Conceptual and methodological signifi-cance of Bacon’s theory of idols: modern projections

  • Iryna I. Liashchynskaya Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of Bacon’s theory of idols in the context of communicative practices of postmodern society. Modern projections of all types of idols of F. Bacon in the space of web communication are presented. The me thodological significance of this theory for the analysis of various phenomena of modern media culture is revealed (fake, hype, trolling, flaming, following, etc.). The essential and functional commonality of these phenomena and idols of knowledge, which were revealed by the English philosopher, has been established. The negative role of modern idols of knowledge for humans and society is analysed. The manipulative of character modern idols is explicated and ways to minimise their harmful effects are identified.

Author Biography

Iryna I. Liashchynskaya, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

PhD (philosophy), docent; associate professor at the department of philosophy of culture, faculty of philosophy and social sciences

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Published
2024-07-09
Keywords: F. Bacon, theory of idols, media sphere, web communication, post-truth, Internet discourse, fake, hype, trolling, flaming, leaders of public opinion
How to Cite
Liashchynskaya, I. I. (2024). Conceptual and methodological signifi-cance of Bacon’s theory of idols: modern projections. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology, 2, 28-36. Retrieved from https://journals.bsu.by/index.php/philosophy/article/view/6232
Issue
No 2 (2024): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology
Section
History of Philosophy

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