THE CONCEPT OF DEMOCRACY IN THE SCIENTIFIC WORKSOF M.K. MAMARDASHVILI

This article analyzes the social and philosophical works of the Soviet philosopher Merab Mamardashvili. These works are connected by the topical issue of democratization of postauthoritarian society. On the example of the birthplace of democracy - Greek policies - Mamardashvili identifies three components of successful democratization: heroic pathos, civic virtue - active participation of every citizen in the public life of the country, and the existence of the public law. Rejection of the democratic institutions of society, in which there is no daily practice of conscious participation of citizens in the life of the country and local communities, is stated. On the basis of the study, the article outlines the mechanisms of effective democratization of the Russian society.

democracy, society-«jelly», civilized form of life, heroic pathos, civic virtue, public law