The principle «unity in diversity»: the advantages and disadvantages

Abstract

This article is devoted to the principle «Unity in diversity», the analysis of its internal contradictions and limits of its applicability in a particular political, ideological, religious, etc. situation in the community. It is cautioned against an abstract interpretation of the essence of this principle and mechanical approach to its use as a guiding paradigm in the political, cultural and ideological activities. The article highlights the positive and negative effects of the introduction of the principle «Unity in diversity» — as in the developed democratic countries, and in Ukrainian society. Highlights in the article collision caused condescending attitude to the views and actions that carry anti-social, anti-national and anti-state ideas.