Pluralism of worldview cultures and its influence on the development of Ukrainian national identity

Abstract

The article examines the pluralism of worldview cultures in the context of its influence on the development of Ukrainian national identity. The relevance of the study is due to the need to conduct a systematic analysis of the role of worldview and cultural pluralism in the processes of forming modern Ukrainian national identity. The main problems are identified as insufficient study of practical mechanisms for the implementation of cultural and religious pluralism in Ukraine. The purpose of this study is a comprehensive theoretical and philosophical understanding of the significance of worldview and cultural pluralism as a determining factor in the formation and dynamic transformation of Ukrainian national identity in the context of historical variability and modern socio-cultural challenges. The study involves a systematic analysis of how the plurality of philosophical traditions, cultural and value orientations, linguistic practices and historical and narrative structures forms and modifies the identification space of the Ukrainian nation, establishes the specifics of its evolutionary development and provides the potential for strengthening the social consolidation of the national community. The article used an interdisciplinary approach that integrates philosophical, cultural, historical-hermeneutic and socio-cognitive analysis. The method of comparative analysis made it possible to determine the main differences and mutual influences of philosophical paradigms that determine the modern structure of Ukrainian national identity. The hermeneutic and phenomenological approach was used to understand the transformations of worldview models and human identity under the influence of historical and socio-cultural factors. The scientific novelty lies in the comprehensive analysis of the influence of the pluralism of worldview cultures on the formation of Ukrainian national identity, through the integration of philosophical, culturological and socio-cognitive approaches. The author's contribution lies in establishing that the determining factor in the consolidation of national identity, the development of an inclusive civic model and the strengthening of social solidarity is cultural and worldview pluralism. The practical significance of the conducted research lies in the possibility of using its results for a more in-depth understanding of the processes of forming Ukrainian national identity in conditions of cultural and worldview pluralism. The study showed that Ukrainian national identity historically arises at the intersection of various cultural, linguistic, religious and philosophical traditions, where the interaction of autochthonous cardiocentric affectivism and dialectical-materialistic models of thinking contributes to the development of a bicentric structure of worldview identities. It is found that cultural pluralism is a determining factor in the consolidation of national identity, ensuring methodological flexibility, consideration of historical context and ethical reflexivity in social and political development. It is determined that the interaction of linguistic, cultural and religious diversity promotes the development of an inclusive model of civic identity, thereby supporting social solidarity and cultural sustainability. The conclusions note that pluralism in the Ukrainian philosophical and cultural tradition acts as a resource for humanitarian discourse, promoting methodological innovations, strengthening ethical consciousness and supporting national identity. Further research should be directed at a more detailed study of the interaction of cultural pluralism with political, social and religious processes in the formation of national identity.