PHILOSOPHY FOR NON-PHILOSOPHERS (THE ISSUE OF PHILOSOPHICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL PREPARATION OF BACHELORS, MASTERS AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) IN THE MODERN UKRAINIAN UNIVERSITY)

Abstract

The article addresses the quality issue of philosophical and methodological preparation of bachelors, masters and doctors of philosophy (PhD). We make a critical analysis of the level of training. The article highlights the dis- advantages of highly specialized fields of education which complicate the process of adaptation of young scientists to different scientific traditions, interdisciplinary studies and to the latest methodologies of post classical science. The article considers the current state of philosophical and methodological preparation of bachelors and masters majoring in non-philosophical science in Kherson State University. The article discusses the insufficiently thought-out steps of the ministerial departments regarding the philosophical education for non-philosophers. It should be noted that the simplified understanding of philosophy, diminishing of its social and cognitive status by our scientists, especially those who major in engineering science, lead to a significant gap between the methodology programs, research methods and science innovations in the developed countries. Some critical remarks are made about the shortage of modern educational material in the textbooks of philosophy and other basic sciences. It is proposed to include Modern Logic and Methodology of Science to the list of optional subjects. Among the competencies required for general training and professional preparation of masters and doctors of philosophy the authors point out: understanding of philosophy and methodology of science; ability to critically evaluate and use methodology programs, modern scientific research methods; proficiency with philosophical and scientific argumentation; ability to study independently using innovative research methodology; ability to communicate effectively in the scientific community using the information technologies. The authors believe that the expected result of the research is the development of universality of a researcher who can work in new interdisciplinary areas.