ORIGINALITY AND DISTINCTNESS OF THE PHILOSOPHY OF HRIHORIY SKOVORODA

The article analyzes the assessment of philosophy Hrihoriy Skovoroda, which does not fit into traditional historical and philosophical image, based on method philosophizing Western European New Age. reasons for different, often mutually exclusive, versions interpretation Ukrainian thinker's are determined. It is proved that H. Skovoroda a unique example syncretism original system his own life position in. At core Skovoroda’s world understanding "eternal philosophy" as wisdom. aspiration G. was discovery some new principles or creation an in ways significantly different from all other system, but familiarization with higher truths being their practical implementation everyday lifeIt shown opens before us holistic vision perception everything exists, lacking only modern people, also "professional philosophy". power significance creative heritage thinker revealed context ideas antheism, cordocentrism deep existential motives.