Philosophical reflection on the specificity of "everyday theatricality" in the context of understanding certain pathological patterns of human thinking.

The research methodology implies a philosophical reflection on the specific properties of "everyday theatricality" in the context of analyzing certain pathological patterns of thinking (personality disorders). Pathological patterns of human thinking contribute to an exaggerated manifestation of the "theatrical" nature of a person and, for this reason, represent a unique opportunity for a deep understanding of the key characteristics inherent in the phenomenon of "everyday theatricality." The subject of the research is the philosophical contemplation of the phenomenon of "everyday theatricality" in the context of its possible pathological variations (for example, multiple personality syndrome and histrionic pathology). The work raises the issue of the genesis of the phenomenon and emphasizes the connection between the "theatrical" nature of a person and the psyche. The article develops a thesis that not only in everyday situations but also in conditions of personal dissociation, it is the dramatic behavior and tools of "theatricality" that help to adapt to the surrounding world, form a self-image as a "persona," and maintain a sense of emotional security. Among the methods, it is worth noting the analytical, critical, descriptive, interpretative, comparative methods, the method of analogy, and an interdisciplinary approach. The novelty of the work lies in addressing certain pathological patterns of thinking with subsequent philosophical reflection on examples of dissociative personality disorders from the perspective of dramatic tools for mastering reality, theatrical means of expression as instruments of human adaptation and internal protection. This approach allows for a deep, holistic, and multi-faceted understanding of the phenomenon of "everyday theatricality." Philosophical reflection has allowed for some conclusions to be formulated: 1) the "theatrical" nature of a person is difficult to conceive outside the psyche, of which it is likely a segment; 2) the connection between the psyche and "theatricality" is determined by biological and psychological types of reflections, the strength of adaptation, and behavior; 3) a reference to the biography of Ludwig II of Bavaria highlighted the adaptive power of imagination, dreams, role behavior, as well as "escaping" from reality through theatrical means of substitution; 4) a reference to the biography of Billy Milligan emphasized the adaptive power of an internal dynamic communication space, mimicry, dramatic representation, role behavior, and the strength of imagination as unique qualities inherent in "everyday theatricality"; 5) the analysis of individual dissociative pathologies demonstrated the demand for "stage," dramatic means of expression for compensation, protection, and adaptation of the patient to difficult life circumstances.

everyday theatricality, theatrical human nature, psyche, psychic reflection, adaptation, behaviour, the pathological pattern of thinking, stage personality disorder, multiple personality syndrome, emotional security