EPISTEMOLOGICAL OPTIMISM IN COGNITION OF ECOLOGICAL SAFETY BASICS

Abstract

Functions and role of the epistemological optimism, its place in the modern disciplined inquiry are considered in view of ecological safety problems. The impact it produces on the process of building up a contemporary scientific view of the ecological stability on our planet is also described. Basic concepts of the environmental stability and safety are presented. They are considered as the theoretical basis for this research. The work objective is to draw attention to issues of the ecological safety of the planet. The ecological safety problems set the task of looking for new, unconventional ways of the science development which will allow the society create protection techniques against global catastrophes. The pressing challenge of the fundamental and philosophical knowledge unity leading to new comprehension of the current world crisis situations is studied. Some prospects of the fundamental and philosophical knowledge interpenetration are considered. The judgement on its great potentiality in the management of global processes including crisis ones is made.