PHILOSOPHICAL UNDERSTANDING OF INFORMATION WARFARE: CATEGORIES OF TRUTH, MANIPULATION AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY

The study of the philosophical aspect of information warfare in modern information confrontations is based on the concepts of truth, manipulation and responsibility. Information warfare, as a new type of conflict, determines not only technological and tactical dimensions, but also deep ethical and ontological problems related to the nature of information and its impact on society. The author analyzes the phenomenon of truth in the context of the information space, where manipulation and disinformation often turn into a weapon of influence. In addition, the article discusses the displacement of the concept of truth and the formation of different information realities and the division of society on its basis.In the scientific study, special attention is paid to the ethical responsibility of the subjects of information warfare - from individual users and media to political and military structures. The main attention is focused on the moral aspects related to the use of information as a tool of influence. The question of responsibility for the consequences of manipulative actions in the era of digitalization also arises. The author emphasizes the need to form critical thinking and information hygiene as components of countering information threats, the failure to comply with which can lead to increased social tension, polarization of society and the undermining of democratic institutions. In this context, the role of education and educational programs in raising the information awareness of citizens is considered. The study also focuses on the need for ethical regulation of the digital space at the legislative level.The study is interdisciplinary in nature, integrating philosophy, ethics, political science and information technologies, and allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the challenges of information warfare in the modern world. The scientific work is aimed at establishing and theoretically understanding the phenomenon of information warfare and determining practical recommendations in the field of a responsible attitude to information in the conditions of a globalized information space. In the process of research, special attention is paid to the analysis of the mechanisms of manipulation of consciousness and disinformation used in conditions of hybrid conflicts.