THREE ASPECTS OF PAUL RICOEURS TRANSLATION PARADIGM

The modern challenges faced by the global community, particularly the increasing interdependence in the global information sphere, necessitate the search for languages for international communication and new translation strategies. The issue of translation has always been relevant, and today it is perceived as a philosophical problem due to the crisis of communication and understanding. Of particular interest is Paul Ricoeur's conceptual approach to translation, based on his latest works on translational issues, which are a logical continuation of his exploration of the problem of understanding. He focuses on the hermeneutic and general philosophical meaning of the problem in question. This paper examines the linguistic, anthropological, and hermeneutic aspects of Ricoeur's translation paradigm. Defining these three aspects of Ricoeur's translation paradigm allows for an understanding of the structural regularities of translation as a creative process linked to the translator's worldview and creative potential. An analysis of real translation practice suggests the possibility of translation not just from one language to another but also the provision of the general communicative function of spiritual culture, opportunities for interpretation, and narrative. To achieve the set goal, general scientific research methods were used, including the comparative method. An analysis of the three aspects of Ricoeur's translation theory showed that such an approach is an objective, comprehensive way to understand the problems of translation as both a linguistic activity and a cultural and interpretive endeavor. The contribution of Western philosophers to the issue of translation is invaluable, allowing us to recognize the complexities of translation from a Western worldview perspective. As a result of the activities of philosophers like Schleiermacher, Benjamin, Derrida, and Ricoeur, who engaged in direct active translation practice, there was a paradigm shift in translation. A transition occurred from an ethnocentric to an ethical paradigm of translation. Schleiermacher, formulating translation conditions, emphasized the necessity of different approaches for different texts. These conditions should ensure the fidelity of the translation to the original text. Walter Benjamin introduced the idea of a pure language, considering it the sole capacity of translation. Ricoeur's contribution to translation theory can be viewed in several key points. For Ricoeur, translation, like all understanding, is an act of interpretation. He saw translation as a process in which the interpreter encounters the "other" in the form of a text in the source language and tries to recreate this "other" in the target language. Ricoeur asserted that translation also has an ethical dimension since it involves recognition and respect for the "other". Translators should aim for a just representation of the original text, preserving its meaning and intentions. Ricoeur acknowledged that complete equivalence between the source and target texts is impossible. However, he believed that a translator can and should strive for the highest possible accuracy. Ricoeur made a distinction between understanding (interpretation) and explanation (analytical breakdown). This distinction becomes particularly relevant in translation, as the translator must not only "explain" the text but also "understand" it. Ricoeur viewed translation as a bridge between cultures through which people can achieve mutual understanding despite linguistic and cultural barriers. Ricoeur made an invaluable contribution to addressing the translation problem, which remains relevant in philosophical discourse.