THE CONCEPT OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE VIEWS OF ANCIENT EASTERN AND WESTERN PHILOSOPHERS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the philosophical, moral, and political foundations of the ideas of social responsibility advanced by ancient Eastern and Western philosophers. In Eastern philosophy, issues of legislation are emphasized, and the term "responsibility" first appears in the Avesta, the works of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, for example, approach these concepts from a distinctly moral perspective. In contrast, Western philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle conceptualize social responsibility within the framework of civic duty, moral choice, and individual freedom. This study compares the approaches of these two philosophical schools, highlighting the role of responsibility in ensuring social order, stability, progress, and harmony. It also examines the influence of ancient perspectives on contemporary social life and their significance in the upbringing of the younger generation. Ultimately, the study reveals the social foundations of each individual's conscious participation in societal development, as well as the basis for their moral and spiritual growth.
Keywords
social responsibility, ancient philosophers, Eastern and Western philosophy, societal progress, morality, civic duty, freedom, individual and society.
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