Smirnova O. Transcendental in the Modern Cultural Space

A place of magic as one of the manifestations of the transcendental in contemporary culture has been indicated in the thesis. Its relationship and convergence with scientific knowledge have been defined, the historical dynamics of the formation of the modern structure of magic has been covered, the basic aspects of its existence are indicated, as well as the interpretation of "magic" with the help of the natural sciences is pointed out. According to purpose of the thesis, configuration of magic from the standpoint of philosophical, ritual and antropological, scientific and natural approaches have been investigated, an attempt to form a new attitude to magic, which is due to modern discoveries in basic and natural sciences have been made. In the paper the reasons contributing to the conservation and survival of mystical and esoteric aspects of human culture within different historical periods, and their impact on the culture of the modern era have been identified. Opportunities of interdisciplinary magic phenomenon's lighting have been disclosed, the dialectic of the mystical and scientific worldviews are designated.