Role of philosophical ideas for political and legal institutions

摘要

Based on modern scientific trends and the most problematic manifestations of world public life, in particular in the spheres of politics and law, the author makes an attempt to theoretically understand the role of philosophical ideas for institutions in this field. The study uses general scientific methods, as well as the interdisciplinary methodology for a comprehensive solution of the goal. It is noted that since Antiquity, philosophical ideas have already had a significant impact on political and legal activities and relevant formations. It has been established that, being the ultimate in their essence, philosophical ideas are realized by intellectual elites in various modifications and configurations. In this regard, using the concept of Randall Collins shows the continuity of ideas from the New Time to the present day. Globalization and postmodern trends in politics and law are taken into account. Examples of political and legal institutional transformations are given in the paper. In conclusion, the direct and indirect influences of philosophical ideas, determining their importance for political and legal institutions, are revealed.