spiritual sphere of society plays an important role in its development.In the first place, it is able to shape values, attitudes, stereotypes and even the outlook of many people, which significantly affects the character of a society is whether it is pragmatic, cynical, compassionate, cruel, in short, what spiritual direction will prevail in it, it depends precisely on thisfield of social life.
If people see as examples of cruel or indifferent behavior, of course, they will learn from it.This is one of the main functions of religion and directions in art - educative.
What is the spiritual sphere
First of all, it should be noted that spirituality refers to sociology and cultural as the unifying principle in the society, which is represented by traditions and moral values reflected in religious teachings and ways of art.If it is viewed from an individual position, while spirituality is identified with conscience, which is strengthened by means of preaching and ideological education.
Thus, spiritual sphere - these are the areas in which people interact, gain moral values and improve their performance and attitude to the world.The most common of its "representatives" are educational institutions, theaters, Philharmonic, religious buildings.
spiritual sphere: types
This area can be divided into three broad areas, which between them are not only objects, but also the method by which a society is enriched spiritual values and knowledge.
scientific spiritual sphere. where scientific knowledge allows to determine the patterns of the world.For this region is characterized by abstract logical forms concepts by which information is presented and interpreted.
science serves several important functions:
- cognitive;
- prognostic;
- explanatory;
- worldview.
to the area of the spiritual sphere characterized by regularity and consistency;the main criterion that distinguishes it from other areas - objectivity.
religious spiritual sphere.This form outlook evolved over a long period, so it is considered to be historical.Religion can be viewed as a bridge between the material and the spiritual, on the one hand, it has a number of principles and traditions, and on the other, the characteristic material attributes: character, specific forms of buildings brim clothes ministers and so forth. When in a society there is no social justice, religion harmonizeshim.With the help of religion formed the social world, which is aimed at creation, not destruction: manuals to raise children, to be good and honest advice about mutual characteristic of almost all religions and useful for all of society.
religion as a social institution performs the following functions:
- compensatory;
- regulatory;
- integrative;
- communicative.
Currently religion need more public support than ever: the development of science lost the people's faith and the influence of religion on their action decreases.
Art as a spiritual realm.There main mode of transmission of meaning are the artistic images, expressed in verbal or pictorial form.Creation created by professionals - artists, sculptors, writers, and they are able to give shape to aesthetic appearance.
Arts performs a number of functions:
- cognitive;
- upbringing;
- aesthetic.
Art as part of the spiritual realm has a social content: for example, in times of crisis is its dehumanization, and, for example, under a totalitarian regime, transformation of art into an instrument of policy.
