Abstract
The paper analyses destiny subject in religious and philosophical doctrines and theories of the East and the West. Common for different cultures concepts related with the destiny idea are considered. Etymology of destiny term in some ancient and modern languages is studied; specific senses related with the term are looked into. Key factors determined interest to the destiny idea in mankind history, concepts of destiny in Eastern and Western cultures are compared. According to the author, tragic fatalism or heroic rioting are more typical for consciousness of the person belonging to the Western culture. The Eastern culture person regards destiny idea through the lens of quietism and self-understanding.
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