Seliverstova H. Chaos as a subject of social philosophy

The results of the research of the problem of chaos as a subject of social philosophy are presented in the qualifying scientific work. A historical and philosophical analysis of the concept of chaos in mythological and philosophical thought, from the period of antiquity to modern post-nonclassical philosophy, its significant meanings and meanings are highlighted. The formation of natural science theories related to the study of chaotic processes in natural objects is considered and the general characteristics of the interpretation of these processes are outlined. Theoretical and methodological bases of researches of social chaos in social synergetics are revealed. The role of chaos and mechanisms of chaos of social reality is determined on the basis of the theory of social self-organization proposed in the domestic socio-philosophical thought of the XXI century. The possibility of a psychosynergetic approach to the study of social reality using the model of "psychomeric system / environment" proposed in psychosynergetics is substantiated. The theoretical and heuristic potential of psychosynergetic strategies (developments and methods) of interaction with social chaos from the standpoint of self-organization of the individual and society is revealed.