N.O. Lossky on State Power: Cognitive Analysis and Modern Context

The article reveals the socio-philosophical and political views of N.O. Lossky on the essence, content and evolution of state power. In this regard, based on the principle of development, they are given a detailed description of two types of power: monarchical and democratic. Analyzing the monarchical system of power, the Russian philosopher reveals its functioning in Russia, gives an objective assessment of its shortcomings. The article substantiates the cognitive view of N.O. Lossky on the democratic structure of state power, its content and the tasks to be solved. The purpose of the study is to characterize the essence and features of N.O. Lossky’s socio-philosophical and political approach to the state and evolution of state power. Conclusions. 1. The article proves that the views of the Russian philosopher on state power in Russia represent a balanced and objective analysis. 2. N.O. Lossky’s position on the internal and external tasks of state power deserves attention in our time.