Метафізика культури Карла Поппера: світ 3 та його значення для людини

Oksana Panafidina

doi:10.55056/apm.7739

Authors

Oksana Panafidina Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55056/apm.7739

Keywords:

Karl Popper, three worlds, world 3, culture, metaphysics of culture, emergent evolutionism, pluralistic interactionism, critical rationalism, self, higher functions of language

Abstract

This article is devoted to Karl Popper's conception of culture, which is original and relevant for modern rationalist philosophy, social sciences and humanities. The author posits the necessity of employing the term "metaphysics of culture" to designate his conceptualization of the world 3 as a man-made objective reality that persists through language and exerts a feedback effect on the human capacity to shape one's self. Popper developed this conception on the foundation of emergent evolutionism, pluralistic interactionism, and critical rationalism.

The author states that Popper attempted to reconcile his metaphysical conception with the data of modern science. Additionally, like Kant in his time, he was morally motivated. Popper was convinced that rationality, creativity, civility, and morality are potentially inherent in human beings. He sought to explain "How are they possible?" in the Kantian spirit. This article argues that Popper's metaphysics of culture is based on the principles of critical rationalist metaphysics and avoids the extremes of materialist reductionism, psychologist subjectivism, and normative idealism.

The article presents a complete reconstruction of Popper's metaphysics of culture, centered around four principles: (1) the principle of emergent exosomatic evolution; (2) the principle of man-made culture; (3) the principle of the linguistic nature of culture; (4) the principle of pluralistic interaction. The article employs a primarily apologetic strategy. The author also addresses the arguments of those who have criticized the Popper's conception of culture.

In conclusion, Popper's metaphysics of culture can be considered comprehensive, fundamental and significant. It merits the attention of both philosophers and scientists alike. Popper's most notable contribution is his elucidation of the process through which the human being becomes a self. This formation is influenced by two key factors: biological evolution, particularly the evolution of language, and interaction with the world of culture. Feedback from the world of objective knowledge, a critical stance on the products of one's mental activity, grasping and understanding the objects of the world 3, and discussions with other people are the conditions for human self-transcendence, self-improvement and the development of a mature personality.

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