Abstract: The subject of this research is rhythm as the cultural and fundamental philosophical principle of time organization of systems of various rank. The goal consists in the analysis of possibilities of creating the general theory of rhythm. The author set the following tasks: analyze ethnocultural traditions, which in the cognitive aspect lean on the maturity of rhythm-sensible  way of thinking; analyze the reflections of Ancient Greek natural philosophers on the meaning of rhythm; trace the theme of rhythm in art, science and practices of the XIX – XXI centuries.; problematize the question on the meaning of rhythmology in interpretation of the new vectors of cognitive evolution at the present time. Articulation of the problem of rhythm as the universal requires consideration of cosmic-nature, planetary, social, cultural, and personal realities (worlds). In examination of historical artifacts and ethnographic material, the author takes into account the principles of evolutionary epistemology. The analysis of natural philosophical and ancient Greek worldview is completed with analysis of the language. The novelty consists in articulation and analysis of the problem of rhythm as a cultural universality as the ultimate basis, covering natural, sociocultural and creatively-personal rhythms. The transformations of mentality and way of thinking in cognitive evolution stemmed from matured sensibility in the archaic towards the development of intellect. Rhythmically sensible way of thinking that empathically connects human with nature was developed until the Early Middle Ages. Culture and natural philosophical reflections on the concept of harmony are of essential for comprehension of sensible worldview. Beauty as a formative principle of the universe was conveyed through the set of concepts adopted in the language of modern science. Rhythm as an aesthetic category in natural sciences attracts the attention of researchers dealing with correlations of biosphere, social and cosmic processes. Reflections on the universality of rhythm in the complex evolutionary systems allow reassessing the discord of rhythms (desynchronosis) of the modern global crisis.

Abstract: The subject of the research is the concept of 'spatial thinking' in philosophical, literary creative work and painting of Nicolas Roerich. Gerasimova studies the symbols of 'spatial thinking' in Roerich' creative work from the point of view of Roerich' philosophical theories and Living Ethics. The researcher carries out a comparative analysis of Living Ethics texts to the philosophical teachings of the West, East and Russia. She analyzes particularities of the spatial thinking as an overall cultural worldview universal. The researcher pays attention to the levels of thinking in the creative process. She discusses the importance of Roerich' ideas about spiritual values. To analyze the style of creative work of Nicolas Roerich, the author has used the interdisciplinary approach. The contents of Roerich' paintings that present symbols of the spatial thinking are analyzed by the author of the article from the point of view of the artist's philosophical views. The author of the article bases her analysis on cultural research of symbolism and historicians' studies. Nicolas Roerich' literary style can be described as cosmic realism. Cosmic realism orients human's creativity at establishing the connection to spiritual anthroposphere. Connecting eras and cultures, Nicolas Roerich' synthesis of thinking looked into the future and implementation of the ideal of culture as the life of spirit on Earth. Roerich' creative work is inseparable from his philosophical theories and Living Ethics. The idea of the spatial thinking in Roerich' philosophy is compliant with the spiritual teachings of the West, East and Russia and presented by the symbols of neolithic era and folklore. Philosophical ideas and creative work of Nicolas Roerich make a contribution to the concept of human evolution, nature of psyche, future of culture and importance of global cooperation. These ideas are growing especially important in a modern society of global communications. 

Abstract: The subject of the research is the Old Russian book sources on human nature, his health and illness. The object of the research is anthropological, historical, cultural, ethical and psychological aspects of the concepts of body and soul, life and death, illness and healing. Along with Orthodox religious literature, the authors also analyze Apocrypha and historical primary sources that allow to reconstruct cultural and historical peculiarities of attitude to illness and healing in different monastic communities. Special attention is paid to ethical and psychological aspects of healing. The authors of the article base their research on the interdisciplinary methodology that combines detailed textual analysis and anthropological, ethical and psychological approaches. The main conclusions of the research are the following: attitude to life and death, illness and means of healing was rather contradictory and determined by the idea about body and soul. Rigid ascetic position with the emphasis on physical depravity and denial of natural means of healing and medical practice was completed with the harmonic attitude to body and soul presented in Christianized Platonism. Differentiation between healing and medicine (rational means of treatment) allows to make a conclusion about cultivation of the theurgic therapy with its psychological attributes in Ancient Rus. Nature-aligned (professional) medicine is presented in a number of Apocrypha with astroprognostic components.  

Abstract: The problem of national healing of Ancient Russia is discussed in the context of interdisciplinary research, including data of Ethnography, Folklore, History of traditional culture of Ancient Russia. The bases of approach was made of a complex of historical, psychoanalytic and cognitive methods of analysis. The phenomenon of Ancient Russia healing is considered in total methodological cuts. A symbolic picture of the world determined a holistic installation of healing. The transformation of the archetypal symbols in the Christian era is tracked. Of particular interest is the cognitive analysis of methods of detection, diagnosis and impact in healing magic. On the question of the future of healing is given a positive answer. The potential improvement of the mind and mentality is seen in the art of visualization and the art of possession of rhythmic word and gestures, without healing is impossible. Awareness of the effectiveness of word and thought in archaic times gives food for discussion of a question of not technogenic opportunities of civilizational development.