The Dialectics of Humanism and Pragmatism as a Basis for the Formation of Higher Education Strategy Development
The Dialectics of Humanism and Pragmatism as a Basis for the Formation of Higher Education Strategy Development

Summary/Abstract: This article is an attempt to analyze the key contradictions between humanistic and pragmatic orientations in the modern space of higher education. The authors use a philosophical approach to understanding the value of knowledge as a powerful tool for social and economic development. It has been proved that politicians and teachers play almost the same role in overcoming global poverty and violence. Instead of theorizing about humanistic ideals, they should direct the ideas of humanism in a practical way - through the training of students and the creation of a favourable climate for the life of citizens. The ideas of democracy and human respect must also go beyond the audience and be implemented in the practical dimensions of society. Science in universities must be subordinated to humanistic values, just as philosophy was subordinated to Theology in the Middle ages. While most universities are trying to mobilize efforts to increase economic performance, it is necessary to work on the development of intellectual capital in society. In addition, it is important for policymakers to understand the difference between the training of a competitive specialist and the education of a harmonious personality in the context of the formation of a higher education strategy. These processes must occur synchronously and not contradict each other. That is why the study of philosophy or cultural studies is no less important than the study of mathematics and physics. In addition, the language of the world is defined not only as a certain lexical set that a person can possess, but also rather as a set of inherent knowledge and values that a person constantly implements in relationships with other people.

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