RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY IN THE CREATIVE HERITAGE OF O. NEPRYTSKY-HRANOVSKY

Abstract

The article analyzes the work of O. Neprytsky-Granovsky in terms of the ideological connection between spirituality and philosophy. The author explores the theoretical issues of his religious and philosophical views as a representative of the Ukrainian diaspora in the context of modern requirements. It is followed that the current philosophical thought requires the study and actualization of the experience of the past. The work of the scientist, poet is rich in philosophical ideas and interpretation of the concepts of “national”, “meaning of life”, “Christian morality”, “love” and so on. We observe that O. Neprytsky-Granovsky paid special attention to the relationship between religion and philosophy in his poems. It is established that the writer tried to combine faith and reason, philosophy and religion. The aim of the research is to study religious and philosophical problems in the work of O. Neprytsky-Granovsky and the use of his theoretical and conceptual achievements in the social practice of modern Ukraine. The research methodology is based on general philosophical approaches to study the problem. During the study, general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, generalization, comparison) were used. The historical and logical methods of cognition were used. The dialectical method is used in the work, due to which it is impossible to present the subject of research in its essential social relationships and interactions. The conclusions are that the author's thoughts set forth in his poetry are in tune with our time and make us think about the problems of today. This is especially true of our spirituality. First of all, we should not forget our national customs, rituals, our language, history, etc. In order to better understand the national spirit, O. Neprytsky-Granovsky proposed to educate the people on the examples of universal and Christian morality. All this, according to the poet, should be subordinated to a higher goal, namely – Ukrainian consolidation. According to O. Neprytsky-Granovsky, the primary task is to educate the national spirit of Ukrainians.