Rudenko I. Innovations in Social Life: Nature and Functional Potential

The research is devoted to reflection of the category "innovation" in social and philosophical context. It is found that the nature of innovation can be understood through Trinitarian concept that broadens the scope of the object, gives it clarity under research. The Trinitarian concept helps to understand creativity, tradition and innovation in relation to innovations. Components of the Trinitarian concept are in the relationship, but not identical. Each part functionally provides qualitatively new formation. Traditions serve as representation of surrounding reality, "social relay". Creativity is the activity for development of new ideas and things. Innovation as a product of creative activity provides breakthrough for granted being available. It means that innovations are the beginning of formation of socio-cultural development. It is proved that the relationship of creativity and innovation is in principle of holism, according to which the whole (products of creative activity and, indeed, innovation) is greater than the sum of parts (things surrounding reality). Contents of creativity and innovation are not limited to compile objects of reality. Based on the available life, creativity and innovation characterized transcendence - going beyond the limits of the directly aimed at the realization of life, turning them into reality. Creative activities and innovations are being enriched by new forms of substantive and spiritual achievements, breaking the inertia of society. Innovation is a qualitatively new entity in comparison with objects of objective reality, which they are integrated. Innovations transform the way of reality.