VERNADSKY'S V.I. THEORY OF NOOSPHERE AS THE BASIS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Aim. To implement Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky's teachings of noospheric outlook as the basis for sustainable development of the world community.

Discussion. The theory of noosphere has become the philosophical basis of the concept for sustainable development of society, a strategy for balanced economic development and natural resource management, and continues to have great influence on modern environmental awareness and as often happens with great scientists, that walk ahead of their time, Vernadsky’s scientific legacy will still be comprehended and creatively developed by the next generations. Vernadsky suggested the change of attitudes and ideological principles, i.e. noospheric thinking, as the solution for environmental problems. Therefore, today, Vernadsky's teachings of biosphere-noosphere transition is of particular relevance that could be the basis for fundamental research of environmental issues and practical search for their resolution. According to Vernadsky, the basic prerequisites for the development of the noosphere are the following: humanity should be united; means of communication and exchange should be transformed; the discovery of new energy sources; the rise of well-being, equality of all people; conflict-free society.

Conclusion. The knowledge of the development of the biosphere is the key to rational nature management. Vernadsky concludes that humanity, in the course of its development, is transformed into a powerful new geological force, and with thought and action it changes the face of the planet. Accordingly, for the purpose of its preservation, the humanity will have to take responsibility for the development of the biosphere turning into noosphere, and it will require a certain social organization and new environmental and humanistic ethics at the same time.