CULTURE AS A PHENOMENON AND AN OBJECT OF PHILOSOPHICAL RESEARCH

This article examines the phenomenon of culture as an object of philosophical research. It analyzes the essence of culture, its structure, main functions, and its role in the development of society. The relationship between culture and civilization, as well as modern trends and challenges of cultural development in the context of globalization, are also discussed. The study provides a philosophical justification of the importance of culture in human and social life.