CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY

This article analyzes the essence of the concepts of culture and civilization in the philosophy of history and their role in the development of humanity. Culture is considered as a complex of material and spiritual values created by society, while civilization is viewed as a process that reflects the level of social organization and technical development of society. In addition, the content of the historical process, the idea of human progress, and the views of Enlightenment thinkers on this issue are discussed. The article also examines the interrelation between culture and civilization and their importance in the development of society.