Omelchuk, R. K. Ideology in Pedagogy: Ideals of Philosophy or Idols of Culture?

Abstract: The author of the article carries out a philosophical analysis of the terms ‘ideology’ and ‘culture’ as a part of research in ontology of faith. With reference to spiritual values of Russian nations and humankind in general, the author seeks for motivation which is more suitable for efficient formation of personality and sustainable support of socio-cultural mechanisms of succession. The author analyzes the influence of symbol on our consciousness from the point of view of succession of values and draws our attention to axiological element of diverse ideas followed by human, and importance of scientific structure and grounds for actual hierarchy of these ideas. It is proved that ideology is not always aimed at high personal values and this is why should not be used in education. While culture naturally teaches human to understand the truth represented by religion and philosophy as symbolic, complex and logical, ideology artificially forms rational formulas and stereotypes oriented solely at economic progress.

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