Creative potential of philosophy in the context of of modern university education

Abstract

The article provides a thorough theoretical analysis of the creative potential of philosophy as an academic discipline in the system of modern university education. The authors consider philosophy not only as a body of knowledge or theoretical doctrines, but also as a dynamic space for the development of intellectual initiative, interdisciplinary thinking and humanitarian reflection. Particular attention is paid to the challenges facing philosophical education in the context of globalization, digitalization and social uncertainty. It is noted that the key goal of philosophical teaching in higher education is not the mechanical transmission of canonical knowledge, but the creation of a stimulating environment for independent, critical and creative thinking of students. The paper emphasizes the need to update the methodological tools of the teacher: the use of case methods, problem-based learning, dialogic forms of communication, the philosophical essay as a genre of personal reflection, and digital humanities. The creative teacher acts as a moderator of philosophical search, which is characterized by openness to experiments, interdisciplinarity and the involvement of non-standard sources of knowledge – literature, art, cinema, social media. The importance of developing students' communicative competence through participation in philosophical dialogues, debates, group projects, and other forms of interactive work is emphasized. Such methods contribute to the formation of the ability to reasonably express one's own position, listen to an opponent, and engage in constructive debate, which is extremely valuable for the professional and social self-realization of a young person. As a result, the authors prove that philosophy in its creative dimension can become an important factor in the formation of humanitarian culture, intellectual independence and civic responsibility of student youth.

Key words: philosophy; creative teaching; innovative methods; critical thinking; digital humanities; communication skills; higher education.