The Perspectives of the Identity Discourse (methodological observations)

Abstract

The identity issue is becoming the most important problem when we are forced by political or cultural choice. The situation is further complicated when there are civiliza­tional challenges under the influence of what human activities become pluralistic, i.e. get dif­ferent dimensions. From this point of view, the identity is an ideal base, after finding of what all other aspects of human activity, in fact, are solved or at least get the keys to the solution. Meanwhile, one of the outstanding features of the identity is that one does not meditate on identity, but rather on its absence. In other words, the conversations about identity usually start with the crisis of identity.

Moreover, it should be noticed that the issue of identity is often considered as if the national identity is nothing more than a gift. While, it is more important to realize it as a task. And only this consideration will give an opportunity to move forward.