STATECRAFT AND PATRIOTISM AS NECESSARY PRECONDITIONS FOR PROFESSIONALISM OF PUBLIC SERVANT

Abstract

Аnnotation. The article analyzes the concepts of “patriotism” and “statecraft”, including in the context of the genesis of their formation and the identification of these phenomena with the institution of public service in Ukraine. The role of a component of patriotism and statesmanship in forming a holistic picture of the professionalism of public servants, local self-government officials, including judges, prosecutors, military, police officers, and representatives of diplomatic services is assessed. The ethical, legal, and value aspects of the factor of national-patriotic consciousness were considered, and it was proved that patriotism is a necessary and fundamental component of the professionalism of public servant. The article also substantiates that patriotism and statecraft are fundamental components of the professionalism of public servant, regardless of the level of his position, and national-patriotic education is a necessary component of state policy. It should be noted that the ways of increasing the level of effectiveness of national-patriotic education require a presence of improved approaches, which should be based on an axiological approach. National-patriotic consciousness is an integral component of a person’s worldview, and the worldview is formed precisely on the values that are instilled in person, which it takes into its personal moral and ethical arsenal. Awareness of universal, as well as national values, a deep understanding of their essence – this should be the basis of national-patriotic education of an individual, a citizen of Ukraine. Going back to the factor of national-patriotic consciousness of public servants, it is worth to note that this factor should be obtained primarily as an important element in the formation of professional ethics of an official. This factor should not be neglected during competitive selection for public service positions at any level. It is also necessary to pay attention to how the future employee skillfully mastered the state language while performing official duties and beyond. It is also worth considering of how a candidate for a position in a public body gets acquainted with the cultural and historical values of the Ukrainian people. As an option, it is possible to consider a possibility of introducing an additional exam for future public servants, meaning an exam on general issues of the history and cultural studies of Ukraine. A similar practice exists in democratic countries; it is advisable to investigate the issue of its application in Ukraine as well.