Knowledge paradigm in social development: basic concepts

The article reveals the basic concepts of knowledge in understanding the history and contemporary form, the ratio of the values of knowledge and information. It is noted that the knowledge of today is understood by scientists more widely: not only in the historical, cultural, and scientific aspects, but also as the intellectual basis of new, innovative technologies. Today it is around knowledge as an object of knowledge, the formation of new scientific disciplines, research areas, research areas and complex conglomerates for the study of systems, forms of knowledge, hybrid entities in the field of knowledge developed in both theoretical and applied forms. Questions about what is knowledge, what is its meaning, what should I know why (why) know, was already troubled mankind since as soon as it was able to philosophize. The article analyzes approaches to the understanding of knowledge and information in the history of philosophy and science. Scientific knowledge in contemporary social development becomes the basis of people's organization, a necessary condition of their joint activities. It is increasingly becoming a value integrator start in public life, coming to replace the traditional forms of bringing people together.