The Spirituality of Hryhorii Skovoroda’s Work in Taras Zakydalsky’s Research

The purpose of the article is to introduce into scientific circulation works by Ukrainian scholar Taras Zakydalsky on philosophy Hryhorii Skovoroda. a representative diaspora, philosopher, and member Canadian NTSh (Shevchenko Scientific Society Canada). Theoretical basis. We consider uniqueness H. Skovoroda’s philosophy, which stimulates not only intellectually but also spiritually enlightens reader. reasons for complex perception interpretation are highlighted. have verified main methods its given in Dmytro Chyzhevskyi. influence philosophical thought thinkers Antiquity Middle Ages: Aristotle, Epicurus, Church Fathers, Tertullian has been studied. comprehended Bible as two-layer existence, symbolic world that makes foundation his philosophy. peculiarity thinker’s division heart "internal" "external" analyzed. position Good evil stated. identified with God, – real world, man can choose between two. Much attention paid understanding microcosm rational thinking, fundamental cause human activity, generates all existence. metaphysics existence three worlds highlighted: first macrocosm (the whole surrounding world), second man), third Bible). "Monodualism" characteristic feature work highlighted attitude transcendence separated from present it directly. faith forced act self-love analyzed because loving ourselves we love God. criteria true false clarified. significance aphorism what necessary useful, useful unnecessary considered. Examples ethical principles Peculiarities concept HAPPINESS revealed. This universal means Good, source gratitude Originality systematic presentation Skovoroda analysis integrity "inner man", meaning life interpreted Zakydalsky. Conclusions summarize "anthropological pragmatism" whose idea apply practical skills benefit society.