To the study of the phenomenon of self-sacrifice in the context of ensuring the security of Russia
https://doi.org/10.32324/2412-8945-2022-1-59-70
Abstract
The article analyzes the phenomenon of self-sacrifice in the theories of identity fusion, “devoted actors” and passionarity. The ability to self-sacrifice is considered as the basis for the conceptualization of the qualitative characteristics of the community. A mechanism for the formation of an identity fusion is proposed. On the basis of this mechanism, the processes of “undermining the spirit of self-sacrifice” and “displacement of offensive heroism by defensive heroism” characteristic of the modern American army are analyzed. It is considered how these processes can affect the security of Russia.
About the Author
R. G. SaifullinRussian Federation
Rubin G. Saifullin, Independent Researcher
Naberezhnye Chelny
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