42. DEFINITION AND FUNCTIONS OF THEORETICAL CULTURE

In cultural studies, as in most other sciences, it is customary to distinguish two areas - theoretical and applied.

Of great importance in cultural studies is theoretical area - development of theories that allow us to identify the general patterns of cultural life, to understand its essence and meanings.

The goals of theoretical cultural studies are a holistic knowledge of the phenomenon of culture, the development of a categorical apparatus and research methods.

Among fundamental categories of theoretical cultural studies distinguish cultural phenomena, objects, properties of culture, types of historical development of culture, cultural processes, cultural meanings, symbols of culture, cultural values, etc.

Theoretical cultural studies constantly updates its categorical (conceptual) apparatus.

This process is associated with the formation of new trends in cultural thought, scientific directions, points of view on cultural problems.

The highest level of research in theoretical cultural studies is a generalization on the scale of general patterns that define cultural phenomena and processes as special categories of human existence. At this level, the conceptual apparatus of cultural studies is created, the methodology and methodology for studying cultural problems are developed. At this level, general explanatory concepts of the structure of culture, its typology and dynamics are created, and the functions of culture are studied.

The next level of theoretical research makes an analysis of cultural systems (language, morality, ethics, etc.).

The third level of theoretical research associated with the analysis of cultural forms - basic patterns reproduced in every culture (norms and stereotypes of consciousness and behavior of people, reference samples and cultural styles, etc.). Researchers believe that it is cultural forms that serve as the basic basis of culture. Some cultural forms are so widespread that they are called cultural universals.

The latest level of theoretical research associated with the analysis of the actual facts of culture, they are usually called artifacts. They are special cases of the realization of cultural forms. A systematic description of a huge variety of artifacts is also provided by the history of culture.

Theoretical research in cultural studies is constantly stimulated by the creative exchange between this science and philosophy, sociology, anthropology, linguistics, history and other sciences. The theory of culture is based on a serious factual base, which allows it to be a living and fruitful part of cultural and humanitarian knowledge.

Author: Barysheva A.D.

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