Socio-Philosophical Analysis of Mass Media as a Factor in the Formation of Public Opinion

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https://doi.org/10.24234/wisdom.v20i4.547

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philosophy, socio-philosophical analysis, mass media, public consciosness

Abstract

Computer and telecommunication technologies have led to the development of modern mass media and have made significant competition with the print edition (newspapers, magazines, and books), the dominance of telecracy, etc. The media have gone a significant path of development from a channel of information and entertainment to a political institution, significantly increasing their capabilities as an in- strument of influencing public consciousness. The study?s main purpose is to conduct a socio-philoso- phical analysis of mass media as a factor in the formation of public consciousness. In this article, the pro- cess of cognition of mass media and socio-philosophical analysis of its impact on society were used: gen- eral scientific methods; logical methods of theoretical analysis; technical analysis, clarification.

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Author Biographies

Yuliya BEKH, National Pedagogical Dragomanov University

PhD, Doctor of Science in Philosophy, Professor at the National Pedagogical Dragoma- nov University, Kyiv, Ukraine. Her areas of interest include philosophy, socio-philosophical analysis, mass media, public consciousness. Yuliya Bekh is the author of 55 scientific articles.

Lesya PANCHENKO, National Pedagogical Dragomanov University

PhD in Historical Sciences, Associate Professor at the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University, Kyiv, Ukraine. Her areas of interest include philosophy, social aspects, philosophical aspects, genesis, multiculturalism. Lesya Panchenko is the author of 45 scientific articles.

Olha BONDARENKO, “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic” National University

PhD, Doctor of Science in Philosophy, Professor at the Department of Philosophy, “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic” National University, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Her areas of interest include philosophy, social aspects, philosophical aspects, genesis, multiculturalism. Olha Bondarenko is the author of 36 scientific articles.

Yevheniia YEMELIANENKO, “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic” National University

PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor at the Department of Philosophy, “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic” National University, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Her areas of interest include philosophy, social aspects, philosophical aspects, genesis, multiculturalism. Yevheniia Yemelianenko is the author of 28 scientific articles.

Iryna SHAPOVALOVA, Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding

PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor at the Department of Social and Humanitarian Sciences, Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding, Mykolaiv, Ukraine. Her areas of interest include philosophy, social aspects, philosophical aspects, genesis, multiculturalism. Iryna Shapovalova is the author of 20 scientific articles.

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2021-12-24

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BEKH, Y., PANCHENKO, L., BONDARENKO, O., YEMELIANENKO, Y., & SHAPOVALOVA, I. (2021). Socio-Philosophical Analysis of Mass Media as a Factor in the Formation of Public Opinion. WISDOM, 20(4), 42–50. https://doi.org/10.24234/wisdom.v20i4.547

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