Economic consciousness in the subject' reflexivity problem context: socio-philosophical analysis

The paper analyzes the reflexivity of economic consciousness. The purpose of the study is a socio-philosophical analysis of the problem of the degree of awareness of economic consciousness as a form of social consciousness. Realization of the goal involves the solution of a number of tasks: to reveal the dichotomy of economic consciousness in the context of the degree of reflexivity of the subject; to characterize the types of subjects; to explicate the factors of formation of economic consciousness in terms of awareness - unconsciousness of the subject; to show the importance of the ethical aspect in the theoretical and practical activity of economic consciousness. The analysis of the problem is based on the use of the dialectical method of cognition, which allows us to see economic consciousness as a complex system of its structural elements in unity and inconsistency, as well as in the light of unequal reflective activity (in the sense of awareness, or unconsciousness). In the course of analyzing the problem of the reflexivity of the subject in the economic life of society, economic consciousness is revealed in the context of the inseparable unity of the elements of conscious and unconscious reflection of all production relations in society, in other words, all spheres of economic life. The point that economic consciousness plays a dual role is emphasized: it is formed under the influence of the economic life of society, is its reflection and at the same time has an active influence on the development of economic life. Economic consciousness, as a unity of theory and practice, is positioned as an important component of economic culture as a whole. According to the author, the worldview of the individual, the system of values, the general level of education, the presence of analytical ability and consistent logic, social status, class interests, and much more should be recognized as influential factors in the formation of economic consciousness. As a result of the explication of the problem, it was concluded that the study of the problem of the reflexivity of economic consciousness contributes to the development of a conceptual system and serves as a methodological basis for creating a complete scientific picture of this complex and ambiguous phenomenon, which, in turn, contributes to the successful solution of practical economic problems.