Philosophy of Humanization of Public Attitude towards Persons with Special Health Abilities

<p>The article examines one of the current problems of the modern correctional pedagogy — the public attitude towards persons with disabilities. The attitude towards people with disorders of psychophysical development changes in different historical eras. In European countries, the government system is based on moral and ethical principles aimed at protecting the rights and freedoms of people with special needs. Various historical documents have been studied, indicating changes in public attitudes towards people with disorders of psychophysical development in different historical periods and cultures, as well as the importance of providing corrective defectological assistance to people suffering from various disorders. The tolerant attitude towards people with special health conditions in Kievan Rus is highlighted. Throughout the entire era of Russia’s existence, we see that the Russian people were distinguished by their humane attitude towards people with defects in physical and mental development. It is noted that in society there has been a humanistic evolution of views regarding people with special health needs, thanks to famous historical figures and humanist philosophers.</p>