The formation of «digital philosophy» as a new direction of philosophy

Abstract

Today, the problem of digitization attracts special attention of science and society. Because its role in the development of social institutions, in the organization of everyday life and in the socialization of an individuals is increasingly evident. Philosophy is also contributing to the vision of digitization, creating a conceptual framework for understanding it, and assessing its social and humanitarian consequences.

Due to digitization, social development and changes in the technological field have caused the emergence of a huge flow of information. Modern social philosophy today is experiencing a digital turning point, which is characterized not only by changes in the means of knowledge, but also by the transition of society to a new, digital stage in its development. Understanding the new model of the digital society requires looking at the history of its formation.

Even simple use of digital technologies in humanitarian sciences, including philosophy, has not only resulted in methodological and methodical difficulties, but also determining the field of its application has become a serious problem. In the middle of the 20th century, due to the development of computer technology and the emergence of the digital revolution, «digital philosophy» began to form as a new direction of philosophy.

The article discusses philosophy and humanities, their place and role in society and culture in the age of digitization. Also, the main definitions of the concept of «digital philosophy» are considered, and the features and methodologies of the research subject are defined.

Key words: digital philosophy, digitalization, digital culture, Digital Humanities, humanities, Edward Fredkin, information technologies