Sakun A. Modernity in cognitive space of thinking: social and philosophical analysis

The thesis is devoted to the theoretical analysis of the problem of modernity, which always appears as a historically determined by evolution of forms of the mind, by changing its types, by the ability to criticize and transform its own bases in the processes of sociality. The problem of modernity is directly related to the modernization, carried out in accordance with the laws of non-equilibrium system showing multiplicity of vectors of civilizational progress. A modernity appears in the form of a new social life and is correlated with the progress of scientific knowledge and empowerment of the capabilities of person who always tries to go beyond the established limits and canons. Theoretical and methodological aspects of modernity as a socio-cultural phenomenon are specified. The concept of "interpretation" is actualized, that reveals new meanings of informational society, where global dimensions of the practical, theoretical and creative human activities performed. A meaningful aspect of modernity is considered and it is revealed that it is determined by knowledge that activates a creativity, thinking, communicative orientation; it led the formation of new types of social, cultural and economic relations. On this basis, the new reality appears. And the center of this new reality is a knowledge-based society. It is shown that an important resource of modern cognitive, educational and pedagogical theories and practices is an innovative thinking. The necessity of innovative thinking in the modern world is specified by the challenges of civilization, which defines the meanings and perspectives of life.