questions. As a result, the essence of social conflict was determined through the lens of social philosophy by identifying and comparing the main scientific approaches. A typology of social conflicts was compiled, and a universal structure and dynamics of the development was determined. The conceptual analysis revealed the complex systemic nature of the social conflict, which requires further methodological research.