Agriculture as a Form of 'Life-thinking' in Georgy Gachev's Philosophy

  • Daria P. Kozolupenko Moscow State University
Keywords: Georgy Gachev, the “attracted thinking” method, mythopoetic apprehension of the world

Abstract

The article discusses a Georgy Gachev's original research approach. The author examines the method of “engaged thinking” and the concept of “lifethinking” in the philosophy of Georgy Gachev. The assumption is introduced that, in a number of parameters, Gachev's philosophical position correlates to the mythopoetic apprehension of the world. In particular it correlates to the principle of “participatory attention.” As one of the forms of “life-thinking,” is separately analyzed the understanding of agriculture, which is considered in this tradition not only and not so much as a type of farming, but also as a certain metaphysical idea. Gachev's conclusions regarding the essence of agriculture as a form of “life-thinking” are supported by evidence and arguments from the works of specialists studying the peculiarities of the worldview and social structure of mythopoetic agricultural societies (B. Davidson, A. L. Toporkov, M. Eliade). The author draws parallels between the role of one of the central “life thoughts” of Gachev in the general context of his life and the concept of intercultural communication developed by him.

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Author Biography

Daria P. Kozolupenko, Moscow State University

DSc in Philosophy, Professor of the Department of Philosophy of Education, Faculty of Philosophy, Lomonosov Moscow State University.

Published
2025-09-20
How to Cite
KozolupenkoD. P. (2025). Agriculture as a Form of ’Life-thinking’ in Georgy Gachev’s Philosophy. Philosophical Letters. Russian and European Dialogue, 8(3), 83-97. Retrieved from https://phillet.hse.ru/article/view/28297
Section
Remembering Georgy Dmitrievich Gachev