DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS OF CIVILIZATIONS AND CULTURES: THE PROBLEM OF CONFLICT AND DIALOGUE BETWEEN EAST AND WEST

Abstract

The article analyzed the directions of development of civilizations and cultures: the problem of conflict and dialogue between Eastern and Western civilizations, its nature, causes, and solution directions. In accordance with the set goal, the essence of the concept of civilization was once again explained in a broad and comprehensive form, and its analysis was carried out by showing the dynamics of the formation of the concept - the stages. Based on the tasks defined in the objective, a comparative study was carried out by referring to the opinions of scientists, researchers and specialists, their opinions and their scientific works. Also, the principles of development regularities of civilizations, the factors that lead to the clash of civilizations are shown. Analysis, synthesis, and comparative analysis methods were used during the research. The obtained result was that, although the formation and development of civilizations went in different directions, in a globalized society, their joint unity is an absolute condition. Even though there has been an atmosphere of conflict and conflict between Western and Eastern cultures, it is absolutely necessary to carry out dialogue. Otherwise, it can lead to negative consequences for both poles.