Abstract

The author of the paper shows contradictions, which exist between the «scientific» truth (the ascertained facts) and the «psychological» (humanitarian) truth. In the second case, one can talk about concepts, which do not exist and cannot be achieved in reality, but bring benefit to most of the individuals as mental constructs. The author makes a conclusion that contemporary psychology in its present-day construction cannot become a full-fledged discipline, which meets generally accepted scientific criteria.

Highlights

  • The author of the paper shows contradictions, which exist between the «scientific» truth and the «psychological» truth

  • One can talk about concepts, which do not exist and cannot be achieved in reality, but bring benefit to most of the individuals as mental constructs

  • The author makes a conclusion that contemporary psychology in its present-day construction cannot become a full-fledged discipline, which meets generally accepted scientific criteria

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Introduction

Ключевые слова: добро, истина, позитивные иллюзии, смысл, счастье, эгоизм. Чтобы непредубеждённый читатель лучше понял логику дальнейшего изложения, напомним ему, что главная задача любой науки заключается в обнаружении истины – того, как действительно устроен мир. Смысл человеческой жизни: не существует, но приятен и полезен. Виктор Франкл, а за ним и другие экзистенциальные терапевты пишут о том, что смысл конкретных (зачастую – психотравмирующих) ситуаций должен быть найден, обнаружен индивидом [7].

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