Boyko D.V. Homo Tremulus

Abstract: The subject of the present research is the different kinds of the feeling of 'trembling'. The object of the research is different kinds of manifestations of trembling. It is viewed not only from the traditional point of view as the religious awing but also as a feeling that is free of fear and gives opportunitities of spiritual transformation and experiencing sublime feelings. The author examines such aspects of the topic as the genesis of trembling, its functions and role in human life, the influence of the feeling of trembling on personal and spiritual growth. The research methodology used by the author includes hermeneutical analysis of different texts including those in religious, existential and social philosophy as well as fiction. The main conclusions of the research are the following: awing or trembling is not necessarily a religious feeling, very often this feeling has a very different modality and sense that is free of fear; by studying this feeling, we can better understand personality and human; trembling is the feeling that allows to better reveal and understand human nature. The novelty of the research is caused by the fact that the author tries to demonstrate that trembling often expresses quite different deep spiritual states. 

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