Volkov Yu.G., Mareev V.I., Kumykov A.M., Guskov I.A., Uzunov V.V. Creativity and spirituality in the context of comprehending philosophical traditions. European Journal of Science and Theology, 2019, Vol.15, No. 2, pp. 9-18.

Abstract

This article analyses the correlating concepts of spirituality and creativity'. The authors prove that creativity can be legitimized in the Russian social and scientific discourse in case it is understood as mass social-related creative work associated with traditional forms of spirituality. Philosophical reflections reveal  that spirituality in the Russian society is not only heritage (a thing of the past) but it is also actualized in the social creative work of Russians. The conceptual division of spirituality and creativity dates back to European rationalism, creative internalization and professional redectionism. The Russian  philosophical tradition considers spirituality as trinity of goodness, beauty and truth. If creativity acquires egocentric characteristics, it leads to disappointing results: the separation of society in a creative minority and an inert traditionalist majority. The article explaines this trend by the disappearance of solidary identities and the concentration of professional sovereingty in groups of chosen ones. However, the priority of interesting and meaningful work, self-realization and public utility demonstrate the limitations of ego-centrism an the narrow corridor of opportunities for the majority to partisipate in joint creative practices aimd at a variety of social initiatives and projects. The main results achieved in this article are, firstly, the substantiation of the inseparability of creativity and spirituality, social actions and moral norms, and, secondly, the appeal to practical spirituality in strive towards a better future for a person and society.

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