Social development: traditions and contemporary approaches to study

  • Anatoly V. Rubanau Belarusian State University, Nezavisimosti avenue, 4, 220030, Minsk, Republic of Belarus

Abstract

The article analyzes traditional approaches to social development research: evolutionary and civilizational (idea of history circles). The main features of evolutionary tradition are explicated. Special attention is given to formational approach. Essence of antipodes (K. Popper, R. Budon) is presented. Peculiarities of history circles are analyzed. It is shown that the beginning of the 21st century is the period of active search for new paradigms. The main conclusion is that the main tendencies are the following: attention to special role of individuals, social groups and movements in social changes; principal plurality of ways of communities’ development.

Author Biography

Anatoly V. Rubanau, Belarusian State University, Nezavisimosti avenue, 4, 220030, Minsk, Republic of Belarus

doctor of science (sociology), full professor; professor at the department of sociology, faculty of philosophy and social science

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Published
2019-01-15
Keywords: social development, social evolutionism, civilizational approach, idea of history circles, formational approach, acting human, creative action, world-system approach, cultural sociology
How to Cite
Rubanau, A. V. (2019). Social development: traditions and contemporary approaches to study. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology, 2, 49-59. Retrieved from https://journals.bsu.by/index.php/philosophy/article/view/1920
Issue
No 2 (2017): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology
Section
Social Researches

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