Philosophy of culture in post-modernity

The article discusses the philosophy of culture as a promising discipline, its formation and place among other Humanities and social Sciences in post-modernity, ever proclaimed the end of culture and philosophy. It is noted that throughout the history of European philosophy, in one or Noah form, put issues, the solution of which will continue to engage in philosophy of culture. Specifics of philosophical consideration of culture from the angle of reflection and problematization of cultural knowledge, identifying the idea of culture, in General, that unites the diverse cultural artifacts. Analyzes various notions of culture and its role in the life of society and individuals. Underlined the deep correlation of philosophy and culture, which manifested itself at all stages of the history of the company. Philosophy of culture is understood as the self-consciousness of culture, its regular patterns of such reveal meanings, ideas, goal setting conditions for cultural activities of the society. This understanding of the philosophy of culture allows to include in her research field is the important problem of culture and human existence in their interdependence and universality.