The problem of degumanization in the philosophy of N.A. Berdyaev

The article is devoted to the actual problem of dehumanization of the individual and society in the modern world. The object of research are the ideas of the great Russian philosopher N.A. Berdyaev. Turning to his works, the authors of the article consider such causes and conditions of the crisis of humanism as the rejection of Christian values, the technocratization of society, collectivization, unification of labor, totalitarianism, democracy, a distorted understanding of the essence of human freedom. Overcoming dehumanization is seen as the development of a person’s personality, which means updating his spiritual and creative potential.