Abstract: The subject of this research is Charles Taylor’s “Politics of Recognition”, as well as the purpose of its realization in the context of modern ethnocultural conflicts. The author reveals the question about the impact of modernity upon the transformation of identity, as well as covers the problem of dialogue between the nature and human alongside the level of cultural influence upon the development of people’s identity. Possibility of finding balance between the demand in universal equality and recognition of differences in the modern liberal democratic states is being reviewed. The article also highlights the notion of “politics of recognition” in its connection to the “politics of universalism” and distinction of individuals. In modern world, the efficiency of the policy of multiculturalism conducted throughout the recent decades in Europe, is placed in doubt. As a result, the theoretical constructs of C. Taylor, as a thinker who significantly affected the development of the theory of multiculturalism, are also subject to criticism. The author considers the works of Canadian philosopher effective namely with regards to the ethnocultural minorities that are the representatives of one kindred culture or in league for a prolonged period of time. Thus, the application of Taylor’s works, in resolution of the modern migration crisis in Europe with significant growth of the number of migrants who differ from the European culture, is suggested to consider as inefficient. The results of the “politics of recognition” under such circumstances will significantly differ from those proposed by C. Taylor in his theoretical constructs. 

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The object of this research is the question of group rights of the cultural minorities from the perspective of Canadian political philosopher Will Kymlicka. The article discusses the relevance of recognition of similar rights as the basic in the liberal-democratic state. The attention is focused on the ambiguity of conducted by the states policy of neutrality with regards to separate ethnocultural groups. The author underlines the importance of deep interconnection between the national culture and autonomy, as well as emphasized the significance of consideration of the individual affiliation for establishment of conditions of the free choice of social practices within the democratic state. Alongside the examined rights of the cultural minorities, particular importance is attached to the social minorities pertaining to the establishment of identity and determination of horizon of the selection of social practices. The main conclusion of the conducted research consists in consolidation of the possibility of practical application of W. Kymlicka’s theoretical constructs in the area of group rights with reference to cultural minorities, as well as social minorities.