GENESIS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF HUMANISTIC IDEAS IN PHILOSOPHICAL AND SOCIAL CONCEPTS

The article examines the evolution of the genesis of the concept of “humanism” and its ideas in the context of the development of philosophical and social concepts from antiquity to the present day. Based on the scientific works of foreign scholars, a deep analysis of the essence of the concept of “humanism” in the historical context of societal development is conducted. A personal interpretation of the definition of “humanism” is proposed as follows: a phenomenon that reflects the worldview position of society; a social concept with its inherent ideas and moral convictions, which changes and modifies according to the era and the needs of humanity; a transformation of philosophical thought that places the individual at the center of the universe; the value of human individuality and its worldview. It is argued that humanism develops under the influence of certain social factors, with dignity, social justice, and equality as its foundation. It has proved that humanistic virtues have formed an idea of the relationship between the individual and society and have caused transformations in educational and social processes, being actualized on the intellectual and cultural values of mankind.Based on the analysis of scholars’ works, the main currents of contemporary humanism are identified, including secular, ecological, feminist, cosmopolitan, and technical humanism. The influence of humanistic ideas on the implementation of the educational process is also discussed. It has proved that higher education, focused on the progressive humanistic views of humanity, should ensure the growth of a competent citizen, capable of systemic thinking, taking an active position in the resolution of social conflicts, which will be the basis of an evolutionary impetus for the development of conscious humanity.