The Philosophical Significance of The Reading Phenomenon in The Development of Youth Aesthetic Culture
Keywords:
Reading, Reading Culture, Aesthetic Culture, Youth, Spiritual Education, Existential Reading, Philosophical Analysis, Information Culture, Personal Development, Moral ValuesAbstract
This article analyzes the philosophical significance of the reading phenomenon in the formation and development of youth aesthetic culture. The study highlights the impact of reading on an individual's spiritual maturity, aesthetic taste, moral values, and worldview development. Furthermore, the existential essence of reading, its role in fostering self-awareness among young people, enhancing independent thinking skills, and the importance of reading culture in the context of a modern information society are substantiated from a scientific and philosophical perspective. The research findings demonstrate that the development of reading culture is a significant factor in the advancement of youth aesthetic culture.
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