Metaphysical and Anthropological Principles of the Self-Made-Man Idea in Western Philosophy of the 17th Century

Purpose. The main purpose of this research is to comprehend the philosophical principles in spread and legitimation Self-made-man idea worldview transformations 17th century. Theoretical basis. Historical comparative methods became fundamental ones for research. based on creative heritage R. Descartes, T. Hobbes, J. Locke, as well works modern researchers. Originality. analysis shows that idea, which originated ancient world gradually spreads Christian Middle Ages, gained a powerful impetus moral-legal metamorphoses These theoretically substantiated radically accelerated transition from mystical rational, theocentric anthropocentric worldview, and, result, recognition intellectual autonomy individuals freedom their own will, emergence construct natural human rights, requirements religious tolerance conscience, ultimately, principle reliance one’s strength individual’s personal responsibility destiny. Exactly these ideas interaction with Puritanism theoretical basis formation B. Franklin’s views corresponding cultural code. Conclusions. philosophy century, having laid new – subject-centric metaphysics, legal foundations liberal ideology, provided sporadic attempts man break out triple circle fatalism, paternalism, conformity rationally founded ever-growing orientation individual towards active self-determination self-realization, self-reliance destiny key concept.