Philosophical Approach to the Study of a Museum Exhibit
The article are examined issues phenomenology of the museum. The phenomenology of the museum is methodological approach in the philosophical analysis. Main subject of research is a museum exhibit for the study of which socio-philosophical approach is involved. In the article it is noted that the thing-exhibit is a necessary component of the cultural space of the museum. The author notes, that the thing of the institution of culture acquires an ontological status and own history. A semiotically insignificant object in the daily life in the museum acquires a new sacred meaning. It acquires a higher significance for society. However, in order for a thing to become a symbol, its meaning must be structured and organized in a certain way. Attention is drawn to the fact that the museum becomes a place of meaning and helps a person to find sacral meanings. Much attention is given to social roles played by museum staff and visitors. The exhibit is the basis of interaction between the employee of the cultural institution and the visitor, as representatives of different social roles. Communication between them occurs in order to convey cultural experience, traditions, ideas and values. This communication comes from society and is designed for him.
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