Every person is different, his consciousness is different from the world view of others. If we consider the mind of all people as a single whole, then a social consciousness is formed , which in turn is divided into forms.
Basic forms of social consciousness
In each of the following forms, the reality is displayed, but in a strictly specific form. This reflection of the real world depends, first of all, on the purpose of such a reconstruction and on what is based on the description, that is, what is the object.
Allocate the following forms:
- philosophical;
- economic;
- religious;
- political;
- moral;
- legal;
- scientific consciousness.
World outlook form of public consciousness
Philosophy is a world view, the main problem of which is to seek relations between the individual and the world. In other words, this is a set of world outlooks, both on the surrounding reality, and on the relation of each of us to this reality.
In philosophy, the ways of knowing are put first. Preference is given to a rational study of the world. Thanks to this science, entire systems of teachings are being developed about the principles of being, about its foundation, its basis, its general characteristics, its relation to spirituality, nature, society.
The economic form of social knowledge
It includes knowledge of the material world, economic activity. They reflect the main aspects of the production process, the ability to distribute the material wealth of mankind. This form of social consciousness has a subtle connection with the opposition for the idea, is connected with the legal, moral and political consciousness.
The main component of the economic feasibility of any enterprise is profitability, ability to increase production efficiency, introduce innovations.
Religion as a form of social consciousness
This form is based on the belief in the existence of one, several unearthly beings, a parallel world, supernatural phenomena. Philosophy refers to religion as a spiritual part of the life of all mankind. It is a way of communication .
It is believed that it is from religious consciousness that the culture of all mankind began to develop, which in time acquired various forms of social consciousness.
The political form of public consciousness
It includes the unification of ideas, feelings, traditions, systems that reflect the initial interests of social groups of people and the attitude of each of them to different political organizations and institutions. Political consciousness begins its inception in a certain period of social development. It appears only when the most developed types of social labor are born.
Morality as a form of social consciousness
Morality or morality reflects in itself representations, evaluations, behavioral norms of each individual, society. It arises at the moment of social need to regulate human behavior in different life areas. Its main problem is the stabilization of the relationship between man and society.
Legal form of public consciousness
It is a system of social norms that are protected by the state. Its main component is the sense of justice, which includes a legal assessment, ideology. The sense of justice expresses the interests of social groups.
Science as a form of social consciousness
It is an orderly reflection of the world, which is displayed in the scientific language. In their teachings, science relies on both practical and factual verification of any provisions put forward. The world is reflected in laws, theoretical material, categories.