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Nikolay IshchenkoSoviet and Ukrainian scientist, philosopher, humanist democrat, political scientist, encyclopedist
Date of Birth: 26.05.1946
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Nikolai Pavlovych Ishchenko: A Prominent Ukrainian Scholar
- Early Life and Education
- Academic Career
- Public Involvement
- Scientific Contributions
- Philosophy of Humanism and Democracy
- Theory of Social Formation
- Objective Law of Social Formation
- Philosophy and Methodology of Patriotism
- Philosophy and Methodology of Peaceful Life Creation
- juvenology
- Recognition and Awards
- - Honorary Title "Honored Worker of Education of Ukraine" (2008)
Nikolai Pavlovych Ishchenko: A Prominent Ukrainian Scholar
Nikolai Pavlovych Ishchenko, a renowned Soviet and Ukrainian scholar, distinguished himself in the fields of philosophy, political science, and education. His contributions to the study of humanism, democracy, and youth development earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades.
Early Life and Education
Born into a military family, Ishchenko graduated from Zolotonosha Secondary School No. 4 in 1964 and Drabiv Secondary School in 1965. He subsequently completed the Zolotonosha Veterinary Medicine College in 1965. After serving in the Strategic Missile Forces of the USSR (1965-1968), Ishchenko pursued his passion for philosophy at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, graduating in 1973.
Academic Career
Ishchenko's academic career commenced in 1973, with appointments as a lecturer and associate professor at the Donetsk Polytechnic Institute. In 1977, he joined the Department of Philosophy at the Cherkasy State Pedagogical Institute as an associate professor and became a full professor in 1991.
From 1994 to 2015, Ishchenko served as head of various departments at the Cherkasy National University named after Bohdan Khmelnytsky, including the Departments of Political Science and Cultural Studies, Political Science and Law, and later, the Department of Public Administration and Socio-Political Sciences. In 2018, he was elected to the position of Professor at the Department of Public Service, Public Administration, and Political Science at the university.
Public Involvement
Ishchenko actively participated in public life, promoting the principles of humanism and democracy. He played a significant role in the Supreme Council of the USSR working groups on amnesty for dissidents (1986-1991) and in the Council of Ministers of the USSR on socio-economic reforms. He contributed to the development of models for establishing a democratic society, the formation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the recognition of the legal sovereignty of former Soviet republics. Ishchenko also assisted in drafting the Constitution of Ukraine, adopted in 1996.
Scientific Contributions
Ishchenko's scholarly work focused on social philosophy, humanism, democracy, and youth development. He formulated the theory of social formation of the individual/personality/youth and co-founded the field of futurological research known as juvenology.
Philosophy of Humanism and Democracy
At the core of Ishchenko's philosophy lies the belief in the universal operation of evolutionary laws. Based on the works of Schrödinger, Darwin, and others, he argued that these laws govern not only biological systems but also socio-economic and other complex systems.
Ishchenko's philosophy of humanism and democracy emphasized the importance of personal choice and individuality. He rejected the forced induction into the All-Union Leninist Young Communist League (VLCYM) and was critical of Marxist-Leninist dogma.
Theory of Social Formation
Ishchenko's theory of social formation posits that social development involves the individual and collective acquisition of socially humanistic values and experiences. It emphasizes the importance of education, personal growth, and the gradual transition from abstract potential to concrete reality.
Objective Law of Social Formation
Ishchenko discovered and scientifically formulated the objective law of social formation of the individual/personality/youth, first published in his 1989 monograph "Social Formation of Soviet Youth." This law describes the relationship between actions and counteractions in the process of social development, with the coefficient of useful action (КПД) representing the ratio of positive to negative factors.
Philosophy and Methodology of Patriotism
Ishchenko's study of patriotism as a socio-biological phenomenon led him to argue that it evolved as a defense mechanism during the early stages of human development. He emphasized the importance of fostering a sense of national unity and collective purpose.
Philosophy and Methodology of Peaceful Life Creation
According to Ishchenko, life creation represents the highest form of human existence. Individuals, through their own efforts and the support of collective values, develop the skills and knowledge to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
juvenology
Ishchenko actively participated in the development of juvenology, a branch of social science dedicated to the study of youth and its societal dynamics. His seminal work in this field helped establish the concepts of "sociogenesis" and "social formation of personality" in academic discourse.
Recognition and Awards
Throughout his career, Ishchenko received numerous accolades in recognition of his contributions to education and scholarship:
- Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Education of Ukraine (1996)
- Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Education of Ukraine (2001)
