The Scientific and Methodological Foundations of the Concept of Corruption
Abstract
The social characteristics of corruption and the specific importance of its prevention, the results of identifying corruption through a philosophical approach, the negative impact of corruption on social life, and philosophical methods for eliminating it are described. This article provides a broad overview of the scientific and methodological foundations of the concept of corruption. The socio-economic, political and moral aspects of corruption are analyzed, and its negative impact on the development of society is scientifically described. The study studies the forms, causes and consequences of corruption, as well as effective mechanisms for its elimination based on an analytical approach. The article also emphasizes the role of education, raising legal awareness and culture in the fight against corruption. The author considers corruption not only as a legal or economic problem, but also as a complex socio-cultural phenomenon. The article also studies scientific and methodological approaches to the fight against corruption, an analysis of foreign experience and the possibilities of their application in national conditions. The results of the study are of significant theoretical and practical importance in preventing corruption, organizing a systematic fight against it, and forming an atmosphere of honesty in society.
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